{"product_id":"tama-star-reserve-bubinga-walnut-14-x-5-snare-drum-gloss-cordia","title":"Tama STAR Reserve Bubinga\/Walnut 14\" x 5\" Snare Drum - Gloss Cordia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTama STAR Reserve Bubinga\/Walnut 14\" x 5\" Snare Drum – Gloss Cordia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTama STAR Reserve Bubinga\/Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited-edition snare drum built for players who want premium materials, immediate response, and a genuinely distinctive instrument. This \u003cstrong\u003e14\" x 5\" model in Gloss Cordia\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e01507 526517\u003c\/strong\u003e or order online with UK next day delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBubinga and Walnut Hybrid Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is \u003cstrong\u003e6mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e and constructed from \u003cstrong\u003efour inner plies of walnut with two outer plies of bubinga\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaple Sound Focus Rings\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFocused Hardware Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of \u003cstrong\u003e2.3mm, 10-hole Sound Arc hoops\u003c\/strong\u003e complements the shell with a controlled, precise feel and dependable tuning stability. The drum is fitted with Tama's \u003cstrong\u003eLinear Drive MLS50A strainer and MLS50B butt plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you reliable control over snare wire tension. \u003cstrong\u003e20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires\u003c\/strong\u003e provide crisp articulation and fast response, helping everything from delicate ghost notes to sharp backbeats remain distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReady for the Studio or Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe snare comes equipped with \u003cstrong\u003eRemo Ambassador batter and resonant heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGloss Cordia Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGloss Cordia\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: STAR Reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 14\" x 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell: 6mm – 4 Inner Plies Walnut + 2 Outer Plies Bubinga + Cordia Outer Ply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound Focus Rings: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gloss Cordia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoops: 2.3mm Sound Arc, 10-Hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrainer: Linear Drive MLS50A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButt Plate: MLS50B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnare Wires: 20-Strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatter Head: Remo Ambassador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonant Head: Remo Ambassador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured: Handcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Code: TBWS145S-GCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right snare for your setup? 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