Which Tama Starclassic drum kit is right for you? Walnut/Birch vs Performer Maple/Birch

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2 жыл бұрын

We love them both, but does the Tama Starclassic Walnut & Birch or the Performer Maple & Birch suit you? Explore the different features with Laurie as he compares the two drum kits.
00:01 Intro
00:45 Starclassic Performer Birch and Maple
01:45 Starclassic Walnut and Birch
03:05 Summary
Tama Walnut/Birch and Performer Maple/Birch: bit.ly/32aru07

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@TheLTdrummer 2 жыл бұрын

Shouldve used the same type of heads on both kits.

@roybeckerman7843 2 жыл бұрын

Maple /birch…WOW. No doubt about how good TAMA is..

@fess749 2 жыл бұрын

It would be so much more helpful if these demos were less about the drummer showing his speed and chops and more about slowing hitting individual drums so we can actually hear them

@davuljul Жыл бұрын

And less talking as well...

@FUNERALBIZARRE 8 ай бұрын

And using the same heads on both kits.

@thatdrummeroz654 2 жыл бұрын

Dashing kits. The Performer Series is a force to be reckoned with. It has a lot of body and is warm as it's very crisp with just enough punch and bite that's inviting. The walnut birch is great in terms of meaty tone and depth in low body with its get in-get out attack and response.

@AlexSzepietowski 2 жыл бұрын

Never found an infomercial so interesting. Fantastic presentation Laurie boy!!! 🔥

@wilkinsnl 2 жыл бұрын

Love the old pure birch ones from back in the early 2000’s. High end hardware, thin shells, made in Japan. Mine still sound so good. My only complaint is the hanging floor toms but they’re still good.

@mrsayang 11 ай бұрын

Great kit you have.....and yes, I hate hanging floor toms aswell, a no go for me. I have the Starclassic walnut/birch with a 5 tom (additional 8"x7" tom) configuration and I am very pleased with it.

@npetcavage 2 жыл бұрын

That walnut/birch kit sounds GOOOOD

@jimmybango5536 2 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown here, brilliant demonstration. Straight to the point and spoken clearly. kit sounds mega

@bassplate 3 ай бұрын

Eight lugs per head on the maple-birch kit's 22" bass drum will give it a more open sound more conducive to low tunings. Eight lug 22s, even though they're associated with lower cost, are great sounding.

@Connor-kg1tn 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for a vid like this to release, great footage

@Juniscrazy 2 жыл бұрын

I love the starclassic maple but either of these are great choices

@armend316 2 жыл бұрын

Love that blue birch Maple drum set! 🙂❤ My favourite colour too!

@JulianKlimczyk Жыл бұрын

I wish the walnut/birch had that sky blue aurora option

@Skaro1000 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing!!! Well done!!

@TimMilliken 2 жыл бұрын

I got the walnut/birch last year for a studio kit.

@GC-hy2nv 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm currently torn between both as I'm upgrading from a birch Tama Superstar Hyperdrive which I've had for many years. Thanks again!!!

@do8671 8 ай бұрын

How can you make a good comparison if you have clear heads on one kit and coated on the other?🤷🏻

@rkaylor5769 2 жыл бұрын

Do more of these. Comparisons save a lot of time and money.

@czystakrev Жыл бұрын

I❤️TAMA ❗️

@dannywitterland9534 Жыл бұрын

Love them both❤️

@iantouzel638 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@batera844 2 жыл бұрын

Walnut/Birch nice

@droppedtree88 2 жыл бұрын

It'd be interesting to see the signal chain used to record this, it sounds very, very nice. P.S. Great drumming!

@SoundAloneband 10 ай бұрын

The walnut birch kit is simply a better kit. More lows and snap. However the Pearl session select is still my fav in this mid upper tier range. Saturns too. So many good drums out there. It's odd how dw uses straight maple shells on almost every line throw's different hardware and charges thousands more. They charge too much. Also those new Ludwig classic oaks are killer drums! Super impressed.

@bigbogh 2 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between the two snares in features and sound

@NikkiNexo777 2 жыл бұрын

Too much talking and not enough playing. This didn't help me make a decision at all. Hit each individual drum one at a time without talking so we can hear the tone of the drums. Check out Nick D'Virgilio at Sweetwater for examples.

@dougfinlay7531 6 ай бұрын

Does the Walnut /birch have 10x7 and 12x8 toms too?

