The warm, thick, and distinctive sound of the Star Maple makes this drum kit undoubtedly a personal set that will make you stand out with its spectacular sound and appearance. Like all Star snares, they are handcrafted in Japan.

The shells
Although made from one of the most popular and traditional materials, the Star Maple shells have unique features that set them apart. The ultra-thin 5-ply, 5 mm shells consist of a 2 mm solid wood core sandwiched between crossed laminated layers of 1.5 mm thickness on each side.
Traditional maple shells usually produce a bright and open sound. The Star Maple series adds great dynamics, body, and warmth by using a solid wood core. This innovative design gives the Star Maple shells the expected maple tone combined with the rich character of solid wood drums, resulting in a truly unique and exceptional sound.

Drumheads
The Tama Star kits come equipped with Remo Ambassador Coated batter heads and Remo Ambassador Hazy snare heads.

Die-cast hoops
Hoops are a fundamental element for the sound of a drum kit and for the ease and stability of tuning. The Star toms and snares feature zinc die-cast hoops made by injecting molten metal into molds. Die-cast hoops are denser and more consistently shaped than triple-flanged hoops, which are made by bending metal plates.
In terms of sound, die-cast hoops provide a sharper attack, greater projection, and a more focused, powerful tone. They also make tuning easier and help maintain it longer due to their density and consistent shape. Paired with the Star shells, these hoops achieve a very balanced and full-bodied sound.

Hold Tight Washers
The Hold Tight washers are designed to prevent tension rods from loosening. They are stainless steel cup-shaped washers containing a rubber ring.
The vibration produced when playing creates a gap between the tension rods and the hoops, which can cause the rods to loosen over time. The rubber rings on the Hold Tight washers absorb vibration impact and keep the rods in constant contact with the hoops to prevent loosening.

Minimal shell contact
Every piece of hardware touching the shells affects the resonance and sound of the drum kit. When developing the Star line, every detail was carefully considered to maximize resonance and optimize sound.
The new design of the lugs for the Star components looks stunning and features an extremely low-mass construction to minimize contact with the shell.

Bearing edges
The vibration produced when striking a drum is transferred to the shell through the contact point between the drumhead and the shell. Therefore, the shape of the bearing edges is one of the most important factors in a drum’s sound.
Star drums have a bearing edge shape as shown in the diagram. Their peak is rounder than Tama’s traditional bearing edge. This rounded peak provides more contact between the drumhead and shell, allowing vibration to transfer more effectively from the head to the shell. Additionally, the maximum edge position is 3.5 mm from the shell’s outer surface, further enhancing contact between the drumhead and drum.

Interior finish
Through a time-consuming process, the bearing edges and interiors of all Star drum shells are meticulously hand-finished with oil to achieve a luxurious look. Star Bubinga shells feature an inner Cordia layer with an oil finish, while Star Maple shells have oil-finished maple interiors.

About Tama Drums
What more can be said about Tama other than it has been the preferred brand of the toughest players for decades? For several years now, Tama has maintained its classic models for rock and metal but has expanded its range with kits perfect for all styles and budgets. Artists from diverse genres such as Peter Erskine, Stewart Copeland, Robert Sput, Simon Phillips, and Mike Portnoy enjoy Tama’s sound. There must be a reason.
Additionally, this brand manufactures a wide range of hardware and drum accessories, including some legendary names like the Iron Cobra.