The Star Bubinga has arrived!

[Mapex Always]

This is its own thread for those who don’t read the “drum set” thread , please don’t erase and merge. Thank you

The 12“ x 9“ Tom Tom, 14“ x 6.5“ snare drum have landed!

The 13” x 10” Tom Tom, 15” x 13” floor tom, 20” x 14” bass drum will arrive soon.

The build quality , and woodwork are exquisite.

Much like the new arrived Pearl Masterworks , the bearing edges are flawless.

Sound right out of the box is special. Like a grizzly bear coming out of hibernation.

Internal top and bottom inlays , a beautiful touch.

More to come!

 

[Mcjnic]

I love your threads.
I have lived vicariously through you in the big thread ... oh, we are out of decaf next time you hit the market.
Great drums!

 

[zenghost]

Great finish choice and, of course, 15" is where floor toms should start in sizing!

 

[jptrickster]

Is that inlay inside the shell? Holy cow that's pretty

 

[wayne]

I just love the excitement you guys show with your new drums. It takes me back 50 yrs or so when i opened my first Gretsch floor tom box only to find it had been run over ...by something,
Sure the drum was replaced but i will never forget that new drum smell!!
Enjoy your new gear!!

 

[Mapex Always]

@wayne , sorry that happened.

@jptrickster , yes top and bottom , and thank you.


For those who want to compare bearing edges -

Star -

Masterworks - what’s incredible here , is Pearl “seams” these 3 woods (bass drum 4 woods) seamlessly together , looks like one wood with one beautiful , like , “cross stitch” in the corner.

Versatus -

 

[Bri6366]

Amazing kit!! Congrats and enjoy!!!

 

[TMDRUMS]

This is its own thread for those who don’t read the “drum set” thread , please don’t erase and merge. Thank you

The 12“ x 9“ Tom Tom, 14“ x 6.5“ snare drum have landed!

The 13” x 10” Tom Tom, 15” x 13” floor tom, 20” x 14” bass drum will arrive soon.

The build quality , and woodwork are exquisite.

Much like the new arrived Pearl Masterworks , the bearing edges are flawless.

Sound right out of the box is special. Like a grizzly bear coming out of hibernation.

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Gorgeous looking kit! Peter Erskine has a kit similar to yours. What a wonderful sounding (and looking) instrument! Enjoy your new purchase!

 

[bluejacketsfan]

I didn't notice any fifteens on the Tama site awhile back. Or am I mistaken?

 

[Mapex Always]

I didn't notice any fifteens on the Tama site awhile back. Or am I mistaken?

With the Star series you can custom request any size you want I have a 15“ x 13“ floor tom on its way.


Ok , I tuned the 12 x 9“ tom and the 14 x 6 1/2“ snare today in the higher register’s (bop tunings) - insane! You have the bop sensitivity surrounded by the bubinga growl , truly awesome.

I encourage everybody who wants to have an entirely different sound , that they will not get from any other snare in their collection, get a Tama Star bubinga 14 x 6.5 , I highly recommend it.

So the kit I played most today was all Paiste Masters and one Signature ,, the 15” Master hats were crazy good …. And the only drums were the Star 12” x 9” tom-tom, Star 14” x 6.5” snare and the Gretsch bell brass 14“ x 6.5“ absolutely stunning snare …. So a lot of creative playing today


One sidenote, the TAMA Star’s are packed to the nines like Mapex , but the tuning out of the box is like a 6 ,, the Masterworks , on the other hand , are the least packed items I have ever seen in any type of high end industry , simply a drum in a box nothing more except for one piece of tissue paper, I kid you not. Yet they are a 10 on the tuning side right out of the box, insane!

 

[drums1225]

This is its own thread for those who don’t read the “drum set” thread , please don’t erase and merge. Thank you

The 12“ x 9“ Tom Tom, 14“ x 6.5“ snare drum have landed!

The 13” x 10” Tom Tom, 15” x 13” floor tom, 20” x 14” bass drum will arrive soon.

The build quality , and woodwork are exquisite.

Much like the new arrived Pearl Masterworks , the bearing edges are flawless.

Sound right out of the box is special. Like a grizzly bear coming out of hibernation.

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More to come!

Nice! You're going to love that 15x13 floor tom. I have a (formerly hanging) Starclassic Maple 15x13 floor tom. It is possibly the best sounding drum I've ever owned.

 

[DrummBumm89]

Nice! You're going to love that 15x13 floor tom. I have a (formerly hanging) Starclassic Maple 15x13 floor tom. It is possibly the best sounding drum I've ever owned.

15's are great. I've got a Birch Mahogany and a Walnut Maple. My favorite floor tom size for 1 down for sure.

 

[Matched Gripper]

This is its own thread for those who don’t read the “drum set” thread , please don’t erase and merge. Thank you

The 12“ x 9“ Tom Tom, 14“ x 6.5“ snare drum have landed!

The 13” x 10” Tom Tom, 15” x 13” floor tom, 20” x 14” bass drum will arrive soon.

The build quality , and woodwork are exquisite.

Much like the new arrived Pearl Masterworks , the bearing edges are flawless.

Sound right out of the box is special. Like a grizzly bear coming out of hibernation.

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More to come!

2 of 5 drums? That would drive me nuts! Beautiful drums anyway! That yellow is deeeeep!

 

[HalldorL]

Well, you got the color right

Congrats! Amazing drums!

 

[Rivot]

This is its own thread for those who don’t read the “drum set” thread , please don’t erase and merge. Thank you

The 12“ x 9“ Tom Tom, 14“ x 6.5“ snare drum have landed!

The 13” x 10” Tom Tom, 15” x 13” floor tom, 20” x 14” bass drum will arrive soon.

The build quality , and woodwork are exquisite.

Much like the new arrived Pearl Masterworks , the bearing edges are flawless.

Sound right out of the box is special. Like a grizzly bear coming out of hibernation.

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More to come!

Very nice looking drums mate congrats on those enjoy them celebrate with some champagne Cheers.

 

[HalldorL]

Is that inlay inside the shell? Holy cow that's pretty

This is from my Maple kit. Darn pretty me thinks.

 

[Furious Styles]

Love the sizes!

 

[dsop]

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Is that Antique White or Yellow?

 

[Mapex Always]

Is that Antique White or Yellow?

The deepest most gorgeous sunny yellow you have ever seen


In fact I think this forum has pulled off the trifecta - Sunny yellow maple, Sunny yellow walnut, Sunny yellow bubinga!

 

[DanRH]

Agreed!