TAMA Starclassic Maple | In Studio Unboxing + Test-Drive
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- What better way to finish the year than getting a new gorgeous dream drum kit?
And what better way to start 2019 than with a sweet unboxing video?
A very big thank you to TAMA Drums and Mogar Music for these incredible drums, Miguel Fonseca for all the support and last but definitely not least BANDIDO SESSIONS Studio for being the coolest and welcoming me to their studio to shoot and record this. Fred, you the man.
Check out the cool studio this was shot in:
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FULL SET SPECS:
▪ TAMA Starclassic Maple
in Black Clouds and Silver Linings
with Black Nickel hardware
Sizes:
10"x7" tom; 12"x8" tom; 16"x16" floor tom; 20"x18" bass drum.
Speed Cobra Single Pedal
All Tama Roadster and Star hardware.
▪ MURAT DIRIL Cymbals:
15" Black Sea Light HiHats (custom)
18" Renaissance Regular + Brilliant Splash 12"
10" Special Prototype Stack (secret sauce)
19" Black Sea Crash
20" Arena Crash Ride
18" Renaissance FX Crash
Recording Engineer: Fred Gracias
Music: ELEVNS ( elevnsofficial)
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Nice set of drums. Nice to see the joy and excitement of having awesome new drums!!!
7:40 that was one amazing fill my friend
that's one awesome comment and thank you! improv has it's moments :)
They sound amazing. For the first time in my life I’m gonna actually say that a drum kit needs a 14. I’m usually
Ok without one but that 16 is to the floor. 2 up 2 down on that beast and it’s the perfect kit.
That finish is absolutely gorgeous. Purchased a Tama Star Classic maple kit about 20 years ago. The Tama maple shells produce the perfect tom sound IMO. Mine are a unique sparkle finish as well but not like that. Still have them and have easily stood the test of time... 🤘🏻🍻
wow, what a testimony. I hope mine age as well as yours!
Just great drums... The sound, quality, finish.. can not go wrong with SC maples! Tama is still killing it-
The snare sounds amazing 🔥🤯
thanks man! not many tricks, just well tuned in the medium range, some muffling with the SnareWeight Jr and bam!
~Props, and I mean mad props for not overprocessing the kit. It sounds lovely and natural
thanks so much, that was the whole purpose! Glad you appreciate it :)
Beautiful drums. I'm kinda leaning toward the black sparkle or broken glass balcony with black or nickle hardware
Snare is wonderful.
That finish and color is beautiful!
absolutely, even more impressive in person!
Omg that sound.. love it..
nice content mate! and what a gorgeous set!
thanks man! sings as well as it looks!
That’s a beautiful finish
Love that finish,great choice.
it's hypnotizing!
Yeaaah nice kit! My Starclassic Maple is Pink 😇🤘
wooowwwww, it is so gooooodddddd!!
I'm impressed
Great demo.
Sounds amazing.they should give you a sponsorship (unless you already have one) for such a good promo
Thank you so muhc! I actually am endorsed by them, but I promise my review was unbiased, these drums deserve the praise ;)
Sounds and looks amazing.... And you are a killer drummer too hehe.
haha thanks Francisco! Appreciate it :)
1:16 whilst literally balancing a starclassic on a cardboard box 😂😂 lovely drums!!
you gotta get that adrenaline going and keep the viewers on the edge of their seat right? haha
sweet grooves, man! kit is awesome, that goes without saying )
Que bom ver-te a fazer o que realmente gostas! Grande abraço amigo e muito sucesso!
Obrigaaado! Igualmente bom continuar a ter o vosso apoio desta maneira!
Great kits and great choice on the finish 👌
man this finish is crazy good. Even better in person!
@@AlexLikesToDrum no doubt. Tama make incredible finishes. Really enjoy your playing dude. Super clean!
I have the star classic performer b/b in blue nebula fade and it’s stunning. Very similar to this finish. Enjoy!
Ah, I know that one! It's crazy too, these finishes are really great. Thanks!
Bro this kit sounds amazingggg🔥you should record more demos!
thanks so much man, appreciate it! you're in luck, there's plenty more from that session :)
Great kit and playing too!
Thanks!
So may shades of grey... more then fifty shades I'm sure!
Man I do would anything to get this finish back.
I have to agree, this is one of the best finished I've ever seen on a drum and it's even more impressive in person.
nice sounding drums mate. awesome.
thanks! love at first sight (and listen) for me haha
I ve got one too. Champagner Sparkle with nickel black hardware
Pink Champagne Sparkle?! Like me 😀
Turkis cymbals and tama drum in harmony😍😍
YES! Perfect combination! TAMA + Murat Diril
My friend good afternoon or good evening I just saw your video around seeing the video right now so those are nice set of drums up time, t a m a
Superb sound!
