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Is this tama snare any good ?

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So TAMA guys, i have my eye on this imitation black beauty/blackrolite Tama Rockstar snare drum in what looks to be black chrome over steel shell and was wondering what you Tama guys can tell me about durability, functionality and sound.. I checked out a couple of demos on Youtube, but we all know that hearing it in person is always preferred.. On the Youtube video It sounded really nice, and very powerful, with a great tone, nice crack, and very punchy. The only reason i'm eyeing this snare drum is because i'm looking for a snare drum that i can leave at one of the pubs i play, along with my small pub kit, and i won't lose sleep over should it suddenly "disappear" or get damaged somehow (which has never happened to any of my gear that i've left there for the past 10 years ;)) The trick for me is to get decent quality gear that sounds good but won't break the bank. If i get it i will only be spending $40 for it, since i'm financing this possible purchase by selling off a snare stand that i don't need.. The one in the pic is not from the ad, but it's the exact same one. Any and all thoughts are always appreciated !

Posted on 7 years ago
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Oops, forgot to upload pic.. Here it is..

Posted on 7 years ago
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These used to be the standard snare that came with the Rockstars in the early to mid 2000's. My friend has one. It sounds awesome. Very underrated snare!

Posted on 7 years ago
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I must admit I've never been 100% happy with the one I have. Matter of fact it's one of the few snares from my collection that I barely use ( holds a lot of sentiment though ) It has that " ring " that is synonymous with lower end thinner shell steel snares. But that's mine, I can't speak for all. Could be my choice of heads,tuning,wires, numerous factors. But it was something I could never get rid of. But for $40 go for it. It is a good snare - just not my personal go to.

Also feel the need to note mine is the 6.5"x14" model.

18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Posted on 7 years ago
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I had the regular version (just COS) and I never liked it. Had to constantly retune the snare no matter what and I never got the sound I wanted out of the snare. But this was my personal experience with the snare. To each their own. Good luck and for $40, it ain't that bad.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Thanks to all for the input, but i've decided to pass on this one,

plus, seller never got back to me..

Posted on 7 years ago
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