Tama Star Reserve Solid Japanese Cedar 14x6" snaredrum, Burned Oil Cedar

This Solid Japanes Cedar snaredrum is perhaps one of the most unique in the Star Reserve collection so far. Not only is this a gorgeous snaredrum but it also holds many "bells and wistles" in terms of features on a snaredrum.
Perhaps its main attraction, is the solid cedar shell that is processed with a unique traditional Japanese woodworking technique (called "Uzukuri") where the softer grains of the wood are brushed away from the surface with a Uzukuri polishing brush. After this process, the shell is oiled, emphasizing the grains structure and 3-dimensional appearance of the outer layer. Truelly stunning! It took Tama's craftsmen many years to get this technique right. 
The solid shell has a thickness of 8 mm with inner sound focus rings and a hybrid round / 45 degrees bearing edge. Cedar is a light and soft tonewood that offers a dynamically bright, powerful, yet focused and mellow sound due to its construction. The hoops are Tama Customized Brass Mighty hoops which provide a rich palet of overtones. And finally, the bell brass snare wires make for a great sensitivety. 

For the strainer and end-butt, this snaredrum is fitted with Tama's linear driver system (MLS50A strainer / MLS50B end-butt).