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Tama LFB1255-NLB S.L.P. Figured Natural Birch 12 x 5.5 inches

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Tama LFB1255-NLB S.L.P. Figured Natural Birch 12 x 5.5 inches
Product no: 9000-0016-2363 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

From Tama's Sound Lab Project series, this is a 12 x 5.5-inch 2015 Limited Edition snare drum. This premium snare has a Figured Natural Birch finish, giving it a gorgeous look. It's made of ten plies of birch, with an outer ply of figured birch.

Dynamic range

This snare drum's shell is 6 mm thick, allowing for maximum resonance and a bright sound, while its 12 x 5.5-inch size gives it a tight, poppy sound, making it ideal for use as an auxiliary snare. Furthermore, it features 20-strand snare wires and excellent, high-quality shell hardware, such as the die-cast hoops and brass lugs. This snare is delivered with an Evans Power Center Reverse Dot batter head, in combination with an Evans 300 Clear resonant head.

Tama Limited Edition 2015 Sound Lab Project Series

The snare drum is the most important part of your drum kit, and the biggest factor in shaping your sound. Therefore, many drummers will, at some point, start looking for the perfect snare drum, to create a better and more personal sound. With these drummers in mind, Tama got to work on their Sound Lab Project series. They've managed to create a series of beautiful snare drums that are suited for a wide range of musical styles. Tama always offers high-quality products that are finished with great care. It's no coincidence that Tama has been the favourite brand of so many drummers for decades.

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Specifications

Product features

Snare drum size	12 x 5.5 inches
Colour	wood/natural
Hardware colour	chrome
Shell material	birch
Signature edition	no
Snare wires	20 strands
Resonant head type	Evans Clear 300
Drumhead type	Evans Power center reverse dot
Type of snare drum	side snare

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	2,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	Not yet known

Product specifications

model: LFB1255-NLB
series: Sound Lab Project Series
limited edition 2015
dimensions: 12 x 5.5 inches
shell thickness: 6 mm
6 plies of birch, outer ply of figured birch
colour: Figured Natural Birch
hardware: brass
hoops: die-cast
snare strainer: Linear Drive (MLS50A strainer, and MLS50B butt)
snare wires: Starclassic Snappy MS20SN12S
batter head: Evans Power Center Reverse Dot

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