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Description

Experience the pinnacle of drum craftsmanship with the Tama Star Walnut drum set, where precision meets artistry. Engineered for the discerning drummer, this set strikes a harmonious balance between stunning aesthetics and unparalleled sound quality. Crafted from premium walnut, each shell delivers a naturally EQ'ed tone that resonates with a rich, booming low end and enough mid-range bite to cut through any mix. The quality of the wood is matched by the meticulous attention to detail in the design, ensuring maximum shell resonance and tone.

The STAR Walnut series isn't just about sound; it's about creating an emotional connection between the drummer and their instrument. The shells are meticulously paired with TAMA's proprietary hardware, including die-cast hoops and low-contact lugs that enhance the drum's natural sustain. TAMA's innovative mounting system further ensures that each drum performs at its peak, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in your music.

Every piece of this 4-piece shell pack is hand-fitted with high-quality Remo heads, chosen to complement the walnut's distinct sound characteristics. The combination of Remo Coated Ambassador batter heads and Clear Ambassador resonant heads on the toms allows for a versatile range of tones, making this kit ideal for both stage and studio environments.

Key Features:

  • 4-piece shell pack
  • Premium walnut shells for rich, EQ'ed tones
  • Proprietary TAMA mounting system
  • Die-cast hoops and low-contact lugs
  • Comes with high-quality Remo heads (Coated Ambassador and Clear Ambassador)
  • Includes 22"x16" bass drum and modern fusion-sized toms
  • Snare drum, hardware, and cymbals sold separately
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TAMA Star Walnut

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TAMA Star Walnut

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TAMA Artist Peter Szendofi plays STAR Walnut drums

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TAMA Drums Official

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Tama Star Walnut - Demo by Sergey Dlikin

Dlikin Drums Production

Dlikin Drums Production

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These drums are killing me - Tama Star Walnut unboxing

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sewy

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TAMA STAR Walnut - In-Depth Presentation

Thomas Crémier

Thomas Crémier

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Tama Star (Walnut).

Build quality

  • Owners rave about the stunning walnut finish and wood grain detail, often describing it as unparalleled in the drum set market.

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Setup and maintenance

  • It's advised to watch for potential issues with mesh heads digging into bearing edges, despite walnut's durability.

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Comparisons

  • Some users compare the Tama Star Walnut favorably against DW, Sonor, and Gretsch kits, often citing a preference for its tonal qualities.

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  • Owners who have both Tama Star Walnut and Starclassic kits mention that the Star Walnut feels like an elevated version, similar to a highly customized item.

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User experience

  • Even among those who own multiple high-end kits, the Tama Star Walnut is frequently highlighted as a standout due to its aesthetic and sound quality.

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  • One owner described their experience with the kit as suitable for serious collectors but not ideal for those seeking a more gig-friendly setup.

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Use cases and applications

  • Many owners express the desire to experience the full acoustic potential, suggesting that the kit is best suited for environments where volume isn't a constraint.

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  • It's noted that the kit is more suited for collectors and studio environments rather than for regular gigging due to its premium nature.

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Value and pricing

  • Some owners consider the Star Walnut a better value than DW Collectors, emphasizing its attention to detail and finish quality at a lower price point.

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See how Eddy Thrower uses Tama Star (Walnut)

Eddy Thrower

Drummer

Lower Than Atlantis

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Verified via Tama

Biography Eddy thrower is the drummer of top UK rock band Lower Than Atlantis. Prior to this and even still, he is also one of the UK’s busiest session players, working with such artists as, One Direction, 5 seconds of summer, and Linkin Park, as well as playing on records for movies, and TV adverts. Eddy has also toured and performed with artists such as Blink 182, Linkin Park, You Me At Six and A Day to Remember.

His band Lower Than Atlantis is always a favourite on the UK festival circuit and they have played Reading and Leeds an unprecedented four times, Download Festival twice, Boardmasters twice, Rock Am Ring and Graspop to name but a few.

Eddy is also a very keen, and capable clinician and has now started to do more and more of this type of public performance to showcase his new STAR Walnut drum set.

Obviously Eddy is a very busy artist but he also takes pride in being a drum tutor and has guided hundreds of students through exams to help them reach their potential and with some luck follow in his performance footsteps.

Eddy has now started to put out a lot of drumming YouTube videos which are receiving a huge amount of positive feedback, especially for the sound of his STAR Walnut kit.

See how Robert Searight II uses Tama Star (Walnut)

Robert Searight II

Drummer

Snarky Puppy

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Verified via YouTube

In this video 'put' can be seen playing the Tama Star drums. You can also tell by the title.

See how Leon Pfeifer uses Tama Star (Walnut)

Leon Pfeifer

Drummer

Unprocessed

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Verified via TAMA Drums

Leon Pfeifer uses the Tama Star (Walnut) drum set, as listed on his artist page on the TAMA website. The set includes a 22"x16" bass drum, 10"x7" and 12"x8" tom toms, and 16"x16" and 18"x16" floor toms. This information is supported by TAMA Drums.

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