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1.2 mm matte black steel shell
The shell includes a center ridge for structural reinforcement and tonal nuance.

Independent shopping perspective
TAMA’s 13 x 4-inch Metalworks snare uses a 1.2 mm matte black steel shell with a center ridge designed for structural reinforcement and tonal nuance. Its response changes clearly with tuning: higher settings bring a bright, tightly crisp sound, while lower tuning produces smooth resonance. Matching matte black shell hardware gives the drum a unified contemporary look. It suits players who want a compact steel snare whose character can move between those two source-defined tuning responses.

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What matters in use
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The shell includes a center ridge for structural reinforcement and tonal nuance.
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Product questions
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It produces a bright tone with tight crispness.
The drum delivers smooth resonance.
The hardware is matched to the matte black shell.
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