Tama HC4FB Classic Hardware Set

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.

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.

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.

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.