Versatile yet focused, Charlie Benante's 14x6.5" signature snare has a bright and crisp attack with rich body. The 1.2mm stainless steel shell features a matte black interior, taming the overtones for controlled sustain.
As icons of heavy music, Lars Ulrich and Metallica demand a drum that harnesses their raw power. Lars' signature 14x6.5" 3mm diamond plated steel snare does just that, and more. It's loud, aggressive, and best of all, looks cool.
A faithful reproduction of the snare of "unknown provenance", Stewart Copeland's signature snare delivers the classic sound of The Police. A sound that has continued to intrigue fans and musicians alike since its inception, the 14x5" 1.5mm brass shell delivers incredible clarity (its most unique feature) that never gets lost in the mix.
Built to be tough all around, John Tempesta's signature snare drum is a 14x7" 2mm brass shell. It's throaty with sharp high-end attack, making this snare perfect for any heavy genre.
The Peter Erskine Jazz Snare is a unique 14x4.5" snare drum with its unique hybrid Maple/Spruce shell construction and SFR on the batter side only. It whispers and shouts, with brilliant focus and snap. The sensitivity of its shallow depth is balanced by an 8-lug design to give the body a lower fundamental. The drum follows your every command and should be a part of every drummer's collection.
Developed with his favorite STAR snare in mind, Peter Erskine's 10x6" Mezzo snare features a Stave Ash shell. At 10mm thick, it delivers a quick, cutting attack and sensitive response - the perfect side snare sound.
Bright and open, STAR Maple snare drums are dynamically rich, with warm body and open sustain. The unique 5-ply, 5mm shells are comprised of a 2mm thick solid wood core ply, sandwiched between 1.5mm thick cross-laminated plies.
This unique, 14x6" STAR Stave Walnut snare drum is made from 16 individual staves and formed into a 10mm thick shell, producing a rich, warm tone with extreme clarity and punchy attack.
Developed to attain unparalleled sensitivity and response, this 14x5" Solid Maple STAR Reserve snare drum is fitted with Brass Sound Arc hoops to create an overall ultra-sensitive, clear, and bright tone.
From time to time, you discover a special snare drum that brings a newfound creativity to your playing, and we feel our 15x8" STAR Reserve snare drum accomplishes this and more. The combination of a hybrid Bubinga/Maple shell and Brass Mighty hoops, deliver a thunderous backbeat, while maintaining a great tonal balance of low and high end.
Delivering extremely sharp cut and projection, this 14x6.5" STAR Reserve Bubinga/Walnut snare drum with Maple SFR produces a solid, tight sound with rich resonance. The beautiful Claro Walnut outer ply adds to the elegance of this snare drum.
This unique, extra deep 14x7" STAR Reserve Stave Jatoba snare drum is made from 16 individual staves and formed into a 10mm thick shell. 3 large 28mm vent holes produce a more open and projected attack, together creating a powerful and impressive sound.
The first metal snare in the series, this 14x6.5" STAR Reserve Hand Hammered Copper snare drum has warm, rich resonance with bright and sharp attack. The unique hammering pattern gives the shell a barrell-like shape, producing a sound unlike any other metal snare.
Visually stunning and beautiful sounding, the 14x5.5" STAR Reserve Hand Hammered Brass snare drum features a 1.5mm shell and 2.3mm brass Customized Flanged Hoops. The unique hammering pattern gives the shell a barrell-like shape, producing a rich and vibrant tone with unmistakably clear attack.
Bright and exhilarating, the 14x6.5" STAR Reserve Hand Hammered Aluminum snare drum shatters the traditional image of an aluminum snare. The 3mm hand hammered shell delivers deep resonance, sensitivity, and control, while maintaining a bright and quick attack. It is extremely versatile, offering rich, low frequencies and powerful highs.
Characterized by its brightness and sensitivity, the 14x6.5" STAR Reserve Stave Ash snare drum has a wide tonal range. Similar to a conga drum, 20 pieces of 10mm thick Ash wood staves are used to form this unique shell, delivering a quick response and deep tone with unbridled crack.
This Starphonic series snare drum features an all Spruce shell. A popular wood for acoustic guitars, Spruce has a warm and pleasant high-mid tone. Featuring 8-lugs and TAMA's unique Grooved Hoop, this snare drums delivers sharp attack with clear and controlled projection, beautifully complementing Spruce's mellow tone. Finished with center stripe detailing that emphasizes the luxurious look and feel of Spruce.
This 14x6" Bell Brass snare drum delivers extreme power and volume with its incomparably massive sound, all the while offering incredible sensitivity and control.