Tama SL52KS Superstar Custom SL 5-Piece Drum Shell Kit

The Tama Superstar Custom SL shell kit has all the attack, cut and projection that allows your playing to slice through with both power and clarity. Featuring 100% Birch shells, fitted with precision tooled die-cast hoops, provide not just power but pure tone and maximum punch-live or in the studio. With build quality unmatched by anything in its class, Superstar delivers the sound, features, looks and durability you need to rock hard.

All Birch Shells
Tama's highest priority in producing the Superstar series of drums was sound. The full, powerful character and rich resonance of the Superstar drums were achieved by utilizing carefully selected birch shells and focusing intently on shell molding and the bearing edge shape. The bass drum features a 7 ply, 7 mm shell while the tom tom, floor tom and snare feature 6 ply, 6mm shells all done in a lacquer finish.

Star-Cast Mounting System
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
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… read more highs, and much more powerful rim shots.

Sound Bridge High-Tension Lug
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 Drum Heads
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. read less