99 SlapBack

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Developed in collaboration with percussionist/drummer Matt Kilmer, and influenced by a lap-position playing style taught by Jamey Haddad, the Cooperman 99 SlapBack series of drums provides the defined punch of a frame drum embellished with a caxixi-like shaker sound when tapped from the top or when rocked on the thigh. For a dramatic accent, a slap-strike throws the enclosed shot and then ricochets it back to the playing surface; a quieter “ocean” effect can be achieved by simply rolling the shot around the playing surface.

The selection of 12″ vs 16″  depends a lot on the piece being performed but some things to keep in mind are:

• -The 16″ SlapBack has a solid tuning range from about D3-A3. It works very well both as a solo lead drum and an accompanying drum. It is single headed with a mesh back to keep the steel shot in and let the drum breathe.
• -The 12″ SlapBack has a tuning range from about G3-D4.
• The 12″ SlapBack is very well suited to be a solo drum. Almost in the same tonal space as a riq, but with more body to the sound.
• Steam bent Vermont Cherry wood.
• Steel shot;  removable mesh and mylar back plate.
• Clear lacquer finish.
• Red cording.
• Rolled bearing edge.
• Recommended REMO Renaissance drumhead.

PLEASE NOTE  IMPORTANT DELIVERY INFORMATION

Cooperman drums are crafted in small batches. Except for the instruments featured in our "Drums Available to Ship Now" section, it may take up to 4 weeks to build your drum from log to finished instrument. Please contact us if you have a specific scheduling issues about your purchase. Follow this link to view our Shipping Policy.