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Tama created the Sound Lab Project Series so that every drummer can find a snare drum to match their sound perfectly. With this Vintage Steel Shell Snare Drum as the keystone in your kit, you can call off the search.
Product Ref: 24022
The Tama SLP Vintage Steel Snare Drum delivers powerful projection and added sustain from the Sound Arc Hoops. Providing you with great sound whether tuned high or low, the SLP Vintage Steel Snare Drum generates a rich and dry response, reminiscent or many vintage drums due to the Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snappy Snare. The 1.2mm, 5.5" x 14" steel shell with nickel plating finish, chrome hardware and a Sound Arc hoop give the TAMA SLP snare a striking look. The Vintage Steel is perfect for playing Rock, Mainstream & Jazz.
"Distinctive, beautifully built set of snares covering just about every musical genre."
- MusicRadar.com
TAMA's SLP Series is the result of an extensive research and development process which led to a varied offering of SLP shell materials. Thickness and specific parts were experimented with to find each shell's sonic potential.
Tama's Sound Lab Project series is an extremely versatile series of snare drums, designed to include a snare for every drumming situation so that you can find the perfect drum for your specific needs. Tama spent years researching what it takes to make a great snare drum, testing out a range of different components to see just what can be achieved. The SLP series includes drums of a wide range of different materials and sizes, including 4 wood drums, and 4 metal drums, all offering unique features and sounds. Tama believe that the snare drum is the keystone of any drummer's sound, which is why the SLP series was designed to help drummers enhance their own sound.
With up to 40 years within the drum industry, Tama has developed a unique brand that prioritises both great tonal quality and outstanding aesthetics. With an eclectic list of artists on their roster, Tama has consistently delivered high-quality percussion to a multitude of musicians over the years. This extensive list includes the likes of Animals as Leaders Drummer Matt Garstka, Anthrax's Charlie Benante, ZZ Top's Frank Beard and Kendrick Lamar's Rico Nichols. Tama drums accentuate each individual's specific nuanced style of playing and give the player unparalleled tone and versatility.