Tama JT147 John Tempesta 14x7 Brass Snare

The Tama JT147 is John Tempesta’s signature snare — a 14" x 7" drum built around a 2mm brass shell and a 42-strand snare wire for a fast, forceful response with plenty of body behind each hit.

With its brushed black nickel finish and black nickel hardware, it’s a serious-looking snare that’s equally at home for rock, metal, punk, and loud live work, where you want a backbeat that stays defined even when the band is moving air.

Key Features

• Size: 14" x 7"

• Shell: 2mm brass

• Finish: Brushed Black Nickel

• Hoops: Die-cast hoops (10-hole), Black Nickel

• Lugs: Starclassic lugs, Black Nickel

• Strainer/Butt: Linear-Drive strainer & butt, Black Nickel

• Snare wires: 42-strand carbon steel snare wires

Why Choose the JT147?

• Big depth without getting woolly: the 7" depth gives weight to the note, while the brass shell keeps articulation.

• Extra snare sensitivity: the 42-strand wires bring out ghost notes and rolls, and give a dense “snap” when tuned tighter.

• Tour-friendly hardware spec: die-cast hoops and solid shell hardware are built for consistent tuning and rimshots.

• A proper “main snare” option: great as your primary snare if you play heavier styles, or as a second snare for a thicker voice.

Specifications

• Brand: Tama

• Model: JT147 (John Tempesta Signature)

• Diameter: 14"

• Depth: 7"

• Shell material / thickness: Brass / 2mm

• Hoops: Die-Cast (10-hole)

• Snare wires: 42-strand carbon steel

• Finish: Brushed Black Nickel

• Hardware finish: Black Nickel

• Strainer system: Linear-Drive

What’s Included

• Tama JT147 snare drum (14" x 7")

• Factory-fitted 42-strand snare wires