Tama Starclassic Maple vs Tama Starclassic Performer B/B Hyperdrive vs Tama Superstar Hyperdrive

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Hi,
in this Video me and my friend Niklas compared 3 different Tama kits.
The result of the blindtest is:
1. Tama Starclassic Maple
2. Tama Superstar Hyperdrive
3. Tama Starclassic Performer B/B Hyperdrive
Also check out the cover we recorded after the comparison-video:
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Used Equipment:
Drumkits:
Tama Superstar Hyperdrive (BPG):
Bass: 22 x 18
Snare: 14 x 5,5
T1: 10 x 6,5
T2: 12 x 07
T3: 14 x 12
Tama Starclassic Performer B/B Hyperdrive (SIB):
Bass: 22 x 20
Snare: 14 x 5,5
T1: 10 x 6,5
T2: 12 x 07
T3: 14 x 12
Tama Starclassic Maple (MBB):
Bass: 22 x 18
Snare: Tama S.L.P. LGM137-STA 13 x 07
T1: 10 x 07
T2: 12 x 08
T3: 14 x 12
Pedals:
- Tama Speedcobra with Sonor Beaters (on Starclassic Maple)
- Pearl Eliminator P2002C with Sonor Beaters
(on Superstar and Starclassic Performer)
Hardware:
Yamaha stands (on the Starclassic Maple)
Gibraltar stands (on Superstar and Starclassic Performer)
Drumheads (are the same on each kit):
Bass Batter: Aquarian Superkick II clear
Bass Reso: Evans EQ3 with a hole
Snare Batter: Evans G1 coated
Snare Reso: Evans Hazy 300
Snare Wires: Tama MS20NS14C
Tom Batters: Evans G2 coated
Tom Resos: Evans G1 clear
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Recording:
Inferfaces:
- 2x Steinberg UR824 linked through ADAT and synced through WordClock
Microphones (are the same on each kit):
- Bass: Audix D6
- Snare top: Shure SM57
- Snare bottom: Rode NT5
- Toms: Sennheiser e604
- Overheads: 2x Rode NT5
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Audioediting:
Used software:
- Cubase 7
Used PlugIns:
- From Cubase: Channel EQ, Brickwall Limiter
- From Waves: CLA-76 Compressor, C1 Gate
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Video:
Cameras:
- Canon 600D with Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC
- Canon 700d with Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 OS HSM
- Panasonic HC-V727
Videoediting:
- Sony Vegas 12

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@Brandon3_6 3 года назад

Wow crazy you can actually hear a big difference in these drums, I actually guessed all of them right in the blind test because each one of them has there own character, very great drums, never switching to another brand

@rockyrock30 9 лет назад

Great job man! the blind test is very interesting. I hope to see another soon!

@glennedwardgo 7 лет назад

Great comparison! With complete details on the gears used too. Good job! I loved the starclassic maple most, the B/B came close because of it's clarity.

@MariusSchulte 7 лет назад

Thanks for your comment :)

@mauriciocortezbowles6446 4 года назад

The Starclassic Maple is just beautiful.. Incredible tone and warmth in its sounds

@stuartpoole1218 4 года назад

Thank you, I’m just about to buy a kit have been stuck between the star classic maple and superstar hyper drive kit. This has really helped. I’m going for the hyper drive.

@coldrolled1 3 года назад

Been looking for this comparison!! Great job guys! It seals the deal for me - the Hyperdrives! They just inspire me and the differences between them are minimal. I thought the kick on the Hyperdrive was the best of all of them and the toms matched up almost identically with the Starclassic and Maple one's. Not much of a noticeable difference in the toms at all. Thanks for doing this!!

@jacobbutler7942 9 лет назад

This is an awesome video. Thanks so much for your time and effort. By this time next year you'll have over 20k views. Props.

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

Thanks :) And yes, I hope so :D

@MoeGroovz 7 лет назад

Excellent comparison. I'm a huge Tama fan and ready to upgrade. I am considering one of these 3 kits. Leaning towards the Superstar Hyperdrive which is now offered in Maple. Thanks again for the outstanding work!

