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Key Features
The Tama S.L.P Studio Maple 22'' 4pc Shell Pack is a high-quality shell pack from Tama, taking inspiration from Tama's popular S.L.P snare drum series. The shells feature a stunning Sienna Gloss finish, complemented by the 100 percent maple wood hoops and the polished chrome shell hardware. The maple shells offer brilliant, warm singing mid and high frequencies that maple is known for, with a gentle dry, vintage decay to finish off the tone due to rounded outer edges and Tama's Sound Focus Rings on the inside of the shells.
The 100 percent maple wooden hoops ensure a short sustain and a beautiful decay, making the kit perfect for use on stage or in the studio. The shells are finished off with attractive polished chrome hardware and Evans G1 coated batter heads for a continuous tone across the entire kit. Completed with the beautiful Sienna Gloss burst finish, the Tama S.L.P Studio Maple Shell Pack is a step forward in tone for live performances or studio use.
Product Ref: 105955
The Tama S.L.P Studio Maple Shell Pack features 6-ply, 5mm shells on both the rack toms and the floor toms, whilst the bass drum features a thicker 8-ply, 6mm shell for a fatter, heavier tone. The maple wooden hoops cut off any resonance and sustain from the bass drum, offering a fatter, more controlled tone to contrast the singing warmth from the rest of the kit. Maple, when compared to other popular tonewoods used in drums, is a soft wood with a looser grain. This allows for higher frequencies, increased warmth and incredibly powerful projection. The shells are finished in a beautiful natural Sienna Gloss Burst finish.
Wooden hoops are rarely featured across the entire kits, due to shells usually needing increased resonance. With the S.L.P Studio Maple Shell Pack, the 100 percent maple wooden hoops complement the kit's tone and warmth, as well as the beautiful aesthetic that the kit boasts. The hoops offer a short sustain and controlled resonance, increasing the shells warmth and bolstering the woody tone and clear attack. The hoops are featured across the entire kit, ensuring a continuous tone throughout.
The S.L.P Studio Maple Shell Pack features Tama's newly designed Direct Flexi-Mount, featuring a two-piece structure that instead of increasing resonance, this system controls the vibration of the shell whilst allowing the shell to resonate more freely than traditional direct-to-shell mounts. The mount is made of a plate that is mounted to the shell and another piece that secures the L-rod of the tom holder/stand. The two sections are connected with a steel shaft, allowing for some horizontal play. This is what controls the vibration of the shell, allowing for increased resonance, projection and tone, as well as providing a smooth decay for a clear sound.
With up to 40 years within the drum industry, Tama has developed a unique brand that prioritises both great tonal quality and outstanding aesthetics. With an eclectic list of artists on their roster, Tama has consistently delivered high-quality percussion to a multitude of musicians over the years. This extensive list includes the likes of Animals as Leaders Drummer Matt Garstka, Anthrax's Charlie Benante, ZZ Top's Frank Beard and Kendrick Lamar's Rico Nichols. Tama drums accentuate each individual's specific nuanced style of playing and give the player unparalleled tone and versatility.