Looking for a snare drum with dominating power? The Tama 14 x 4.5 SLP Maple Snare is the latest piece of kit to emerge from Tamas Sound Lab Project. The maple shell provides a classic full-bodied snare sound that sits brilliantly in any musical style. The snare is topped off with a die-cast hoop to deliver further warmth and durability. The 14 x 4.5 shell size offers a fat tone with short resonance punching through any mix with plenty of low-end power. Detailed construction for top-notch quality. The SLP Maple Snare features 7 plies of maple with 1 outer ply of figured maple. This combination increases the strength and durability of the shell whilst offering a crisp tone with fast response. The SLP Maple Snare has a satin figured maple finish allowing the natural grain of the oak wood to shine through.