{"title":"Tama snare drums","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"14-x-325-tama-aw523-birds-eye-maple-amber-lacquer-snare-drum-from-1989","title":"14\" x 3,25\" Tama AW523 Bird’s Eye Maple Amber Lacquer snare drum from 1989","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14\" × 3.25\" Tama AW523 Bird’s Eye Maple Snare Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmber Lacquer Finish — 1989\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA rare and highly sought-after snare drum in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent, near-mint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially remarkable for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, serial number \u003cstrong\u003e#011503\u003c\/strong\u003e, this snare is part of Tama’s \u003cstrong\u003e1989 Maple Premium Snare Drum Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its craftsmanship and tonal precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFeatures include \u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Way lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edie-cast hoops\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the classic \u003cstrong\u003eCam-Lever strainer\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering exceptional tuning stability and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe drum has been \u003cstrong\u003eprofessionally cleaned, fully inspected\u003c\/strong\u003e, and fitted with \u003cstrong\u003enew Remo Ambassador heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring it is ready for both studio and stage use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide shipping available from Portugal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56353329086795,"sku":"SQ5408625","price":875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4527\/3931\/files\/IMG_8814.webp?v=1769006926"},{"product_id":"rogers-dynasonic-14-x-5-snare-drum-1965-silver-sparkle-2apgl-4t9r9-srzgg-6g4a3","title":"1980's Tama Superstar Mastercraft AW-456 Birch Artwood 14\" x 6,5\" Snare Drum with Roller-Action Strainer.","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1980s Tama Superstar Mastercraft AW-456 Birch Artwood Snare Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14\" × 6.5\" — Super Maple Finish | Made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA beautiful and \u003cstrong\u003ehighly sought-after vintage snare drum\u003c\/strong\u003e from the golden era of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eSuperstar Mastercraft AW-456\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies the craftsmanship and sound that made Tama a dominant force in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBuilt in Japan, this snare features a \u003cstrong\u003e6-ply birch shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering the classic Superstar sound: \u003cstrong\u003efocused, punchy, articulate, and powerful\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent projection and clarity—equally at home in studio or live settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; 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