Detail 01
1.2 mm steel shell
Forms the matte-black shell behind the snare's bright, crisp high-tuning character.
Product detailSKU #1500000282187
TAMAMetalworks Steel Snare Drum with Matte Black Shell Hardware 14 x 6.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
TAMA’s 14 x 6.5-inch Metalworks steel snare uses a 1.2 mm matte-black shell with a reinforced center ridge. Tuned higher, it is described as bright, tight, and crisp; tuned lower, it moves toward smoother resonance. Matching black hardware keeps the visual presentation uniform, while the shell ridge is part of both the drum’s structural reinforcement and its tonal character.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who want a crisp high-tuning response from a 14 x 6.5-inch steel snare.
- Players exploring lower tuning while retaining the drum’s described smooth resonance.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Center shell ridge
Adds structural reinforcement and contributes tonal nuance.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does it respond at different tunings?
At higher tuning it is described as bright, tight, and crisp; at lower tuning it has smoother resonance.
02Does the hardware match the shell?
Yes. The shell hardware is matte black to match the shell.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000282187
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