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The Starphonic Aluminum Concert Snare packs all the warmth, presence, and full-bodied tone you need out of a concert snare onstage due to its 3mm aluminum shell. The adjustable nature of this concert snare puts drummers in the driver’s seat from start to finish, offering the tuning range and the articulate versatility to match tone and response with numerous musical pieces. Equipped with TAMA trademarks such as the Linear Drive Strainer and Fine Adjuster, you’ll find that this concert snare offers just as much durability and reliability as it does sonic diversity. Sweetwater percussionists also love how the hybrid wire combo of matched nickel and steel pairs nicely with its aluminum foundation for crispness when you want it, and thunderous punch when you need it!





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The sound of this concert snare is nothing short of exceptional. Its 3mm aluminum shell construction bridges the gap between the warmer tone of aluminum and the sheer power of steel, providing a fantastic basis for sound shaping onstage. Improved tuning range not only increases this snare’s pitch capability, but it enables drummers to easily change dynamics and responsiveness with vivid and articulate clarity. A trio of vent holes supplies enough projection to reach the back corners of even the largest concert halls.





Additionally, the hybrid snare wire design of the Starphonic Aluminum Concert Snare combines musicality and classic bite, enhancing the tone and malleability of this drum’s sonic characteristics. This is due to its 6-strand nickel guitar string interior, which is bordered by three strands of nylon-coated stainless steel wire. Thankfully, the guessing game of finding the correct tension is over, courtesy of TAMA’s intelligent design that seats the snares directly in the throw off and butt plate. Talk about being set up for success!





Smart hardware around each curve





Outfitted with TAMA’s proprietary Grooved Straight Hoop, you’ll receive the expert tuning stability of a multi-flange design and the open feel that comes from a single flange hoop. Coming armed with Freedom Lugs and claw hooks, replacing heads in a pinch is a cinch. Just loosen the tension rods, tilt the claw hooks backwards, and quickly throw on your backup drumhead ? all without removing the tension rods!





Control is key for comfort and reliability onstage, which in turn improves your performance. And nothing gives you more control than the “Linear Drive” Strainer and Fine Adjuster duo that adorns this Starphonic. Deploying the strainer and regulating the lever adjustment arm have never been easier, enabling and disabling the snares with haste and in silence for seamless onstage operation when it matters most.





Sonic heft and versatility





When it comes down to in-depth wire adjustment, the Fine Adjuster allows for adjustment of the internal six nickel-wound guitar string wires, giving you the tonal customization you need for a lasting sonic impact! Also, the 30-degree tilt of the butt plate not only ensures a firm grasp on the wires, but it also simultaneously reduces pressure on the shell and the strainer.





TAMA Starphonic Aluminum Concert Snare Drum Features:


3mm aluminum shell construction is warm, musical, and offers improved tuning range and dynamic/articulate versatility


3 vent holes increase this snare’s projective potential


Hybrid 12-strand snare design features 6 internal nickel-wound guitar string wires and 6 external stainless steel wires


Internally seated wires within the butt plate and throw off eliminate tension guessing


Grooved Straight Hoop provides expert tuning stability and open playing feel


Freedom Lugs and claw hooks allows for fast and seamless head replacement


“Linear Drive” Strainer provides quick and silent snare deploying


Fine Adjuster lets you fine tune the internal 6 nickel wires for maximum tonal customization


30° butt plate tilt maintains a firm grasp on the wire without unnecessary pressure on your drum