Unwrapping it on top of that box instead of the floor triggered my anxiety big time!
Know what you mean. Just be glad I edited out the part where it wouldn't hold still, haha
we only have this finish on performer B/B in our country
Whats the size of the bass drum? Ahh its in the description lol. Murat diril is the way to go, I love mine.
No worries, it can be tricky. Usually 20x18 don't sound like canons. (sounds way better now btw!) and YES Murat Diril are the absolute top end of the cymbal game. Glad to know you're on board!
So why 20 inch bass over 22?
Thank Mike Portnoy. They designed that finish for his "Dark Clouds, Silver Linings" album.
I absolutely do thank Mike Portnoy, for that and everything else. :) (also really do love this finish, man is a saint)
Beautiful kit drum
thank you! I'm a lucky guy :)
Looks and sounds great! Did it come with tom clamps?
Thanks! It doesn't unfortunately. I got Tama HTC807W combo stands and some other hardware when I got it, the new hardware lines are great!
Tama made in japan !!!!
I'm sorry... It's made in china... And it sounds and looks amazing, read the badge at 02:20.
Bro congratulations on your new set. I know you love that new drumset smell.
However, I want to know about the sound insulation on the wall. What brand, what kind,
How much. Any feedback on the sounds?
wow I love how those toms sing! if I'm not mistaken for this video you are still using the stock heads?
yeah that tone kills me, love it! and yes - they're straight out of the box, stock heads (which are just okay) and minimal tuning! (no EQ either)
top top top top top de mais essa batera, que som
Un son superbe
I agree :) thank you!
Great sounding kit, my sizes ))
great sound =)
thanks, I agree! :)
Still waiting on my Starclassic maples. Its been 6 months. Please god, don't make me wait a year!
they must be almost getting to your doorstep , mine only took a little more because there was a slight mix up with the order. Hope you get them soon! :)
Damn, I’m hoping. Your kit sounds great!
About to receive two additional rack toms that took over 7 months to get! 8x10 & 10x12 in the now discontinued Caribbean Blue Fade. Can not wait.
Are these kits normally taking a while to ship out? I am liking the look of this kit. Also looking at Pearl Music City Custom.
Looking back I kind of wished I bought a kit that was in stock from the music store, I would’ve had it months ago. But I custom ordered it so I guess I’ll be happy when I do get it. I’ve read the Pearl Music City Customs have a two week turnaround.
Congrats bro ❤️
thaaaanks !
Really good video! Love it!
Thank you so much!
Anybody know what brand and size the little upside down china is?
Hi, I know! It's a Murat Diril 10" Prototype (Brilliant) China with a 6" Murat Diril Splash under it. Best stack combo I've ever had!
You going to like the way it sounds when you tune it up yeah you're right it's true the smell of the wood I like it too I'm a drummer myself since I was 9 years old I'm
how did you get a 20" kick? was it a custom order?
Yes sir. Close to 1 year wait after order, but worth it!
You look so happy
sound great. still wish neil from rush would have stuck with tama...was his best sound by far.
What mics and eq is used for the sound test? I really love the sound!
That's the best part - NO EQ! Really, that was the point, straight from the mic source. :) toms and kick are Audix and overheads are Lewitt.
@@AlexLikesToDrum Yeah! amazing!
hey a question, the buzz when playing toms (especially tom 1), is it normal? Or is it normal in tama drums? It's that I have a tama drum (much lower range than your drum), and I think I'm getting too complex due to the excessive buzz it has.
The buzz is from the snare caused by the toms frequency being close to that of the snare side. If you want to fix it you can either change your tunings or loosen the tension rods right next to the snares slightly but typically it's fine when everything is played together. So basically yes, it's normal for all drums depending on tuning/ snare tension.
Yeah man, every drum kit out there (or at least the ones I’ve played) have this issue. It comes down to the snare wires, drum head tightness and many more variables. As a drummer it’s just one of those things you have to accept
Also, can someone please explain why the walnut/birch has the option for the Tom mount incorporated in the kick , but the maple kit does not? Thanks
maybe just for the "tonewood purists" who will only play maple kits with virgin kicks
Maple is more high-end, thats why they offer all the setups without tom mount. Sadly you have to special order if it is a 20, 12, 14.
Walnut/Birch does have one kit with a virgin kick... If you want a setup that looks and feels like cheaper drums, then why not buy cheaper drums?
@@nielsemilbechnaumann my birch starclassics are pretty high end
congrats fam
haha, thanks man!
