Your preference on snare drums sounds identical to mine; mostly brass and aluminum. I have purchased this drum after listening to you and the drum. Right now im putting it thru different tunings/heads. I think i like it! Another slp line drum that i take out a lot is the spotted gum. Thats my only other wood snare and i love it. When i gig, i take 2-3 snares and see which sounds best in a particular environment. Thanks for the input!
I saw the phillips video from 2017 and you are right! Im surprised tama didnt capitalize on that. It does sound as good as any wood snare ive ever heard. Thanks for the info. I like your videos, thanks
Nice demo video, sounds great in all tunings. I have this snare, and it is as good as you say. I also have the discontinued Tama SLP Super Aluminum, which was Tama's take on Ludwig's aluminum Supraphonic. I have no idea why Tama discontinued it, because it is an absolutely amazing snare, my favourite recording snare. Perhaps the cost was too much, as the shell was a little thicker (1.6mm, I think) than many other alum shells. It is so full sounding, and cuts through so well. I find myself reaching for it most often, even over my lovely Ludwig Black Beauty. If you ever see one for sale, try and snag it.
Same with me, I‘ve sold some high priced snare drums but the Tama S.L.P.‘s stayed. Love the spotted gum, the 14x8“ big black steel and the newest member the 14x7“ g maple with the zebrawood finish.
Thanks for the very informative explanation accompanying the snare and the demo of how it actually sounds. The Tama SLP Classic Maple snaredrum sounds really great! A video about your new Paiste Formula 602 Heavy Hi-Hats would be more than welcome (in fact I'm thinking of buying a pair of these myself in the near future). More info about your metal snares would be great too (am I spotting a Ludwig snare in your shelf?). Maybe you could also elaborate on your experience with brass snares (and demo your brass snare of course). Keep well in your studio and keep making great videos!
No they're very different. S-Hoops have a larger top lip that bevels inward, slightly toward the head. Stick Saver / Sound Arch hoops have only a very slight curve at the top and not really a 3rd flange. Groetjes!
I bought this snare here in Chile, like two months a go, I've seen this video a few times to decide, I still have it in the sealed box, he, he, he... Because of my job in quarantine I haven't had the time to really sit down and enjoy this snare... I actually was trying to find the poplar/Maple SLP which now is impossible to find... Here in Chile you can still get the Classic Maple for US$300.00. Great video, best regards. Thanks.
Can you tell me, if you remember, what the pitch/tuning of bottom and top heads - particularly at the last point in the video. My guess might be a G on reso and D on batter? Love to know what it actually was. Thanks.
@@DennisLeeflang The larger 2002 crashes sound great, they never get old to me. Btw, one of those snares on reverb rt now $299. I'm trying not to buy another snare!
493john I agree! The 2002 Thin crashes are amazing also. A little lower in pitch. The 18” 2002 Thin is the only 18” crash I use regularly. It’s not too high-pitched but it still cuts nicely. Other than that, only 19’s and 20’s. Grab the snare! It does look like it was discontinued.
I'm having A hard time deciding between the SLP fat spruce And this beautiful sounding snare. I think I like the sound of this SLP classic Maple better than the fat spruce. I mean I ordered the fat spruce and I'm going to pick it up in a couple of days but I can certainly trade it back in. It seems to me that the fat spruce really only sounds good at a high tuning this thing sounds good at every range. It's a tough decision what do you think?
Thanks, Dennis. I just got mine today. Because of your video. I love it!
You made my mind on buying this snare drum. It was actually hard to find.
Your preference on snare drums sounds identical to mine; mostly brass and aluminum. I have purchased this drum after listening to you and the drum. Right now im putting it thru different tunings/heads. I think i like it! Another slp line drum that i take out a lot is the spotted gum. Thats my only other wood snare and i love it. When i gig, i take 2-3 snares and see which sounds best in a particular environment. Thanks for the input!
I saw the phillips video from 2017 and you are right! Im surprised tama didnt capitalize on that. It does sound as good as any wood snare ive ever heard. Thanks for the info. I like your videos, thanks
Nice demo video, sounds great in all tunings. I have this snare, and it is as good as you say. I also have the discontinued Tama SLP Super Aluminum, which was Tama's take on Ludwig's aluminum Supraphonic. I have no idea why Tama discontinued it, because it is an absolutely amazing snare, my favourite recording snare. Perhaps the cost was too much, as the shell was a little thicker (1.6mm, I think) than many other alum shells. It is so full sounding, and cuts through so well. I find myself reaching for it most often, even over my lovely Ludwig Black Beauty. If you ever see one for sale, try and snag it.
I completely agree with you. I also have both and the super aluminum snare sounds absolutely fantastic👍
The Tama SLP snares are incredible value and great sounding..
