Tama S.L.P. Series G-Maple Snare Drum Review by Sweetwater Sound

Get this Tama S.L.P. Series G-Maple here: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detai... In this video I am demonstrating the Tama S.L.P. Series G-Maple Snare. It is one lively sounding snare drum that is ideal for fast paced music like ska or drum-n-bass, but is also equally ideal for styles like funk, gospel, and hip-hop. Tama's S.L.P. series makes it possible for you to find your ideal snare drum sound by the way they put specific components together for distinct sounds. Whatever style of music you play you will find the right snare drum in the Tama S.L.P line. This G-Maple drum is 7" x 13", 13 plies, 10mm thick, with a beautiful Tamo Ash outer veneer. With the discrete brass tube lugs and natural finish of the Tamo Ash veneer you really getting one nice looking drum. There are other very nice hardware features like the die-cast Steel Mighty Hoops which definitely add to the crack and projection the drum has. They also gave the snare an easy to use ratchet style throw-off, removable butt plate, and 20-strand Starclassic carbon-steel snappy snares. All of those things put together give this drum a bright, crisp, and powerful sound. It also feels really nice to play. It is sensitive enough for buzz rolls and ghost strokes but powerful enough for the rim shots to cut through the mix. There are a lot of great drums in the Tama S.L.P. line. If you are looking for a snare with great feel, attack, and tone then you should definitely check out this 7" x 13" G-Maple snare. Thanks for watching! -- Nick D'Virgilio