@ChronomicalFireKim 5 лет назад

Thanks a million for your comparison movie bro, that has given me great hint to choose my TAMA drums ^^

@MariusSchulte 5 лет назад

Glad it helped you 🤗

@ruhrklaenge 9 лет назад

The video is really great!!!! I love how much work you guys have put into making it! I own a starclassic maple and now I feel reassured of having invested that more money... it has that little extra high end touch that the hyperdrive does not offer. The starclassic performer is a professional sounding kit but there is some more depth and warmth to the tone of maple that the woods of the b/b just don't have. But as I said: Great video!!!!

@ljcfusion9503 9 лет назад

Kristof Hoppen Yeah, I love the maple kit! I'm sold!

@thevinsk 9 лет назад

You did an excellent job here. Really helps those of us who aren't sure. I agree that with the B/B being cheaper, probably do fine to get that over the maple. I'm a beginner and can't wait to get the Starclassic B/B. Thanks guys!

@wade123davis 6 лет назад

All 3 kits sound good they all have their own individual characters

@diegochangos 7 лет назад

Very nice comparison. Well displayed, organized and informative. It's really useful and helpful for those who don't have access to all of these equipment and hardware. Thank you very much for uploading this vídeo.

@MariusSchulte 7 лет назад

Diego Chang no Problem :)

@drumaboi47 9 лет назад

Fantastic Video. I found it to very informative. I also thought that you outdid yourselves in terms of your setup, you kept everything tuned similar and used the same setup on all the kits, I found that alone helped to truly show the difference of the kits. Keep up the excellent work. I certainly look forward to watching more of your videos. For the record I own a superstar hyperdrive 7 Piece kit and thought that the Starclassic Performer B/B had far superior lower end sound to it and I would certainly make the move based on that alone as it would certainly create a far wider range of sounds which can of course help to improve the range and genre's I could play.

@ljcfusion9503 9 лет назад

Bravo, Marius. Well done. I needed this video as I'm about to buy a new Tama kit this week. As a matter of fact I'm taking back the Starclassic Performer B/B kit and ordering the Starclassic Maple! Merci)

@galentucci-boissonneault7428 7 лет назад

Going for the Maple, thanks for the video! It helped me a lot in my decision!

@andrewjacobs5750 9 лет назад

Great video! Very helpful and informative. Perfect methods of comparison.

@davidsuprenant893 4 года назад

The greatest comparison from one manufacture I've ever witnessed.You folks did a great job.thank you.Would love to see you do a shoot out on pearl session,pearl master Maple, and pearl reference series.

@MariusSchulte 4 года назад

Nice words :) But the Pearl one did not happen until Pearl is sponsoring me those kits. I already own the Performer B/B and the Superstar kit. I dont have a need for buying 3 new kits form my own money :D

@nielsstiilwestermann932 9 лет назад

You have done a great job trying to help others determine which kit corresponds to their personal taste. The result is interesting because it clearly shows that the difference between the 3 sets are indeed very little. Personally I am very fond of the maple kit and the performer kit. If I would have to choose it will be either of these kits maple or birch/bubinga.

@reubenisme265 8 лет назад

Great Video! I still cant choose which one I like them most, I'll just have test them out my self and hear them in person. Thanks for the vid. EXELLENT!

@jeremyharris211 8 лет назад

Hi guys, good video, lots of information, I liked the superstar hyperdrive the Most but that's just personal. Great work.

@MetalMeek 8 лет назад

Awesome video! I'm looking at getting a Starclassic Bubinga, so hearing the tonal difference of the B/B between the others gives me a pretty rough idea at least of what to expect. The B/B is my favorite out of these three!

@that-avr-drummer 5 лет назад

Just an fyi for ya, I had a starclassic Bubinga and got rid of it because the tuning rods were coming loose like crazy, particularly on the kick. I later found out that 100% Bubinga shells vibrate a lot more, so you need to either tighten the heads more than you normally would on say Maple, or, get some sort of lug lock. I thought the lugs were defective....apparently I was wrong LOL

@ChristianMDrums 9 лет назад

Nice! My drumkit is a Tama Superstar Hyperdrive, but i was thinking about upgrade to a starclassic kit, so thanks for the job! By the way, the starclassics maple is the kit i´d go for definatelly!

