Tama LAL1455 Sound Lab Snare
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Tama
LAL1455 Sound Lab Snare
Product Info
Article Number:
407060
Brand:
Tama
Model:
LAL1455 Sound Lab Snare
Category:
Aluminium Snare Drums
Price:
$416.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Tama LAL1455 is a seriously well-built snare, offering a tight, dry response that cuts through a mix. It's a fantastic option for players in rock, pop, or funk who want a snappy, articulate backbeat. This is a great value for a quality aluminum snare, especially for gigging musicians.
Product Description
- Tama LAL1455 Sound Lab Snare
- Snare Drum
- Size: 14" x 5.5"
- Classic dry aluminium
- S.L.P. Sound Lab Project Series
- Model LAL1455
- 1.2 mm Thick seamless aluminium shell
- Chrome shell hardware
- Superstar lugs
- 2.3 mm Steel "Mighty hoop" hoops
- MLS50A + B "Linear-Drive" snare strainer
- 20-Strand MS20SRL SC hi-carbon steel snare wires
- Evans G1 white roughened drum head and Evans Hazy 300 resonance head
PROS
- • 1.2mm aluminum shell delivers a crisp, dry, and focused tone.
- • Superstar lugs offer solid tuning stability and a refined aesthetic.
- • InMighty hoops enhance resonance and projection with their robust design.
- • 20-strand wires provide a sensitive response for nuanced ghost notes.
CONS
- • Aluminum shells can be overly bright for some playing styles and genres.
- • The stock heads, while decent, are a common upgrade for serious players.
- • Lacks the warmth and sustain of deeper, heavier snare drums.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
14 in x 5.5 in
Shell Material
Seamless Aluminum
Shell Thickness
1.2 mm
Hoops
2.3 mm Steel inMighty
Strainer
MLS50A + B inLinear-Drive
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's drier than many aluminum snares – less ring and more immediate attack, thanks to the shell thickness and hoops.
The Superstar lugs are surprisingly good; they offer smooth adjustments and hold tuning exceptionally well, even with frequent transport.
It excels in genres needing clarity and articulation, like rock, pop, funk, and even some styles of jazz where a controlled backbeat is key.
