Tama LGB146-NQB Sound Lab Snare

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Tama LGB146-NQB Sound Lab Snare

Tama

LGB146-NQB Sound Lab Snare

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Product Info

Article Number: 278777
Brand: Tama
Model: LGB146-NQB Sound Lab Snare
Price: $548.90

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This Sound Lab snare is a serious contender for players seeking a refined, woody tone. The bubinga construction gives it a distinct warmth and clarity, perfect for jazz, studio work, and tighter genres where articulation is key. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of character and quality for the money.

Product Description

  • Tama LGB146-NQB Sound Lab Snare
  • Snare Drum
  • Size: 14" x 6"
  • G-Bubinga
  • S.L.P. Sound Lab Project Series
  • Model LGB146-NQB
  • Model: Natural Quilted Bubinga (NQB) made from 12 plies of 10 mm bubinga wood (Guibourtia demeusei)
  • with an external outer layer of quilted bubinga
  • Black nickel shell hardware with Starclassic tube lugs
  • 2.3 mm Steel hoops
  • MLS50A + B Linear-Drive wire strainer
  • 20 Spiral MS20SN14C Starclassic Hi-Carbon steel snare wires
  • Evans G1 white roughened drumhead and Evans Hazy 300 resonant head
PROS
  • • Bubinga shell delivers a focused, warm tone with surprising projection
  • • Starclassic tube lugs offer a refined, dampened resonance
  • • 2.3mm steel hoops contribute to a crisp, articulate rimshot
  • • MLS strainer provides smooth, reliable sensitivity and action
CONS
  • • Bubinga's density can make it feel a bit heavy for extended gigs
  • • The quilted bubinga veneer, while beautiful, is purely cosmetic
  • • Limited tonal versatility; excels in focused genres, less so in broad applications

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Key Features

Size 14in x 6in
Shell Material Guibourtia demeusei (Bubinga)
Ply Count 12
Hoops 2.3mm Steel
Strainer MLS50A + B Linear-Drive
Weight Approximately 1.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bubinga is denser than maple, resulting in a drier, more focused tone with a quicker decay and more fundamental resonance.
Absolutely; they dampen overtones more effectively, contributing to a cleaner, more controlled sound and a more refined feel.
While the G1 is versatile, the bubinga shell’s density limits low-end response; it's best suited for mid-range frequencies and crisp, defined tones.

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