Description
The Tama Metalworks BST134MBK Snare Drum combines modern aesthetics with professional sound, offering a versatile and powerful addition to any drum kit. Designed with the beginner in mind but crafted to Tama’s high-quality standards, this 13"x4" snare delivers bright tone, tight crispness, and smooth resonance — ideal as a main snare for smaller kits or an auxiliary snare for added texture.
Main Features
- 1.0mm Steel Shell – produces bright, cutting tone with responsive attack
- 13"x4" Size – provides quick, crisp snare response with excellent definition
- Versatile Tuning Range – tight, focused high-end crack or warm low-end resonance
- Matte Black Finish with Matching Hardware – modern and cohesive visual design
- Triple-Flanged Hoops (8-hole) – enhance tuning stability and shell resonance
- 20-Strand Regular Carbon Steel Snare Wire – delivers articulate snare response
- Ideal for beginners, studio setups, or as an auxiliary snare
Part of Tama’s Metalworks Series, the BST134MBK features a 1.0mm steel shell finished in sleek matte black for a contemporary, understated look. The matching black hardware gives the drum a cohesive, professional appearance that fits effortlessly into any setup.
Tonally, this snare is remarkably flexible — it delivers a sharp, articulate crack when tuned high and a warm, resonant tone when tuned low. Perfect for drummers looking to expand their sound palette, the BST134MBK performs equally well in rock, pop, funk, and studio applications.
Sound and Performance
The Tama Metalworks BST134MBK offers a balanced and responsive sound, making it suitable for a wide range of musical styles. Its compact size and steel construction provide a quick, bright attack that cuts through mixes, while the tuning flexibility allows for both sharp, snappy high-end tones and deeper, resonant low-end warmth.
Whether used as a main snare or a secondary effects snare, the BST134MBK delivers professional performance and tonal versatility in a compact format.
Specifications
- Model: BST134MBK
- Series: Metalworks
- Size: 13" x 4"
- Shell Material: 1.0mm Steel
- Finish: Matte Black
- Hoops: MFH13-8BK / MFH13S8BK (Triple-Flanged, 8-hole, Matte Black)
- Lugs: MSL-SCPBK (Matte Black)
- Strainer/Butt: MCS70ABK / MCS70BBK (Matte Black)
- Snare Wire: MS20R13S (20-Strand Regular Carbon Steel)
Delivery
This product is in stock at our official UK distributor and will be shipped to you within 5 working days
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
Mainland UK: £3.50 within mainland UK ( Orders over £199 are delivered FREE )
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout).
Warranty Information
Tama Warranty Information: 1 Year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time
3 years warranty for VIP members