You are an incredible drummer! But do you realize your drums are made in China? Did you know you can request Starclassics from Japan? A drummer of your caliber should be playing on Japanese-made drums. Only their Star line in crafted in Japan. They will make you a Starclassic built by Japanese craftsmen, but you must request it and they are more expensive than the Chinese-made version.
That is one of the most specific and kindest comments I've gotten in a while. Thank you so much and I do appreciate your attention to detail. But I will say that I am very happy with my kit, all the finishing touches are great, the finish itself is really well done, seemless. Hopefully I'll get a Star set one day and I'll remember this comment. :)
@@AlexLikesToDrum if you get a Star kit could you send this one my way? lol
Great kit and playing friend! The made in China comment is mind blowing, but you have to deal with all kinds of people when you post unfortunately.. Rock on! They are great drums-
Jeff Ballou, what’s mind blowing is that you don’t read before you post. Alex thanked me for complimenting his astounding talent and then, even though he didn’t agree, he showed appreciation for the other parts of my comment. Your weak compliment was used to dig on me and is evidence you are little more than an opportunist.
4:00 you can just adjust your beater connecting rod up or down. or measure :-)
sounds awesome!! what size and brand is that small china?
thanks mario! That's my prototype stack with Murat Diril :) glad you liked it, we're working to make it happen!
Awesome bro!!
Is the snare 14x5,5 or 14x6,5?
5,5"! Hoping to get a 7" or 8" in the future :)
I would like to buy the snare separately which snare is it and what wood type ?
Tama Starphonic Maple 14"x6" ;)
I’d have back my car to the door 😂😂 beautiful kit 👌🏻👌🏻
Which snare is this
PMM146 Starphonic Maple 14x6
Why does everyone set their beaters up above the center?
for more power.
@@LaBestiaHumanaMX normally u can change the hight of pedal to use it on 20,22,24, like sonor does. My power is enough, even if using the length of the feet. If too much pressure is done, u kill the sound of evry drum, my thinkin....
But time changes, I speak on 80th...20"x16" Superstar Tama, and concert Tom's
Michael Kaufmann I’m talking pure physics. The higher the beater is, the more leverage you get, therefore more power. Does it change the feel and natural motion? Of course it does. It’s all about customizing it .
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3:29 😉
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Bro said price...... Pz.. Pz. Pz
I want it
Hi Alex, is that your studio?
it's the studio where Im based at and where I do most of my work from :)
@@AlexLikesToDrum Nice!
Could you upload the unedited unboxing video? I hate the cuts. Just show the entire process. If we’re already watching you unbox a drumset I think we can stand to watch for an extra 10 minutes.
hey Joe, thanks for the comment! good to hear that you'd go for a more than 10min journey but unfortunately not everyone accepts such long content and this way I think both ends of the spectrum can enjoy the video. Sorry for the cuts :)
@@AlexLikesToDrum Most people have terribly short attention spans.
Kick sounds weak to me . Toms sound great .
Good ear! You're not wrong. I agree with you but later found out it had much to do with the studio room (and probably the heads and wood being out of the box). One month later in a different studio sounded great!
Does it come with the Tom mounts?
it unfortunately does not. I got two Tama HTC807W combo stands and some other new hardware when I got it.
20x20 inches bassdrum? Or 22x20?
20"x18"
@@AlexLikesToDrum 20 and sounds that big I can't imagine a 22x18...
@@franciscowidmer CANON , for sure
@@AlexLikesToDrum And the 24"... Big canon? Haha.
How much price super kit😍
$3000 to $6000 without hardware or cymbals only the drums itself.
Cina o Japan?
This is made in China. Only Star series are made in Japan. Tama moved its production to China more than 10 years ago, as well as ALL other companies, only the flagship series are produced in Japan (Tama Star, Yamaha PHX), USA (Gretsch USA, Ludwig Classic Maple, etc.) or Germany (Sonor SQ1 & SQ2). That's the biggest reason why is now possible to buy new maple drums at an affordable price. For instance, Mapex is a Taiwanese company, and they make outstanding drums
Better than sex!
your words, not mine, but who am I to disagree haha
What's the price ??
£2,300 in uk for 22 bd new
Ali grant260 😳😳😳 expensive!! my kit was £689 pearl but im a beginner 😌
Robin Robert my kit is also around that price point. I'm guessing yours is an export? Mines a gretsch catalina. Drums dont matter as much as you can make cheap drums sound expensive, however you cant with cymbals. My advice would be invest in cymbals before high end drums. It's a beautiful drum set though. We can all dream!
Ali grant260 i wanted zidjian A customs cymbals but they are £700+ 😐 but yeah need to get good cymbals.. what cymbals do u have?
