Tuning the Tama S.L.P. snare drum with Dirk Verbeuren

Professional drummer Dirk Verbeuren explains his method for snare drum tuning.

Shown in this video is the brand new Tama Sound Lab Project series Vintage Steel nickel-plated snare drum. Dimensions: 5.5x14".

Drumheads used in this video are Evans Power Center (batter side) and Evans Hazy 300 (resonant side).

Dirk Verbeuren uses his own Tama signature model drumsticks.

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[JonEastling23]

Hey Dirk! I always have to tighten up the tention bolt that is located below where I hit, do you know if there is anything I can do to stop that?

Rock on

Jonatan Östling

[DirkVerbeurenDrummer]

@JonEastling23 Hey Jonatan! You can purchase little plastic "square bolts" that stop the tension bolt from unscrewing itself... Works pretty well!

[viktor7m]

Very nice video! I favorize this kind of low and fat tuning.What is the setup of resonant head (how tight it is)? Also, what heads and methods would you suggest for that kind of tuning. Thanks.

[DirkVerbeurenDrummer]

@viktor7m Thanks! The resonant head is fairly tight on this video, with still some room though. Choice of heads really depends on your taste and on your snare... Just experiment at your local drum store until you find the right fit. I love the Evans Hybrid batter, sounds great and virtually unbreakable!

[HugoRibeiroDotCom]

Dirk, I pretty disappointed that I didn't see you at NAMM 2012. :( I was looking forward to it.

[DirkVerbeurenDrummer]

@HugoRibeiroDotCom I'll be there next year for sure Hugo!

[johnthompson88]

man how the fuck i can get same tuning to my double bass! it sucks ass.... and i hate when they are in totally different tunes.....

[speckon]

@ShittyMcPoopyBalls I also have it since 2004. It´s always useful when it comes to tune your kit! =)

[ShittyMcPoopyBalls]

@johnthompson88 Get the tama tension watch, it'll be your savior when tuning two of the same drums.

[DirkVerbeurenDrummer]

@johnthompson88 That's a tough one man. I haven't played on two kickdrums since the early 90s, but I reckon endless fine-tuning is key. You could also try to use the different sounds to your benefit musically, or use triggers.