TAMA STARPHONIC Bravura Field Drums represent the perfect union of traditional tone and the latest innovations in drum design. The all-walnut, 6mm 6-ply 14”x14” shell, chosen for its warmer, darker and more powerful tone and provides that rich, full-bodied field drum sound every percussionist covets. The use of TAMA’s unique Multi Snare Frame, Grooved Straight Hoops and Freedom Lugs expands the drum’s sonic range and adjustability well beyond that of any other drum on the market today. It provides unparalleled control, response and sensitivity for any performance situation. TAMA Bravura Field Drums possess the ultimate in musical instrument quality. A performer of any level would find it difficult to stop playing it and would seek for any opportunity to utilize this outstanding drum.
The shape of the edge is one of the most important factors which affect drum sound. Because the drumheads provide the important source of vibration, the shape of the contact point of the head and shell determines and defines the sound. This is why TAMA has worked so extensively on achieving the most functional shape for the drum head and edge. Picture shows a sectional view of the drum's bearing edge. As shown in Part A, the angle of the top edge is set 2.5mm inside from the outer surface of the shell. The edge is cut to a round collar so as to follow the natural shape of the drumhead (B). This design, which creates a better fit between the drumhead and bearing edge, maximizes the resonance of drum.This bearing edge shape is part of our TAMA tradition and is crucial in providing TAMA's unique drum sound.
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Grooved Straight Hoop (US.PAT.NO.7825318)Learn More
Combines the tuning stability of a multi-flange hoop with the openness of a single-flange hoop. It also allows the player to have full access to the head’s playing surface.
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Freedom Lug and Claw Hook (US.PAT.NO.7825318)Learn More
By looseing the tension rods, you can tilt the claw hooks backwards and away from the Grooved Hoop. This quick release system offers simple, speedy replacement of drum heads without having to take all of the tension rods out of the lugs.
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Long Tension BoltLearn More
The long tension bolts protect the Multi Snare Frame when the drum is put down or not in use. It also prevents the assembly from being impeded in any way while the drum is being played.
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Three Different Snare WiresLearn More
A unique combination of Nickel Wound Round Guitar strings(MS6NW14M), Black Nylon Coated Stainless Steel straight wire(MS6NCS14M), and hi-carbon coil snares(MS6C8C14M), (6 strands of each) work together to promote a dynamic, vibrant response.
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"Linear-Drive" Strainer (US.PAT.NO. 8017846)Learn More
STARPHONIC's strainer uses a "Linear-Drive" system, which we designed to provide greater control of the lever adjustment arm and more precise control of the strainer's deployment motion. Even if you move the arm rapidly, you will not hear the typical "slap" of the wires hitting the bottom head. The strainer movement is designed to work in a true "linear motion", similar to the motion found on "round sproket" drum pedals. Most strainers are not designed like this and tend to speed up right before the snare wires connect with the snare side head. Also, by tilting the angle of the butt plate 30 degrees, this design holds the snare wire cords or tape more firmly and reduces unnecessary pressure on the strainer and shell.
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Multi Snare Frame (US.PAT.NO.10565968)Learn More
The Multi Snare Frame holds the wires so they come straight off the bearing edge. This promotes maximum responsiveness. It also includes small adjustment wheels for fine tuning the three sets of wires.
