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#1 Posted : 2/25/2011 10:32:24 PM
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If you were to own only one Tama Starphonic or Tama Warlord snare, which one would it be?

I've not heard them all, but as of today it'd be a Praetorian.
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#2 Posted : 2/26/2011 2:27:32 PM
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Well considering I already have the aluminum Starphonic it would be that. If I could pick something else it would probably be the Masai, Valkyrie, or the Starphonic Brass. I'd have to listen to them.
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#3 Posted : 2/26/2011 5:56:59 PM
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I have a Masai and would like to add a Praetorian unless someone on this site would part with a Mastercraft Bell Brass!
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#4 Posted : 2/27/2011 6:16:31 AM
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I've got LU Bell brass... and I can't imagine living without that snare drum... It's monster, but I think that a pratorian is pretty much the same , just the shell is 0,5' thinner... I wonder if swarovski lugs would fit LU bell brass... Happy ... I'd change it to swarovski in no time :)) and by the way... If I had to choose warlord snare drum... It would be a pratorian ..Dance
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#5 Posted : 2/27/2011 1:21:55 PM
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I wish our local 5-star drum shop stocked these snares. I've begged for a Starphonic and Warlord lineup, but they say they're too expensive and stock the $200 Mapex & Pearl stuff.
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#6 Posted : 3/10/2011 4:57:33 PM
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CB_Photo wrote:
I wish our local 5-star drum shop stocked these snares. I've begged for a Starphonic and Warlord lineup.


Well, there is a God. My local store just got in a Limited Edition Starphonic Black Steel, a Starphonic Maple and a Warlord Athenian.

I played each one for only a few minutes before I had to leave.

First impressions:
The LE Steel version is loud, with the highest pitched rim shot.
The Starphonic Maple is crisp but with a wonderful low tone making a sonic foundation for a bright snare. If I owned only one wood snare, this would be it.
The Warlord Athenian was clearly the loudest of all three drums. Very crisp and cutting. Even though it has the Unicorn lugs, I might have to buy it. It clearly sounds better than my Starclassic brass snare.
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#7 Posted : 3/17/2011 12:44:46 AM
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Love the Athenian and Spartan.
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#8 Posted : 12/1/2011 2:01:50 PM
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I have these two :
Tama Warlord Collection 6" x 14" Athenian Brass Snare Drum
Tama Warlord Collection 6" x 14" "Valkyrie" Maple Snare Drum (Nightshade Burl finish)

Both amazing ! The Athenian is huge and sophisticated and the Valkyrie is warmer and articulated. Both plenty of volume.

Preotorian must be something as well !

I would like to have them all. My next one will be the Spartan.


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#9 Posted : 12/1/2011 4:54:22 PM
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Starphonic: Aluminum all the way. I have this snare and IMO it's the most versitile out of the Phonic line. I have tuned it low for a wet/fat splat and very high for an incredible piccolo type crack. One of my fav "go to" drums for recording as well.

Warlord: Bubinga. With it's warm round tone and thick in your face crack I Could use it as my live snare. I have the SC Exotix Koa Bubinga snare and it's killer when mic'd up through a PA. :-)

IF these were the only two snares I owned, I'd have the best of both worlds.... my $.02

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#10 Posted : 12/1/2011 5:18:53 PM
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I have recently added a Praetorian to my collection and it is everything that Tama claims them to be.It`s both loud but also very sensitive.
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#11 Posted : 1/8/2012 4:16:16 AM
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Congratz Giraffe!!

I would like a Praetorian if I had to choose between the starphonic and warlord snares. As I mentioned in a different post - I THINK there is a store in my area that still has a new/old stock LU bell brass. THAT would be my first choice!
2005 Starclassic Performer Birch 5pc Black Magic (10"12"14"14x5.5 snare, 22"kick)
2006 Starclassic Performer Birch 5pc Red Sparkle Fade (12"14" 16" 14x6.5 snare 24" kick)
2008 Starclassic Bubinga Elite 4pc in White Pearl w diamond inlay (10"12"14"22")
2002 Arstar Es 4pc Rock Chrome (12"14"16"24")
1998 Starclassic Maple Crimson Fade 8pc (10x10"12x11"14x12"14x5.5snare "16x16" "18x16" 24x18 kick x2)
Snares: Lars Ulrich steel, Kenny Aronoff 14x5 Trackmaster, 2004 Quilted Bubinga exotix 14x6" #75 of 300
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#12 Posted : 1/8/2012 10:49:28 PM
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Already have the Starphonic Brass. It's quite amazing! Other than that...hmm... probably either the Starphonic Maple or Warlord Valkyrie.
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#13 Posted : 1/9/2012 1:56:56 AM
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Thanks and I would be all over picking up that Bell Brass if the store still has it.You could then trade your bell brass to me for mine.Probably just dreaming here!
Rockin` Giraffe
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#14 Posted : 1/30/2012 1:14:16 PM
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Hello all. My first post here.
I have a Starphonic LTD steel. So far it has been on 3 sessions. An engineer said it was the best snare he had ever recorded. I highly recommend this drum.
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#15 Posted : 1/31/2012 2:26:48 AM
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Cool...it is always good to hear from people that actually own and use the drums.
2005 Starclassic Performer Birch 5pc Black Magic (10"12"14"14x5.5 snare, 22"kick)
2006 Starclassic Performer Birch 5pc Red Sparkle Fade (12"14" 16" 14x6.5 snare 24" kick)
2008 Starclassic Bubinga Elite 4pc in White Pearl w diamond inlay (10"12"14"22")
2002 Arstar Es 4pc Rock Chrome (12"14"16"24")
1998 Starclassic Maple Crimson Fade 8pc (10x10"12x11"14x12"14x5.5snare "16x16" "18x16" 24x18 kick x2)
Snares: Lars Ulrich steel, Kenny Aronoff 14x5 Trackmaster, 2004 Quilted Bubinga exotix 14x6" #75 of 300
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#16 Posted : 2/6/2012 3:06:52 AM
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I've got the Valkyrie. Amazing snare!
Starclassic Select Walnut (Satin)
8,10,12,14,16,22, 5.5x14 snare

