The Tama ME42TZUS Starclassic Maple Exotic Shell Set Flat Black is a 4-piece shell set that consists of a 22"x16" bass drum, 10"x7"+12"x8" tom toms and a 16"x16" floor tom, all with a flat black finish. A thin shell enhances the transfer of vibrations from the head to shell, yet it also weakens them. Therefore with the Starclassic Maple Series, Tama have slimmed each wood layer and cross-laminated them into a 6-ply 5mm thick shell (8-ply 7mm for the bass drum).
The Star-Cast Mounting System provides maximum resonance and stability for these drums, where a streamlined design makes it easier to position toms closer together for greater ease and comfort. Star-Cast is plated to match the shell's hardware. "Quick-Lock" tom brackets are equipped on the Star-Cast Mounting System. These tom brackets reduce vibration transference from drums to the tom stands or floor tom legs, and employ rubber lining to isolate the drums and enhance resonance.
The Starclassic Series also features zinc die-cast hoops, with more density and consistenty in shape than triple-flanged hoops. Die-cast hoops make tuning more consistent and easier to achieve, whilst producing a crisper attack, clear and resonant highs and more powerful rim shots. The Starclassic Maple's claw hooks feature rubber spacers that protect wood hoops from damage. The MSB30 die-cast bracket holds the spur bracket securely. Starclassic's Air Pocket rubber feet feature an air chamber that eliminates vibration transfer to the floor, absorbing shock for better playing. The Hold Tight washer is a cup-shaped stainless steel washer that contains a rubber ring so the tension rod pushes both the cup washer and the rubber ring. Evans Genera heads are fitted on all Starclassic drums.
The main features of the Tama ME42TZUS Starclassic Maple Exotic Shell Set Flat Black include: