Tama Star Walnut Stage 22 Satin Charcoal Japanese Sen

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

STAR is TAMA's flagship line: a series born from extensive research and development, pushing further the innovations introduced in the Starclassic family. The goal is clear: to reexamine every design detail to enhance the natural vibration of the shells, projection, and precision, while maintaining a premium playing feel and a finish worthy of a reference instrument.

Who This Drum Kit Is For

The TAMA STAR Walnut is aimed at intermediate to expert drummers seeking an acoustic drum kit that is both expressive, stable in tuning, and perfectly clear in a band context. Its balance makes it an excellent choice for rock, pop, funk, gospel, fusion, and contemporary music, with a response defined enough for studio recording and a strong presence on stage.

Features and Innovations

Everything is designed to let the shell breathe: the tom mounting system Super Resonant Mounting System aims to limit vibration dampening, while the Quick-Lock Tom Mounts speed up setup and secure adjustments. The bass drum features spurs with a wide rubber tip for excellent floor grip, and the entire kit adopts a philosophy of minimal contact with the shell to preserve sustain and openness. The die-cast hoops enhance precision and consistency, complemented by Hold Tight washers for reliable tuning stability. Remo drumheads provide a professional sound foundation right from the first setup.

Sound

Walnut is renowned for its beauty and durability, but it's especially its sonic character that appeals: a naturally "equalized" spectrum, with deep lows, present mids, and a clear attack. On this STAR Walnut kit, the shells project a dense and wide sound while retaining enough edge to remain clear in any mix.

The toms, made with 6 plies / 5 mm, promote a quick and musical response, with controlled sustain and a nice roundness. The bass drum, constructed with 7 plies / 6 mm, adds weight and authority, with a solid low end and definition that helps the stroke cut through effortlessly. The result: a premium, expressive, precise drum kit that is very easy to place both live and in recording.

Technical specifications

Bass drum	22"x16"	Bass drum spurs	wide rubber tips
Tom	10"x7"	Design	minimal contact with the shell
Floor tom	16"x16"	Floor tom legs	hollow, flexible rubber tips
Toms	6 plies, 5 mm	Hoops	die-cast
Tom mounting system	Super Resonant Mounting System	Washers	Hold Tight
Tom mounts	Quick-Lock	Drumheads	Remo