TAMA Starclassic Performer 14" x 6.5" Birch/Maple Snare Shell – Flat Black

Listed by Nick's Drum Gear – Collector-Grade Drums & Cymbals, Professionally Curated

Collector's Overview

We're offering a genuine TAMA Starclassic Performer 14" x 6.5" birch/maple snare drum shell in the striking factory Flat Black (FBK) finish.

This shell features a matching black interior and exterior, creating a distinctive all-black appearance contrasted by the natural wood bearing edges.

Carefully removed from a brand-new, unplayed TAMA snare drum, this is an excellent foundation for a custom snare build, restoration, or replacement project.

The shell retains its original TAMA Starclassic badge, factory air vent, and original hardware drilling.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: TAMA
• Series: Starclassic Performer
• Type: Snare drum shell only
• Diameter: 14"
• Depth: 6.5"
• Shell Construction: 6 mm, 6-ply birch/maple
• Ply Configuration: 4 plies birch + 2 inner plies maple
• Exterior Finish: Flat Black (FBK)
• Interior Finish: Flat Black
• Lug Configuration: 10 double-ended lug positions
• Bearing Edges: Factory-cut natural wood
• Badge: Original TAMA Starclassic badge installed
• Air Vent: Original metal air vent installed
• Condition: Unplayed OEM

The shell retains its original factory drilling for the lugs, strainer, and butt plate.

Condition

Excellent – Unplayed Factory Condition

This is a genuine TAMA factory shell carefully removed from an unplayed drum for individual resale.

The shell retains its original factory finish, bearing edges, badge, and air vent.

Light cosmetic marks, including minor surface scuffs and evidence of factory hardware installation and removal, are visible in our photographs. These are cosmetic characteristics of a factory-installed shell that has been disassembled.

Please review our photographs for the exact condition and appearance.

Compatibility & Custom Building

This shell provides an excellent foundation for a custom snare drum or replacement application using appropriately sized hardware.

It is already factory-drilled for a 10-lug snare configuration, including the original strainer and butt plate mounting locations.

Buyers should verify lug spacing, strainer mounting dimensions, and hardware compatibility before purchasing.

Nick's Notes

The standout feature of this shell is the factory flat- black interior and exterior, contrasted by the natural wood bearing edges.

The 6 mm birch/maple construction provides a professional-quality foundation for a custom snare, while the existing factory drilling eliminates much of the layout work normally associated with building a drum from an unfinished shell.

The original Starclassic badge remains installed, preserving the authentic TAMA appearance.

For builders who appreciate a clean, understated black finish, this is an especially attractive starting point.

What's Included

• One genuine TAMA Starclassic Performer 14" x 6.5" birch/maple snare shell
• Original factory Starclassic badge
• Original installed air vent

Not Included: Lugs, hoops, tension rods, strainer, butt plate, snare wires, drumheads, or other hardware.

Shipping & Assurance

Ships fast, securely packed and insured.

Every shipment uses NDG's Structural Immobilization Method, engineered to eliminate internal movement and reduce transit risk.

The actual shell pictured is the shell you will receive.

Nick's Drum Gear
Collector-Grade Drums & Cymbals, Professionally Curated
Littleton, Colorado