Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -MBR

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Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -MBR

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Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -MBR

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Product Info

Article Number: 456392
Brand: Tama
Model: Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -MBR
Price: $1,978.90

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This Starcl kit is a serious step up in sound quality, blending the warmth of walnut with the articulate bite of birch. The build quality is excellent, and the Star-Cast mounts really let the drums breathe. It's a premium-priced option perfect for gigging musicians and discerning home recordists who want a focused, powerful drum voice.

Product Description

  • Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -MBR
  • Drum Shell Set
  • WBS32RZS MBR
  • High-gloss lacquered shell finish
  • Material: 6 mm / 4 ply birch + 2 ply walnut on toms and floor toms
  • 8 mm / 5 ply birch + 2 ply walnut on bass drum
  • The perfect ratio of walnut to birch produces a superior quality of low-to-mid frequency warmth that perfectly complements the clear attack and higher frequency projection of birch.
  • Colour: Molten Brown Burst

*Configuration:*

  • 22" x 14" Bass drum without bass drum rosette
  • 12" x 8" Tom tom
  • 16" x 16" Floor tom
  • MC69 single tom holder
  • Quick-Lock tom bracket
  • Die cast hoops
  • Star cast mounts
PROS
  • • Walnut/Birch blend delivers a warm, focused low-end response.
  • • Die-cast hoops enhance attack and projection, a noticeable improvement.
  • • Star-Cast mounting system minimizes shell vibration for resonance.
  • • Quick-Lock brackets offer precise tom placement and easy adjustments.
CONS
  • • The Molten Brown Burst finish can be a fingerprint magnet, requiring frequent cleaning.
  • • 3-piece configuration limits versatility for larger kits or complex setups.
  • • Shell thickness, while contributing to tone, adds to overall kit weight.

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material 6 mm birch/4 ply + 2 ply walnut (toms/floor), 8 mm birch/5 ply + 2 ply walnut (bass drum)
Pieces 3
Bass Drum Size 22 in x 14 in
Tom Sizes 12 in x 8 in, 16 in x 16 in
Shell Thickness 6-8 mm
Finish High-gloss lacquered Molten Brown Burst

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Frequently Asked Questions

Birch alone is brighter and more focused; the walnut adds body and warmth, rounding out the overall tone and preventing harshness.
Die-cast hoops are a hallmark of the Starcl series, contributing to its enhanced projection and responsiveness – a key upgrade over lower-tier Tama kits.
The absence of a rosette does mean you're relying on the shell's natural resonance; it’s not a huge deal, but it might require a bit more finesse in tuning to get the desired low-end response.

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