Tama Starclassic Performer B/B Drum Shell Kit, 5-Piece

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A combination of birch and bubinga woods lends deep, sweet, focused tone to the Tama Starclassic Performer's two floor toms, two rack toms and kick drum.

The Tama Starclassic Performer B/B drum set has a focused attack with enhanced lows. Tama uses the traditional sound of birch plus bubinga to bring the drummer an exciting drum kit. By using bubinga wood for the inner layers of a birch shell, Tama has created a mixture that provides a sound with a sweeter and deeper tone. This combination of birch and bubinga has drummers excited to play the Starclassic Performer shell kit.

Shells (Bubinga + Birch)

- Tom Tom/Floor Tom: 4 ply Birch + 3 inner plies Bubinga, 6mm
- Bass Drum: 5 ply Birch + 3 inner plies Bubinga, 8mm

By using bubinga wood for the inner layer of the birch shell, Tama has created a chapter in the Starclassic series. Hybrid tone, which exhibits the focused attack of birch paired with the enhanced lows of bubinga.

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

read more Starclassic Performer B/B'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

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

Evans Heads

Starclassic Performer B/B drums feature Evans G1 1-ply clear batter heads.

Features:

- Bubinga + Birch Shell Kit
- Die-Cast Hoops
- Claw Hooks
- Bass Drum Spur Bracket
- Air Cushioned Floor Tom Legs
- Evans Heads

Note: Shell kit only. Snare drum, cymbals and hardware sold separately.
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Arctic White Burst and Flat Black:

- Notice: Shell kits do not include drum mounting hardware.
- PCB22EM: 18 x 22 inch Bass Drum
- PCT10A: 8 x 10 inch TomTom
- PCT12A: 9 x 12 inch TomTom
- PCF14A: 12 x 14 inch Floor Tom
- PCF16A: 14 x 16 inch Floor Tom
- MTH909: Double Tom Holder

Snow White Pearl:

- Notice: Shell kits do not include drum mounting hardware.
- PXB22EM: 18 x 22 inch Bass Drum
- PXT10A: 8 x 10 inch TomTom
- PXT12A: 9 x 12 inch TomTom
- PXF14A: 12 x 14 inch Floor Tom
- PXF16A: 14 x 16 inch Floor Tom
- MTH909: Double Tom Holder

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-4226

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted October 9, 2014 by william D in San Ramon, CA

"Just bought my third B & B"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This is a great kit for the money. I have had better but they cost twice as much. Overall quality is excellent. The bass drum is among the best out there at any price. The smaller toms have average tone.If you are planning to get the 4 piece kit, the drop from 12 to 16 is too severe for my ear. I would consider getting an add on 13 x 10 mounted tom. I have 2 bubinga elite kits and the bubinga makes more difference in larger drums. The 10 and 12 sound identical to my Performer Birch kit. They have upgraded the mounting system since my first B & B. As always the kit is shipped with meticulous detail. These people love drums and it shows. This is my favorite brand to open. Would I buy this produce again? I have...twice

Musical Background:

hobbyist since 1959

Musical Style:

rock
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