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« on: July 11, 2007, 07:10 PM »
I'm interested in buying a Tama Starclassic Maple Snare (14x5.5) for my drum kit.  I think I found a pretty good used deal for $180.  Can you guys tell me what you think about that deal? Also, if anyone knows anything they would to share about this snare drum please let me know.  Thanks a lot.
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« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2007, 06:19 PM »
Hi h0ldmedn ,
I have been playing a Star Classic Maple snare for about 6 years now.  I do like the sound of it but I have experimented with different heads for the desired sound I was looking for.  I think that is an good price.  I guess what I can tell you, and I have heard different opinions on here.  One person felt that this snare was a bit throaty.
I have found that I really like it with a Remo Fiberskyn 3FD Powerstroke 3 head.  It has become my favorite for this snare.  I love the warmth of it personally Grin.
I am now also playing a Star Classic that is 6 x14 and 100% birch.  I really like both of them but this one is brighter and clearer. Hope this helps?
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« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2007, 06:40 PM »
Quote from: drumnut1 on July 13, 2007, 06:19 PM
I am now also playing a Star Classic Maple that is 6 x14 and 100% birch. 

Hey Nutty,

Something about that sentence just doesn't seem right...  Wink

 
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« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2007, 06:44 PM »
Quote from: Ryno on July 13, 2007, 06:40 PM
Hey Nutty,

Something about that sentence just doesn't seem right...  Wink

 
Thank You Ryno for correcting me Undecided.  My mind right now is on the snare I am having built Roll Eyes.
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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2007, 07:23 PM »
Great, thank you for that information!
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« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2007, 07:28 PM »
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Thank You Ryno for correcting me Undecided.  My mind right now is on the snare I am having built Roll Eyes.
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Oh Nutty, you know I'm just funnin' ya, right?   Grin

That new snare will be walnut, yes?  Sounds divine!  When will she be ready? 
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« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2007, 07:41 PM »
Quote from: Ryno on July 13, 2007, 07:28 PM
Oh Nutty, you know I'm just funnin' ya, right?   Grin

That new snare will be walnut, yes?  Sounds divine!  When will she be ready? 
I am just glad you corrected me before thousands of drummers saw my mistake.  Yea,
I know you were funnin.  Ryno, I changed my mind about the walnut today.  Walnut is the most dense wood you can build a snare out of. It would sound more like Bonham's Vistalite snare if you kinda think about it.  Not really the sound I am after. I could post a picture of it in a few weeks when I get it.  It is 1 ply steam bent birch.
After talking to him today, I am really fired up about it.  I can't wait Grin.  Well, I am going to go practice.  Sorry to derail a bit but it is a snare drum thread.
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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2008, 05:30 PM »
Quote from: h0ldmedn on July 11, 2007, 07:10 PM
I'm interested in buying a Tama Starclassic Maple Snare (14x5.5) for my drum kit.  I think I found a pretty good used deal for $180.

If this drum is in good condition, and sounds nice, I would suggest that $180 would be top-dollar for a used Tama Starclassic Maple Snare 14x5.5. If it's in mint condition, it might be worth a bit more, maybe $200-210.
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