Tama Starclassic Bubinga 14"x6,5" - Figured African Cherry, Black Nickel

Product Description

The Tama Starclassic Bubinga Limited is a reissue of the legendary snare drum first launched in 2006, famous for giving bubinga drum kits their unique dark, powerful sound. This limited 14x6.5" model has a 7mm shell built from 9-ply bubinga laminate with a Figured African Cherry outer ply, finished with elegant Black Nickel hardware.

• Dense, heavy bubinga shell delivers thunderous bass and a distinctly dark fundamental tone
• Die-cast hoops in Black Nickel for a focused sound and powerful rim shots
• Dual-adjustable snare strainer for finely tuned response
• Hold Tight washers with nylon bushing keep tension rods from unwinding
• Fitted with Evans heads for balanced, classic tone

Background

In 2006, Tama introduced the Starclassic Bubinga at a time when kits were mostly built from maple or birch. The set, and especially its snare drums with their core-heavy tone and rich low end, quickly won a devoted following. Including artists like Mario Duplantier and Eloy Casagrande, who continue to praise its powerful and unique sound. In 2026, the drum returns as a limited reissue, faithfully recreating the original 9-ply, 7mm shell construction.

Construction

The shell is built from 9 plies of bubinga laminate totaling 7mm, topped with a bold, high-contrast Figured African Cherry outer ply. The lugs are separate MSL-SCTBN units in Black Nickel finish, and the hoops are die-cast, also in Black Nickel. A combination that makes tuning easy while delivering a focused sound with powerful rim shots. The Hold Tight washers feature a nylon bushing that prevents the tension rods from unwinding during play.

Strainer and heads

The MLS50ABN/MLS50BBN strainer in Black Nickel is adjustable from both sides, and a Super Sensitive snare wire set delivers a brilliant, responsive snare sound. The drum ships fitted with an Evans B14G1 Coated batter head and an Evans S14H30 snare-side head.

Who it's for

A drum for players seeking the dark, full and powerful tone bubinga is known for, in a visually striking limited edition.

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