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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
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Key Features
This instrument may show light signs of use. It has been quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure that it meets a high playing standard.
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The Tama Starclassic Bubinga 22" 5pc Shell Pack, Gloss African Cherry, is built for drummers who want powerful low-end, rich projection, and a striking stage presence. This limited-edition reissue brings back the original 8-ply Bubinga design with an added African Cherry outer ply, giving you dense, dark tone with impressive depth.
You'll hear the benefit immediately; the deeper tom sizes enhance sustain and punch, while the bass drum arrives without a tom holder base to maximise natural resonance. Helpful touches such as Star-Cast mounting and Quick-Lock brackets make setup fast and secure, and the Black Nickel hardware ties everything together visually. If you're after a kit with serious character, this combination of wood choice, shell sizing, and premium hardware gives you a sound that feels big, warm, and confident.
Please Note: Snare, cymbals, and hardware NOT included.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 386268
The dense 8-ply Bubinga construction creates a naturally dark, weighty voice that suits drummers who want serious low-end presence. You’ll feel this most in the 22"x16" bass drum, which uses a thicker 7mm shell to add extra punch. The toms and floors feature 6mm shells that balance projection with warmth, helping each drum sit confidently in a mix without overpowering the rest of your setup. This shell pack is built to give you a clear, defined sound that responds well to both dynamic playing and heavier styles.
The figured African Cherry finish offers a high-contrast look that really pops under stage lights. And because the grain sits over Bubinga’s darker base tone, you get a finish that feels premium without being flashy. Paired with Black Nickel hardware, the kit has a modern, unified look that complements its powerful sound. If you care about how your kit looks as much as how it performs, this finish brings a strong visual identity to your setup.
The 10"x8", 12"x9", 14"x14", and 16"x16" shells all make use of deeper proportions, giving you longer sustain and a fuller note. It’s a sizing choice that really works with Bubinga’s natural low-end character, creating tom voices that feel round and expressive. Whether you prefer open, ringing tones or tighter studio-style tuning, these deeper shells give you a wide range of usable sounds.
Star-Cast mounts reduce shell contact to keep your toms resonant, while Quick-Lock brackets help you lock in your preferred angles quickly. Die-cast hoops bring consistent tuning and a focused attack, and the air-cushioned floor tom legs help reduce unwanted vibration. Add features like Hold Tight washers and claw hooks with rubber spacers, and you end up with a kit that feels stable, predictable, and gig-ready.
