Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -MBR

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Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -MBR

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Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -MBR

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Product Info

Article Number: 456335
Brand: Tama
Model: Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -MBR
Price: $3,078.90

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The Starcl Walnut/Birch kit is a serious step up in sound quality. The blend of woods creates a really balanced tone—punchy birch highs with a warm, rounded low-end. This is an excellent choice for gigging musicians and studio players looking for a premium drumset without going completely over the top.

Product Description

  • Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -MBR
  • Drum Shell Set
  • WBS52RZS MBR
  • High-gloss lacquered shell finish
  • Material: 6 mm/4 ply birch + 2 ply walnut in toms and floor toms
  • 8 mm/5 ply birch + 2 ply walnut on bass drum
  • The perfect ratio of walnut to birch that produces a superior quality of low-to-mid frequency warmth that perfectly complemented the clear attack and higher frequency projection of birch.
  • Colour: Molten Brown Burst

*Configuration:*

  • 22" x 16" Bass drum without bass drum rosette
  • 10" x 7" Tom tom
  • 12" x 8" Tom tom
  • 14" x 12" Floor tom
  • 16" x 14" Floor tom
  • 2 x MC69 Single tom holders
  • Quick-Lock tom bracket
  • Die cast hoops
  • Star cast mounts
PROS
  • • Walnut/Birch blend delivers a warm, focused low-end response.
  • • Die-cast hoops offer increased resonance and projection.
  • • Star-Cast mounting system minimizes shell vibration and maximizes sustain.
  • • Quick-Lock brackets simplify tuning and tom repositioning.
CONS
  • • The Molten Brown Burst finish can be a fingerprint magnet.
  • • The bass drum lacks a rosette, a common feature at this price point.
  • • The shell thickness, while contributing to tone, adds considerable weight.

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material 6mm Birch/4ply Birch + 2ply Walnut (Toms & Floor Toms), 8mm Birch/5ply Birch + 2ply Walnut (Bass Drum)
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 22 in x 16 in
Tom Sizes 10 in x 7 in, 12 in x 8 in, 14 in x 12 in, 16 in x 14 in
Shell Thickness 4-ply & 5-ply
Finish High-gloss Lacquered

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s positioned above the ImperialStar, offering a more refined sound and higher-end hardware due to the unique wood combination and die-cast hoops.
The shells are largely undamped, allowing for a natural resonance. You’ll likely want to experiment with your own dampening preferences to tailor the sound to your style.
The combination of walnut and thicker shells does make it heavier than some other kits, so consider that if you’re regularly moving it between venues.

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