Tama's STARPHONIC Maple 14"x6": maple's open, resonant sound with the Grooved Hoop and Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires for a rich, open, crisp sound reminiscent of prized vintage snares, plus the Linear-Drive strainer and Freedom Lugs.
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Maple's open, resonant sound, combined with Tama's Grooved Hoop and Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires, gives the STARPHONIC Maple a rich, open, crisp sound reminiscent of prized vintage snares, with modern hardware that makes it easy to tune, adjust and maintain.
The 6mm, 6-ply maple shell has an outer ply of Mappa Burl under a satin finish. Its bearing edge peaks 2.5mm inside the shell's outer surface and is cut to a round collar that follows the natural shape of the drumhead, for a better fit between head and shell and maximum resonance.
Tama started STARPHONIC by studying how the hoop affects snare sound and how hoops have evolved over time. The Grooved Hoop combines vintage design with modern technology, and is a key part of this drum's open, vintage-style voice.
Redesigned with new materials, a custom end plate shape and a new coil winding pattern, the 20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon wires fit more closely to the snare-side head for greater sensitivity and a brighter, crisper sound, so ghost notes and soft rolls come through clearly.
The Linear-Drive strainer moves the snare wires in a true linear motion, so even if you throw the lever quickly, you will not hear the typical slap of the wires hitting the bottom head. Its butt plate is angled 30 degrees to hold the snare cords or tape firmly and reduce unnecessary pressure on the strainer and shell.
The Freedom Lug and claw hook are designed so that, once you loosen the tension rods, each claw hook tilts backwards and away from the Grooved Hoop. The hoop lifts straight off and you can replace the head without taking the tension rods out of the lugs, so there are no loose rods and washers to lose and head changes are quick and simple.
A ratchet system on the snare tension adjuster stops the wires from loosening, even at extreme settings, and each click moves the wires just 0.083mm, so you can fine-tune the snare response in tiny steps. The detachable butt plate comes off with the snares still attached, so after changing the snare-side head your wire tension returns to exactly where it was.
A rubber block inside each claw hook presses against the tension rod once it is tightened, keeping the tension rods from loosening as you play, so the drum holds its tuning.
The 14"x6" STARPHONIC Maple snare drum in Satin Mappa Burl, with heads and 20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires fitted. A snare stand and sticks are sold separately.
A 6mm shell of 6 plies of maple plus 1 outer ply of Mappa Burl, in a satin lacquer finish.
Loosen the two screws on the detachable butt plate and take it off with the snares still attached. When you refit it, the snare wire tension returns to its original setting.
Yes. We also stock STARPHONIC snares in brass, aluminium, stainless steel and copper. Ask us to compare them in the showroom.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tama |
| Series | STARPHONIC |
| Model | PMM146-STM |
| Size | 14" x 6" |
| Finish | Satin Mappa Burl (STM) |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Shell | 6mm, 6-ply maple + 1 outer ply Mappa Burl |
| Bearing edge | Peak 2.5mm inside outer surface, round collar |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Lugs | MTL960S Freedom Lug |
| Hoops | MGH14 / MGH14S Grooved Hoop |
| Strainer / butt | MLS50A / MLS50B Linear-Drive strainer, detachable butt |
| Snare tension adjuster | Ratchet style, 0.083mm per click |
| Claw hooks | Non-loosening rubber gasket |
| Snare wires | MS20RL14C, 20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon |
| Hardware finish | Chrome |
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