New for Old stock - TAMA (JPN) 40th Anniversary, #30 of 30 made, 6.5x14" Rare Artstar Cordia-Bubinga-Birch snare

TAMA 40th Anniversary Artstar 6.5x14 Bubinga/Birch/Cordia snare, 2016, only 30 made for US and this is the last one made #30

New Old Stock so basically NEW, pristine mint, perfect - never left non-smoking, no pet home...original owner

Not a finger print on the drum, any tiny dust you see in close ups blows off instantly

Never played heads, and includes TAMA drum key

The 6.5” x 14” snare is extremely versatile and capable of very complex sounds. The drum is very sensitive and responds well to subtle tuning changes. When tuned in lower registers, the drum bellows with dark tones but retains distinct clarity. At medium tuning, you’ll get a classic full-bodied timbre: warm, deep, and rich. Cranking it up to higher tension brings out brightness, immediate attack, and superb clarity.

This Artstar shell is made from a combination of Cordia, Bubinga, and Birch. The density and rich grain of Cordia offers a pure musical resonance that’s often utilized in acoustic guitar backs and sides. Bubinga, characterized by extraordinary depth and lush, dark tones, provides a sound unlike any other shell material available. The influence of Birch is heard in the middle frequencies, adding crisp attack and crystal clarity.

The die-cast hoops help control overtones, while still letting them ring out when needed on cracking rim shots. Dual-side snare tensioning delivers outstanding snare response, by ensuring even tension across the surface of the snare wires. Tama's redesigned snare wire end plates feature a redesigned angle and thinner straps to further enhance snare response and sensitivity.

The outer-ply Cordia grain drapes the Artstar in an attractive, classy sheen enhanced by the glossy clear lacquer finish.

Silky-smooth tension rods make subtle tuning changes a breeze - BEST tension rods I ever used - feel real smooth

Features:

 Size: 6.5” x 14”

Shell: 1 inner ply Cordia / 2-ply Bubinga / 2-ply Birch / 2-ply Bubinga / 1-ply Cordia 6mm

Hoop: Die-Cast Hoop (10 holes)

Head: REMO Ambassador Coated / snare side heads

Snare: MS20S 20-strand snare wire

Strainer: MLS50A Linear-Drive strainer (dual-side tensioning)

Color: Natural Cordia gloss finish

Made in Japan