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Tama S.L.P. Big Black Steel 8 x 14-inch Snare Drum - Matte Black

8" x 14" Snare Drum with Steel Shell and Black Nickel Hardware - Big Black Steel
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A Deep, Fat, and Powerful Snare Drum

Titan-sized snares like the Tama S.L.P. Big Black Steel snare drum have been enormously popular with drummers here at Sweetwater, especially if they're into heavier styles of music such as hard rock, metal, and punk. Although tremendously rich and fat due to its massive size, this snare's steel shell also imparts some brightness, giving you long sustain and a heavy-fisted, penetrating character that will easily cut through whatever sonic cacophony you might be rocking to. Whether you're playing clubs, concerts, or recording, the Tama S.L.P. Big Black Steel snare drum will give you a deep, brutal, bucket tone and sizzling overtones with every powerful, devastating hit.

Tama S.L.P. Big Black Steel Snare Drum at a Glance:
  • Tama's Sound Lab Project Series provides quality snares for less
  • Put decades of Tama know-how to work for you
Tama's Sound Lab Project Series provides quality snares for less

The Tama S.L.P. Big Black Steel snare drum is part of Tama's S.L.P. series of snare drums, created to give you access to a wide range of distinctive snare sounds at a great price. Just like every S.L.P.-series snare, the Big Black Steel's components were chosen specifically to give it a characteristic sound. No matter what kind of music you play, we're sure you'll find the perfect Tama Sound Lab Project snare at Sweetwater.

Put decades of Tama know-how to work for you

With over 40 years of experience, Tama knows what drummers really want. Which is why, no matter how long you've been playing the drums, no matter what budget you have to work with, Tama has the drums and hardware you need, want, and can afford. Top rhythm-keepers such as Bill Bruford, Mike Portnoy, Simon Phillips, and Stewart Copeland play Tama drums - so you're in excellent company when you outfit your kit with Tama.

Tama S.L.P. Big Black Steel Snare Drum Features:
  • Titan-sized snare delivers deep, fat, bucket tone
  • 1mm steel shell provides sustain and heavy-fisted, penetrating character
  • 20-strand Starclassic Carbon Steel Snappy snares for volume and sensitivity
  • 2.3mm Steel Mighty hoops and Hi-tension lug keep it all together
Add some explosive power to your kit with the Tama S.L.P. Big Black Steel snare drum!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Snare
  • Drum Depth: 8"
  • Drum Diameter: 14"
  • Shell Material: Steel
  • Shell Construction: 1mm
  • Hoops: 2.3mm Steel Mighty Hoops
  • Lugs: 10 x Classic Lugs
  • Color: Black
  • Finish: Matte
  • Heads: TAMA by Evans
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LST148

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Rated 5/5

My new Favorite Snare

So it's everything I wanted. I'm a veteran of the eighties, and the rock snares back then were based on John Bonham's snare. And then came a more Military sound which I really liked. I'm reinvesting in my kit by adding newer type cymbals and this Snare. I watched some tuning video's and have this thing dialed in and and it is so crisp that I can play anything on it. I can play "Take Five" like Joe Morello did in the sixties, or it can be the war-hammer like the hard rock drummers of the eighties... I should mention that can't stand the piccolo sound that some of the Heavy Metal drummers are using these days and this is the opposite. This is a monster and yet can be the greatest jazz snare as well.
Music background: saw the Beatles on TV in 1964 and the rest is history
Rated 5/5

Sick snare!!!

Added this guy to my collection recently and I'm pretty impressed. I was skeptical that anything in this price range could compete with my vented Pork Pie little squealer 13x7 birch/maple snare, but this one definitely does the job. Tuned tight, it's still got GREAT depth, and cuts through the mix. I've got it topped with a vented Evans coated. 10/10 would buy again. Blasts beats are sick, ghost notes are groovy, all around very sick!!
Music background: 20 years drumming
Rated 5/5

Tama Big Black Snare

Fit and Finish are Excellent an if you like a little volume this one is it.
Rated 5/5

Killer tone

All the reviews on the drum are correct. This drum kills. I put a 28 strand strainer on it's fanatic! 100% satisfaction.
Music background: Guitar player that loves drums.
Rated 5/5

Versatile!!

My new favorite snare drum! Used for country, worship, and a rock gigs. If you are looking for a pro level snare at a low price, this is the snare for you!! While the price is cheap, the quality and sound is top notch.
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