Warm and powerful, the TAMA Maple Starphonic Snare gives you a massive sound with with rich tone and full resonance. TAMA innovations such as their Freedom Lug, detachable butt plate, and linear-drive strainer all serve to make Starphonic snares extremely drummer-friendly, so you can concentrate on your artistry without your hardware getting in the way. Theres a some ingenious engineering here. This remarkable-sounding snare benefits from TAMAs careful shaping of the shell bearing edge, and their Grooved Hoop gives the drum incisive projection and enhances its tight low-end. If youre seeking a distinctive sounding snare with arresting good looks, youve found it: the TAMA Maple Starphonic Snare.