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The snare drum is the keystone of any drummer's sound. At some point in the musical journey, the player will embark on a search for the perfect drum to enhance their sound. With that player in mind, we created the S.L.P. series. VISIT A S.L.P. PLATINUM DEALER

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CLASSIC MAPLE
SUPER ALUMINUM
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POWER MAPLE
VINTAGE STEEL
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G-MAPLE
BLACK BRASS
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G-BUBINGA
SONIC STEEL
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TAMA SLP Snare Drum Classic Maple

LMP1455ATM
Shell: 8ply/7mm, All Maple shell
Size: 5.5 x 14"
Finish: Antique Maple finish with Chrome hardware
Hoop: Sound Arc Hoop
Lug: Brass Tube Lug
Snares: 20 Strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Steel Snappy snares

Classic Maple
With its Maple shell, this snare drum is a great example of what the S.L.P. series snare drum concept is all about. The combination of this choice of a hardwood shell, Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snappy Snares and Sound Arc Hoop results in a fully open and resonant sounding drum.

Suggested musical styles: Rock, Jazz & Blues

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TAMA SLP Snare Drum Power Maple

LMB1465MMB
Shell: 9ply/7.5mm, Maple shell with Maple Burl outer ply
Size: 6.5 x 14"
Finish: Midnight Maple Burl with Black Nickel hardware
Hoop: Sound Arc Hoop
Lug: Brass Tube Lugs
Snares: 42 strand Carbon Steel Snappy snares

Power Maple
This combination of a 6.5" depth Maple shell and a 42-strand Snappy Snare gives this drum a powerful, open and resonant sound. A beautiful Maple Burl outer ply complemented by our Midnight finish is a perfect match with the Black Nickel hardware.

Suggested musical styles: Hard Rock & Rock

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TAMA SLP Snare Drum G-Maple

LGM137STA
Shell: 13ply/10mm, Maple shell with Tamo Ash outer ply
Size: 7 x 13"
Finish: Satin Tamo Ash with Chrome hardware
Hoop: Die-Cast Hoop
Lug: Brass Tube Lug
Snares: 20 strand Starclassic Hi-Carbon Steel Snappy snares

G-Maple
This very thick 13-ply 10mm Maple shell, combined with die-cast hoops creates a bright, powerful sound with surprising volume.

Suggested musical styles: Funk, Pop-Punk, Gospel & Hip Hop

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TAMA SLP Snare Drum G-Bubinga

LGB146NQB
Shell: 12ply/10mm, Bubinga shell with Quilted Bubinga outer ply
Size: 6 x 14"
Finish: Natural Quilted Bubinga with Black Nickel hardware
Hoop: Steel Mighty Hoop
Lug: Starclassic Lug
Snares: 20 strand Starclassic Carbon Steel Snappy snares

G-Bubinga
This 12-ply 10mm Bubinga shell provides an extraordinarily punchy sound with a large helping of low-end. The combination of 2.3mm flanged hoops and low-mass separate lugs allow the Bubinga shell to resonate more naturally.

Suggested musical styles: Pop, R&B, Rock, Country & Best "All Around" Drum

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TAMA SLP Snare Drum Super Aluminum

LAL145
Shell: 1.6mm, Aluminum shell
Size: 5 x 14"
Finish: Chrome plating with Chrome hardware
Hoop: Sound Arc Hoop
Lug: Brass Tube Lug
Snares: 20 strand Starclassic Carbon Steel Snappy snares

Super Aluminum
This drum features a thicker Aluminum 1.6mm shell with a uniquely wide internal 15mm flanged edge. Add to that a center ridge and new Sound Arc Hoops, and the vintage style sound is enhanced by a new layer of crispness and sustain. It's also very powerful, which is a characteristic not typically found in other generic aluminum snare drums.

Suggested musical styles: Jazz, Funk, Latin & Fusion

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TAMA SLP Snare Drum Vintage Steel

LST1455
Shell: 1.2mm, Steel shell
Size: 5.5 x 14"
Finish: Nickel plating with Chrome hardware
Hoop: Sound Arc Hoop
Lug: Brass Tube Lug
Snares: 20 Strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Steel Snappy snares

Vintage Steel
The Steel shell's powerful projection, plus the Sound Arc Hoops add sustain, wider tuning range and a fuller frequency response. This drum sounds great tuned low or high. By using the Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snappy Snare, this drum generates a rich and dry response, reminiscent of many vintage drums.

Suggested musical styles: Rock, Mainstream & Jazz

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TAMA SLP Snare Drum Black Brass

LBR1465
Shell: 1.5mm Brass shell
Size: 6.5 x 14"
Finish: Black Nickel plating with Black Nickel hardware
Hoop: Steel Mighty Hoop
Lug: Starclassic Lug
Snares: 42 strand Carbon Steel Snappy snares

Black Brass
By using a relatively thicker Brass 1.5mm brass shell, the Black Brass model provides fat powerful sound combined with warm resonance. This sound is a natural characteristic of Brass. A 2.3mm flanged hoop adds to the open sound, and a 42-strand Snappy Snare exhibits a distinct and desirable buzz.

Suggested musical styles: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, & Progressive

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TAMA SLP Snare Drum Sonic Steel

LST1365
Shell: 1.2mm, Steel shell
Size: 6.5 x 13"
Finish: Brushed Black Nickel plating with Chrome hardware
Hoop: Steel Mighty Hoop
Lug: Hi-Tension Lug
Snares: 20 strand Starclassic Hi-Carbon Steel Snappy snares

Sonic Steel
This 1.2mm 13" Steel shell delivers a wide range of sound as well as feel. For instance, when tuned high it creates a remarkable crisp, sharp and open sound.

Suggested musical styles: R&B, Reggae, Punk & Hip Hop

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