@ivanbajovic3476 6 ай бұрын

Yes. In this video is 10x7 and 12x8

@hi-fivintage6613 Жыл бұрын

There are different plastics and it is difficult to compare, some give heat to others to attack.

@marekweglarczyk5096 2 жыл бұрын

I needed this video thc

@drummerboyharm3078 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@MonsterFlicks 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you, but I had a question. I've been looking into the Starclassic models a ton over the last few weeks and this is my first time ever seeing the Walnut/Birch with a virgin kick and those single tom stand attachments. While it's standard for the Performer line, literally every Walnut/Birch kit I've seen across all stores, reviews, and even Tama's site strictly only shows the kit with a bass drum tom mount. Is this a custom order? As someone who uses a rack this is a major deciding factor for me.

@overindulgence6168 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a virgin kit from sweetwater u.s.a. check em out.

@ilarikontio9389 Жыл бұрын

There's two models; one with a virgin bass drum and comes with two floor toms (14" x 12 and 16" x 14") and the other version has a bass drum mount and only one floor tom (16" x 14")

@overindulgence6168 Жыл бұрын

@@ilarikontio9389 mine came with one 12×8 Tom and one 16×16 floor Tom. would've rather had 16×14 but whatever. it's a virgin kick so I'm satisfied I guess.

@ilarikontio9389 Жыл бұрын

@@overindulgence6168 oh right, I was only talking about the 4 or 5 piece shell sets, they both have the 16" x 14" floor tom. I have the 4 piece set in vintage marine pearl and I love it!

@musiq21 2 жыл бұрын

Is that Walnut/Birch finish a custom one or a new general finish for 2022 ?

@yessitsme6884 2 жыл бұрын

It's a new 2022 finish, Molten Blue Ice Fade

@robertkees6048 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the rounds ones.

@matzelus-maximus9300 Жыл бұрын

I have the Birch / Bubinga Kit ;-)

@rankin1289 2 жыл бұрын

Are the walnut/birch made in Japan factory?

@drummerboyharm3078 2 жыл бұрын

China

@ragrapios 2 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't play one shred, other normally when it's comparison. This video is gold example of worst comparison

@marekweglarczyk5096 2 жыл бұрын

Walnut sounds clearer i think

@TheCrashley1772 2 жыл бұрын

Why does the performer kit not have the same features as the walnut/birch kit being that they're both "starclassic"?

@andyham6094 2 жыл бұрын

They wanted to make it little more affordable than the walnut birch. But I agree I wish they just kept all the amazing starclassic hardware features originally brought it down from the flagship star line hardware. The quick lock brackets and air cushioned floor Tom legs and the beefy bass drum spurs are just top top notch best in the industry. I would rather pay the little extra money for that upgraded hardware features. The quick locks make setting up and breaking down way faster

@nielsemilbechnaumann 2 жыл бұрын

It is generaly a cheap er Kit. Cheap er maple as well... If you want high end maple, they got that as well

@user-gh9iw1of2y Жыл бұрын

I hate walnut/birch kits. No sustain, dead sound as if you were hitting cardboard boxes. Maple/birch FTW.

@ivanbajovic3476 Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, W/B sounds much different in reality (better), with a lot of sustain and tone richness, if you tune it in that way, of course. For some reason all those presenters tune bottom heads too tight and that's the reason why the sound is dead in most videos. If you want to hear better demo, just search: Drums Bonedo Tama Starclassic Walnut / Birch Drums - Sound Demo.

@markusthedrummer8143 2 жыл бұрын

Tama, please for the love of all things noisey, replace those ugly finishes on the Walnut/Birch with the cool finishes on your lower end drums. The Walnut/Birch options are several years old, ugly and lame. Whoever picked the color options for the Walnut/Birch kits needs to go work for Ddrum or PDP, sheesh!

@kamalakala2 2 жыл бұрын

I initially thought so too, and hesitated quite long because of this, but finally ended up buying a kit with transparent mocha fade finish. I have to say I was really pleasantly surprised as I think it looks absolutely gorgeous and much better in person than in pictures

@nielsemilbechnaumann 2 жыл бұрын

NO! they are good.

@kristophstjames4143 Жыл бұрын

bring back plain sparkle finishes, they are so much better

@markusthedrummer8143 Жыл бұрын

@@kamalakala2 that's one of the few awesome colors, congrats! I picked up a limited edition charcoal oyster laquer and it's beautiful!

@kamalakala2 Жыл бұрын

@@markusthedrummer8143 had to check that finish out. Really nice 👍🏻!