Tama Birch Bubinga

tvanveen · 17th August 2007

Anyone tried these yet? Thoughts?

BB 4 Piece

headfuse · 1st October 2007

Definately restricted to rock music, but do a great job in that genre. Very tight sounding, not as warm as the full bubinga kits (which sound too warm imo). Value for money is incredible.

CopelandsSplash · 10th December 2007

DYING to play one of the BB's.

I have a Starclassic Bubinga/maple kit now and its GREAT for rock. I also have a buddy who is a very well known drummer and endorsed by Tama, he plays worldwide on different Tama kits and he swears by the Starclassic Bubinga/Birch kits. They apparently sound much like the bubinga/maple, but produce a FATTER "wetter" tone.

I like the BB kits, but they have to come out with better finishes for them...maybe at NAMM '08?

Either way, you cant go wrong with BUBINGA kick drums...THE BEST I've ever heard.

tvanveen · 11th December 2007

Cool, I may still end up with one of these as an alternative set one of these days. but I ended up with a 5 piece '74 slingerland set for half the price.

audiovisceral · 4th April 2008

any updated opinions?

from Tama Starclassic Performer Birch Bubinga 4-Piece Shell Pack and more Acoustic Drum Sets at GuitarCenter.com.

Quote:

[top]Different on the Ears

This drum kit is very tough to tune and sounds totally different to your ear then a normal starclassic birch or maple. Once i got it tuned I decided to record the drum kit, it was one of the best drum sounds that I have ever got, much bigger and deeper sounding then my Starclassic Maple. The only thing that I don't like is the kit is not very loud in person. Quality is great and Value is Sweet. Highly recommend if you are into recording!!!!
Reviewed by Ill Sub on 4/23/2007 who plays Hip Hop/R $ B/Electo Rock.

further thoughts/experiences welcome.

Nutmeg II. · 4th April 2008

The source of bubinga wood is questionable and should be looked into if you care about nature!

audiovisceral · 4th April 2008

been listening on youtube, and i think the bubinga gives a very unique character. not sure what i think beyond that yet.. i think i like it.

BLUElightCory · 5th April 2008

My drum tech has a Starclassic Birch/Bub kit and it sounds incredible. It's close to his Starclassic birch but with extra low end; it just sounds HUGE. An amazing kit; I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up to use as a house kit for rock music (or anyone who wants some huge drums on their record).

17th August 2007	#1
tvanveen Gear addict Joined: Aug 2005 Location: DC Posts: 312 Thread Starter	Tama Birch Bubinga Anyone tried these yet? Thoughts? BB 4 Piece

4th April 2008	#6
Nutmeg II. Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: GEARmany Posts: 985	The source of bubinga wood is questionable and should be looked into if you care about nature! __________________ "Any recording engineer who uses a tube U47 is obviously not a professional" Stephan Temmer 1979

5th April 2008	#8
BLUElightCory Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,821	My drum tech has a Starclassic Birch/Bub kit and it sounds incredible. It's close to his Starclassic birch but with extra low end; it just sounds HUGE. An amazing kit; I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up to use as a house kit for rock music (or anyone who wants some huge drums on their record). __________________ Cory Spotts / BLUElight Audio\|Media bluelightaudio@cox.net http://coryspotts.com

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1st October 2007	#2
headfuse Gear interested Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 8	Definately restricted to rock music, but do a great job in that genre. Very tight sounding, not as warm as the full bubinga kits (which sound too warm imo). Value for money is incredible.

10th December 2007	#3
CopelandsSplash Gear interested Joined: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 11	DYING to play one of the BB's. I have a Starclassic Bubinga/maple kit now and its GREAT for rock. I also have a buddy who is a very well known drummer and endorsed by Tama, he plays worldwide on different Tama kits and he swears by the Starclassic Bubinga/Birch kits. They apparently sound much like the bubinga/maple, but produce a FATTER "wetter" tone. I like the BB kits, but they have to come out with better finishes for them...maybe at NAMM '08? Either way, you cant go wrong with BUBINGA kick drums...THE BEST I've ever heard.

11th December 2007	#4
tvanveen Gear addict Joined: Aug 2005 Location: DC Posts: 312 Thread Starter	Cool, I may still end up with one of these as an alternative set one of these days. but I ended up with a 5 piece '74 slingerland set for half the price.

4th April 2008	#7
audiovisceral Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,546	been listening on youtube, and i think the bubinga gives a very unique character. not sure what i think beyond that yet.. i think i like it.