Tama RD522D Rockstar 5-Piece Shell Kit

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Star-Cast mounting. Bass drum Accu-Tune hoops. Upgraded heads. No hardware included, shell pack only.

Best tom sound, best bass drum sound, best drum heads, and best all-around. Available in 8 different covered finishes (including 3 metallics), Rockstar is packed with pro features like the Star-Cast Mounting System, MTH900 Modular Tom Mount, and high-tech Accu-Tune Bass Drum hoops. As with all Tama drums, Rockstar comes with a 5-year shell warranty and there's never any shell penetrating hardware that could compromise the great Rockstar sound.

Star-Cast Mounting System
Tama's new Hoop Grips made it possible to offer the Star-Cast advantage to players using triple-flanged hoops as well as those using die-cast. The addition of the Star-Cast mounting system with Hoop Grips to both Rockstar and Rockstar Custom rack toms is just one of more reason why these affordable drums are heads above any drum in their price range.

Bass Drum Accu-Tune Hoops
Made of high-tech material, Tama's Accu-Tune hoops represent one of the most significant advances in drum technology. Accu-Tune hoops require no T-rods or clawhooks and they offer more stable tuning, lighter weight, and increased resonance. An angled groove at the bottom of the hoop provides secure pedal attachment.

Bass Drum Spur Brackets
Nowadays it's common sense not to put the spur into the shell where it would interfere with resonance. But that wasn't always the case. So it was a breakthrough when Tama pioneered the idea of no shell penetrating hardware. Their new MSB10 continues this Tama tradition with a 2-piece cast design that read more provides both security and easy set-up.

Bass Drum Heads
Rockstar's new upgraded heads ensure a great sound practically right out of the box! Batter side heads are now made of Dupont Mylar for richer tone and greater durability. Ring mufflers on the bass drum heads remove the need for internal muting.
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Includes:

RD522DS drum shell kit
RDB22D 16 x 22 in. bass drum
RDT12D 10 x 12 in. tom tom
RDT13D 11 x 13 in. tom tom
RDF16D 16 x 16 in. floor tom
RD155 5-1/2 x 14 in. snare drum

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (580 ratings)
Submitted October 24, 2003 by a customer from hotmail.com

"This is an excellent first drum kit. I bought it 6 months ago and i have had great times since. i learned to play on these drums"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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it is great. you can play it loud or quiet. great with a band.
Sound
the mid tom could doesnt have as much sustain as the high and floor tom but overal everything else is great. excellent snare drum. i have sabian hihats, crash, and 2 rides but im upgrading to Paistes soon. great drum kit.
Features
the kit included a cowbell if thats what you mean by accessories. the only thing i wish it had was a double kick pedal.
Quality
ive only had to replace one skin (the floor tom) because it wasnt a remo pinstripe like the other toms. the tama skins arent as long lasting as pinstripe.
Value
i bought this kit second hand for $850 NZ dollars which is great value.
Manufacturer Support
i havent had any communication with Tama about my kit just a local music shop for a skin.
The Wow Factor
i have a black tama rockstar DX. the black is not the nicest colour, i would of liked gun metal metellic.

Musical Style:

rock
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