Detail 01
1.2 mm steel shell
It is described as delivering bright tone, crisp articulation, and a clean attack.
Product detailSKU #1500000440802
TAMA50th Limited Mastercraft Steel Snare Drum 14 x 5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 50th limited Mastercraft steel snare is built around a 1.2 mm steel shell, die-cast hoops, and full-surface snare wires. Its stated character is bright, crisp, and cutting, with a clean attack and added definition from the broader wire contact. The chrome finish and center bead give it the reissue’s visual identity, while the hoop and wire design focus on articulate snare work, including lighter grace notes. Rock, pop, and jazz fusion are among the named musical settings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock, pop, and jazz-fusion snare parts that call for bright, defined articulation.
- Players who want full-surface snare wires for greater contact with the batter head.
- Drummers seeking a steel-snare setup with a clean attack and cutting 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
Die-cast hoops
They are described as focusing the shell resonance for projection and cut.
Detail 03
Full-surface snare wires
Their greater contact with the batter head is described as increasing clarity, definition, and sensitivity.
Detail 04
Triple-flanged hoops
They allow separate tensioning of the batter and snare sides.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the depth before ordering: both 5-inch and 5.5-inch designations appear.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What shell material and thickness does it use?
It has a 1.2 mm steel shell.
02What do the full-surface snare wires add?
They provide extra contact with the batter head and are described as improving clarity, definition, and sensitivity.
03Is the depth 5 or 5.5 inches?
Both 5-inch and 5.5-inch depth designations appear, so confirm the intended depth before purchase.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
