This is the finest musical instrument I've ever owned: if you know, you know.

The Starclassic Bubinga Elite is no longer produced, and hard to find. (Note this is the Japanese-made Bubinga Elite series, not the regular Bubinga series made in China, with 1mm thicker shells, lacquered badges that don't hinder the resonance, brushed nickel hardware, and other hand-crafted details).

The only comparable on Reverb is a 5-piece for over $7,000 + $1,000 shipping.

4 pieces, absolutely thunderous sound and incredible purity of tone. The kick drum is wild. Heavy, due to the very dense wood. It sounds "pre-EQd", beautiful resonance, and a range that makes it fantastic for both softer, nuanced or really aggressive playing. 18" x 22" kick drum 10" x 8" tom 12" x 9" tom 16" x 14" floor tom.

You can hear these drums here:

(My band RIBS)

(Another of my projects, Burial Sound)

Some scuffs and marks but the only real damage is a small chip off the lacquer on the player side of the kick drum hoop (see last photo).

***For $300 I will include three SKG hard-shell cases (kick and two largest toms), which I am selling separately for $400 (and which are for sale new at Sweetwater for over $600).***

There are cables run to install lights into the drums which I will remove before selling.

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Listeda year ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Starclassic Bubinga Elite
Finish
  • Gold Banded Gunmetal
Categories
Year
  • 2010s
Made In
  • Japan

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