Birch shells with Basswood inner/outer plies. Starcast Mounting System. Die-cast hoops. Sound Bridge high-tension lugs. Cymbals not included.
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The concept behind Superstar was to create drums that drummers really want to play with the best value in this price range. Superstar isn't another example of drums that only imitate the looks and finishes of professional drums. Superstar is more than just attitude and pose. Superstar delivers the real and complete deal: rock drums with real professional sound and features never before achieved in this price range. Superstar's main shell material is birch with basswood inner and outer plies. Newly designed 'Sound Bridge' high tension lugs ensure excellent sound and strength. Superstar also features the same Star-Cast Mounting System and zinc die-cast hoops used in TAMA's hi-end Starclassics. In sound, features, looks and quality, Superstar simply surpasses its price tag.
Birch and Basswood Shells Tama's highest priority feature when developing the new Superstar series was sound. Superstar shells use birch for the main inner plies 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 plies on all Superstar shells as well as the outer plies on Superstar Custom SL. Precisely cut bearing edges bring out the great response and powerful resonance of these superbly crafted shells.
Bass Drum : 7ply, 7mm
Tom Tom, Floor Tom & Snare Drum : 6ply, 6mm
Die Cast Hoops 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.
Star-Cast Mounting System All Superstar rack toms are fitted with the same Star-Cast Mounting System as Starclassic drums. This unique system offers total tom isolation and unhindered shell resonance without the adverse effect on tuning or complicated head changes found in less advanced suspension designs.
Sound Bridge High-Tension Lugs The Sound Bridge high-tension, low-mass lug was specifically designed for Superstar. Sound Bridge's unique structure looks much like a traditional high-tension lug, but the body of the lug "floats" over the shell to minimize shell contact so the drum can resonate to its fullest. However, Sound Bridge still offers all the benefits of the traditional high-tension lug: it offsets the tension of the batter side and bottom side heads, reduces the stress on the shell, and provides greater protection to the drum shell during transport.
Power Craft Drumheads All Superstar's "Power Craft" drum heads ensure a great sound practically right out of the box! Batter side heads are made of Dupont Mylar film for richer tone and greater durability. Ring mufflers on bass drum heads remove the need for extra internal muffling.
Quick-set Tilter All Superstar's catalog kits come standard with upgraded Roadpro cymbal stands. The toothless "Quick-set" cymbal tilter lets you adjust the angle freely and hold it in position by the friction of six metal disc plates instead of gears. You're completely free to adjust it to any angle you desire. This mechanism also has a more durable structure than the conventional gear tilter.
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Drums SLB22E 18 x 22 in. Bass drum
SLT10A 8 x 10 in. Tom
SLT12A 9 x 12 in. Tom
SLT14A 11 x 14 in. Tom
SLS55 5 1/2 x 14 in. Snare drum
Hardware MTH900M Tom holder
MTH900AS Single Tom Attachment
MC61 Multi Clamp
HH75W Hi-hat stand
HC73BWN Boom cymbal stand
HC72WN Straight cymbal stand
HS70WN Snare stand
HP200 Drum pedal
Cymbals not included.
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Tama offers a five year warranty on drum shells, a one year warranty on hardware including accessories and parts, and a 30 day warranty on bass drum hoops.
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"The drum thats got it all..."
Sound:
the tama superstar sounds great and with the new 'powercraft' drumheads it ensures great sound without the hassle of having to buy new heads straight away. just good tuning is all thats needed here.
Feature:
the great components of the tama superstar are to be admired. they feature excellent die cast hoops, and you cant get any better than that, including great hardware and an excellent new feature in the hi hat stand. as many drummers will know it is often a hassle when you have a double kick pedal and when you have to try and fit it in somewhere. the new hi hat stand features a new 'swivel foot' which allows the hi hat pedal to be swivelled in which ever direction you want. but best of all is the ball system, this makes tuning both sides of the drum sooo easy.
Ease of Use:
the tama superstar has great sound, it can easily fit in with any other drum, snare or toms. its easy to use manual is straight forward.
Quality:
the product is for sure, made well, and the looks are great, the drums are durable, and if you ever need any spare parts tama is a great company to deal with.
Value:
the tama superstar is everything and intermediate to pro drummer could want, it will take you all the way.
Manufacturer Support:
the tama company is great, i accidently threw away a bass stand while unpacking and could not relocate it but i was issued with another free of charge.
The Wow Factor:
the drums certainly have great and wonderful colours and are very good to look at, my particular favourite is CSF.
Overall:
i will be satisfied with tama superstar until theyre completely wrecked or until you become a professional player that tours the world, thats how long they will last, great value.
Style of Music: heavy rock, soft rock, metal.
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