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

Nice choice! Im more a fan of the position flexibility from the Hyperdrive sets. It's more comfortable for me :)

@cansavaryego7193 7 лет назад

The toms from the performer bb and the kick from the maple and a starphonic brass snare would be my dream set up

@markomarkovic5729 5 лет назад

Yeah, you're so naive, man😀

@banditY2K 6 лет назад

I had a Tama B/B. Loved the toms but the bass drum just didn't do it for me. There's a reason the Starclassic Maple costs more. In this comparison the Starclassic Maple just jumps out at me. Beautiful sounding kit. Great job guys. Very informative and helpful.

@MariusSchulte 6 лет назад

Haha :D I prefer both other kits over the maple one.

@JokerMansBeats 4 года назад

Starclassic maple owner here & can't complain. All kits sound amazing. Nice work

@drummer0864 6 лет назад

Already having several kits, I find that if I were to buy another, it would have to be the maple. I've being getting the less expensive kits trying, various tunings and different heads with limited results. The Tama maple kit has the sound you CAN'T make the others have no matter what you do to them. I personally believe you can't find a better sounding kit than the Starclassic Maple Exotic at any price, at this time. If you have to have that sound, save up your money and buy what you need to get it the first time. I could've bought two by now and saved a lot in the long run. Thanks for the very well done video. It confirms my decision and Ill be saving my money till I can afford them.

@VilliamOttesen 9 лет назад

Very nice video! It was very helpfull, and very well-made!

@andrzejkarpinski 6 лет назад

The B/B is my favorite, thanks for comparison. Well done.

@MikeLuke 9 лет назад

Hi Marius, tolles Video. Danke für Eure Mühen!

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

Mike Luke Danke :)

@pepeescobar9028 9 лет назад

Awesome video! I love the Tama Superstar Hyper Drive Birch set... and I love it even more after seeing this video. Greetings from México!

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

Pepe Escobar Thanks :)

@oldowl4290 9 лет назад

I have a Superstar Hyper-Drive kit and have thought about upgrading to a B/B Performer kit in hyper sizes or standard if I could get a 20" bass as I like the lower positioning that the hyper toms allow. However, after watching this video the two hyperdrive sized kits sound almost indistinguishable from one another and they both sound great. I think that because they sound almost identical, it really comes down to hardware quality. The floor tom legs and brackets and bass spurs on the StarClassics are in fact better than the Superstar but maybe not so better as to justify spending $1,000 more. I've also heard a few complaints about the Superstar bass spurs. -- Obviously the rims are all the same, but the Starcast mounts of the newer StarClassics look more high-end with their curves and matched plating on aluminum mounts rather than the older steel type which the Superstars have (and older StarClassics have). Lastly, it's no surprise why Tama discontinued the Superstar hyperdrive birch kits in 2014 as they are so very close in sound and quality to the B/B kits. Overall in this video, the birch SS and Starclassic B/B sound a little more dry and focused while the Maple seems to resonate a little more and has more sustain. However, that could also be because the maple toms are 1.5" deeper than the Hyper-Drives. So what I think this proves a lot is that if you have a good kit (of any hardwood) a lot of it comes down to shell depths, head selection, and proper tuning. - Thanks for making this video. You guys certainly did it right!

@Yipmanhands 6 лет назад

Mate, very cool video. Made it easy for me to decide on the Hyperdrive. I'm a basher and the admittedly more polished sounds from the more expensive kits would be wasted on me. Well done sir.

@derekfairley 8 лет назад

What snare was being used with the Starclassic Performer B/B? I only know that it's a 14x5.5. It sounds killer, and it sounds like a metal snare, not a matched Birch/Bubinga snare.

@ozrenjankovic8227 9 лет назад

Great comparation video :D ! I have Tama Superstar and planning to buy Starclassic Performer ! :D thnx, that video helps alot! Btw. I had tought that second drum was Performer and third Superstar :D but, Toms were better to my ears in third video :) so, i think ill buy performer :P ( because i play metal \m/ ) Thnx again for great video!

@georgecook4499 9 лет назад

Great video. I think I am going to buy a Superstar kit, the sound quality:price ratio is pretty amazing. I notice a big difference in the sound of the Superstar bass drum, compared with the others in your recording. What do you attribute that to? It has much less focus, in my opinion. Cheers!

