Detail 01
9mm walnut/birch hybrid shell
The added shell mass is designed for increased volume, more defined attack, and pronounced midrange presence.
Product detailSKU #1500000481054
TAMAStarclassic G-Walnut/Birch Snare Drum - 14 x 6.5 in. Crimson Sapphire Cascade
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built as a limited-edition Starclassic model, this 14 × 6.5-inch snare uses a 9mm birch and American black walnut hybrid shell for a forceful, defined response. The shell adds 3mm over the standard 6mm Starclassic Walnut/Birch construction, increasing mass for greater volume, stronger midrange presence, and a more focused attack. It remains responsive at lower dynamics while keeping its body under heavier strokes. Crimson Sapphire Cascade lacquer and black nickel hardware give the drum its commemorative appearance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage or studio sessions where a snare needs clear attack, body, and a pronounced midrange voice.
- Heavier playing that benefits from the shell’s added mass, volume, and controlled response.
- Players seeking a limited-edition Starclassic snare with a red, white, and blue hand-painted finish.
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
45-degree bearing edge
Promotes even head contact and tuning consistency across different tunings.
Detail 03
Die-cast hoops and tube lugs
Black nickel hardware supports stable tuning while matching the drum’s high-contrast finish.
Detail 04
Linear-Drive strainer system
Provides the snare-wire throw-off mechanism.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is the drum?
It is 14 inches in diameter and 6.5 inches deep.
02Which heads are fitted?
It has Evans G1 batter and resonant heads.
03How is this shell different from the standard Starclassic Walnut/Birch shell?
Its hybrid shell is 9mm thick, which is 3mm thicker than the standard 6mm specification.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
7 detailsBody & build
- Shell Construction
- Multi-ply hybrid shell
- Color
- Multi-Colored
- Shell Material
- Birch and American black walnut hybrid
- Body Finish
- Crimson Sapphire Cascade
- Shell Thickness
- 9 mm
- Finish
- Crimson Sapphire Cascade
- Hardware Finish
- Black nickel
2 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 6.5 inch
- Diameter
- 14 inch
10 detailsOther
- Hoops
- Die-cast, black nickel
- Lugs
- Tube lugs, black nickel
- Batter Head
- Evans G1
- Throw Off
- Linear-Drive strainer system
- Bearing Edge
- 45-degree
- Butt Plate
- Linear-Drive butt plate
- Product Type
- Snare drum
- Series
- Starclassic
- Model
- WBGSS65BNCSC
- Resonant Head
- Evans G1
