Groundbreaking design. Sterling tone. The Tama Superstar Classic Exotix 22″ 7pc Shell Pack raises the bar while lowering the price. Perfect if you want exceptional value for money. Tamas new take at the Superstar features carefully selected maple shells offering a rich warm tonal character with brilliant mid and high frequencies. The shells are constructed with tone in mind with intent focus on shell moulding and the bearing edge shape the drums produce an incredible ringing sustain and powerful projection. With the addition of Tamas Star-Mount System both rack toms come to life instantly when struck. The low-mass lugs and classic Tama T-shape badge point to the simplicity of 70s state of art design. Combined with the modern innovation of today the Tama Superstar Classic drum kit punches far above its market value. Please Note: Cymbals and stands are not included. Powerful and Vibrant Shells The Tama Superstar Classic drum kit features 6-ply 5mm shells on the rack toms the floor tom and the snare whilst the bass drum features a thicker 8-ply 7mm shell for a fatter heavier tone. The heavy aggressive thud that the bass drum gives off perfectly contrasts the incredible singing warmth from the rest of the kit. Maple when compared to other popular tonewoods used in drum constructed is a soft wood with a less dense grain pattern. This allows for higher frequencies increased warmth and incredibly powerful projection. Ensuring absolutely nothing impedes the shell tone Low-Mass lugs are used to reduce the surface area occupied. Finished with a Garnet Lacebark Pine gloss to provide a sleek bold appearance. Full Potential Unleashed The Tama Superstar Classic Shell Pack features Tamas Star-Mount mounting system designed to ensure your drums sing with exceptional resonance and clarity. This is achieved by providing support at four different points on the batter side hoop of a drum. The bracket bolts slide from left to right making it far easier to position your rack toms closer together without them making contact. Accompanied by Tamas L-Rod and Omnisphere tom holder which has received acclaim from drummers for over 25 years. The Omnisphere system provides easy positioning and maximum flexibility for your rack toms. With both you can place your toms anywhere you want without sacrificing any of that rich maple tone. About Tama With up to 40 years within the drum industry Tama has developed a unique brand that prioritises both great tonal quality and outstanding aesthetics. With an eclectic list of artists on their roster Tama has consistently delivered high-quality percussion to a multitude of musicians over the years. This extensive list includes the likes of Animals as Leaders Drummer Matt Garstka Anthraxs Charlie Benante ZZ Tops Frank Beard and Kendrick Lamars Rico Nichols. Tama drums accentuate each individuals specific nuanced style of playing and give the player unparalleled tone and versatility. Features 100 percent maple shells offer deep warm tones with powerful projection Tama Star-Mount system provides optimal natural resonance Includes PowerCraft II drum heads across kit for a uniformed tone Sleek and stylish Gloss Garnet Lacebark Pine finish Configuration Bass Drum: 22 x 16 Snare: 14 x 6.5 Rack Tom: 8 x 6 Rack Tom: 10 x 7 Rack Tom: 12 x 8 Floor Tom: 14 x 12 Floor Tom: 16 x 14 Specifications Shell Material: Maple Shell Ply: Snare/Toms: 5mm 6-ply Bass Drum: 7mm 8-ply Lugs: Low-Mass Heads: Power Craft II Finish: Gloss Garnet Lacebark Pine