@stevenkorenek389 8 лет назад

Thank you Marius. I love the Hyperdrive too but if I had the $$$I would choose SC Maple. Great job on this. Danke.

@DM-rp7ps 4 года назад

Great job on this vid, very well done and would be informative if I was shopping for a kit. Presently; I have a B&B kit and liked them from the blind test (glad I don't have to spend more $ now!). I used the same tom heads until recently changing the 8" & 10" tom batters to G1 coated for a touch more sustain in just the two smaller toms. Tried one on the 12", but put the G2c back on. The rest are perfect. - Love me some SC B&B's! Thank You for your hard work, and excellent playing!

@WhistleWorld 8 лет назад

I own a Starclassic maple since 2004 and I recognized it's sound on the blindtest which makes me proud ;-) To my ears the Performer and the Superstar toms sound similar, the maple toms sound bigger. However, I like the Performer Bassdrum more. Glad I have the maple though ;-) Thanks for the video, but maybe next time you could just record the natural sound instead of using gates and effects (hall). Or am I wrong?

@MariusSchulte 8 лет назад

+PingaloBill The audio is processed, bbut not that much and I use the same settings on all the kit's that there is no difference :)

@WhistleWorld 8 лет назад

+Marius Schulte For comparison it might be okay but personally I would have prefered no effects and gates at all in order to hear the "real" sound of the drums through the mics. But thank you anyway.

@hoochrocks 8 лет назад

+PingaloBill I also recognized the maples. There's no better.

@jacobwalker9912 4 года назад

Yes me exactly, the bass drum on the Starclassic sounded something beautiful . It really stood out. The punch it had.-man!!!

@simonjohnson497 7 лет назад

Very informative and well presented. Thank guys for doing a great review. Hyperdrive for me all the way..

@MariusSchulte 7 лет назад

Thank you :) That's also my choice and the reason why I own both Hyperdrive kits.

@mr.d7429 6 лет назад

Good job man, those drums sounds great, I love my tama Starclassic birch! But I think it would be nice to hear the natural mic’d sound of those shells before you threw some reverb in it! Actually you get what you paid for, that Starclassic B/B sounds like a million bucks!

@MariusSchulte 6 лет назад

Thats the raw audio in the blind test. After arriving at the room, we noticed that it has that much reverb. Not ideal, but we thought that we do it anyway.

@SBlack-iv1du 7 лет назад

Hi, great video. Searching new middle class set for my son, playing style from village orchester to metallica. Do you think the new hyperdrive maple is worth the extra carge, or going with a cheaper (maybe used) superstar hyperdrive birch version? It sounds good in your comparsion Thanks!

@MariusSchulte 7 лет назад

Tama Superstar Hyperdrive Birch is still fine! Maybe you can check out both in a store, but then they are often hard to compare. You can't go wrong with a used birch one. Greets.

@Deadleg 9 лет назад

Excellent comparison. I'd much prefer to hear the kits unmiced though as they all sound similar bar the maple, but only slightly.

@AriseHH 5 лет назад

Hey, would you prefer the Hyperdrive Version of the Starclassic B/B Performer over the "Normal" version with the deeper Tom-Shells and Bassdrum Mount? Sustain-wise it would make a difference, right?

@MariusSchulte 5 лет назад

Yes it makes a difference. I like the Hyperdrive better because of the lower tom position. It sounds great. Because of the shorter size the drum sounds more direct and has a nice attack

@PGMajicSound 3 года назад

the best video for Drummer and FC TAMA ^__^ THX

@estebanmaldonadoburgos7012 9 лет назад

Nice work thanks for the info...

@orti1283 5 лет назад

1st drum's snare and 2nd drum's toms and kick are the killer combination

@MyDyerMaker 9 лет назад

Great video and your English is excellent. The Superstar sounded the best and sounds more defined to my ears; and I own a Starclassic B/B.

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

Thanks :)

@wischnek1038 9 лет назад

Thank you for the outstanding quality of this video. Concerning the bass drum: was the reso with a hole and did you apply any further muffling?

