TAMA's stave shell snare drums are constructed using 16 staves of wood that are precisely cut and then bonded together to form a tightly formed 10mm thick shell. The shell fusing process is combined with die-cast hoops to produce a shell that is dense and powerful with a sound that jumps with attack and clarity. The ash model particularly embodies the quick, cutting attack and response. The walnut shell is characterized by a richer, warmer timbre but still with punchy attack.
