🔩 TAMA MS648SHPBN Tension Rods (x20) – Black Nickel – 48mm – Starclassic OEM – Hold Tight Washers – Excellent

🔩 TAMA MS648SHPBN Tension Rods (x20) – Black Nickel – 48mm – Starclassic OEM – Hold Tight Washers – Excellent

Condition: Excellent – clean black nickel finish with minimal signs of use

Listed by Nick’s Drum Parts – OEM Drum Hardware, Professionally Sourced & Matched

Overview

Up for sale is a complete set of genuine TAMA MS648SHPBN tension rods (20 total) in the highly sought-after Black Nickel finish.

These are the correct OEM 48mm rods used on higher-end TAMA Starclassic snare drums and toms equipped with black nickel hardware packages.

Unlike standard washer assemblies, these feature TAMA’s upgraded Hold Tight washer system, engineered to reduce vibration-induced loosening while maintaining smooth tuning response.

A difficult OEM set to source separately in matching condition.

Specifications

• Model: MS648SHPBN
• Quantity: 20 rods (full 10-lug snare set)
• Length: 48mm (1-7/8")
• Finish: Black Nickel (BN)
• Washer System:
• • Hold Tight stainless cup washers
  • Integrated vibration-control rubber isolators
• Thread: Standard TAMA metric threading

Condition

All rods are in excellent condition:

• Clean black nickel plating
• Straight shafts
• Smooth threads
• Hold Tight washer assemblies fully intact

No stripped threads, rust, or functional issues.

Fitment

Commonly used on:

• TAMA Starclassic Walnut/Birch
• Starclassic Maple
• Starclassic Performer variants with BN hardware
• Other TAMA snare and tom applications requiring 48mm rods

Please verify fitment for your specific drum.

Why These Matter

Black nickel OEM TAMA hardware is:

• Considerably harder to source than chrome
• Frequently unavailable individually
• Difficult to match correctly across builds

The Hold Tight system also provides noticeably improved tuning stability under heavier playing conditions.

Nick’s Notes

Matched OEM black nickel hardware sets rarely surface separately in this condition.

Ideal for:

• Correct Starclassic restorations
• BN hardware conversions
• Replacing mismatched or worn rods
• High-end custom builds

Shipping

Ships fast, packed securely and insured.