Tama STARCLASSIC MAPLE STAGE 22 DRUM KIT CHROME SHELL HARDWARE RED OYSTER

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Following the era of the Superstars and Imperialstars that marked the 1980s, TAMA sought a more timeless drum kit capable of embracing all styles and playing dynamics. The Starclassic Maple series embodies this ambition: offering a strong aesthetic, manufacturing designed for professional demands, and above all a new approach to shell behavior, with a thinner design promoting expressiveness. Within the TAMA lineup, it represents a premium balance between image, hardware innovations, and "studio to stage" musicality.

Who This Drum Kit Is For

The TAMA Starclassic Maple is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert drummers who want a responsive, reliable, and adaptable kit. Its configuration suits modern rock, pop, funk, fusion, metal (with a firm and present bass drum) as well as more nuanced contexts like soul or electric jazz, thanks to the shells' sensitivity and attack control. It is a relevant choice for those seeking a professional sound signature without being limited to a single genre.

Features and Innovations

The Starclassic Maple relies on a set of hardware solutions designed for stability, quick setup, and sustain preservation. The Star-Cast system promotes the natural resonance of the toms, while the Quick-Lock tom mounts facilitate adjustments and reproducibility of positioning. The die-cast hoops provide tuning precision, focus, and control, useful both in the studio and on stage. The air-cushioned floor tom legs optimize floor contact to let the shell breathe, and the Hold Tight washer helps secure components subject to vibrations.

Sound

Maple is renowned for its warmth, musical low mids, and ability to remain balanced regardless of playing intensity. On this Starclassic Maple, the 6-ply 5 mm toms and floor tom offer quick response, natural sustain, and a nice openness, ideal for ghost notes and dynamics. The 8-ply 7 mm bass drum reinforces structure and projection, with a firmer attack and solid low end, very effective in dense mixes.

The set delivers a sound that is both full and precise: singing toms, a deep and round floor tom, and a bass drum that remains clear even at high volume. The Evans heads complement this approach with consistent response and stable tuning, making the drum kit performance-ready.

Technical specifications

Bass drum	22 x 16	Floor tom	16 x 16
Tom	12 x 8	Toms and floor tom	6-ply, 5 mm