In my opinion, both the "mist" and "satin" finishes that star walnuts are offered with are amongst the worst that tama has ever made. I'm about to order a star walnut myself and, really, I've found all finishes to be lacking. Others look like furniture (dark mocha etc.), others make the drums look cheap (satin) and others (mist) look pale and are totally light-dependent. No sparkles, no fades, no nothing. The best drum line with the worst finishes. Amazing. With mij starclassics I couldn't decide which finish to go with because EVERYTHING looked great...
Hi, in 2018 I went with the indigo burst, which was new back then and quickly and easily became the most popular finish in this line, empirically speaking. The next year, tama introduced some classic 90s-inspired (and I believe yamaha-inspired) solid colors (black, red, blue - yellow was already available). These are also not doing so well and I see that the blue has been abandoned now. I would consider solid black if I were to buy these drums again, which I probably won't. The fact that most people seem to buy the indigo burst color says something about the the gap in aesthetics between the options available in 2018 as well as today. With the mij starclassics, I don't remember seeing a single finish become so dominant. Whether that's because of the veneer or the color is hard to say, it's probably both. Although the sen veneer is arguably not the best looking up close compared to more popular drum veneers (mappa burl, scandinavian birch, curly/figured maple, select bubinga/walnut etc.). There seem to be big differences in the grain between the drums, which I believe may have an effect of the perception of the color, especially the light color in the middle. My comment from 6 years ago seems justified today, as the color you see in this video has been discontinued, along with another "mist" color (smoky natural mist) leaving only smoky black and smoky blue. Satin black walnut, which I also mentioned in my comment, has also been dropped I see.@@ZildjianEM
Sweet sound. I’ve been playing the maple custom star classic in crimson fade, made in 2004 in Bensalem Pa, has since discontinued. With the D112 the kick is killing through the phone, love to feel it live. Nice tight crisp sound we only get in my opinion from Tama, it’s been my choice my whole life from my 1976 Swingstar to 45 years later. Thanks Brother Great video peace and God Bless.
Please Tama make a SLP 10” wooden “duo snare”, the Peter Erskine’s one is too expensive! T_T If anyone has the soundworks metal / metalworks, curious to hear from you though...
I bought one of these and I am not blown away by the sound for what they cost. I am trading them towards a DW Cherry Kit which I should have got to begin with
Tama makes beautiful drums, but definitely not the best sounding drums, especially for the insane cost of a Star kit. You can get as good or better for less from an American made kit (DW, Ludwig, Gretsch).
I have never seen a cooler finish, ever. And Sput is such a great drummer.
In my opinion, both the "mist" and "satin" finishes that star walnuts are offered with are amongst the worst that tama has ever made. I'm about to order a star walnut myself and, really, I've found all finishes to be lacking. Others look like furniture (dark mocha etc.), others make the drums look cheap (satin) and others (mist) look pale and are totally light-dependent. No sparkles, no fades, no nothing. The best drum line with the worst finishes. Amazing. With mij starclassics I couldn't decide which finish to go with because EVERYTHING looked great...
@@stefanosi.5313 So which did you choose?
Hi, in 2018 I went with the indigo burst, which was new back then and quickly and easily became the most popular finish in this line, empirically speaking. The next year, tama introduced some classic 90s-inspired (and I believe yamaha-inspired) solid colors (black, red, blue - yellow was already available). These are also not doing so well and I see that the blue has been abandoned now. I would consider solid black if I were to buy these drums again, which I probably won't. The fact that most people seem to buy the indigo burst color says something about the the gap in aesthetics between the options available in 2018 as well as today. With the mij starclassics, I don't remember seeing a single finish become so dominant. Whether that's because of the veneer or the color is hard to say, it's probably both. Although the sen veneer is arguably not the best looking up close compared to more popular drum veneers (mappa burl, scandinavian birch, curly/figured maple, select bubinga/walnut etc.). There seem to be big differences in the grain between the drums, which I believe may have an effect of the perception of the color, especially the light color in the middle. My comment from 6 years ago seems justified today, as the color you see in this video has been discontinued, along with another "mist" color (smoky natural mist) leaving only smoky black and smoky blue. Satin black walnut, which I also mentioned in my comment, has also been dropped I see.@@ZildjianEM
Man, I just started to want the Star Walnut kit so bad
Me too. Wanted a starclassic bubinga before I heard these.
He needs to showcase the cocktail Kit as well with Tama. Love listening to sput with Snarky puppy and Bill Laurence
Looks and sounds incredible! Though, I've never disliked anything I've heard from Sput, Tama or not! The man knows how to tune and make any kit sing.
Sweet sound. I’ve been playing the maple custom star classic in crimson fade, made in 2004 in Bensalem Pa, has since discontinued. With the D112 the kick is killing through the phone, love to feel it live. Nice tight crisp sound we only get in my opinion from Tama, it’s been my choice my whole life from my 1976 Swingstar to 45 years later. Thanks Brother Great video peace and God Bless.
Yet another one joins the best drum company in the world!
Gorgeous finish , and even better sound !
Walnut is such a dark tonal quality, I wish I could get one of those kits! Congrats!
Perfect Drum good work Tama!!!
a great sound to my ears.....
My favorite drumer
What a great drummer...
Does anyone know the track at 4:05?
Any chance you could list his cymbal setup please?
Like a Seafoam green. Love em
Please Tama make a SLP 10” wooden “duo snare”, the Peter Erskine’s one is too expensive! T_T If anyone has the soundworks metal / metalworks, curious to hear from you though...
Sput is now 107 years old
Beast!
That age is 40. Lol born March 18, 1975. Doesn't look that age, looked like he was in his late 20s early 30s.
I bought one of these and I am not blown away by the sound for what they cost. I am trading them towards a DW Cherry Kit which I should have got to begin with
Who's fault is that? Just curious. There's a science to picking the right kit for your sound.
Switching from Tama to Dw cardboard box lol
What's that small black drum next to the 12"
A six"?
George ELIAS its a 10" snare
sammy kerns do you know which snare by any chance?
Found it on the tama website :)
Floor tom/snare head?
so does he have like a 14x8/9 snare next to his floor tom that he just tunes like a tom and leaves the throwoff disengaged or something?
+Camilo Godoy It's odd though. What would be the purpose of doing that? ..Might as well just get a smaller floor..
Because sometime you turn it on for a super phat snare
what song is he playing at the start of the video?
It's a kind of Bent Nails, a Snarky Puppy song; Sput developed the groove, so he plays it in multiple ways and moods :)
Edoardo Carradori ah sweeet. Can I get the drumless track of this?
Gazuka Don't think so man, u can listen to Bent Nails and create your own similar drumless ;)
yeah ok cheers bro :)
its a track that he made called shrill tones
Does anyone know how old he is?
***** 40
Imagine choosing a fucking Dw over this.
Tama, best drums in the world
1975 :)
I prefer walnut to maple 9/10 times.
heheheh, if you dont want ppl to know your age you better don't make it mysterious.
The internet hides nothing :)
Tama makes beautiful drums, but definitely not the best sounding drums, especially for the insane cost of a Star kit. You can get as good or better for less from an American made kit (DW, Ludwig, Gretsch).
D'yer Maker You ever play a Star in person?
Thank you American drum sponsor, where can I find more information about these Ludwig and Gretsch kits you speak of?