Tama TWS148-SKB Star Walnut snare Smokey Black 14 x 8

General

This 14 x 8-inch snare drum in Smokey Black is part of Tama's STAR Walnut series. As far as its looks and sound go, it's the perfect addition to a STAR Walnut shell set in the same finish. It's the perfect snare drum for rock and metal drummers, as high volumes call for a lot of air displacement. And with its 8-inch depth, this snare drum has a much bigger dynamic reach than a shallow drum would have.

Tama STAR Walnut 14 x 8-inch snare drum Smokey Black

When it comes to sound, walnut has a very distinct character, as this snare drum will prove. It sounds dark and focused, making it the perfect addition to a STAR Walnut shell set. This 14 x 8-inch snare drum offers the ideal balance between highs and lows, and between attack and sustain, thanks to its die-cast hoops. These hoops enhance the shell's focus even further and ensure that your rimshots and rimclicks pierce through any mix. If you tune this snare drum nice and low, it produces a fat slap, and if you crank it up it has a beautifully dry crack.

Lightweight snare drum with a vintage sound

Its appearance may suggest differently, but as it's made of walnut, this gorgeous snare drum is quite lightweight. Especially touring drummers will be happy to hear that. Furthermore, walnut gives the drum a very distinct sound. Its reach is comparable to that of the maple and bubinga models, but it has a more vintage sound. Do you already own a STAR Walnut shell set, but are you still looking for a snare drum? Then this Tama TWS148 is a definite must-have!

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• Please note: the first image shows a snare with a Mint Green Mist finish. A Smokey Black snare drum will be delivered, however. The second image shows an example of this colour.