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7 mm, 9-ply African bubinga shell
It is the shell construction behind the drum’s dark, deep character.
Product detailSKU #1500000471571
TAMAStarclassic Bubinga Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in. Gloss African Cherry
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
TAMA’s Starclassic Bubinga snare brings a 7 mm, 9-ply African bubinga shell to a 14 by 6.5-inch drum. The construction is voiced for a dark, weighty response with focused attack, projection, and sustain, giving backbeats substantial presence while retaining stick definition. Die-cast hoops and lugs, steel wires, a coated batter head, clear resonant head, and Linear-Drive throw-off complete the hardware package. Its African cherry outer ply and black nickel hardware give the gloss-finished drum a unified, contrast-rich appearance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage backbeats that call for depth, projection, and focused stick definition.
- Studio work needing an authoritative snare response with controlled clarity.
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.
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Die-cast hoops and lugs
They are part of the drum’s hardware configuration.
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African cherry outer ply
It supplies the contrasting exterior grain beneath the gloss finish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The drum is 14 inches in diameter and 6.5 inches deep.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What heads come on the drum?
It has a coated batter head and a clear resonant head.
02What is the shell made from?
The 7 mm, 9-ply shell is African bubinga with an African cherry outer ply.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
- Color Finish
- Red
- Finish Type
- Gloss
- Shell Material
- African bubinga with African cherry outer ply
- Shell Thickness
- 7 mm
- Construction
- 9-ply
2 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 6.5 inch
- Diameter
- 14 inch
8 detailsOther
- Hoops
- Die-cast
- Lugs
- Die-cast
- Snare Wires
- Steel
- Batter Head
- Coated
- Throw Off
- Linear-Drive
- Product Type
- Snare drum
- Series
- Starclassic Bubinga
- Resonant Head
- Clear