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

All resos have a 5.25" standard hole. We muffle all bass-drums with a wool blanket, touching the reso and batterhead a little. I hope that help you. :)

@wischnek1038 9 лет назад

Marius Schulte Cool. Helps, thanks very much.

@felipe.mfondevila3209 8 лет назад

08:00 is that a single stroke roll between cymbals and snare or those are single strokes with right and left hand at the sime time?

@MariusSchulte 8 лет назад

+2FDRUMMER Single stroke roll, hope that helps ;)

@andyham6094 7 лет назад

Definitly the bb is the best to my ears. I also have the Starclassic bb hyperdrive. You clearly hear the extra low end and attack you get out of the bubinga in the bb compared to the superstar and maple.

@ljcfusion9503 9 лет назад

For my taste, Starclassic Maple. Love the full bass!

@jacobwalker9912 4 года назад

Great video fellows.

@Kraxe6sic6 9 лет назад

Servus, kannst du mir sagen, wie du die das Superstar Hyperdrive gestimmt hast? Ich benutze zwar andere Felle (clear, doppellagig), aber mein Sound regt mich total auf - dein sound gefällt mir aber recht gut. Snare und Toms wären interessant... Und welches Sabian AAX Ride ist das?

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

Kraxe6sic6 Das Ride ist ein AAX Stadium Ride 20". Bei Toms und Snare sind die Schlagfelle jeweils tonal höher gestimmt als die Resonanzfelle. Zum Snare stimmen habe ich auch ein Video. Zum Tom stimmen noch nicht. Ich hoffe, dass hilft dir ein wenig weiter :)

@Kraxe6sic6 9 лет назад

ja leider nicht so :D hast du mit tension-watch gestimmt und wenn ja wie hoch oder tief?

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

Ja habe ich :) Mein Snareschlagfell ist auf 84-87 je nach Geschmack. Meine Toms: Schlagfell zwischen 55-60 und resonanzfell zwischen 60-65 :)

@davidjones9636 7 лет назад

Hi Marius, agree so the superstar in comparison with the starclassic is very small or no real differences? certainly in how they sound?

@MariusSchulte 7 лет назад

David Jones i own the superstar and the starclassic performer b/b. the snares are almost identical, the bass drum of the superstar sounds a little bit shorter and more agressive. the toms are nice on both, but the starclassics hava a little bit more sustain and low end

@davidpeavy8544 6 лет назад

I have the BB Portnoy kit and the warm heavier attack is really sweet. Don't play maple kit much at all.

@jeremyz6911 7 лет назад

I want the maple kick drum with the b/b toms

@blucero102 3 года назад

All sound great but I'd have to choose the BB! Thanks!

@curtishenion4328 7 лет назад

in my personal opinion the superstar hyperdrive wins on the sound I would go for.

@WimTavernier 4 года назад

The Birch/Bubinga kit sounds the best. Best definition. The Maple had to much overtones. So for me: 1: BB 2: Superstar and 3: Maple.

@carlosmonroy8294 8 лет назад

Starclassic b/b sounds awesome i liked it most

@andremittwollen6245 9 лет назад

Thanks for this well-made, very informative video which confirmed my opinion that the Superstar Hyperdrive is a great "high quality for mid-budget" kit. I even think it outruns the Starclassics with its superior price/value ratio. SCs just don't sound "twice as good", as the price would suggest, which is another point your video proved. I own a Superstar Hyperdrive myself, I've recorded two albums with it (the third one's due quite soon), and I've set it up for some thirty gigs with other drummers playing it, too. Everybody always wonders "how big these short toms sound"... ;) Anyway, having watched your video, I would choose the Starclassic Performer B/B as the first alternative to the Superstar - the B/B sounds fantastic here! The SC Maple also sounds good, but doesn't cut it compared to the other two. You did a great job with this video, I'll help spread the message about the wonderful sound these sets produce! Keep up the good work!

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

Thanks for your comment! And yeah I do everything right buying the Superstar Hyperdrive and the Performer B/B Hyperdrive :)

@JesseRamos 9 лет назад

I tried the superstar. It sounds like a silverstar just with a different little taste. I own a b/b myself. I'm dying to try the full bubinga and maple. I got the b/b because it's a monster and it fit well in my price range. It stomps the competition.

