STAR is the flagship line for TAMA drums. It takes the knowledge and research we cultivated for the Starclassic series to the next level, by reexamining every detail to enhance shell resonance.
Walnut has long been favored by furniture makers for both its beauty and durability. As a drum shell material, Walnut’s naturally EQ’ed tone has been praised by the drum community for both the stage and the studio. The STAR Walnut shells project booming low end with enough cut to be heard through any mix.
Bearing Edges
Vibration produced by hitting a drum transfers to the shell through the contact point between the drumhead and the shell. Therefore, the shape of the bearing edges is one of the most important factors in a drum’s sound.
STAR drums feature a bearing edge shape as shown in the diagram. Its peak is rounder than TAMA’s traditional bearing edge. This rounded peak provides more contact between the drumhead and shell, allowing vibration to travel from the drumhead to the shell more efficiently. Also, the peak position of the edge is 3.5mm from the shell’s outer surface, which further improves contact between the drumhead and drum.
Drum Heads
Tom Toms & Floor Toms: Remo® Coated Ambassador for Batter Side / Remo® Clear Ambassador for Bottom Side
Bass Drums: Remo® Coated Powerstroke 3 for Batter Side / Remo® Fiberskyn Powerstroke 3 Diplomat for Front Side
Snare Drums: Remo® Coated Ambassador for Batter Side / Remo® Snare Ambassador for Snare Side
Die-Cast Hoops
Hoops are a crucial element to a drum’s sound and ease of tuning. STAR drums feature die-cast zinc hoops, which are manufactured by injecting molten metal into molds. Die-cast hoops are denser and more consistent in shape than triple-flanged hoops, which are manufactured by bending metal plates.
Sonically, die-cast hoops provide crisper attack, greater projection and a more focused and powerful tone. Die-cast hoops also make tuning easier and keep drums in tune longer because of their density and consistency in shape. These hoops combine with the rich, resonant STAR drum shells for a very well-balanced, full-bodied sound.
Walnut Shells (STAR Drum)
All Walnut Shell TT/FT/SD: 6ply 5mm, BD: 7ply 6mm (except ASCS)
*Satin Charcoal Japanese Sen (ASCS), Garnet Japanese Sen Burst (AGJB), Satin Black Japanese Sen Burst (ASBJ) & Indigo Japanese Sen Burst (AIJB)
Walnut + 2 outer ply Japanese Sen TT/FT/SD: 6ply 5mm, BD: 7ply 6mm
Generation of furniture makers have favored Walnut for its reliable solidness and long-term stability. As a drum shell material, Walnut’s distinctive warm, fat sound has long been subject of rumor among drum tone aficionados, and new STAR WALNUT are doubtlessly about to rekindle that discussion.
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For more information and product availability please contact us by email or call 905 503-7300.