Tama Star Walnut 22 4 Piece Drum Kit Shell Pack - 22/10/12/16 - Indigo Japanese Sen Burst

STAR is the flagship line for TAMA drums. It takes the knowledge and research we cultivated for the Starclassic series to the next level, by reexamining every detail to enhance shell resonance. Walnut has long been favoured by furniture makers for both its beauty and durability.  Features Bearing EdgesVibration produced by hitting a drum transfers 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 feature a bearing edge shape as shown in the diagram. Its peak is rounder than TAMA's traditional bearing edge. This rounded peak provides more contact between the drumhead and shell, allowing vibration to travel from the drumhead to the shell more efficiently. Also, the peak position of the edge is 3.5mm from the shell's outer surface, which further improves contact between the drumhead and drum. Drum HeadsTom Toms & Floor Toms: Remo® Coated Ambassador for Batter Side / Remo® Clear Ambassador for Bottom SideBass Drums: Remo® Coated Powerstroke 3 for Batter Side / Remo® Fiberskyn Powerstroke 3 Diplomat for Front SideSnare Drums: Remo® Coated Ambassador for Batter Side / Remo® Snare Ambassador for Snare Side Die-Cast HoopsHoops are a crucial element to a drum's sound and ease of tuning. STAR drums feature die-cast zinc hoops, which are manufactured by injecting molten metal into molds. Die-cast hoops are denser and more consistent in shape than triple-flanged hoops, which are manufactured by bending metal plates. Hold Tight™ Washers (US.PAT.NO.7307204)Hold Tight washers are designed to prevent the tension rods from loosening. They consist of a cup-shaped stainless steel washer which contains a rubber ring. Vibration caused from striking a drum creates space between tension rods and hoops, which can cause the tension rods to loosen over time. The rubber rings on our Hold Tight washers help absorb the impact of vibration and keeps tension rods in constant contact with the hoops to prevent loosening. Super Resonant Mounting System (US. PAT.NO.9024163)To maximize the natural resonance of drums, tom toms should be mounted with minimal stress and strain on the shells and hoops. STAR drums feature our brand new mounting concept to achieve this goal, called the Super Resonant Mounting System. Minimum Shell ContactEvery piece of hardware that is attached to shells affects the resonance and sound of the drums. In developing the STAR drum line, every detail was carefully considered to maximize resonance and optimize sound. Walnut Shells (STAR Drum)All Walnut Shell TT/FT/SD: 6ply 5mm, BD: 7ply 6mm (except ASCS)*Satin Charcoal Japanese Sen (ASCS), Garnet Japanese Sen Burst (AGJB), Satin Black Japanese Sen Burst (ASBJ) & Indigo Japanese Sen Burst (AIJB)Walnut + 2 outer ply Japanese Sen TT/FT/SD: 6ply 5mm, BD: 7ply 6mm Floor Tom LegsIn general, floor toms are positioned vertically and are struck with downward force. This means that the floor tom legs receive this downward impact directly. The tips of STAR floor tom legs feature a special, hollow, soft rubber construction which help absorb this impact in a way that emphasizes the drum's natural resonance and sustain. Playability is also one of the key elements we considered in crafting the high-end STAR drum line. This hollow, soft rubber construction on the floor tom legs also provide a very comfortable feel and response when striking the drum. Quick-Lock Tom Brackets (US. PAT. NO.9269337)The new Quick-Lock tom brackets equipped on the Star-Cast Mounting System and on Starclassic floor toms have some very distinctive, ground-breaking features.First and foremost, as their name suggests, these brackets allow for quick and easy setup and breakdown. But the real unique feature of these brackets is that once the drum is positioned on a tom stand or floor tom legs, there is no need to attach and adjust separate memory locks to save the setting. By simply sliding the switch on the tom bracket, the bracket separates into two parts. When the drum is removed for breakdown, the memory lock portion remains on the tom stand or floor tom leg. This saves your positioning and makes the next set up quick and easy. Bass Drum Spurs (US.PAT.NO.9093051)The bass drum spurs adopt the same concept as the floor tom legs. Since the bass drum spurs receive the horizontal impact from the pedal striking the bass drum, properly absorbing this impact is critical to the natural resonance of the bass drum shell and for a comfortable feel from the bass drum pedal. This is why we designed STAR bass drum spurs with soft, high-mass rubber feet. *Hardware and Cymbals not included.