@KPG76 Год назад

I think TAMA Superstar is the best value for money kit, especially if you can skip the hardware (cymbal stands, pedal etc), when you can get a new set with cast hoops and starcast mounting system for less than 700 euros! In this video the sound differences between the sets are so minor that they can be very easily be compensated with mic selection and placement, before even starting to add eq and compression in the studio. That said, there can be a big difference between the recorded sound and the sound you actually hear when you play these sets, especially in terms of volume and explosiveness which cannot be translated by the mics. I wasn 't crazy about any of the snares' tone but again this is highly subjective. I loved the kick sound on the Starclassic Maple. Based on reviews like this I bought a Superstar to use as a recording kit for heavier stuff in my studio and so far I am really happy with the results.

@philippeghost4902 5 лет назад

by chance do you have the tuning for each parts thanks

@MariusSchulte 5 лет назад

No I dont. At the moment Im tuning with a tunebot and my ear. I only have settings for that. But the values of e.g. the drum dial/tension watch it is a bit related to some physics of the heads. 2ply heads have other readings than single ply.

@Birkzerk 8 лет назад

Is the superstar hyperdrive good for hard rock/metal? Also, does it come with cymbal/hihat stands?

@MariusSchulte 8 лет назад

Hi, mine come with 2 cymbal stands, a hi-hat stand, a snare stand and a single bass-drum pedal. What I suggest you is to look on the websites of your local stores. Yes it is good for metal and rock, very punchy sound with the right tuning and drumheads.

@Birkzerk 8 лет назад

""Ring mufflers on bass drum heads remove the need for extra internal muffling". This is what it says in the specs on this kit on Tama's website, but does this feature work great? Does this feauture work great? Or should an EQ pillow be put inside?

@MariusSchulte 8 лет назад

I use an Aquarian Superkick 2 head and also a wool blanket which touches both heads. It dries out the sound even more :)

@motodrummer 6 лет назад

Love this, nice job. I prefer overall the Maple but I think if the B/B was not hyperdrive it would be just as good? Although nothing beats a Maple Bass drum IMO. Unfortunately I think all 3 of these kits come with those wobbly plastic mount holders so no thanks.

@gregk2033 8 лет назад

I liked the regular birch Hyperdrive snare best but that may be due to short poppy size. What I don't like about the Maple - slow fills are ok, fast fills sound undefined, muddy because of the boominess. So, a maple set sounds better with one or two toms played slow. If you muffle the maple toms to shorten the ringing I think the tone will suffer. What I like about the birch toms is the clarity of stick on head attack, they don't ring out too long. Basses sound similar but the B/B had the best sound in the 2. Comparison double bass demo...again, fast notes are better defined. The B/B belongs is rightfully in he middle of your demo - it seems to be the middle ground balance sound.

@janbakker7889 4 года назад

You also use the original snaredrum, deliverd with the kit?

@MariusSchulte 4 года назад

from which kit? Superstar comes with the snare, for the starclassic b/b I bought the 14x5.5 snare myself because its not included. For the maple kit we used a different snare.

@janbakker7889 4 года назад

@@MariusSchulte thank you I have a superstar hyperdrive but have not used in years because of different circumstances... now I'm looking for tips to set up the kit en tuning toms, snares etc...

@chitluk79 9 лет назад

thanks for vid, maple ist warmer and my favorite

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

Danke für deine Meinung :)

@chitluk79 9 лет назад

bitte )))

@ljcfusion9503 9 лет назад

safet isović I agree!!!

@maggusfranzen9728 6 лет назад

Is the Superstar the old Version with birch/basswood?

@MariusSchulte 6 лет назад

Maggus Franzen It is 100% birch.

@maggusfranzen9728 6 лет назад

Klingt verdammt cool, dann is dess neue Superstar mit Ahorn wohl nix für mich, da mir in eurem Test das Starclassic Maple mit Abstand am wenigsten gefällt.

@jesusFlores-tp1ce 8 лет назад

Hi Mario, I have listen again the video,.... and i think that the performer b/b is more low than the others, but tell me, have you listened to the star bubinga alive?

