Tama Signature Series Mike Portnoy 14×5.5″ Steel Snare Drum – MP1455ST
14"x5.5" Mike Portnoy signature snare with a steel shell, delivering a bright, cutting, and resonant tone.
- 14x5.5" 1mm Steel Shell: – Offers bright tone with cutting highs and controlled resonance
- Designed by Mike Portnoy: – Tuned for progressive rock, fusion, and complex arrangements
- Triple-Flanged Hoops: – Keep the snare open and responsive, with natural feel
- Matte Black Nickel Finish: – Understated and aggressive visual aesthetic
- Precise and Versatile: – Equally suited to intricate ghost notes and powerful backbeats
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14"x5.5" Mike Portnoy signature snare with a steel shell, delivering a bright, cutting, and resonant tone.
Progressive Precision. Articulate Attack. The Signature Sound of Mike Portnoy.
The Tama MP1455ST Mike Portnoy Signature Snare Drum brings the acclaimed Dream Theater co-founder’s high standards to life. Built with a 1.0mm steel shell and carefully tailored 14×5.5″ dimensions, this snare delivers crisp attack, sharp projection, and balanced tone—perfect for complex, dynamic playing across progressive rock, metal, fusion, and beyond.
Mike Portnoy chose this drum for its fast response, bright tonal character, and consistent feel under both delicate and aggressive playing. Tama’s attention to detail is evident in the triple-flanged hoops, classic throw-off, and black nickel finish—all combining to give this snare both sonic punch and a sleek, stage-ready look.
Whether you’re a fan of Portnoy’s work or simply want a versatile, high-output steel snare, the MP1455ST is a focused, professional-grade addition to any setup.
Key Features
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14×5.5″ 1mm Steel Shell – Offers bright tone with cutting highs and controlled resonance
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Designed by Mike Portnoy – Tuned for progressive rock, fusion, and complex arrangements
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Triple-Flanged Hoops – Keep the snare open and responsive, with natural feel
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Matte Black Nickel Finish – Understated and aggressive visual aesthetic
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Precise and Versatile – Equally suited to intricate ghost notes and powerful backbeats
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Tama Signature Series Quality – Built to the standards of top international touring artists
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Why buy from The Bangalore Drum Shop
- Authorised Tama Dealer: Genuine India-market stock with the manufacturer's warranty, supported by us directly.
- Play it before you buy it: Our Bengaluru showroom is set up so you can sit down and play, and compare against the alternatives in the room.
- Advice from drummers: The team plays. Ask about sizes, heads, sticks, thrones, pedals and what will actually suit the room you play in.
- Pan-India delivery: Shipped anywhere in India, packed for transit, with tracking from despatch to your door.
- GST invoice and after-sales support: Full tax invoice on every order, and a service point in the city rather than a call centre.
Materials & Finish3 specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Shell Material | 1.0mm Steel |
Shell Dimensions | 14" Diameter x 5.5" Depth |
Finish | Matte Black Nickel |
Technical Details5 specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Hoops | 1.6mm Triple-Flanged Hoops |
Lugs | MSL-SCT Lugs |
Heads | Evans Coated Batter, Clear Snare Side |
Bearing Edges | Precision-Cut |
Made In | China (under Tama Japan design oversight) |
Pads & Playing Surfaces2 specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Snare Strainer | Classic Tama Throw-Off |
Snare Wires | 20-Strand Hi-Carbon Steel |
Hardware & Setup1 specification
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Hardware Finish | Black Nickel |
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