Tama S.L.P. 7 x 12-Inch Mod Bubinga Snare Drum Philo Tsoungui Model - Electro Turquoise

A Snare Drum Suited for Any Genre - The TAMA S.L.P. 7 x 12-Inch Mod Bubinga Snare Drum Philo Tsoungui Model - Electro Turquoise

This S.L.P. Mod Bubinga “Artist Model” is a special collaboration with Philo Tsoungui of The Mars Volta. Philo studied classical percussion and has been active in a wide range of musical genres, from Rock to Jazz and Hip Hop. Based on the regular LBU127, this version features an EVANS® Genera Dry batter head for a tight, controlled, and dryer sound, and finished in custom Electro Turquoise, perfectly complementing Philo’s unique blend of musical styles.

6.0mm, 9ply Bubinga Shell

Bubinga, a hard wood native to Africa, is characterized by its dark and powerful sound with rich mid-low tones.

EVANS® HD Dry Snare Batter Head

The HD Dry is an thick double-ply head with a built-in ring mute that delivers a tight and fat sound, emphasizing the dark & rich tone of the Bubinga.

Sound Arc Hoop (6 hole)

Sound Arc Hoops solidly control the moderate harmonics, which enhancing the thick attack of the Bubinga shell.

20-strand Starclassic Carbon Steel Snare Wire

Starclassic snares offer several unique, highly useful features. When adding more tension to the wires, the strands press closer to the snare head. Tama has also redesigned the angle of the end plates and added thinner straps to obtain optimum response.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model No.: LBU127P
• Shell: 6.0mm, 9ply Bubinga
• Size: 7 x 12-inches
• Hoops: Sound Arc Hoop (6 hole) (Batter side: 2.3mm, Snare side: 1.6mm)
• Lugs: MSL-SCT
• Strainer / Butt: MLS30A/MLS30B
• Snare Wire: Starclassic 20-strand Carbon Steel Snare Wires
• Head: EVANS® HD Dry / EVANS® Snare Side
• Finish: Electro Turquoise (ETQ)

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