Tama Starphonic Spruce 14"x6" Snare Drum

Tama Starphonic Spruce 14"x6" Snare Drum

Tama Starphonic Spruce 14"x6" Snare Drum pairs an all spruce shell with Tama Starphonic hardware for a snare that feels solid, sounds musical, and sits easily in a mix. Using a wood more often seen on acoustic guitars, this drum offers a warm, pleasant high-mid tone with a clear, controlled attack that works well on stage and in the studio.

Product Overview

This Starphonic series model features an 8.0 mm, 9 ply spruce shell, a material chosen for its musical response and accentuated, round high-mid response. The shell is finished in a natural satin with a center inlay stripe that highlights the grain and gives the drum a clean, understated look behind the kit.

Tama fits this snare with 8 lugs and the Starphonic Freedom Lug system, which is designed to make head changes straightforward while keeping tuning stable. The drum uses Tama Grooved Hoops, which seat the head securely and contribute to a crisp, defined rimshot without feeling harsh. The Linear Drive Strainer and butt provide smooth, precise snare tension adjustment, and the included 20 strand Super Sensitive Hi Carbon snare wires are matched to the shell and hardware for a clean, even snare response.

Sound & Playing Feel

The all spruce shell gives this Starphonic snare a warm, mellow tone in the high mid range with enough focus to keep backbeats and ghost notes clear. The Grooved Hoop and 8 lug layout work together to produce a sharp but controlled attack, so you get definition without the snare getting overly bright or splashy. At medium tunings the drum delivers a full, musical crack with a smooth decay, and at higher tunings it stays articulate without turning thin.

Under the sticks, the drum feels lively but not stiff. The 6 inch depth gives you a bit more body than a 5 or 5.5, while still responding quickly to lighter playing. The Linear Drive Strainer keeps wire tension changes predictable, and the Super Sensitive Hi Carbon wires track buzz and ghost notes evenly across the head. It is a comfortable snare for players who move between cross stick, light comping, and stronger backbeats in the same set.

Visit West Coast Drum Shop in Bellevue, WA or order online for expert snare drum advice and fast, reliable nationwide shipping.

Key Specifications

• Model Number: PSP146E
• Size: 14" x 6"
• Shell Material: 8.0 mm, 9 ply spruce
• Hoops: MGH14 / MGH14S Grooved Hoop
• Lugs: MTL960S Freedom Lug, 8 lug design
• Strainer / Butt: MLS50A / MLS50B Linear Drive Strainer and butt (chrome)
• Snare Wires: MS20RL14C 20 strand Super Sensitive Hi Carbon snare wires
• Finish: Natural satin with center inlay stripe
• Series: Tama Starphonic
• Condition: Brand New

Applications & Use Cases

• Studio sessions where a warm, controlled high mid snare sound drops into a mix without much extra shaping
• Live gigs in pop, rock, worship, and singer songwriter settings where clear attack and musical tone are important
• Players who like wood snares with a bit more focus and cut than many maple shells, but still want a natural, acoustic feel
• Situations that call for reliable tuning stability and quick head changes, such as working drummers and house kits
• Drummers looking to add a different flavor alongside maple, birch, or metal snares in a main snare or first auxiliary slot

Why Choose West Coast Drum Shop?

West Coast Drum Shop in Bellevue, WA is staffed by working drummers and educators who can help you decide how the Tama Starphonic Spruce 14"x6" Snare Drum will fit into your setup. We can talk through head choices, tunings, and how this spruce shell compares to other woods and metals you may already own. Every snare is packed carefully and shipped with the same attention we bring to our in store customers, so it arrives ready to tune and play.

For complete technical details from the manufacturer, visit the official Tama Starphonic Spruce snare drum product page.

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