Tama Starphonic Emerald Figured Maple Limited Edition Snare Drum

Tama have released a new limited edition snare drum. It is the Starphonic Emerald Figured Maple Limited Edition Snare.

The instrument features a 6mm, 6-ply Maple shell with Figured Maple outer ply, a stunning Emerald Figured Maple finish, Grooved Hoops and Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires.

The shape of the Grooved Hoop is inspired by so-called “stick saver hoops”, which were typically used on select vintage snare drums in the 1930s and 1940s. The top section of the hoop is bent towards the curvature. Not only is it supposed to enhance the natural tone of the drum and project the sound upwards toward the player, but it also to offer more sensitivity, precision, and control.

In order to provide a more crisp and sensitive sound, TAMA redesigned their Snare Wires using new materials, customizing the shape of the plate, and changing the wire coil winding pattern. According to the manufacturer, the result, which is the Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snare Wire, ‘fits more closely to the snare side head, providing greater sensitivity and brighter, crisper sound.‘