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Starclassic Bubinga ELITE
Stimulating any DRUMMER'S CREATIVITY
Starclassic Bubinga ELITE has created a completely new standard of sonic and visual excellence. Exquisitely grained outer-plies are carefully hand-selected for their extraordinary beauty and to ensure astonishing drum-to-drum consistency. Where different sections of woods or covering are joined, you can touch where each piece meets and experience the feeling of "seamlessness" found in no other drum. There are ten new and very different handcraft-intensive finishes in Bubinga ELITE including two of rare cordia, one of beatifully-grained quilted bubinga, two new lacquer finishes, and three multi-sparkle covered finishes.
Features
Shells(Starclassic Bubinga ELITE)
8ply bubinga + 1 outer ply maple or Cordia(*) or Quilted Bubinga (**) shell TT/FT:7mm BD:8mm
*Shell finishes:NCD or NGC
**Shell finishes:QMOB
African bubinga wood is approximately 53% harder than maple and birch. Acoustically speaking, bubinga provides very sharp and aggressive attack combined with unbelievably rich and fat lows. Our bubinga shells are slightly thicker than our maple drums which we have determined allows the drums to speak their fullest.
Minimum Shell Contact (Starclassic Bubinga ELITE/Bubinga)
Our designers never stop looking for new ways to increase drum resonance. Nothing is too small to consider because many minutes improvements can add up to a signifcant difference in sound. Two good examples of this kind of exacting research are the replacement of the traditional metal badge with the new imprinted insignia and the small metal soundhole with one made of maple.
Star-Cast Mounting System(US.PAT.NO.5454288) (Starclassic Bubinga ELITE/Bubinga)
The Star-Cast Mounting System has always provided maximum resonance and stability for TAMA's pro-drums. A streamlined design makes it easier to position toms closer together for greater ease and comfort than ever before. In addition, a switch to aluminum provides lighter weight and even truer tonal vibration. Last but not least, Star-Cast is now plated to match your drum's shell hardware!
SUPERSTAR CUSTOM
MORE THAN JUST ATTITUDE (but with attitude to spare)
How often have you imagined the drums you'd like to play? The sound. The professional hardware. The finish gleaming in the spotlights. Then you wake up and see what you can really afford. Kind of an unwelcome reality check--unless you've seen and played TAMA Superstar. Superstar has all the killer looks and in-your-face attitude you expect from a pro rock set. But Superstar is "More Than Just Attitude." Superstar provides all the power, projection, and durability you expect from professional kit, but at a price that's much less than the traditional intermediate set. In sound, features looks and quality, Superstar breaks thru the price barriers and delivers the goods--all the sound and all the attitude you ever dreamed of.
Features
Superstar Shells
Bass Drum : 7ply, 7mm
Tom Tom, Floor Tom & Snare Drum : 6ply, 6mm
Our highest priority feature when developing the Superstar series was sound. Superstar shells use birch for the main inner ply for strong projection and aggressive open sound. To enhance Superstar's great looks, basswood, with its excellent consistency and regular grain patterns, is utilized for the inner ply on all Superstar shells as well as the outer ply on Superstar Custom SL. Precisely cut bearing edges bring out the great response and powerful resonance of these superbly crafted shells.
Star-Cast Mounting System (US PAT.NO.5454288)
Superstar rack toms are fitted with a Star-Cast Mounting System similar to Starclassic drums. This unique system offers total tom isolation and unhindered shell resonance without the adverse effect on tuning or compicated head changes found in less advanced suspension designs.
Die-Cast Hoops (Superstar)
No other drum embodies pro features at an affordable price like Superstar.
In a first for this price range, Superstar is equipped with the same zinc die-cast hoops featured on Starclassic drums. Die-cast hoops not only make tuning easier and more consistent, they also provide crisp attack, clear and resonant highs, and much more powerful rim shots.
STARCLASSIC BUBINGA
Stimulating any DRUMMER'S CREATIVITY
Starclassic Bubinga shells are slightly thicker than those in our Starclassic Maple series for a more aggressive attack, a fuller deep/dark tone and more powerful resonance. We offer numerous options to meet the professional drummer's wide and critical needs.
There are more than 50 different shell sizes. The use of maple for the outer-ply enables us to offer differnet lacquer shell finishes, and glitter wrap finishes are now available. Starclassic Bubinga also features three shell hardware finishes to choose from: Black Nickel, Brushed Nickel and Chrome. Starclassic Bubinga is simply an unprecedented combination of sight and sound.
Features
Shells (Starclassic Bubinga)
8ply Bubinga + 1 outer ply Maple shell
TT/FT:7mm
BD:8mm
African bubinga wood is approximately 53% harder than maple and birch.
Acoustically speaking, bubinga provides very sharp and aggressive attack combined with unbelievably rich and fat lows.
Our bubinga shells are slightly thicker than our maple drums which we have determined allows the drums to speak to their fullest. The outer maple ply allows us to offer a much wider selection of colors.
Minimum Shell Contact (Starclassic Bubinga ELITE/Bubinga)
Our designers never stop looking for new ways to increase drum resonance. Nothing is too small to consider because many minutes improvements can add up to a signifcant difference in sound. Two good examples of this kind of exacting research are the replacement of the traditional metal badge with the new imprinted insignia and the small metal soundhole with one made of maple.
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