Tama Star Walnut 22" Fusion Shell Pack

TAMA's STAR series represents the pinnacle of drum engineering, built on decades of refinement from the Starclassic collection. Every component has been meticulously optimized to maximize shell resonance and tonal clarity. Walnut construction delivers a naturally balanced acoustic signature that resonates with professionals across live and studio environments. This premium tonewood produces a commanding low-end presence with sufficient articulation to cut through dense mixes, making it an ideal choice for discerning drummers seeking both sonic depth and versatility.

This Shell Pack Contains

• 22"x16" Bass Drum
• 10"x7" Rack Tom
• 12"x8" Rack Tom
• 16"x16" Floor Tom
• x3 Floor Tom Legs

**Cymbals, Snare & Stands NOT Included**

Shells (All Walnut)

TT/FT: 6ply 5mm, BD: 7ply 6mm

Generation of furniture makers have favoured Walnut for its reliable solidness and long-term stability. As a drum shell material, Walnut's distinctive warm, fat sound has long been subject of rumour among drum tone aficionados, and new STAR WALNUT are doubtlessly about to rekindle that discussion.

Bearing Edges

Vibration 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 with a rounded peak to provide 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.

Super Resonant Mounting System

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 a brand new mounting concept to achieve this goal, called the Super Resonant Mounting System. 

This mounting system has three contact points with the drum. Two are located on the batter hoop, and one is located on the bottom hoop. These three points create the largest possible theoretical triangle on the drum. The two contact points on the batter hoop support the weight of the drum vertically. The third contact point supports the horizontal weight of the drum, once the angle is set. According to physics, the further this third point is located, the less support it requires when setting an angle. Therefore, by placing the third contact point as far as possible on the bottom hoop, using the support arm, Tama were able to dramatically reduce the stress and strain on the shell and hoop and increase natural resonance. 

If you tilt your drums beyond a certain angle, which should only apply to a small minority of drummers, this mounting system operates a little differently. If a drum is titled beyond a certain angle, the bottom hoop will no longer be in contact with, or supported by, the bottom contact point. In that case, a different contact point, located on the batter hoop, comes into play. Although the triangle formed by these three points is much smaller, it does not put more strain on the batter hoop because of the angle of the drum. So the drum's natural resonance is still preserved in this case. 

To maximize the resonance of drums, it's very important to prevent the vibration of the shells from transferring to the tom stands. Therefore, in addition to the engineering outlined above, we also utilize rubber at each contact point between the shell and the mounting system, which helps to isolate the shells and greatly reduces the vibration transference.

Drum Heads

Tom Toms & Floor Toms: Remo® Coated Ambassador for Batter Side / Remo® Clear Ambassador for Bottom Side

Bass Drums: Remo® Coated Powerstroke 3 for Batter Side / Remo® Fiberskyn Powerstroke 3 Diplomat for Front Side