@MariusSchulte 8 лет назад

Hello jesus, i have already played a Tama Starclassic Bubinga kit in my local store but until yet not any Star kit. I think the starclassic bubinga and the star bubinga sound very similar. I like the kit, but I love the Performer B/B even more. Hope that helps, greetz :)

@jesusFlores-tp1ce 8 лет назад

Yea... it helps...thanks....Listening the three tama kits you put on the video but without the mics., which one does have the less harmonics?

@jaimeeva187 2 года назад

good work

@lilchile123 2 года назад

i think b/b for snare and toms and maple for kick does it for me! edit: maple kick for slower stuff, for faster pattern it might be too warm

@jeremyz6911 7 лет назад

I guessed all 3 on the blind test!

@Billaton171 8 лет назад

Hey, great video, gives a great comparison between the kits but I just have a quick question about the Superstar Hyperdrive. Was it the Superstar Custom Hyperdrive which is Birch, or was it The Superstar Hyperdrive which is Maple. I'm fairly sure it was the Maple one but I thought I'd check just in case I was wrong. Great video though man :-)

@MariusSchulte 8 лет назад

+William Wheeler Hey, no. I bought mine back in 2011 and it's made of birch. :)

@Billaton171 8 лет назад

+Marius Schulte Oh really? The birch model is cheaper and it's the one I like most in this video so brilliant! Thank you!

@oldowl4290 8 лет назад

+William Wheeler Yeah, they just came out with the Maple kits in Q1 of 2015 and are mostly only available in Europe. I have the 2014 birch kit as well and they can now be had a little cheaper, likely under $1000 for a full 6pc or 7pc kit. They are both great hardwoods. Birch is a little more focused while Maple is a little more open and resonant. But in this video also take note that the Maple toms are a little deeper which likely contributes to the longer sustain over the shorter hyper toms of the Superstar Birch and Starclassic B/B.

@FartSmucker 9 лет назад

being 30% cheaper, the BB performers seems to be the way to go, i had an artstar custom kit for 12 years, a huge 7 piece. Now im looking for maple but i can't make up my mind other than so far im leaning twords the b/b

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

Russ F I play from time to time that maple kit, that you see in the video. In my mind the B/B is better :)

@hannes1734 7 лет назад

What type of HHX Ride was that?

@MariusSchulte 7 лет назад

Ich Und Nicht Du 20" hhx Evolution ride

@hannes1734 7 лет назад

Marius Schulte Danke

@richardskalnik8633 3 года назад

The hyperdrive sounds like its mixed well on its own then the rest i cant tell cause theyd need compression to not distort

@gaboogablah 6 лет назад

You can really hear those maple shells sing compared to the others. Definitely don't need muffling on the two hyperdrive sets.

@dennisdorsey5749 7 лет назад

I have a 94 Starclassic maple and I like all of them but the maple just sings a little bit more and would be my choice. Some don't like the longer ringing of the maple but that can be fixed easy. I have 2 Yamaha recording customs and they give my maple a run for their money.

@patrickbrandsma 9 лет назад

If i had the money,offcourse I would buy the high end kit. But exactly like you said. For the money and what you get for it, definetly the winner is the Superstar Hyperdrive. I almost bought one, but it was 200 euro's more than my Pearl Vision birch. Plus the Pearl kit had a really nice ruby fade finish which I liked a lot more than the standard white color with black hardware of the Hyperdrive kit. The sound of the recording sounds great like all your video's. Very nice playing and video. I have a request, when you have the time can you do a cover of Miss May I's Refuse to Believe? Or else something from Asking Alexandria or August Burns Red?

@MariusSchulte 9 лет назад

Thanks for the nice words :) In the next time, I definitely want to cover a song of August Burns Red, so stay tuned ;)

@patrickbrandsma 9 лет назад

Very nice, thank you!

@rafaeltardelle 8 лет назад

Achei que a Hyperdrive não deixa nada a desejar pra starclassic. agora o bumbo da Starclassic hyperdrive é muito bom e bem pesado!

@lifegoesondoyourbest9285 3 года назад

i like the sound of superstar hyperdrive.

@sergiodrumeando 4 года назад

Different players extract different sound from the kits, so is a little bit harder to decide... but the B/B is the best IMHO.

