Tama HC4FB Classic Hardware Set

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Tama HC4FB Classic Hardware Set
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Is this really all the metal you need for good and steady hardware? Yes!
FieldBro 10.03.2022
I love vintage look and have been constantly using flat base hardware from two specific manufacturers (Gibraltar and DW). When the time came to purchase new straight flat base stands, Tama Classic Stand (HC52F) was an option number one. At the same time I contemplated, whether these stands stand up (pun intended) with my 22" and 24" rides. However, I was surprised to find out that these stands are even lighter and slimmer than I had thought! And they perform really well! They are nice and stable, tilting mechanism works fine and I'm really happy with performance.

Then I thought - why not take whole set of hardware? And I ordered HC4FB.

HH55F hi-hat stand - extremely lightweight, has nice direct pull and set-up/adjustments are really easy to make. This stand just looks beautiful with it's minimalistic footplate.

HS50S snare drum stand - compact, beautiful design and wonderful minimalistic features. Surprising stability even when height of the stand is maxed-out.

Overall, this hardware set really pushes the boundaries of minimal use of material, while not compromising stability.
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Great lightweight hardware
Pkxyz 16.11.2020
I never would have thought that drum hardware could be packed in such a small bag. The Tama Classic hardware is great if you want to have hardware that is (comparatively) light and can be packed into one bag that is smaller than a violin case. The hardware is well-built with a smooth finish. The Hihat-Stand can be adjusted easily and runs very smooth. The cymbal stands are stable. The snare stand is uncomplicated to set up and holds my 12" snare with ease. I would definetely buy this set again. Of course, compared to heavy hardware like the Tama Roadpro series, the Classic hardware doesn't offer as much stability. But for the weight and size of the hardware, they are unbeatable.
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Longtime Use, Zero Regrets
RoboDangerous 20.05.2024
I bought this set back in 2019 along with a Pearl Midtown set for cosy, pop-rock pub gigs. I was initially torn between this and the Yamaha Crosstown set, but ultimately went for this because of footprint and looks. It has served me reliably as my singular hardware set all this time, even now that I've since bought a larger kit, and play much more frequently.

The cymbal stands are much more sturdy than they look, and never need aggressive tightening to stay put. They have wobbled a handful of times in 5 years as I do position my cymbals quite high, but they have never fallen over. I would recommend buying some proper cymbal sleeves (black plastic universal ones) to replace the stock ones, which are just thin plastic tubes and metal plates that don't really work properly. Luckily, those replacement sleeves come in packs of four and, if you're like me, you probably wanted some spares anyway :)
The snare stand is absolutely flawless, if your snare is within common sizes (13" and 14" snares have fit perfectly for me), you'll have zero issue, don't let the vintage basket design put you off.
The hi-hat stand is probably the weakest piece of the set. The pedal doesn't lock or otherwise secure itself when deployed, so there's a small chance the stand could fall in on you if you're playing on an incline. This did happen to me once, but only under extreme circumstances (I was playing in the back of a lorry, very uneven floor).

Set-up and teardown is an absolute breeze, everything folds down to a very manageable size in a jiffy and the memory locks on the snare and hi-hat makes setup foolproof.

The bag is also much more spacious and reliable than it looks. The zip hasn't broken at all, and I can store almost every piece of hardware, including 2 rack tom arms, floor tom legs, throne legs and an extra cymbal mount for an 8" splash, as long as a little thought is put into fitting everything in snugly. It's worth buying the set for the bag alone, it's a million times better than those 5 foot long cases with wheels, I can carry this one quite easily from the car with one hand, and it should fit on a smaller hand-cart with no problem.

In conclusion, this is a fantastic set if weight and convenience are your top priority. Stability can be a factor on rare occasions, and the stock cymbal sleeves are a little crap, but I have zero regrets on buying and don't intend to sell anytime soon.

TL;DR: Extremely lightweight and convenient. Consider stability requirements and replace cymbal sleeves ASAP.
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A fine and lightweight hardware set
elektrovolt 06.01.2019
A great hardware stand set, unless you are a metal or hardrock drummer, this set will last a long time. It weighs only 8 kgs! The cymbal stands are moving a bit but they still hold up. The hihat pedal action is very smooth. I would recommend this hardware set when you have a medium-light setup for gigs, but it works just as well at home or in the studio.
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carl77 14.12.2022
this is a sturdy and very lightweight stand set. it all can be packed in a small bag, very portable.
the cymbal stands can wobble, but if you posution them correctly, they are realy sturdy, not moving, even if played with more force
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You get what you asked for
Sara Drumair 02.12.2020
This is amazing lightweight hardware set, in my opinion the best on the marker at the point. Hardware is well done, I like the best the reverse-folding legs solution. Stability is a bit lower then you expect from hardware, but this is super light weight, and that is what you asked for. You can not expect to mount toms, extra cymbal hands etc. on this stands. You put one cymbal per stand and that's it. That way their stability is pretty much decent. Snare stand can't do all those fancy moves in all possible directions. HH stand is ok. Bag is super cute, and it can (besides this snare) fit tom stand and bas drum riser. Maybe I could squeeze super light bas pedal in there...but not sure, cause i use heavier pedal.
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Superb!
Lofthausen 02.07.2019
The best hardware I have ever used. I hit hard, have played classic rock with large cymbals and it stands up fine. Not as sturdy as a heavy set but by far the most giggable set ever. Added an extra cymabal and tom stand and still fits in the bag and is carried on the shoulder rather than 1-2 people. Also, superb retro looks included!
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Mooie set.
DiePie 22.05.2023
Bijzonder praktisch, mooi en efficiënt.
Licht, stevig en handelbaar.
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Lightweight, sturdy, but low quality threads…
JSav 24.05.2023
Had these for a while and gig regularly with them. Easy to set up and store and they extremely light. Perfect hardware, except for one point. The wing nuts and threads. I’ve never had issues with wing nuts or threads and hardware in my entire gigging life until I started using these. I’ve had the wing nuts fail on 3 different stands, I am careful and do not over tighten but still they continue to fail.

The warranty will only cover a “repair” for these issues so the whole piece needs to be sent away to Germany to be reviewed and repaired at great disruption. No alternatives offered.

Pretty underwhelmed with Thomann’s response to this. Therefore, I would recommend international buyers avoid Thomann and find a closer retailer even at additional expense, as it’s likely you’ll need their support at some stage.
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Awesome!
Sembevath 11.06.2018
I bought this pack because I wanted lighter hardware. I had some concerns about the stability, at least with the cymbal stands, but it turned out great. There is some movement in the stands when you play but nothing to worry about. I would perhaps recommend another snare stand if you prefer to have the snare drum set up high.

What I like most about this pack is the hihat. It's super smooth and I really enjoy playing it!

I recommend checking out the review Peter Erskine did on the classic series. It's pretty accurate!
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Tama HC4FB Classic Hardware Set