As most drum manics out there know, the Star is the most prestigious drum series from Tama. However, the Starclassic is the one that guarantees a fully professional instrument at an imaginable price. Since we have already heard a happy rumour that Tama are planning some new launches in 2022, let us take a closer look at what the newest model in this series, which is the Tama Starclassic Performer, has to offer.
The combination of maple/birch projects with the warmth of maple and the clarity of birch. Tones are clean, articulate and very well balanced. The voice around the kit blends clearly, the die-cast hoops produce clear, punchy, full tones. The shells are as follows:
- TT/FT/SD: 6mm, 4ply Birch + 2 inner ply Maple
- BD: 7mm, 5ply Birch + 2 inner ply Maple
The Star-Cast Mounting System provides resonance and stability for TAMA’s pro drums. A streamlined design makes it easier to position toms closer together for greater ease and comfort.
As far as heads go, the toms are equipped with EVANS G1 coated batter and TAMA clear single-ply Power Craft II resonant heads. Bass drums include EVANS clear EQ4 batter heads, Tama resonant head with muffle ring. Snare drums are fitted with EVANS G1 coated batter heads and EVANS 300 snare-side head.
TAMA’s professional drum lines are fitted with zinc die-cast hoops, which are manufactured by injecting molten metal into molds. Die-cast hoops have more density and are more consistent in shape than triple flanged hoops, which are manufactured by bending metal plates. Die-cast hoops make tuning more consistent and easier to achieve because the tension bolts always contact the hoop properly. Drums fitted with die-cast hoops also offer crisper attack, clear and resonant highs and much more powerful rim shots.
Finishes:
Molten Steel Blue Burst (MSL)
Caramel Aurora (CAR)
Dark Cherry Fade (DCF)
Piano Black (PBK)
