{"product_id":"tama-oct600n-octoban-6-x-23-5-sans-stand-167868","title":"OCT600N - OCTOBAN 6\"X23.5\" (WITHOUT STAND)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003eOctobans are among TAMA's iconic original instruments. Designed to extend the kit beyond traditional toms, they have been adopted by many drummers with progressive and exploratory playing styles, including Billy Cobham, Simon Phillips, Stewart Copeland, Bill Bruford, Mike Portnoy, and Tim Alexander. Their philosophy is simple and effective: rather than stacking toms of different diameters, a \"percussion keyboard\" is built by playing with the length of the shells. This approach places the Octoban at the crossroads between an additional tom, a percussive effect, and a melodic instrument, with an immediately recognizable identity in a mix.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003eThis Octoban is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert\u003c\/strong\u003e drummers looking to enrich their set with colors more precise than those of a standard tom. It is particularly relevant for aesthetics where the drum interacts with harmonic lines or repetitive patterns: \u003cstrong\u003eprogressive rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, fusion, instrumental music, modern pop, film scores, as well as more \"sound design\" contexts (breakdowns, transitions, calls, responses, and punctuations). In the studio, it becomes a formidable tool for creating more readable and melodic tom phrases while maintaining a very percussive energy.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003eThe particularity of an Octoban lies in its tuning concept: with a \u003cstrong\u003efixed diameter of 6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pitch mainly differs by the \u003cstrong\u003eshell length\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here, the \u003cstrong\u003edepth of 23 1\/2 inches (600 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally fits into a lower tessitura logic within a set of Octobans. The result is a more settled, fuller note, very useful for constructing coherent melodic descents or deeper calls. The 6-inch shells can be tuned \u003cstrong\u003emelodically\u003c\/strong\u003e and come in sets oriented towards \u003cstrong\u003elow\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ehigh\u003c\/strong\u003e pitches, which facilitates creating a dedicated set or integrating into an existing acoustic kit. Note: this model is supplied \u003cstrong\u003ewithout stand\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you the freedom to choose the mounting and placement best suited to your setup (rack, tom arm, clamp, or dedicated stand).\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003esmall diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elong shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Octoban produces a very different response from a classic tom: the attack is quick, the note is clear, and the projection is excellent. The 6-inch size brings a \"pointed\" and readable quality, while the 600 mm length favors a lower pitch and a more stabilized note sensation, ideal for outlining a rhythmic-melodic line without muddying the rest of the kit.\u003cbr \/\u003eTuned higher, it can become incisive and almost \"timbale-like,\" perfect for accents that cut through a wall of guitars. Tuned lower, it retains definition while offering a rounder impact, very useful for deep fills or low responses to a snare drum. In a set composed of several Octobans, this length-based logic makes note transitions more homogeneous: intervals become more regular, and phrases more musical, even at high speed.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eOctoban\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eTAMA\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ewithout stand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e23 1\/2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eblack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54356814823699,"sku":"167868","price":289.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/ffeb8f9b284f2ce7045148072883a5ee80d555b7_TAMA_OCT600N_V2.jpg?v=1787306645","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/tama-oct600n-octoban-6-x23-5-without-stand-167868","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}