Tama Starclassic Maple Standard DPP

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Tama Starclassic Maple Standard DPP

Tama

Starclassic Maple Standard DPP

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 485675
Brand: Tama
Model: Starclassic Maple Standard DPP
Price: $3,738.90

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The Starclassic Maple Standard DPP is a beautifully crafted kit delivering a warm, focused tone ideal for genres like jazz, studio work, and classic rock. Tama’s incross-laminating process creates a responsive shell that really sings. It's a top-tier choice for serious players seeking professional-grade sound and feel.

Product Description

  • Tama Starclassic Maple Standard DPP
  • Drum Set
  • Starclassic Maple series
  • 100% Maple drum shell
  • Tom tom/floor tom: 6 layered with 5 mm drum shell thickness
  • Bass drum: 8 layered with 7 mm drum shell thickness
  • Thin maple drum shells with assertive explosive and fast responding sound and warm sustain
  • Drum shells manufactured using the "cross-laminate" process for exceptionally thin walls with excellent torsional stiffness
  • Black nickel hardware
  • Die-cast hoops for optimal tuning stability and clearly defined rim shots
  • All toms equipped with Star-Cast Mounting System for maximum sound reproduction and stability
  • Quick-Lock tom bracket
  • Fitted with Evans drumheads
  • Hold-Tight washers with rubber inlay
  • Air-cushioned stand tom feet
  • MA42TZBNS-DPP
  • Colour: Deeper Purple

*Set Configuration:*

, 22" x 16" Bass Drum, 10" x 07" Tom Tom, 12" x 08" Tom Tom, 16" x 16" Stand Tom

PROS
  • • Maple shells deliver warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain
  • • Star-Cast mounting preserves shell integrity, maximizing resonance
  • • Die-cast hoops provide tuning stability and crisp rimshots
  • • Quick-Lock brackets simplify tom adjustments and stage setup
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most drummers
  • • Maple construction, while warm, lacks the aggressive attack of birch
  • • The Deeper Purple finish might not appeal to all tastes

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material 100% Maple
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 22 in
Tom Sizes 10 in, 12 in, 16 in floor tom, 14 in snare
Shell Thickness 5 mm (toms), 7 mm (bass drum)
Finish Deeper Purple

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Frequently Asked Questions

It creates thinner, more resonant shells with improved torsional stability, leading to a quicker, more responsive feel and enhanced projection.
Absolutely, the Quick-Lock design allows for very fast and secure tom placement changes, which is great for customizing your kit.
Evans heads offer a balanced and versatile tone, but many players will likely swap them out to further tailor the sound to their specific preferences.

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