Open a Sweetwater Card & Earn BonusBucks

Tama Metalworks Snare Drum - 4 x 13-inch

4" x 13" Steel Snare Drum with 1.0mm Shell and Triple-flanged Hoops - Black
$149.99

Earn $8 back in Bonus Bucks OR pay $7/month with 24 month financing*

In Stock!

Only 2 left in stock! More on the way.
Add to Cart
Notify me about deals

Ask An Expert

Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help!

What is a Sales Engineer?
Sweetwater Gear Exchange

Have one to sell?
Check out Sweetwater's Gear Exchange!
Learn More

Most Popular Accessories & Related Items

Tama Metalworks Snare Drum - 4 x 13-inch
In Stock!
$149.99
Add to Cart
Add to list
Back to navigation

This article was Written By

Our Product Research Team

Get to know them!

This Slick Steel Picc Sounds Sick

This 4-inch x 13-inch steel snare from the TAMA Metalworks series exhibits a crisp, cutting tone that's great for backbeats and side-snare work. Its 1.0mm steel comes outfitted with a set of 8-hole flanged hoops. Together, these deliver a quick tuneup and a versatile range that works for funk to rock, bluegrass to metal. A matte black shell finish and matching hardware (hoops and lugs), along with a round TAMA Metalworks, give this snare a great look from both sides of the kit. For drum kit to concert use, the TAMA Metalworks 4-inch x 13-inch steel snare from Sweetwater is a bona fide multitasker that comes in at an attractive price.

1.0mm steel shell

Drummers around the world gravitate to steel snare drums for their legendary power and sensitivity. This 13-inch steel snare is no exception. Built on a 1.0mm-thick black steel shell, The TAMA Metalworks steel snare has what it takes to bring out your grace notes and slice through a mix when you need it to.

Musically diverse triple-flanged hoops

TAMA equipped this Metalworks steel snare with 8-hole triple-flanged hoops for a classic, open tone. The triple-flanged construction adds a noticeable punch to your strokes and rimshots. You'll enjoy how they allow the character of steel shell to shine through. And thanks to the 8-hole design, you'll be tuning up and changing heads in record time.

TAMA Metalworks 13-inch Steel Snare Drum Features:

  • Great for backbeats, side-snare work, and concert percussion
  • 1.0mm black steel shell exhibits bold, cutting tone and plenty of sensitivity
  • 8-lug, triple-flanged hoops supply a fat attack and streamlined tuning
  • Matching matte black hoops and lugs
  • Strainer: MCS70A
  • Butt plate: MCS70B

Warranty Info

Sweetwater's FREE 2-Year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty

Extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

  • Save money with FREE parts and labor
  • Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time
  • Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department
Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage

Free 2-year Warranty

Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage™ Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage
Tools Icon

Save money with free parts & labor!

Fast Icon

Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time.

Award Icon

Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department.

Back to navigation

Tech Specs

  • Type: Snare
  • Drum Depth: 4"
  • Drum Diameter: 13"
  • Shell Material: Steel
  • Shell Construction: 1mm
  • Hoops: Triple-flanged
  • Lugs: 8 x Classic Lugs
  • Color: Black
  • Finish: Matte
  • Heads: TAMA by Evans USA
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BST134BK

What Makes Our Sales Engineers Great?

Sweetwater Sales Engineers are a world-class team of experts dedicated to you. Hand selected from across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear to provide you with unparalleled service completely free of charge. Friendly relationships, real trust, and the right gear are only a call or a click away!

Back to navigation

Customer Reviews

Write your review
Rated 5/5

Love this little firecracker

Recently got this as an alternative to a piccolo snare, which I couldn't find in stock at the time of purchase. Was skeptical about a 13" diameter snare, but this thing pops. I bought a Remo pinstripe coated head for the batter side, but even without it tuned nicely and really sings in the mix. I love it. And sweetwater always delivers the goods with great service.
Music background: 20+ years drumming, 2+years playing bass.
Rated 5/5

Don't let the price fool you.

I was pleasantly surprised with just how well this drum sounds. Even with the stock heads it sounded pretty nice, but I threw an Ambassador coated classic on top and an Ambassador snare side on the bottom as well as some Puresound snare wires. Those changes made a huge difference. This is my only steel snare, and to be honest, I bought it on a whim. Very happy with this purchase and I highly recommend, especially for the money.
Music background: Professional
Rated 4.5/5

Awesome Snare

I have this tuned up pretty high and use it as my main snare, depending on the song being played. I go back and forth between this snare and my 14x6.5 Gretsch maple snare.

My only issue with this snare is the throw off feels a little sluggish and it almost feels like the parts are not greased when I engage the snares. This also makes it difficult to "feel" if the snares are on all the way or if the release will disengage part way through a song.

Small issue but this snare is killer! Definitely recommend!
Music background: 15 years of playing
Rated 4/5

Decent for the price...

This snare drum is constructed with high quality materials other than the heads. I swapped the heads with Evans G2 & 300 snare side and now this snare drum sounds like a high quality piece! Just to sharpen it up, I also installed a Puresound snare...WOW!
Close Close $2,000 Pick Your PRS Giveaway -- input your email address below to enter or click here to learn more.

See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners!

Success!

Your email, has been entered to win this giveaway. Good Luck!