S.L.P. MOD BUBINGA LIMITED SNARE DRUM – PHILO TSOUNGUI MODEL
This S.L.P. Mod Bubinga “Artist Model” is a special collaboration with Philo Tsoungui of The Mars Volta. Philo studied classical percussion and has been active in a wide range of musical genres, from Rock to Jazz and Hip Hop. Based on the regular LBU127, this version features an EVANS® Genera Dry batter head for a tight, controlled, and dryer sound, and finished in custom Electro Turquoise, perfectly complementing Philo’s unique blend of musical styles.
Model No.: LBU127P
Shell: 6.0mm, 9ply Bubinga
Size: 12”x7”
Hoops: Sound Arc Hoop (6 hole) (Batter side: 2.3mm, Snare side: 1.6mm)
Lugs: MSL-SCT
Strainer / Butt: MLS30A/MLS30B
Snare Wire: Starclassic 20-strand Carbon Steel Snare Wires
Head: EVANS® Genera Dry / EVANS® Snare Side
Finish: Electro Turquoise (ETQ)
6.0mm, 9ply Bubinga Shell
Bubinga, a hard wood native to Africa, is characterized by its dark and powerful sound with rich mid-low tones.
EVANS® Genera Dry Snare Batter Head
The Genera Dry is a thicker single ply head with biult-in ring mute that retains the open sound of a single ply head with added tightness from the ring mute, perfectly complementing Bubinga's unique mid-low range.
Sound Arc Hoop (6 hole)
Sound Arc Hoops solidly control the moderate harmonics, which enhancing the thick attack of the Bubinga shell.
20 Strand Starclassic Carbon Steel Snare Wire
Starclassic snares offer several unique, highly useful features. When adding more tension to the wires, the strands press closer to the snare head. We've also redesigned the angle of the end plates and added thinner straps to obtain optimum response.