@agy04022761 9 лет назад

perform thr Performer. Greets & rock on, Andreas

@EILIVSAGRUSTEN 9 лет назад

B/B! It seems to have a greater bunch and depth than the two others.

@WhistleWorld 8 лет назад

+Eiliv Sagrusten Not to my ears

@EILIVSAGRUSTEN 8 лет назад

punch*

@jesusFlores-tp1ce 8 лет назад

No,... listen to again,... Maple is the best in sustain, and the snare is more natural...

@EILIVSAGRUSTEN 8 лет назад

jesus Flores That's your opinion.

@jesusFlores-tp1ce 8 лет назад

So, Does the mix of birch and bubinga make a result of better low end, and sustain, of course with the right heads, maybe the emps.? But why is the star bubinga so expensive?

@davidsuprenant893 5 лет назад

Tama builds some really great drums and may I say at everybody's budget.Dont be fooled by the price tag on the lower end kits,They sound great live.Ive used a silver star all birch kit that was amazing. Also a super star maple kit as well.Even with the cheaper suspension mounts,and hoops they come with they resonate and hold there tunning very vell.I wish when I was starting out some 50 years ago that they were available then. You don't have to break the bank for a nice kit.My hats off to Tama drums.

@Drumsholic 6 лет назад

i think the Superstar Hyperdrive is the best sounded kit but with the bass drum from B/B kit.You made a mistake here to set not similar snare dimension to Maple kit.

@MariusSchulte 6 лет назад

Mistake? - We used the equipment we own,and thats his snare. We havent had the right one. Also the maple kit is often sold without snare.

@Drumsholic 6 лет назад

Ok man ignore the suggestion!

@davidjones9636 7 лет назад

i could only hear small differences between each kit each sounded great and the superstar probably came out best. I always think in a live band situation most people cannot tell the difference between cheaper and expensive kits. Alot of brand/cost snobbery involved. great vid.

@MariusSchulte 7 лет назад

David Jones the biggest differences are if you hava a decent kit like 500$+ is tuning followed by how how you hit the drums.

@nandoprogger 8 лет назад

Acredito que que a hyperdrive ganhou da b/b devido à profundida dos tons, dando mais ataque; talvez ficasse semelhante com relação a afinação mais alta; no mais, há uma nítida diferença entre a de maple entre as demais. Maple sempre

@jacobwalker9912 4 года назад

My goodness listen to those superstar toms. Hey im sorry, and ive been playing drums for 30 yrs, but the toms on that superstar kit sounds just as good as those exoti bubingabbn panola gringo walnut shells do any day of the week. Now the bass drum mightve been a difference. Overall tho, for at least a thousand dollars less , the superstar kit is a better investment. I m actually blown away by how good thst superstar kit sounds and for what, $799 or something. Unbelievable.

@MariusSchulte 4 года назад

yes indeed. maybe only experts hear a difference. But playing, tuning and head combinations are way more important then the kit itself.

@jacobwalker9912 4 года назад

@@MariusSchulte yes youre right. I do agree. Normally i use coated ambssadors top/ clear amb bottom. But on the kit ive got now ,which is maple, i tried using emperors for a change. The emperor choked out my 8" tom so i went back to coated amb. For my 10" and 12" the emperors are working great. Nice warm, deep resonant sound. Then on my 14" and 16" i switched to clear Ambassadors for a little more clarity. This is the first time ive mixed heads like this but everything is nice and balanced. Those bubinga Tamas do sound incredible. I was just really surprised by the sound of those Superstars considering the price tag on those things. Professional drums for $800 for sure.

@jacobwalker9912 4 года назад

@@MariusSchulte really good demo by the way.

@xEDWINxXXX 8 лет назад

Drummer playing the maple kit seems kinda scared to hit those drums I wanna hear that thing get hit the way the do when drummers play live. Good video though man, your playing is solid marius.

@benfeldmann2715 7 лет назад

Ohh haha ;D No I!m not scared XD normally i rape my drums >.

@deadlikejuliet1284 6 лет назад

The comparisons should've been done always by the same drummer. Most of the sound is coming from there, you both have very different playing styles (how hard you hit each of the drums). It makes it a lot harder to compare sustain/punch/sound in general of the drum sets. Plus the tuning is different too.