If only they were Bass mounted Toms........ too bad! Thanks and Blessings in 2021!!!

Better sound not mounted to the bass.

@@mikew8622 that's never been an issue for me since Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Three......

Not really an issue to me either way to be honest. I think if you’re in a studio recording it helps the recording Quality with the drums being isolated

@@mikew8622 if you look back at the history of how thousands of early recordings were made, and they sure sounded great then and now, I think too much emphasis is placed on studio recording perfection. Just like some Drummers rely on “whatever” works to produce and make that special sound that each of us hear in our own individual sound locker! Have fun in 21....

@Derek Frampton aKa 1PaPaD1 Doesn’t sound like junk 🤷🏽‍♂️

@Derek Frampton aKa 1PaPaD1 LOL Nick can make a Hello Kitty drum kit sound phenomenal 😂

@Derek Frampton aKa 1PaPaD1 depends which line you buy. I've got one of the B/B kits (made in China) and the build quality is exceptional - I was really impressed by it. I have, however, seen a few quality issues with the SLP snares (also made in China) mainly with screw alignment on the badges and strainers.

@Derek Frampton aKa 1PaPaD1: What isn’t these days...😔

@Derek Frampton aKa 1PaPaD1: Unless I’m mistaken, anything less than their Collector Series is outsourced. So while most high end companies have US made lines, middle to beginner kits are not made here.

Right!!! It's everything I've ever wanted in a set of drums. Don't know who could dislike these drums.

@fartpoobox ohyeah Agreed, it looks horrendous.

What’s your preference on finish?

I have 2 Performer kits that I haven't changed because I've never been into the recent finishes....until now!!!! Might be finally time for a new kit...haha

😳😳😳😳

@fartpoobox ohyeah in adore Tama, but many of their finishes I really don't like. This includes

Yeah, I agree !!! Not everyone wants a standard configuration with a 22" bass drum. Most of the (big) drum brands offer the choice of many configurations with 20", 22" or 24" kits in their intermediate models. Tama just suggest 2 or 3 kits in 22" and sometimes one in 20".

@@victorm.8122 the starclassic walnut birch has a bunch of options and same with starclassic maple and if you can find a starclassic bb they have a ton of options for those. I have the starclassic bb hyperdrive sizes and I wouldn’t trade my kit for the world.

It’s funny that you mention the Hyper-Drives. Because apart from shell material, lugs and sizes, the SC Performer is pretty much a Superstar Hyper-Drive (exactly the same hardware except the lugs).

@@marratj exactly a lot of the ideas are evolutions form other lines of drums

You think these are a lot of kit for the money try the TAMA Superstar classics you get a 7 piece drumset 8 , 10 , 12 ,14 .16 , 22 by 18 and 14 inch snare yes the snare comes with the drums unlike these .those are a lot of kit for the money .

Your comment stands true. I'm a proud owner of both m/b configurations and I only wish the toms could sound deeper sonically and tonal note depth without choking the resonance of the shells or losing identified note values optimally in the lower registry. Granted, these m/b drums have great integrity towards how well they sound and they're definitely formidable in their lane for anyone looking for solid versatility and professional settings. There's a give-and-take for those of us with a knack for low sonic resonance vs midrange frequency. Specifically with the 12x9, 12x8, and 14x12 toms. The 12x8 is the easiest to work with sonically and physically in succession. This was my sonic learning experience that took trying it out as I started gravitating my preferences. This kit is well tamed and easily made for every room dynamically sensitive with flying colours. It's like the birch gates the maple while the maple arches the resonance in tonality. Like you said, w/b and bb push that sound barrier really well on a deeper resonance in terms of projection. I too also own w/b alongside my m/b. The m/b is a solid work horse to the players who know how to modify it sonically, especially given the key differences in how the hardware interacts with the shells. Using the hardware featured on the w/b toms like the Fast-Lock Starcast system has these rubber nubs where the m/b doesn't enhances clarity. That little nub actually tames the very little yet noticeable sympathetic ring by the tom rims. I swapped them onto the m/b to make packing easier when I noticed that little difference in the studio how much better the m/b sounded with the upgraded hardware. I also thinking a 14x14 floor tom may do wonders compared to the 14x12. 14x12 is great for rare occasions you just want a deep sounding rack tom, but 14x14 is my next step for this kit. And the 16x14... you could do 16x16 or 18x16, but the 16x14 fits well. Finally, The deepest I got my m/b tone was by using Remo Black Suedes on batter side with drum honey after upgrading the hardware. The best sound I've had with this kit are Remo Clear Vintage Emperors batter side and Remo Controlled Sound on reso with a little cotton inside and drum honey. You get the best of that m/b tone for what the shells have to offer and by far the kit is formidable. I'm too into deeper tones, this kit is adaptable which can also be a money savor. And of course, I love that cabin looking finish. I don't regret this kit at all. You made all the right points.

