TAMA TMS1465S CBP Star Maple 14"x6.5" Snare Drum Charcoal Brown Paraiso

Open maple tone with extra body through the middle

The TAMA STAR Maple 14" x 6.5" Snare Drum Charcoal Brown Paraiso suits drummers who want a snare that feels lively and sensitive, but still has enough depth to sound full when you lean into it. The thin 5mm maple shell keeps the response open and quick, while the solid core ply design adds more body and warmth than a more typical thin maple shell. That gives it a nice balance between crack, tone, and sustain, which is useful if you need one snare to cover both articulate ghost notes and stronger backbeats without feeling one-dimensional.

The 6.5" depth gives the drum a bit more weight and fullness than a shallower snare, while die-cast hoops help pull the sound into focus with a firmer attack and a more controlled note. The Linear-Drive strainer also helps keep the snare snare feel precise and dependable.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this STAR Maple snare suits drummers who want premium maple sensitivity and openness, but with enough body and focus to handle louder playing, detailed touch work, and a wide range of tuning choices.