Tama Starphonic 14" x 6" Brass Snare Drum PBR146

Tama's Starphonic PBR146 is a 14” × 6” brass snare built around articulation and control. The 1.2mm brass shell pairs with Tama's proprietary Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires—a 20-strand configuration engineered for crisp attack and tight response. Unlike stock wires, these are contoured to sit closer to the snare-side head, delivering brighter tone and greater sensitivity across the dynamic range.

The drum's engineering centres on precision mechanics. A patented Linear-Drive strainer moves vertically without the typical wire–slap artefact, while a ratchet tension adjuster locks off in 0.083mm increments for micro-tuning. The Grooved Hoop combines vintage aesthetics with modern bearing geometry. Freedom Lugs allow the claw hooks to tilt away from the hoop for rapid head changes. A detachable butt plate lets you swap the snare-side head while preserving wire tension—loosen two screws, replace the head, reattach, and calibration returns to zero.

Non-loosening rubber gaskets inside each claw hook prevent tension bolts from creeping during playing. This matters for touring and studio work alike, where a drum that holds its tuning becomes invisible—you focus on playing, not maintenance. The grooved hoop design also reduces shell resonance bleed, tightening the definition of each stroke.

Features

• 14” × 6” shell in 1.2mm brass for bright response
• 20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires with custom winding pattern
• Patented Linear-Drive strainer eliminates wire slap and slur
• Ratchet tension adjuster for 0.083mm fine control increments
• Detachable butt plate preserves snare wire tension when changing heads
• Freedom Lugs tilt away from grooved hoop for fast head replacement
• Non-loosening rubber gaskets prevent tension bolt creep during play
• Grooved hoop design reduces shell bleed and tightens articulation clarity