TAMA TLH146S STAR Solid Mahogany 14"x6" Snare Drum
A Boutique Snare for Players Who Demand Pure Musicality
The TAMA STAR Solid Mahogany 14"x6" Snare Drum represents the pinnacle of handcrafted Japanese drum-making. Built from a beautifully resonant 7mm solid mahogany shell, this snare delivers a warm, refined voice with exceptional transparency. Mahogany’s natural softness produces a buttery, rounded attack, while the solid-shell construction enhances projection and nuance – perfect for drummers who want a sensitive, expressive instrument that responds to the lightest touch.
Classic Warmth with Modern Precision
Designed to perform in demanding studio and live environments, this STAR snare features die-cast hoops for focused tuning stability and clean rimshot definition. TAMA’s Linear-Drive strainer and butt system offer smooth, precise adjustment, while the premium MSL90S low-mass lugs enhance shell resonance without compromising structural integrity. Whether you’re performing soft brushwork or powerful backbeats, the TLH146S delivers clarity, warmth and vintage character with modern reliability.
Key Features
- Premium 7mm solid mahogany shell with 7mm sound focus rings
- MSL90S low-mass STAR series lugs
- Die-cast hoops (8-lug configuration) for focused tone and stable tuning
- Linear-Drive strainer (MLS50A) & butt (MLS50B) for consistent snare response
- Warm, articulate and highly expressive voice
- Handcrafted in Japan for exceptional quality and detail
Who Is This Snare For?
- Drummers seeking warm, vintage-inspired tone with modern precision
- Studio engineers wanting a snare that sits beautifully in a mix
- Session players who need high sensitivity and dynamic range
- Jazz, blues, soul, R&B and acoustic-genre performers
- Collectors of professional, high-end Japanese-built instruments
Specifications
- Number of Drums: 1
- Type of Drum: Snare Drum
- Drum Size: 14" x 6"
- Drum Material: 7mm Solid Mahogany w/ 7mm Sound Focus Rings
- Drum Colour/Finish: Natural Mahogany
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Pack Weight: Approx. 5.3 kg




















