Detail 01
9 mm, 6-ply birch shell
Forms the shell behind the drum’s punchy, projecting response.

Independent shopping perspective
TAMA’s 14 x 5-inch Mastercraft Artwood returns the original model’s birch-shell format in a limited anniversary edition. The 9 mm, 6-ply shell carries a colorful multi-section wood inlay and vintage Superstar badge, making the visual identity as distinctive as the build. Its die-cast hoops, 10 original-style lugs, internal tone control, and Roller Action strainer bring sensitivity and adjustability into the same compact shell format, with the punch and projection described for this Mastercraft design.

Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
Forms the shell behind the drum’s punchy, projecting response.
Detail 02
Creates the model’s distinctive colorful shell appearance.
Detail 03
Provides an additional built-in tone-control element.
Detail 04
Uses a lever for sensitivity adjustment and dual rollers for snare-wire contact.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It has a 14 x 5-inch, 9 mm, 6-ply birch shell.
Yes. Its Roller Action strainer uses a lever for sensitivity adjustment.
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