Sound Pure's Take

The Tama Starclassic Performer Birch Bubinga brings the strength of birch and the sonic richness of bubinga into one hybrid package. This hybrid tone creates a new sound for all players to enjoy without breaking the bank. The Starclassics are outfitted with die-cast hoops, your tuning will be more consistent, your snare will have crisper attack, and powerful rim shots. The timeless Vintage Marine finish and chrome hardware provide the looks to match the sound at a tremendous value.

From Tama

For more than 30 years, the distinctive, traditional sound of birch has made it the go-to choice for numerous pro drummers. Now, TAMA takes birch in an entirely new direction. Proportionately melding inner plies of bubinga with the classic birch exterior, TAMA has created a blended shell that combines the focused attack of birch, with the enhanced low-end of bubinga—delivering totally a new sound—both dynamic and versatile.

Starclassic Performer B/B snare drums combine the classic tone of thin birch for the outer layer of the shell with new, heavy-duty African bubinga for the inner shell. The use of the thicker, harder bubinga accentuates birch's distinct tone and projection. The combination of the two creates a more powerful, deeply rounded sound like no other!

Tama Starclassic Birch Bubinga Snare Features

Shell Material
Birch/Bubinga
Size
6.5" x 14"
Hardware
Chrome
Hoops
Die-Cast, 10 Hole
Lugs
MSL-SCT
Strainer
MCS70A
Butt
MCS70B
Snappy
MS20R14S

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Tama 6.5x14 Starclassic Performer Snare Vintage Marine Pearl - Quick n' Dirty

Starclassic Performer B/B snare drums combine the classic tone of thin birch for the outer layer of the shell with new, heavy-duty African bubinga for the inner shell. The use of the thicker, harder bubinga accentuates b... Read more

Starclassic Performer B/B snare drums combine the classic tone of thin birch for the outer layer of the shell with new, heavy-duty African bubinga for the inner shell. The use of the thicker, harder bubinga accentuates birch's distinct tone and projection.  Power your backbeat with the distinctive sounding, amazing looking TAMA Starclassic Performer B/B snare drum. This snare is available for SoundPure's Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds in your hands, shoot us an email at Drums@SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!  

Tama 6.5x14 Starclassic Performer Snare Honey Amber Gold - Quick n' Dirty

Warm and powerful, the TAMA Starclassic Performer B/B snare drum gives you the classic sound of thin birch for the outer layer of the shell, and African bubinga for the inner shell. In this magic tone cocktail, the harde... Read more

Warm and powerful, the TAMA Starclassic Performer B/B snare drum gives you the classic sound of thin birch for the outer layer of the shell, and African bubinga for the inner shell. In this magic tone cocktail, the harder, thicker bubinga perfectly compliments the iconic tone of the birch, serving up a round snare sound with plenty of projection. And this fetching Honey Amber Gold finish, looks every bit as good as it sounds. Power your backbeat with the distinctive sounding, amazing looking TAMA Starclassic Performer B/B snare drum. This snare is available for SoundPure'sTry-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds in your hands, shoot us an email at Drums@SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

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