TAMA DRUM SETS REVIEWS

Tama SM42FHS

noreply@blogger.com (dayah) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:29:00 +0000

Tama SM42FHS Description:

Starclassic Maple
A TIMELESS CLASSIC that will never go out of style
In the '80s TAMA's Superstar and Imperialstars reigned supreme - the perfect drums for the times.
But TAMA's builders and designers wanted something that transcended trends, something timeless - drums that "understood" a player's passion and allowed the expression of every genre, style, mood, and technique.
They created Starclassic Maple...and ignited the thin-shell revolution.
SM42FHS Includes 18"x22" Bass Drum, 8"x10" Tom, 9"x12" Tom, and 11"x14" Tom.

Tama SM42FHS Features:
Shells (All Maple)
All Maple Shells
TT / FT:6ply,5mm
BD:7ply,7mm
For the optimum transfer of vibrations from head to shell, a thinner shell is better.
However, less thickness often equals less strength. Instead of simply making thinner shells by using fewer plies, TAMA slims down each ply and then cross laminates them into a 6ply 5mm thick shell (7ply 7mm bass drum).
This combination results in a thinner shell that's actually stronger than others of greater thickness. Starclassic shells utilize maple, the most popular shell material today because of its warm clear sound.
The shells with Sound Focus Ring are also available as an option.

Minimum Shell Contact (Starclassic Maple)
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.

Shell Depths (Starclassic Maple)
To achieve the sound and response you are looking for, Starclassic Maple offer a choice of six different depths ranging from the shallow Hyper-Drive to the cavernous X-tra Deep.
TAMA's new 20"x22" Ultra Deep bass drum size is now available. This size provides thunderous low end combined with maximum resonance.
*Hyper-Drive sizes: 6"x8", 6.5"x10", 7"x12", 7.5"x13", 8"x14"

Star-Cast Mounting System(US.PAT.NO.5454288) (Starclassic Maple)
The Star-Cast Mounting System has always provided maximum resonance and stability for TAMA's pro-drums. Now we've improved it.
A new streamlined designed 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!

Die-Cast Hoops
Hoops not only affect drum tuning; they also affect drum sound. That's why the choice of hoops was so important to the designers of TAMA's professional drum lines.
For our Starclassic Series, we choose zinc die-cast hoops, which are manufactured by injecting molten metal into molds.
Die-cast hoops have more density and are more consistent in shape than triple flanged hoops, which are manufactured by bending metal plates.
Die-cast hoops make tuning more consistent and easier to achieve because the tension bolts always contact the hoop properly.
Drums fitted with die-cast hoops also offer crisper attack, clear and resonant highs and much more powerful rim shots.

Claw Hooks(Starclassic Maple)
Starclassic Maple's claw hooks feature rubber spacers that help protect wood hoops from damage.
The hooks and hoops work as one unit and won't separate or rattle, even on loose tunings.

Bass Drum Spur Bracket(Starclassic Maple)
TAMA's MSB30 die-cast bracket holds the spur bracket securely, thanks to the same powerful hinge mechanism used on the MTB30 mounting bracket.
Unique memory markers found on the folding spur bracket help simplify set up.

Air Cushioned Floor Tom Legs
Starclassic's Air Pocket™ rubber feet feature a special air chamber, that eliminates the transfer of vibrations to the floor (which chokes sustain and sound) and absorbs shock for better playing.

Hold Tight™ Washer (US.PAT.NO.7307204)
The Hold Tight™ washer is a totally unique invention: a non-loosening washer!
Its cup-shaped stainless steel washer contains a rubber ring so the tension rod pushes both the cup washer and the rubber ring.
Normally, vibrations will eventually loosen the tension rod. But the softness of Hold Tight's rubber ring keeps it in contact with both the tension rod and the hoop at all times and maintains friction between them so that tension is always preserved.
SRW620P (20pcs / pack)

Evans® Heads
Evans® heads are featured on all Starclassic drums (except bass drum front heads).
On the rack and floor toms, Genera G2 2-ply clear batter heads and Genera G1 1-ply clear bottom heads provide both durability and solid sound.
Starclassic bass drums are fitted with Genera EQ4 clear batter heads.

DRUM KIT

noreply@blogger.com (dayah) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:20:00 +0000

Imperialstar

Starclassic Bubinga ELITE

noreply@blogger.com (dayah) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:39:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (dayah) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:25:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (dayah) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:59:00 +0000

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.