Tama TGHS1465S-SNT - STAR Reserve G-Mahogany 14"x6.5" SATIN NATURAL TINEO
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The STAR Reserve series embodies the manufacturer's high-end craftsmanship, featuring limited edition models that highlight noble woods and exceptional shell constructions. This snare drum sits at the top of the range, designed for demanding drummers and collectors seeking a handcrafted instrument with a strong sonic personality.Who This Instrument Is For
Ideal for intermediate to expert musicians, this snare drum suits both studio and live settings where warmth, depth, and articulation are sought. It excels in jazz, soul, R&B, pop, blues, and vintage-character rock, while offering enough projection to support denser arrangements.Features and Innovations
The shell combines 11 plies of African "G-Mahogany" mahogany (total thickness 9 mm) with an outer ply of Tineo, a combination that delivers harmonic richness and visual elegance. The 2.3 mm 10-point "Steel Mighty Hoop" hoops maintain shell openness while stabilizing tuning. MSL90TC lugs ensure consistent tension, while the "Linear-Drive" throw-off and butt (MLS50A / MLS50B) provide smooth and reliable adjustment. The 20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires (MS20RL14C) enhance precision and subtlety of dynamics.Sound Characteristics
African mahogany is distinguished by immediate warmth, emphasis on low-mids, and a rounded attack. The 9 mm thickness tightens the fundamental, increases projection, and provides a solid feel to the touch without muffling useful harmonics. The 2.3 mm stamped hoops allow the shell to breathe, extending sustain and promoting natural openness, especially appreciated in mid to low tuning ranges.The result is a snare drum that is both full-bodied and refined: detailed ghost notes, a full and singing center, robust rimshots that are never harsh. The outer Tineo ply enhances aesthetics without compromising this warm and enveloping sonic character.
Technical specifications
| Construction | 9 mm, 11-ply African "G-Mahogany" mahogany |
| Outer ply | Tineo (reddish-brown hue, vertical grain) |
| Limited edition | STAR Reserve series |
| Hoops | 2.3 mm stamped steel "Steel Mighty Hoop" |
| Number of tension rods | 10 |
| Lugs | MSL90TC |
| Throw-off | "Linear-Drive" MLS50A |
| Butt plate | MLS50B |
| Snare wires | 20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon MS20RL14C |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the 9 mm G-Mahogany shell deliver?
The 11-ply G-Mahogany African mahogany shell emphasizes warmth and low-mids with a rounded attack. Its 9 mm thickness narrows the fundamental frequency and supports projection.
Is this snare suitable for jazz and soul?
This model suits jazz, soul, R&B, pop, and blues contexts seeking a warm snare. Ghost notes remain detailed thanks to the 20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon snare wires.
What hoops come with the Tama TGHS1465S-SNT?
Stamped 2.3 mm Steel Mighty Hoop hoops mounted with 10 lugs are used. This construction allows the shell to breathe and promotes an open sustain, especially in medium to low tunings.
What kind of snare strainer system is employed?
The Linear-Drive MLS50A throw-off and MLS50B butt provide smooth adjustment of the MS20RL14C snare tension.
What is the Tineo finish on this STAR Reserve?
The outer bearing edge is covered with a brown-red vertically grained Tineo ply. This finish complements the 14 x 6.5-inch G-Mahogany shell, offered in the limited edition STAR Reserve. MSL90TC lugs maintain consistent tension across the 10 tension rods.
