TAMA Starphonic Drums have several advanced components designed by TAMA to create a superb product. These advancements include:
- Grooved Hoop- 1.6mm thick hoops with no holes for tension rods, the Grooved Hoop is designed to provide maximum strength and durability when paired with the Freedom Lugs and Hooks.
- Freedom Lug and Hook- This simple mechanism allows the hoops to be removed from the drum without taking the tension rods out of the lugs.
- Linear Drive Strainer- designed to be completely silent, even when rapidly turning the snares on or off
- Detachable Butt Plate- allows the entire butt plate to be easily removed, keeping the snares at their original tension when changing the snare head
- Ratchet Snare Tension Adjuster- this tension adjuster works like a ratchet, allowing you to adjust and hold tension on the snares 0.125mm at a time
This Bubinga snare features a thinner shell than the standard Starclassic Bubinga drums for a softer and warmer sound. Reducing the shell thickness rounds out Bubinga's massive sound but still demonstrates outstanding rich tone and full resonance. The Grooved Hoop emphasizes the sharp projection and warmth of Bubinga's low-end. An beautiful outer ply of Matte Natural Cordia wood perfectly matches this drum's noble sound.
