TAMA Omni-Tune Lug - Manual

The mechanism of the Omni-tune lug is more complex than that of a standard lug and requires careful treatment. If you drop the drum or put unnecessary pressure
on the lugs, a lug may be deformed or broken. To maintain the lug in top working condition, clean it regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and lubricate the screw with
Tama Tune-Up Oil (TOL2).
The Omni-tune Lug is very unique as it allows you to tune both the top head and bottom head from the batter side. The Omni-tune uses the patented lug system
invented in 1930 by drum designer William David Gladstone. Tama has taken the Omni-tune Lug, given it a modern design, and applied it to the entire Starclassic
Bubinga Omni-tune series, including the bass drums. Until now, making fine adjustments of bottom heads was a time-consuming process. With the Omni-Tune
system, you can make tuning adjustments from your throne and concentrate better on getting the right sound.
You will need the special Omni-tune drum key (OTK10) for tuning.
Omni-tune Lug Instruction Manual
Turn the Tension Bolt A COUNTERCLOCKWISE with
the Square Head Key to tighten the BOTTOM head.
Turn the Tension Bolt B CLOCKWISE with the Hex Head
Key to tighten the BATTER head.
Square Head Key (For A)
Hex Head Key (For B & A’)
Thank you for your purchase of this TAMA Starclassic Bubinga Omni-tune
Series drum kit. Please read this manual carefully before using your new
drum kit in order to take full advantage of its features and functions. Then
store the manual in a safe place for future reference.
Tension Bolt A (For Bottom head)
Tension Bolt B (For Batter head)
Tension Bolt A’ (For Bottom head)
Turn the Tension Bolt A’ CLOCKWISE with the Hex Head
Key to tighten the BOTTOM head.
• When you change the batter side head, top/bottom tension bolt friction may make it difficult to remove the tension bolt. In this case, please loosen (turn
clockwise) the Square Head Bolt A slightly, then pull the tension bolt.
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All Starclassic Bubinga Omni-tune individual bass drums and individual snare drums include an Omni-tune key holder to keep the special tuning key from being lost. The
Omni-tune Key Holder consists of two L-shaped Plates as shown in the figure, and is designed so that the two L-shaped Plates slide vertically to hook the Hoop when the two
Square Head Bolts are screwed in. Please attach it to a place on the Hoop where it will not get in the way while you play, then put the Omni-tune key in its holder as in photo.
• The bass drum includes an Omni-tune key holder, but the holder can’t be attached to the wood hoops of the bass drum. Most players seem to prefer placing
this Omni-tune key holder on the floor tom. Please note that the key holder cannot be mounted on wood or bell brass hoops for snare drums or toms.
• Tighten the Square Head Bolts evenly just enough to secure the key holder while you play. Excessive tightening can break the key holder plates.
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L-shaped Plate A
L-shaped Plate B Hoop
Square Head Bolt
B
A
A’