Tama Continues Thicker Shell Snare Trend

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Besides originating heavy-duty hardware and multi-clamps, Tama made be best known for creating the super-thin resonant maple shell. However, at the January 2003 NAMM show, Tama took a different tack and brought out a new line of Starclassic G-Maple snare drums which featured thick, at least for Tama, 10mm thick maple shells.

Commented Tama's Ace Okamoto, "The power, punch and penetration of Starclassic's thick-shelled G-Maple drums have made them some of the most popular snares in Tama history. For Nashville NAMM, Tama is building on the G-shell concept. We've got the new Starclassic SBH1455H G-Brass featuring a thicker than standard 1.5mm brass shell," continued Okamoto, "while.the new Artwood AGM250CCM G-Maple features a 10mm shell combines the incredible crack of G-force with a very affordable price. And for extra 'buzz' and volume, the Artwood G Maple comes equipped with an extra-wide 42 strand set of snappy snares." SBS1455H 5.5x14" Starclassic G Brass Snare Drum $499.99

• Shell - 1.5m thick Brass 5.5x14"
• Hoops - MDH14-10H Die-Cast hoop (Batter), MDH14S-10H Die-Cast hoop (Snare Side)
• Strainer - MCS80AH New camlever
• Butt - MCS80BH
• Lug - 20 x MSLSCTH
• Snappy - MS20SC14S Starclassic Steel
• Head - Evans Genera G1 Coated Batter, Evans Resonant 300 Snare Side
• Shell Finish - Smooth Nickel
• HW Finish - Brushed Nickel

AGM250 CCM 5x14" Artwood G Maple Snare Drum $359.99

• Shell - 13ply 10mm Thick Maple 5 x 14"
• Hoops - MFM14-10 Steel Mighty hoop (Batter) MFM14S-10 Steel Mighty hoop (Snare Side)
• Strainer - MCS70A New camlever
• Butt - MCS70B
• Lug - 10 x MSL35
• Snappy - MS42R14S Super wide 42 strands
• Head - Evans Genera G1 Coated Batter, Evans Resonant 300 Snare Side
• Shell Finish - CCM: Custom Charcoal Matte, CBM: Custom Blond Matte

For more information, visit their web site at www.tama.com.