They do. I got this kit in Sky Blue Aurora and added a 8x7 & 13x10. Per Tama, for this color caramel. MBST8H-CAR 8X6 or 8x7 is MBST8A-CAR . Not to hard to get in the US.

i was thinking the same thing....not even a 2 ply drum head can help change that.....i went to chicago music exchange to check it out....the guys who work in the drum department said the same thing.....its a pretty kit but it a one trick pony.....but, i was able to pick up a used copper starphonic :)

My thoughts exactly...I would love to hear this kit with a double ply drumhead !!

Update: been over 6 months now since i ordered this kit, still no Starclassic Performer kit. Tama - legendary name, legendary delay's. Not impressed.

Around 1.1K for the 4 shell pack.

Blue Molten sounds interesting. I’ll have to go look at that

@@BEElaine1008 Yeah it's a nice color. Tama has either the same color or something similar available on Starclassic Bubinga and Maple for Japan.

They're the old school straight Tama legs like in the 80s....some people think "the cheaper ones" but not really! Less expensive to manufacture for Tama? yes, lower quality and won't hold up to wear and tare? NOPE!!!

Def get the Tama starclassic wb or maple birch but personally I like the wb better. It has better hardware with a thicker deeper sound. I have the starclassic bb hyperdrives and wouldn’t trade them for anything. Played on the wb and loved them too. Imo dw’s are overpriced. I had a cherry Mahoghany collectors dw kit which cost a fortune. Soon as I got the starclassic I sold the dws. Price was way cheaper and sounded and felt way better to my ears.

Hey, Bobby. Thanks so much for your interest. And thanks so much for pointing out the error. We really appreciate it. These do come with coated G1's, but the quick-lock brackets are not on this one. We will get that fixed as soon as possible! Thanks again. Best Regards, Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1391, jason_thiele@sweetwater.com

Yeah, its like a loggers' drum kit. This finish is very 'love it or hate it' with folks so far. I'm in the latter category.

I'm looking forward to building my cabin around this drum set. 🤠

The kit sounds ok, but the finish isn't my cup of tea.

only SLP series , but comes with 12` rack tom lol

Go to the Tama website and you can custom order the bass drum down to 18”.

@@geraldcerdan3225 i love you

@@geraldcerdan3225 its hard for me to find that option, if you can send me a link or something it would be great, thanks!

@@Alpengrower www.tama.com/usa/products/drum_kits/starclassic_performer_drumkit.html. Scroll all the way to the bottom where you see bass drums. Have your authorized Tama dealer special order it for you.

I agree, could be the tuning and/or the heads... stock heads are generally trash, unless they’re DW stock heads

@@theentityman Evans G 1 coated is top professional head , must be the tuninig !

Back in the day, the Newspaper/Telegraph etc use to charge by letter count. So the American's dropped the U for example from Color. This also resulted in words like Caramel, being pronounced Caramel/Carmel. It all started because of economics ! As far as I'm concerned its still caramel pudding lol ! 😀

Hey, bladewolling4947. Thanks so much for your interest. That is the only way the 5-piece comes. And it is cheaper to buy it with the bundle because it is discounted. We can always get the 4 piece and then add on the floor tom later, but that would cost a little more and would take some time for the floor tom to arrive. I hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1391, jason_thiele@sweetwater.com

Mine came fast but I ordered mine from musicians friend too .

Cute😂

I've tried several combinations, Evans G2/G1, Remo Pinstrip/Ambassador . For me, I liked the Coated Emperor's/Clear Ambassador. (That combo also worked well on the Tama Walnut/Birch.).

Hey, Chris. Thanks for your interest. You can order the components a la carte. They do make a 22x18 kick, but they aren’t available with the preconfigured kits. I hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1391, jason_thiele@sweetwater.com

Our team would be glad to look into the availability for you! When you have a moment, please give us a call at (800) 222-4700 or email us at sales@sweetwater.com. Thanks for the message!

Hey, felixoohr1928. This would definitely be an upgrade to your export kit. I do play professionally and I would not hesitate to play this kit at all! I hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1391, jason_thiele@sweetwater.com

@@sweetwater That was really helpful, thank you, Jason :)

🤷🏻‍♀️ Nothing wrong with stock heads. Depends too, on one’s preferences...and wallets!

@@BEElaine1008 I agree, but I’ve seen so many people complain about them using the stock heads in a bunch of demos before

Hello, Richie! Yes. The kits feature a hybrid shell design of maple and birch. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com