Sturdier versions of vintage-style, lightweight designs for more modern applications. A couple years ago, Tama revived the simple, compact, and lightweight design of cymbal stands from the 1960s with the flat-base Classic model. The company has since fleshed out an entire hardware series based on the past but with enough contemporary tweaks to make them sturdier and more versatile for today’s drummers. The Classic Stand series comprises the HC52F straight cymbal stand, the HP50 bass drum pedal, the HH55F hi-hat, the HTS58F tom stand, and the HS50S snare stand. The cymbal, tom, and hi-hat stands have flat bases, while the snare stand has a traditional tripod to accommodate a more compact setup.   The Pedals Drawing inspiration from vintage models, especially the innovative Rogers Swivo-Matic of the 1960s, the HP50 bass drum pedal incorporates some very sophisticated features within a compact, simple design. The footboard is lightweight and smooth to […]

February 2019 Issue