Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch 5pcs PBK

The Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch 5pc Shell Pack is the result of decades of intense research, innovation, and testing. A Walnut/Birch combination delivers a refined sound. The crisp attack and high-frequency resonance of birch complement the low-to-mid bodily warmth of the walnut, creating a musical sound that's unmistakenly Tama.

With ingenious and original hardware designs, the shells resonate fully and with purpose. Features such as the Star-Cast Mounting System, Swivel-Wing Tom Holder, and Air-Cushioned Floor Tom Legs all help this kit to sing.

Tasty Shells

The hybrid shell exhibits the focused attack of birch paired with the firm and warm Walnut. This sound is not only punchy but sweet and mellow. When you beat the drums once, an excellent tone will surround you.
The Walnut/Birch hybrid shell will make your drums come to life with a state-of-the-art tone and feel.

• TT/FT/SD: 6mm, 4ply Birch + 2 inner ply American Black Walnut
• BD: 8mm, 5ply Birch + 2 inner ply American Black Walnut

Bearing Edges

The very peak of the bearing edge has been rounded towards the center of the edge, 3.5mm to be exact, instead of being sharp and at the very out edge like other brands, this allows for great head-to-shell contact which means you get more vibrations in the shell giving you more and more tone instantly.

Hold Tight

Hold Tight washers are designed to prevent the tension rods from loosening. They consist of a cup-shaped stainless steel washer that contains a rubber ring.
Vibration caused by striking a drum creates space between tension rods and hoops, which can cause the tension rods to loosen over time. The rubber rings on our Hold Tight washers help absorb the impact of vibration and keep tension rods in constant contact with the hoops to prevent loosening. A fantastic idea if you go for that lower register and find your heads, especially during a sweaty full-power gig, to be flappy and growly after 3 songs, this almost eliminates the issue.

Hoops

Star drums feature die-cast zinc hoops which are denser and have a more consistent shape due to their manufacturing process of being molded and not bent into shape like triple-flanged hoops.

They also provide a much more verbal attack with lots more projection and a focused tone. Die-cast also make tuning a lot easier due to their density and consistency.

Quick Lock

For a faster setup and easy breakdown, Tama has developed a genius idea, the Quick-Lock system. Once you have set your position, to break down you simply flick the lock switch, and away you go, no need to go around your drum kit and tighten memory locks. Rubber linings reduce vibration transference to the tom stands or floor tom legs; further isolating the drums and enhancing resonance.

Bass Drum Spurs

These spurs have been designed to absorb impact from when the bass drum is being played to achieve they have used soft high mass rubber feet, the spikes have also been separated from the spurs via a 2-piece construction and encased with rubber to again absorb shock and to add to a goal of as much resonance in the bass drum shell as possible.

Tama Starcl Walnut/Birch 5pcs Piano Black Specifications

• Bass Drum: 22" x 16"
• Rack Tom 1: 10" x 8"
• Rack Tom 2: 12" x 9"
• Floor Tom: 14" x 12"
• Floor Tom: 16" x 14"
• Hardware: Floor Tom Legs
• Shell Material: Walnut/Birch
• Hoops: Die-Cast Zinc
• Finish: Piano Black