Something beautiful happens in a shell when you mix the right woods. The best of both worlds is harnessed—precisely Taye Classic Design™ thinking in creating the TourPro. Taye started with Basswood, an integral component in the sound of those revered drums of the forties through the sixties. A softer wood than Maple, its open grain structure diffuses the sound somewhat, warming it. Then we add Birch, a wood with maple-like density to the formula. What Basswood spreads out, Birch tightens up. The result is centered attack with a pronounced roundness and complex overtones—very much a vintage vibe. It’s a sound some say was lost, now reclaimed in the Taye TourPro series, which are finished using the same lacquering process as our StudioMaple.

TourPro Features:

• Custom Premium Birch-Basswood
• Warm and punchy sound, reminiscent of vintage drums
• Available in choice of brilliant high gloss lacquers and two retro coverings.
• SlideTrack bass drum tom mount, rack tom SuspensionRings, BalTilter snare stand, PocketHinge Bracket, Articulated Claw Hook, and 2.3 mm. hoops are standard

The Taye TourPro Series offers several shell packs and individual drums which may not be listed on this site. As always, contact us for any questions.