Description

Released in 1980, fans of the Mastercraft Artwood snare drum have eagerly awaited its reissue. Known for its obviously stunning looks, this snare drum is adorned with a beautifully stained multi-section center wood inlay. The 9mm 6ply all-Birch shell delivers significant low-mid tone and clear projection. For a detailed & sensitive snare response, the drum features TAMA s unique Roller Action Strainer, an innovative full-contact snare wire design that utilizes a single on off lever & dual guide rollers for easy & versatile adjustment.

This faithful reproduction of TAMA s original Mastercraft Artwood snare drum is an amazingly beautiful celebration of TAMA s 50th Anniversary.

9mm, 6ply All Birch Shell with center wood lnlay

The 9mm 6ply All Birch Shell with center wood inlay has gained acclaim for its deep low-end and excellent sound projection due to its 9mm thick shell. The artistic look of the wood inlay, which was only used in the first model, also adds a special touch.

Die-Cast Hoops (10 hole)

To achieve clear attack, clarity, and consistent tuning, the Mastercraft snare drum models in the early 1980s featured 10-hole Die-Cast Hoops, uncommon for the time. In addition, these special 50th Anniversary models include a reproduction of the original snare side hoop with larger snare wire window.

Roller Action Strainer

Designed as a full-contact snare wire system, TAMA s innovative Roller Action Strainer offers extremely detailed control over snare buzz tone & sensitivity. Past parallel action strainers required an internal rod to operate the strainer & butt at the same time, but TAMA s new streamlined design eliminated the need for an internal rod by utilizing a single on off lever & dual guide rollers for easy, simple, and versatile adjustment. The guide rollers gently rotate to achieve a smooth feel for consistent & reliable operation.

This unique & popular system has been faithfully reproduced for this 50th Anniversary Reissue model.

One-Touch Tone Control

Originally made for Mastercraft snare drums, TAMA s One-Touch tone control was instantly praised for its innovative design. During a time when recording technology was in its infancy, acoustic sound & overtone control had to be done at the source. Though mutes were commonly found on many snare drums at the time, TAMA s simple and effective mechanism allowed for extremely subtle muffling adjustments and quick action within a single One-Touch on off switch – a revolutionary advancement in design and function. Proving extremely useful even for drummers in the modern world, the One-Touch Tone Control is a timeless and elegant design.

REMO® AMBASSADOR Drumheads

Every detail of the Mastercraft Snare Drum Reissue was considered, even down to the stock drumheads. The batter side is fitted with a REMO® Coated Ambassador and the bottom side a REMO® Ambassador Snare Side.