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Title: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: TheyCryWhenIPlay on December 03, 2008, 10:04:45 AM
Over the course of the last few years, I've been growing closer and closer to my inner gear-junkie. I used to be the type that felt you could give me a tea pot and some spoons, and I'd make that baby sing...

...but, how can you behold the beauty of these Star-Classic Bubinga's and not want to hug them, and squeeze them, and make them your very own?!?!?!?

Most importantly, I would like to know have any of you played one - and if you have, what are your thoughts?



(http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/product/images/drum_kit/B-set-IWPD.jpg)


(http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/product/images/drum_kit/B-SET08-NCD.jpg)
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: lockslie1 on December 03, 2008, 10:43:56 AM
LOL!!! I know what you mean bro. I went and played one at Dale's Drum Shop in Harrisburg,PA while I was visiting Hershey's Amusement Park and I absolutely fell in love with them. The sound that came out of that kit was incredible and of course if they would have let me tune them I probably would have had a heart attack. However, I could not afford them at the time so I purchased the 6pc Superstar Hyper-Drive kit when I got home which is a good kit, but no comparison.

The perfect combination of looks and sound in my opinion. I am saving up and do plan to get one of those kits in the near future. I also want a Starclassic Exotic Bubinga 13X7 Snare.
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: TheyCryWhenIPlay on December 03, 2008, 10:45:24 AM
LOL!!! I know what you mean bro. I went and played one at Dale's Drum Shop in Harrisburg,PA while I was visiting Hershey's Amusement Park and I absolutely fell in love with them. The sound that came out of that kit was incredible and of course if they would have let me tune them I probably would have had a heart attack. However, I could not afford them at the time so I purchased the 6pc Superstar Hyper-Drive kit when I got home which is a good kit, but no comparison.

The perfect combination of looks and sound in my opinion. I am saving up and do plan to get one of those kits in the near future. I also want a Starclassic Exotic Bubinga 13X7 Snare.

What's the price range?
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: lockslie1 on December 03, 2008, 11:27:40 AM
I think the one I played was like $2400-$2600 I believe and I don't remember if the snare came with it though. They had some nice 4pc Starclassic Maple kits from $1299(used)-$1799. I thought I was in heaven on the first floor of the shop and then I went upstairs and saw like 10 Starclassic kits beautifully set up and waiting to be played, packed up and taken home. That was almost the first day I ever walked in a music store and wept openly.
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: j_kay on December 04, 2008, 09:05:40 AM
I also want a Starclassic Exotic Bubinga 13X7 Snare.

I don't think that they make it in the Exotic line, but Dale's is selling the Bubinga 7"x13", which is a limited edition.
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: lockslie1 on December 04, 2008, 09:15:36 AM
Yep...That is the exact one I've been keeping my eyes on for the last 5 months. Hopefully, I can get it soon. It's a beauty!
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: SabianKnight on December 04, 2008, 12:20:18 PM
What's the price range?

Yes I have played one a couple times.

The sound is amazing. Great attack. Deep fundamental tone with punchy lows.
4-piece shell pack (22" kick, 10", 12" 16") $2,500.

Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: j_kay on December 04, 2008, 01:51:35 PM
It's a beauty!


It sure is (ENJOY!!!):

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e297/NickP5/IMG_0197.jpg)
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: TheyCryWhenIPlay on December 04, 2008, 04:21:43 PM
It sure is (ENJOY!!!):

([url]http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e297/NickP5/IMG_0197.jpg[/url])


I spend the past hour going through my rudiments on that joint...

...it's worth beating up my monitor to pretend I was playing it.
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: dude-on-drums on December 04, 2008, 04:30:35 PM
LOL!!!  Doc I havnt been to Sunday school in years but I since a little motivation now  :D
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: TheyCryWhenIPlay on December 04, 2008, 04:37:50 PM
LOL!!!  Doc I havnt been to Sunday school in years but I since a little motivation now  :D

Yeah, we need more young and educated women in the church.

I agree whole-heartedly.
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on December 04, 2008, 06:18:29 PM
(Looking at certain avatar pic)

What's the question again?
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on December 04, 2008, 06:21:00 PM
And I don't care if she's teaching the 5 yr olds.  I'm in that class now.  Good LAWD these chairs are uncomfortable!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: min_amw on December 04, 2008, 08:32:57 PM
Y'all crazy!  :D
Title: Re: Has Anyone Here Played(Owned) One Of Tama's StarClassic Bubinga's?
Post by: teflonminds88 on December 05, 2008, 08:56:32 PM
I hate small pics >:(