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The Pocket Queen Taylor Gordon on her new TAMA Starclassic Walnut Birch

The Pocket Queen Taylor Gordon on her new TAMA Starclassic Walnut Birch

Simon Gattringer on Starclassic Walnut/Birch

Simon Gattringer on Starclassic Walnut/Birch

James Payne on TAMA Starclassic Performer

James Payne on TAMA Starclassic Performer

TAMA

Description

Tama’s Starclassic series has become highly acclaimed and reinforced Tama’s reputation as an exceptional drum maker since its 1994 launch. This series has inspired a personal connection to a modernized sound derived from various drum shell materials throughout its history: Maple, birch, bubinga and birch/bubinga. Each shell material produced a tangible sonic difference, enabling drummers to select and personalize their own specific sound.

For Tama, Starclassic has represented versatility, durability and continuous sonic evolution using different wood shell materials. The evolution of Starclassic continues, and now - after intense analysis, rigorous research, development and product testing – Tama has arrived at the latest Starclassic development, Starclassic Walnut/Birch. By analyzing the perfect ratio of walnut to birch, Tama was able to engineer a superior quality of low-to-mid frequency warmth that perfectly complements the clear attack and higher frequency projection of birch. The rich/clear, cutting sound is familiar, but distinctively different from Tama sounds of the past.

The Walnut/Birch shell for toms and floor toms is 6 mm thick and constructed using 4-ply European Birch for the outer plies with 2-ply American Black Walnut interior plies. The bass drum shell specification is 8 mm, 5-ply European Birch outer plies with 2-ply American Black Walnut interiors. The interior walnut shell ply includes a lacquer coating treatment, which adds an element of liveliness to the overall tone.

Drum hardware includes die-cast hoops, Star-Cast Mounting System, and Quick-Lock brackets on the toms and floor toms. These features ensure precise tuning, crisp sonic attack, flexible adjustability, as well as overall rock-solid durability and stability.

The Starclassic series continues to represent Tama’s extensive drum-making experience, wisdom and pursuit to offer refined and differentiated drum sounds. Starclassic Performer Walnut/Birch defines Tama’s commitment to evolve their sounds and inspire the contemporary drummer.
TAMA Starclassic Walnut/Birch 5-Piece Shell Pack with 22" Bass Drum Lacquer Phantasm Oyster
TAMA Starclassic Walnut/Birch 5-Piece Shell Pack with 22" Bass Drum Lacquer Phantasm Oyster
TAMA Starclassic Walnut/Birch 5-Piece Shell Pack with 22" Bass Drum Lacquer Phantasm Oyster

Features

  • 22x16" bass drum, 10x8" and 12x9" toms, and 14x12" and 16x14" floor toms with double tom attachment
  • TT/FT: 4-ply Birch + 2 inner ply Walnut, 6 mm
  • BD: 5-ply Birch + 2 inner ply Walnut, 8 mm
  • Inside Lacquer
  • Star-Cast Mounting System
  • Quick-Lock Tom Brackets
  • Cymbals, snare and hardware sold separately

Warranty

Wood hoops - 30 day warranty.
All hardware (metal hoops) and shell finish - One year warranty.
Shells - 5 year warranty.

Reviews

4.8

5 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Wow! Impressive sound, feel and looks.
Wow! Impressive sound, feel and looks.
Love this set
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Best Uses
  1. Small Venues3
  2. Accompaniment2
  3. Soundtracks2
  4. Jazz Clubs1
  5. Recording an album1
Cons
  1. Poorly Made1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Child1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Great Sound5
  2. Huge Tone4
  3. Responsive4
  4. Sensitive2
  5. Versatile1

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • If you know what you are actually purchasing, This is great.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byRedacted.

    fromRedacted.

    I would totally buy this again, while it may seem less for your mulah than some other Tama stuff, i'm here to tell you this is worth the bankruptcy. sure I did buy it with the funding of a recording label behind me. but it is still worth it for any experienced drummer. It is better made than some Tama kits with more pieces, plus it has the wide range of colors (I have the Satin Purple Atmospheric Fade.) which you won't find elsewhere even on other Tama kits. But one thing is, if you are looking for something with a snare and cymbals and hardware, your out of luck. sure it is a big price for just 4 toms and a kick drum, but if you are an experienced drummer looking for a high quality, your own look, and already have some good hardware and cymbals, and a snare, this is for you.

  • I would buy this product again and again if I had more limbs

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byJim the runner

    fromNorth Cackling linear fills

    Delicious

  • Wow! Impressive sound, feel and looks.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byJulioDownByTheSchoolyard

    fromSeattle WA

    I've owned a variety of drums, old/new, Ludwigs/DW/TAMA/Cooleys. For the price point the new STARCLASSICS WB is a grand slam homerun. The superior quality of low-to-mid frequency warmth perfectly complements the clear attack and higher frequency projection of birch. The rich/clear, cutting sound is familiar, but distinctively different from Tama sounds of the past. There's a qualitative reason why the units are ALL in back ordered. I'm just stoked i got mine! Enjoy

  • Love this set

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRacerX

    fromHuntsville, AL

    Im a gospel drummer. Thia kit fits right in with attack, warmth, sustain and body.

  • Awesome kit with one major problem

    4

    submitted7 years ago

    byZach

    fromSilver spring, MD

    The kit sounds amazing, as well as looks really cool. The one major problem is how the toms and floor toms are mounted. There are two parts to the lock for each floor leg and Tom arm. The part attached to the drum abd the part that can come off. There is a little locking mechanism that you can use to lock and unlock the legs and arms quickly, the problem is it makes the drum very wobbly and unsecured. It is more pronounced in the floor toms then toms. I mean they stand up fine, they are not going to fall over, they are just very wobbly. It's quite annoying, especially for such an expensive kit.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byAntonio

    fromundisclosed

    Where is this product manufactured?

    Open Reply - Gear-Advisor
    Made in China.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRion

    fromAustin, Tx

    Can you get this same drum size configuration, but without the tom mount on the kick drum?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I'm sorry, modifications are not available.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked bytony

    fromAshburn Virginia

    tama starclassic 10604 made in japan what is the cost of a 4 piece kit/set

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call to discuss pricing 855-770-3373

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJB

    fromPeoria Arizona

    To:Guitar Center Do you allow churches to do finance plan?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call to discuss pricing 877 687 5403

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJesse

    fromTX

    Can you add another kick drum?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order placement

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byStyx

    fromPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Is there add ons to the kit like an 8 inch tom?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes we can help you get one. It would be a special order, but give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get that set up for you.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byTom

    fromWooster, Oh

    The image appears to show a matching snare but I don't see that listed as part of the set. Am I missing something or is the snare sold seperstely?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    The snare, hardware and cymbals are all sold separately.