Tama STAR Reserve Bubinga/Walnut 14" x 5" Snare Drum – Gloss Cordia
The Tama STAR Reserve Bubinga/Walnut is a limited-edition snare drum built for players who want premium materials, immediate response, and a genuinely distinctive instrument. This 14" x 5" model in Gloss Cordia combines a warm, full-bodied hybrid shell with a shallow profile that responds quickly and speaks clearly across the dynamic range. Handcrafted in Japan as part of Tama's flagship STAR Reserve range, it is a serious snare for recording, live work, and players who care about the details of their setup. Call Into Music on 01507 526517 or order online with UK next day delivery available.
Bubinga and Walnut Hybrid Shell
The shell is 6mm thick and constructed from four inner plies of walnut with two outer plies of bubinga, finished with an additional Cordia outer ply. Walnut brings warmth and depth to the note, while bubinga adds density, projection, and a focused sense of attack. The combination creates a sound with substantial mid-low body but enough definition to keep individual notes clear in a busy arrangement.
Maple Sound Focus Rings help refine the shell's response, adding focus and control while allowing the character of the walnut and bubinga to come through. The 5" depth keeps the drum fast and articulate, making it particularly well suited to players who want a sensitive snare that can still deliver authority when played hard.
Focused Hardware Package
A pair of 2.3mm, 10-hole Sound Arc hoops complements the shell with a controlled, precise feel and dependable tuning stability. The drum is fitted with Tama's Linear Drive MLS50A strainer and MLS50B butt plate, giving you reliable control over snare wire tension. 20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires provide crisp articulation and fast response, helping everything from delicate ghost notes to sharp backbeats remain distinct.
Ready for the Studio or Stage
The snare comes equipped with Remo Ambassador batter and resonant heads, providing a familiar starting point for tuning and recording. The combination of the responsive 14" x 5" shell, focused hoops, and sensitive wire setup gives you plenty of tonal flexibility without needing to replace the supplied heads before you can start exploring the drum's voice.
Gloss Cordia Finish
The Gloss Cordia finish showcases the natural character of the Cordia outer ply, with detailed wood figuring that makes each drum visually distinctive. The high-gloss presentation gives the shell depth under stage and studio lighting, while the natural wood appearance keeps the look refined rather than showy. It is a finish worthy of a limited-edition STAR Reserve instrument.
Key Specifications
- Series: STAR Reserve
- Edition: Limited Edition
- Size: 14" x 5"
- Shell: 6mm – 4 Inner Plies Walnut + 2 Outer Plies Bubinga + Cordia Outer Ply
- Sound Focus Rings: Maple
- Finish: Gloss Cordia
- Hoops: 2.3mm Sound Arc, 10-Hole
- Strainer: Linear Drive MLS50A
- Butt Plate: MLS50B
- Snare Wires: 20-Strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon
- Batter Head: Remo Ambassador
- Resonant Head: Remo Ambassador
- Manufactured: Handcrafted in Japan
- Product Code: TBWS145S-GCD
Not sure if this is the right snare for your setup? Visit us in our Horncastle, Lincolnshire showroom to try it in person, or call us on 01507 526517 for expert advice from our team. Order online with UK next day delivery available.
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