I’m thinking of buying this Tama snare or the DW maple performance.
@@ramencurry6672
Tama SLP Classic Maple 👍🏿
Same with me, I‘ve sold some high priced snare drums but the Tama S.L.P.‘s stayed. Love the spotted gum, the 14x8“ big black steel and the newest member the 14x7“ g maple with the zebrawood finish.
Love the spotted gum drum also the hammered steel is amazingly versitile
@@drummingdog5706 The hammered steel is on my shopping list! ;-)
Thanks for the very informative explanation accompanying the snare and the demo of how it actually sounds. The Tama SLP Classic Maple snaredrum sounds really great! A video about your new Paiste Formula 602 Heavy Hi-Hats would be more than welcome (in fact I'm thinking of buying a pair of these myself in the near future). More info about your metal snares would be great too (am I spotting a Ludwig snare in your shelf?). Maybe you could also elaborate on your experience with brass snares (and demo your brass snare of course). Keep well in your studio and keep making great videos!
I like it! I want one.
Arch hoops are a bit like the s hoops right? Great video Dennis, cheers from nederland
No they're very different. S-Hoops have a larger top lip that bevels inward, slightly toward the head. Stick Saver / Sound Arch hoops have only a very slight curve at the top and not really a 3rd flange. Groetjes!
I bought this snare here in Chile, like two months a go, I've seen this video a few times to decide, I still have it in the sealed box, he, he, he... Because of my job in quarantine I haven't had the time to really sit down and enjoy this snare... I actually was trying to find the poplar/Maple SLP which now is impossible to find... Here in Chile you can still get the Classic Maple for US$300.00.
Great video, best regards. Thanks.
Amen brutha
"A little bit lower" is pure medium tuning. No sign of low!
Can you tell me, if you remember, what the pitch/tuning of bottom and top heads - particularly at the last point in the video. My guess might be a G on reso and D on batter? Love to know what it actually was.
Thanks.
I have no idea. I don’t tune my heads to any particular pitches. I just tune them to where I think they sound good.
Wow!
Hi Dennis. What splash are you using in this video.
It’s an 8” Twenty series splash.
Great Sounds.
Get my used one tomorrow for 200€.
Which Kick head,eq4?
Thanks! Yes, frosted EQ4 on all my kick drums, always.
Nice sound! How did you tune the mid high tuning? and which way is your bottom tuned?
Thanks! You’ll find a separate video about snare drum tuning on my channel :)
Can someone send the link from Simon Phillips video?
ua-cam.com/video/AOsKM-oDe-U/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
good stuff man :)
are the lugs on this snare durable?
Absolutely. Very high quality.
What is the crash above the hats? 2002 thin?
@493john Yes! 19" 2002 Thin Crash.
Aaaah just noticed it's actually a regular 2002 Crash, 19". Not Thin.
@@DennisLeeflang The larger 2002 crashes sound great, they never get old to me. Btw, one of those snares on reverb rt now $299. I'm trying not to buy another snare!
493john I agree! The 2002 Thin crashes are amazing also. A little lower in pitch. The 18” 2002 Thin is the only 18” crash I use regularly. It’s not too high-pitched but it still cuts nicely. Other than that, only 19’s and 20’s. Grab the snare! It does look like it was discontinued.
@@DennisLeeflang I subscribed, get busy making more videos.
i got a few of those hoarded snare drums.....lol
marc maggard 😂 All still killer drums! I just had too many that were too similar.
Could you share what heads you are using on the snare?
Evans Power Center Reverse Dot on top and the stock Snare Side 300 on the bottom. Puresound Custom Pro brass snare wires (20 strand).
@@DennisLeeflang Thank you. I have the same exact snare. Your snare is a killer!
@@DennisLeeflang Would appreciate if you did a video on how you tune your snares. :)
@@lydiian.motifs I have done a video about snare drum tuning, actually. Look for it in my UA-cam videos :)
What snare wires do you recommend for this snare?
That’s purely a matter of preference. I’m using Puresound Custom Pro brass 20 strand.
@@DennisLeeflang Thank you. I will try that
Stock Tama wires are usually the best in my experience. I just bought 4 sets of Tama wires to replace some Puresounds.
@@Assimilator702 it makes sense
I'm having A hard time deciding between the SLP fat spruce And this beautiful sounding snare. I think I like the sound of this SLP classic Maple better than the fat spruce. I mean I ordered the fat spruce and I'm going to pick it up in a couple of days but I can certainly trade it back in. It seems to me that the fat spruce really only sounds good at a high tuning this thing sounds good at every range. It's a tough decision what do you think?
I’m not familiar with the spruce snare…