TAMA S.L.P. Vintage Hammered Steel Snare Drum

This 5.5” x 14” snare is crafted of 1.2mm hammered steel shell. The hammered process adds tonal complexity, depth, and dryness to the sounds typically associated with TAMA's steel shell, which are bright and penetrating. The more complex tones are generated from the way sound waves asymmetrically reflect off the hammered shell texture.

[@Jetty-me6cw]

Thank you Tama for recording all these different S.L.P. snares one by one. In my 29 years of playing the skins I personally didn't keep track of how many snares I've owned. Up until this very moment I was positive that my Ludwig acrolite was my favorite snare drum EVER. But after watching this video four separate times and listening to this hand hammered Steel S.L.P. it just might be Love at First listen. I will be heading down to my local GC to play one for myself. If it sounds and plays like I believe it will, I'll be one hell of a happy man.

[@1musikgeek]

Jettylocal1502 so did you like this snare drum? im thinkin about getting one too

[@Jetty-me6cw]

I, Go The sound is amazing. So close to this video's sound I was stoked. Played it high and low. At the cost there's no losing with this SLP Steel HH. way to go Tama!

[@1life2pono]

Another SLP home run! Fantastic sounding snare drum and killer playing by Joe. I have the SLP Power Maple, SLP 13x6.5 Sonic Steel and the Classic Dry Aluminum. This will soon be added to my SLP collection!

[@ejb5659]

He is effortless and so good...not a Tama fan at all but this one sounds incredible.

[@mjulio71]

Got me one of these and a Vintage Maple / Poplar last week, and can't stop playing them everywhere - You blew the roof with these S.L.P. and Soundworks series, Tama!!!

[@FanaticDrummer]

This was the first “New” snare I ever bought. Beautifully balanced and fits every genre, its perfect. Its a very similar hammered pattern to that of the MP melody master metal snare so its a more affordable alternative to that sound. Its super responsive, feels great to play with a Remo controlled sound head. Nice buzz and not hard to manage with kit vibrations.

[@jdrumz321ify]

How does it compare to an Acrolite? I don't find mine cuts enough live

[@FanaticDrummer]

@@jdrumz321ify Its a thinner shell, but still cuts for me. It should also be mic’d up, then theres no issue cutting live. Think its more of a mix issue than a snare issue. You can crank the tuning pretty high on these with looser snare wires to get that MP crack. Its not as thick of a shell so wont be as loud but its good. I actually saw Anika Niles starting to use this snare now, she used it in several live scenarios.

[@drummingdog5706]

The tama slp line is well designed and thought out. I purchased a vintage poplar maple and a vintage hammered steel. I like versitility and full sounds from my snares. They both sound great at many tunings and are real work horses. Thank you!

[@tamarafox7386]

I could listen all day

[@shanedorsey2247]

Tama is the best forget the rest

[@SteelSpiritAustin]

Been looking for a metal snare for playing gigs and just ordered this Tama Hammered Steel snare after listening to some demos. It sounds fantastic and will look great with my Tama Silverstar kit with gray sparkle wrap. It came down to this or a Ludwig Supraphonic.

[@JaYGoasT]

the the snared drum sounds great ..... i just ordered one BUUUTTTTT that finish on that kit is beautiful

[@marcdedouvan]

Very sweet and neutral sound (between wood and metal): beautiful and hyper versatile. Steel is very underrated because of low cost (like aluminum). Very comfortable to play too (less chaotic uncontrolled rebounds than hard woods, for rolls especially). Perhaps my favorite with mahogany (if you don't want brillant, resonant and explosive sound on snare, however). Ideal for ghosting softer and clear dry rim shots (contrasted, detailed, detached), not too loud and ringing. The hammering gives a richest and drier sound, that are lacking in metal, especially steel , but not as chaotic as natural organic wood fiber structure. I'm not sure that aluminum can support that process without becoming dangerously fragile.

[@DSTaylor69]

Nice sound. Warm crack. Reminds me of birch.

[@deftoner9763]

This drum speaks to me

[@EduardoSantos-qj2ni]

Pretty Nice sound! Tama is my favorite!

[@michaelmaier7262]

I have the Mike Portnoy hammered steel snare. :D I love it.

[@dylannoheart4231]

Aaaaannnnddd added to the wish list

[@pobehlicaCaptava]

👍🥁👋TAMA🤓

[@cjr1971]

whats the difference between this and the slp aluminum shell?

[@nbl95]

How did you get this million dollar studio?? "I made the banjo kazooie soundtracks". All jokes aside great sounding drum and even better drumming

[@albertofalzoi1541]

AMAZING !!!

[@roybeckerman9253]

Doesn’t have that cutting sound, steel sometimes has. Very nice.

[@Fusioness43]

Oh it does, when tuned up

[@tamarafox7386]

Sexy vibe to the snare I should say!!

[@laexclusivaabp3102]

Excelente ⚠❤🌷

[@Bebopin-69]

I just got me this drum….

[@harrisonmyers1572]

Could this drum be used in applications for jazz?

[@RogierRJDonker]

Yes, single ply head and you are good to go

[@gulinotm]

Didnt they finally make a steel snare drum that didnt sound like ass? "You can use it for so many different styles.....of rock."

[@treatb09]

this is why i'm not a tama fan. their stuff sounds too pretty for a real drummer. its great sounding, but too clean and pretty. there isn't any flaw or mystique.

[@powbobs]

LOL Wut?

[@furiogiunta295]

"Deep"

[@scottapthorpe6172]

Ummm....Yeah sure 🤔😄