Granstar Custom (Piano Black)
8,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,20,24,24
(4)High and (4)Low 'Granstar' Octobans

Artstar II (Piano Black)
8,10,12,14,16,18,22,22

Snares:
AW336 Birch, 6.5x14, piano black, die casts,freedom lugs, cam-lever
AW548 Bird's Eye Maple, 8x14, die casts, PAT-30 lugs, cam-lever
AW??? Birch, 6.5x14, black, die casts, power lugs, cam-lever
PM336 Brass Powermetal 6.5x14, mighty hoops, cam-lever
Artwood Limited Maple 7x13, black sparkle
KGM146 Warlord Valkyrie
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Oscar
#17 Posted : 2/9/2012 8:48:56 AM
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I used my Starclassic 6 x 14 bubinga (made in Japan) on a session this week. Three tunes, one snare. It was amazing. I recorded it open, no dampening. These snares are also worth consideration. I think they are equally as good as the special editions.
On the session I had 6 snares. The Tama won out over two of my solid shell N&C snares.
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#18 Posted : 2/9/2012 11:19:12 AM
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Well my new favorite has got to be the Starphonic Bell Brass. I'm a big fan of thick metal shells, and I'm lucky enough to own a Zildjian/N&C. The Praetorian I didn't like simply on asthetics though I'm sure it sounds great...but all the Warlords look gimmicky to me IMHO. I mean...it's a drum, not some sort of left over from Lord of the Rings. Too much form over function...I can't just imagine those crystals hanging in there for any length of time once the drum was given a proper beating. But the Starphonic looks amazing. Even though it's asthetic is borne out of it's functionality, it still looks elegant. I just wish it was 8" deep...
Artstar Natural Cordia - Wanting impossible to find 20x14 Gong Bass or equally unobtainable 20x18 FT
Starclassic Maple Marine Blue Fade with Gold hardware - Wanting 16x15 TT no SFR with or without hardware
Vintage Superstars Aquamarine - Wanting 20x14 BD, 14x14 FT, 20x14 Gong Bass (or Granstar Custom in Aqua, Super Maple or Piano Black) or 20x18 FT, 18x16 Gong FT (any finish)
My Tamas of yore...
Tama Snares - GR958 14x8 Superstar Gibraltar, AS658 14x8 Artstar Cordia, AW628 14x8 Solid Maple, SMS55 14x5½ Starclassic Maple, Custom 14x5 Powermetal Steel, AM155-10 Artwood Maple 10x5½
Wanted Snares - Mastercraft Series RW258 14x8 Superstar Rosewood, BE658 14x8 Artstar BEM, CF758 14x8 Artstar Birch/Carbon Fiber, AW458 14x8 Superstar in Aquamarine, plenty of others :)
Identifying Your Vintage Superstars, Starclassic Series Identification Thread, Gibraltar Snare Drum Versions
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dreamkastor
#19 Posted : 2/9/2012 5:28:40 PM
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I would even settle for 6.5 depth! Hell who am I kidding - I'd buy it as is if I had the cash!
2005 Starclassic Performer Birch 5pc Black Magic (10"12"14"14x5.5 snare, 22"kick)
2006 Starclassic Performer Birch 5pc Red Sparkle Fade (12"14" 16" 14x6.5 snare 24" kick)
2008 Starclassic Bubinga Elite 4pc in White Pearl w diamond inlay (10"12"14"22")
2002 Arstar Es 4pc Rock Chrome (12"14"16"24")
1998 Starclassic Maple Crimson Fade 8pc (10x10"12x11"14x12"14x5.5snare "16x16" "18x16" 24x18 kick x2)
Snares: Lars Ulrich steel, Kenny Aronoff 14x5 Trackmaster, 2004 Quilted Bubinga exotix 14x6" #75 of 300
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Jesper
#20 Posted : 2/16/2012 8:33:13 PM
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I got a warlord in maple/mappa burl in 13x6, and i got a spartan also ...these drums are killer
But i would really like a titan....in the warlord model... Don't like it in the starphonic edt.

Jesper
Drumkits:
Tama Starclassic Bubinga - Finish Silver Snow Sparkle Racing Stripe
in 2x22x20,10x8,12x9,14x12,16x14

Tama Starclassic Maple - Finish Molten Satin Brown Burst
in 22x18,10x8,12x9,16x14

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Snares:
Tama Warlord Mappa Burl 13x6
Tama Warlord Spartan 14x7
Tama Bubinga in SSR 14x6,5
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Cymbals:
22" Meinl MB20 HEAVY Bell Ride
18" Meinl MB10 Medium Crash
19" Meinl MB10 Medium Crash
20" Meinl MB10 Medium Crash
17" Meinl MB10 China
15" Meinl MB10 Medium Soundwave Hi-Hat - Main
14" Meinl MB10 Heavy Soundwave Hi-Hat
12" Meinl MB20 Rock Splash
12"/14" Meinl Trash Hat
9,5" Zildjian Zil Bell
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Tama Ergo-Rider Quartet with Backrest HT741
Tama Speed Cobra Dobbel
Tama Speed Cobra Singel x 2
Tama Speed Cobra Hi-Hat stand
Tama Iron Cobra Clutch
DW 9000 Rack System w. 9000 boom´s
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