Yea I've got a set of cheap paiste with a pair of zildjian k dark hi hats and in time will get a crash and ride
What I like about, is the hardware you know that her with the stands the symbol stands it's a heavy duty it's a heavy duty and I like it I have those and you can open the legs and why do you want you know so it will not when you hit it it doesn't you know I like those things believe me I like them I like them three thumbs up in the time I stand symbols
We wanna more Promo for you dear , ... . Beautiful content. I give 👍🏻and 🔔 🎹🎤🎼👍🏻🌜 🎛 🥁🎸 super
Dude you should be able to get those good drums to sound way better in that studio
what do you mean? those sound amazing
@@The_Alex47 I'm not trying to be a troll. I am an avid Tama guy probably for life and maybe it was the way they were tuned almost too high pitched and ringy for my taste! I guess I should just say they can def sound better considering what kit he has and the quality of it all!
@@ManiacFitness Yeah they could be a bit lower pitched but in my opinion they sound pretty good. I think thats all personal preference.
Made in China? There’s no way I’m buying anything that expensive made in China. My Starclassic Maple kit took 6 months to arrive...from Japan. The shells even say “hand crafted in Japan” and the label inside has the Japanese persons name who made them. High end instruments should NEVER come from China. Disappointed in Tama for doing that. That’s a beautiful kit btw...
TAMA moved their Starclassic production to their Chinese factory in about 2009/2010. You can actually still pay a surcharge in order to have the drums assembled by the Japan factory but I think its something like an additional 25% over the normal book price. There is a small video on youtube of the TAMA drums Chinese factory, and the upper management there who run it, are actually guys from the Japanese factory. I have a number of high end TAMA kits and snares, both Japanese made and Chinese made, and let me tell you first hand, there is NO perceivable decrease in quality in the chinese made stuff. TAMA quality control is honestly top notch and the chinese production of the Starclassic and S.L.P range means you can get absolutely awesome quality gear at a more affordable price, because the labour cost saving is passed on to the consumer. I wouldn't be disappointed in TAMA, it's just simple economics. Cheers :-)
Covid was made in China, why would I ever buy anything from China again??
@@danielgarner1959 So is Iphones..
@@spantney Agree 100% !!
My 2017 Starclassics were made in China and they're flawless. TAMA runs that plant exactly the same way they run the Japan plant, with very strong dedication from employees to build flawless drums! Go watch video from the China TAMA plant and you'll understand. The Chinese have been making drums for FOUR THOUSAND YEARS!! Drums have a powerful spiritual connection for the Chinese! Don't get stuck , and spread a dumbassed falsehood.
I agree with you here! Just because these drums are made in China versus Japan or even the U.S. for the sake of mention, doesn’t mean a thing! I don’t own a Tama kit but have always admired their drums and own a snare from them! It’s awesome! I think they make some of the best snares/drums in the world! I hopefully will own one of their kits, someday. To finish the point of the conversation here, I owned 4 DW kits. All except the first one (Which the shells on this particular were made by Keller and not DW) had quality issues that were disappointing and I eventually sold even my last kit from them! You want to talk about price. You all know that DW is among the priciest kits on the market and I was appalled at the lack of quality! I bought a Chinese-made, Yamaha, Absolute Maple Hybrid and out-of-the-box, they were ‘heads’ above DW, as far as quality. They sound great, look wonderful, tune up and down nice and set up easily, as well! The bass drum is solid as a rock and dare I say you could step up on it, jump off of it and it would remain unharmed! The DW bass drum in comparison, almost broke in half when I was changing the heads, lost my balance and went to place my hand upon the DW bass drum. It flexed, almost touching both sides! That was the day I decided to sell them! I mean, as you point out here, don’t get caught up in where it’s made, although I would love to see drums of similar quality made here!
Man, I was totally boned. I had a Starclassic maple, also made in China, and it was absolutely terrible. Completely untunable and was just garabage!
Funny thing I only got a Superstar made in China and it is marvellous
@@fabianschreck4393 That is so bizarre! Then I must have gotten a dud. Is your kick drum 22"x20"deep?
Art Pereira it‘s 20 by 16 because it‘s my studio kit
@@fabianschreck4393 Aaaah, I have a Rockstar custom with a 20x18 kick and I love that kick. #20inchgang
@@fabianschreck4393 you have asuperstar classic? I'm debating between a superstar classic and a starclassic.
Those mounts look to very woobly thats a big deal breaker for me and the toms don't sing at all what drums r they oh tama no wonder must be the bearing edges are lousy.
You’re very observant. Tama’s mounts are intentionally designed to wobble a bit for added resonance. Not sure what you were listening to because the kit sounded great.