A precise recreation of TAMA's coveted 1980s rosewood snare.
The TAMA 50th Limited Mastercraft rosewood snare drum authentically revives TAMA's iconic 1980s rosewood snare drum. Built around a 100-percent Indian rosewood shell, this limited 50th anniversary snare provides the same rich, dark and expressive tone that made the original so prized. With strong attack and a thick, meaty body that explodes with volume, the 14x6.5" rosewood shell rewards your playing with remarkable resonance and dynamics. The 50th Limited Mastercraft snare comes equipped with die-cast hoops, vintage-accurate lugs and TAMA's Roller Action Strainer for easy sensitivity adjustment. Available only in 2024, this premium rosewood snare drum lets you experience TAMA's rosewood legacy firsthand.
100-Percent Indian Rosewood Shell Delivers Legendary Tone
At the heart of the 50th Limited Mastercraft snare drum is its 7.5 mm/15-ply 100-percent Indian rosewood shell. Hard and dense like rosewood guitar fingerboards, this all-rosewood shell took masterful craftsmanship to produce. The payoff is a rich, dark and expressive tone that vintage TAMA rosewood snares are coveted for. Compared to metal or other wood snares, the rosewood shell gives your playing a full-bodied roar with unmatched resonance and dynamics. When you lay into the 50th Limited Mastercraft snare, you'll hear and feel how rosewood produces an organic, woody rumble that metal snares can't match.
Strong Attack With Thick Body
The 50th Limited Mastercraft rosewood snare packs a sonic punch. With its 14x6.5" dimensions, the shell delivers assertive attack with a thick body. When played soft, it murmurs with complexity. Dig into the drum and its volume swells with each impact. The fat, focused tone sings clearly even at louder volumes. Whether using brushes or sticks, the rosewood shell adds richness to ghost notes and rimshots. The 50th Limited Mastercraft snare rewards heavy hitters and delicate playing alike with its lively, nuanced response.
Roller Action Strainer for Easy Sensitivity Control
To harness the rosewood shell's dynamic range, the 50th Limited Mastercraft snare comes equipped with TAMA's innovative Roller Action Strainer. This throw-off design features a single lever for turning the snare on and off, along with dual rollers that ensure full contact between the snare wires and bottom head. Adjusting strainer tension is effortless, giving you precise control over snare wire sensitivity. The snare wires engage cleanly and disengage completely, eliminating buzz or rattle. Tuning the 50th Limited Mastercraft snare to match your playing style is a breeze thanks to the intuitive Roller Action Strainer.
Faithful 50th Anniversary Recreation
In celebration of TAMA's 50th anniversary, the 50th Limited Mastercraft accurately recreates their landmark 1980s rosewood snare drum. Along with the vintage-correct 100 percent Indian rosewood shell, the drum includes replicas of the original die-cast hoops, lugs and badges. Slated for an extremely limited 2024 run, this 50th anniversary snare drum authentically revives the rosewood sound that left a permanent mark on TAMA's legacy. Claim a piece of history with the 50th Limited Mastercraft and experience TAMA's rosewood revolution firsthand.