NAMM 2015: STAR è la nuova linea TAMA
STAR è la nuova linea di punta per le nuove batterie TAMA. Grazie all’esperienza e alla ricerca che l’azienda statunitense ha accumulato e coltivato nel corso degli anni con la produzione della serie Starclassic, è nato un prodotto innovativo ad un livello ancora più elevato, riesaminando ogni dettaglio per migliorare fusti e risonanza.
NAMM 2015: STAR è la nuova linea TAMA
STAR è la nuova linea di punta per le nuove batterie TAMA. Grazie all’esperienza e alla ricerca che l’azienda statunitense ha accumulato e coltivato nel corso degli anni con la produzione della serie Starclassic, è nato un prodotto innovativo ad un livello ancora più elevato, riesaminando ogni dettaglio per migliorare fusti e risonanza.
Il legno di noce è stato per lungo tempo il legno prescelto da mobilieri sia per la sua bellezza sia per la sua durata. Utilizzato in ambito musicale e, nella fattispecie, per a produzione di batterie, il noce possiede delle naturali doti di equalizzazione che hanno suscitato grosso interesse dalla comunità batteristica sia per le situazioni live sia in studio. I nuovi fusti di noce della serie STAR producono delle tonalità talmente basse e tagliate al punto di essere udite attraverso qualsiasi mix.
Caratteristiche dal sito TAMA:
Quick-Lock Tom Brackets (PAT.PENDING)
The new “Quick-Lock” tom brackets equipped on the Star-Cast Mounting System and on Starclassic floor toms have some very distinctive, ground-breaking features. First and foremost, as their name suggests, these brackets allow for quick and easy setup and breakdown. But the real unique feature of these brackets is that once the drum is positioned on a tom stand or floor tom legs, there is no need to attach and adjust separate memory locks to save the setting. By simply sliding the switch on the tom bracket, the bracket separates into two parts. When the drum is removed for breakdown, the “memory lock” portion remains on the tom stand or floor tom leg. This saves your positioning and makes the next set up quick and easy. These Quick-Lock tom brackets have some hidden acoustic benefits as well. Following the same principle of reducing vibration transference from drums to the tom stands or floor tom legs, these tom brackets also employ rubber lining to further isolate the drums and enhance resonance.
Bass Drum Spurs (PAT.PENDING)
The bass drum spurs adopt the same concept as the floor tom legs. Since the bass drum spurs receive the horizontal impact from the pedal striking the bass drum, properly absorbing this impact is critical to the natural resonance of the bass drum shell and for a comfortable feel from the bass drum pedal. This is why we designed STAR bass drum spurs with soft, high-mass rubber feet. There is one more important consideration. Most bass drum spurs have metal spikes at the end to prevent slippage while playing. This is an important feature for many drummers, so to achieve the same impact absorption principle while using metal spikes, STAR bass drum spurs feature a unique 2-piece construction. The spike is separated from the rest of the spur by rubber, which absorbs the impact without transferring it to the spike itself, allowing the bass drum shell to vibrate and resonate more freely.
Minimum Shell Contact
Every piece of hardware that is attached to shells affects the resonance and sound of the drums. In developing the STAR drum line, every detail was carefully considered to maximize resonance and optimize sound. The newly designed lugs for STAR drums have a luxurious, sophisticated look, as well as an extremely low mass bridge construction for minimum shell contact. The bass drum claw hooks follow the same principle by “floating” on the surface of the bass drum hoops. STAR drums also feature an imprinted badge and small wooden air hole grommet which further reduce the weight of materials on the shell and improve resonance and sound.
Floor Tom Legs
In general, floor toms are positioned vertically and are struck with downward force. This means that the floor tom legs receive this downward impact directly. The tips of STAR floor tom legs feature a special, hollow, soft rubber construction which help absorb this impact in a way that emphasizes the drum’s natural resonance and sustain. Playability is also one of the key elements we considered in crafting the high-end STAR drum line. This hollow, soft rubber construction on the floor tom legs also provide a very comfortable feel and response when striking the drum.
Die-Cast Hoops
Hoops are a crucial element to a drum’s sound and ease of tuning. STAR drums feature die-cast zinc hoops, which are manufactured by injecting molten metal into molds. Die-cast hoops are denser and more consistent in shape than triple-flanged hoops, which are manufactured by bending metal plates. Sonically, die-cast hoops provide crisper attack, greater projection and a more focused and powerful tone. Die-cast hoops also make tuning easier and keep drums in tune longer because of their density and consistency in shape. These hoops combine with the rich, resonant STAR drum shells for a very well-balanced, full-bodied sound.
Hold Tight™ Washers (US.PAT.NO.7307204)
Hold Tight washers are designed to prevent the tension rods from loosening. They consist of a cup-shaped stainless steel washer which contains a rubber ring. Vibration caused from striking a drum creates space between tension rods and hoops, which can cause the tension rods to loosen over time. The rubber rings on our Hold Tight washers help absorb the impact of vibration and keeps tension rods in constant contact with the hoops to prevent loosening.
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 Snare Drums: Remo® Coated Ambassador for Batter Side / Remo® Snare Ambassador for Snare Side
