Best Tama Acoustic Drumkits 2025

Premium Tama acoustic drumkits - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Jazz For Blues For Pop For Metal For Funk

BRANDS: DrumCraft Pearl Tama Mapex Millenium Yamaha Gretsch Drums Sonor Ludwig

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -CTW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -CTW

by Tama

Funk Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Professional acoustic sound

✓ PROS

• Ready to play configuration
• Great for live performance

✗ CONS

• Cymbals not always included
• Limited customization options

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -CTWComplete Drum SetImperialstar SeriesModell IP52H6W-CTW6-ply8 mm thick poplar...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575988

$1,044

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Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTW

by Tama

Pop Blues Funk

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Great for live performance
• Complete matched drum set

✗ CONS

• Limited customization options
• May include unwanted components

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTWComplete Drum SetImperialstar SeriesModell IP58H6W-CTW6-Ply8 mm thick poplar...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575868

$989

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Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -BRM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -BRM

by Tama

Jazz Blues Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for live performance

✓ PROS

• Professional acoustic sound
• Complete matched drum set

✗ CONS

• Hardware quality varies
• Higher cost than individual pieces

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -BRMComplete Drum SetImperialstar SeriesModel IP58H6W-BRM6-ply8 mm thick poplar...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 576000

$989

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Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Kit CDS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Kit CDS

by Tama

Pop Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Complete matched drum set

✓ PROS

• Complete matched drum set
• Consistent shell construction

✗ CONS

• Hardware quality varies
• May include unwanted components

Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Kit CDSComplete Drum SetStagestar SeriesST52H5-CDSColour: Candy Red SparkleDrum shells with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 575026

$714

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Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -ELY - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -ELY

by Tama

Rock Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Consistent shell construction
• Complete matched drum set

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than individual pieces
• Cymbals not always included

Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -ELYComplete Drum SetImperialstar Series6-Ply8 mm thick poplar shellsChrome shell...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 575870

$1,198

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Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit BNS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit BNS

by Tama

Metal Rock Funk

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Complete matched drum set
• Ready to play configuration

✗ CONS

• Cymbals not always included
• May include unwanted components

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit BNSComplete Drum setStagestar SeriesST50H5-BNSColour: Black Night SparkleDrum shells with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 575029

$714

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Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Kit SEM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Kit SEM

by Tama

Pop Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Professional acoustic sound

✓ PROS

• Professional acoustic sound
• Consistent shell construction

✗ CONS

• Limited customization options
• Hardware quality varies

Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Kit SEMComplete Drum setStagestar SeriesST52H5-SEMColour: Sea Blue MistDrum shells with wrap...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575023

$743

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Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -HLB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -HLB

by Tama

Blues Pop Funk

Key Feature:

• Ready to play configuration

✓ PROS

• Great for live performance
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• Limited customization options
• May include unwanted components

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -HLBComplete Drum SetImperialstar SeriesModel IP50H6W-HLB6-ply8 mm thick poplar...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575859

$1,044

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Tama Imperialstar Double B.Set -BOB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Tama Imperialstar Double B.Set -BOB

by Tama

Rock Metal Pop

Key Feature:

• Complete matched drum set

✓ PROS

• Professional acoustic sound
• Great for live performance

✗ CONS

• Hardware quality varies
• Limited customization options

Tama Imperialstar Double B.Set -BOBComplete Drum SetImperialstar SeriesIP72ZH8WBN-BOBLimited EditionDrum shells with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575080

$1,704

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Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit SEM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit SEM

by Tama

Jazz Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Complete matched drum set

✓ PROS

• Great for live performance
• Complete matched drum set

✗ CONS

• May include unwanted components
• Hardware quality varies

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit SEMComplete Drum setStagestar SeriesST50H5-SEMColour: Sea Blue MistDrum shells with wrap...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 575032

$743

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Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit CDS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit CDS

by Tama

Funk Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for live performance

✓ PROS

• Consistent shell construction
• Ready to play configuration

✗ CONS

• Hardware quality varies
• May include unwanted components

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit CDSComplete Drum setStagestar SeriesST50H5-CDSColour: Candy Red SparkleDrum shells with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 575030

$703

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Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -HLB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -HLB

by Tama

Pop Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for live performance

✓ PROS

• Professional acoustic sound
• Great for live performance

✗ CONS

• Limited customization options
• Higher cost than individual pieces

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -HLBComplete Drum SetImperialstar SeriesModel IP58H6W-HLB6-ply8 mm thick poplar...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 575856

$1,033

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Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BRM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BRM

by Tama

Metal Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Complete matched drum set

✓ PROS

• Ready to play configuration
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than individual pieces
• Hardware quality varies

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BRMComplete Drum SetImperialstar SeriesModel IP52H6W-BRM6-ply8 mm thick poplar...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 575990

$989

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Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BOB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BOB

by Tama

Pop Jazz Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for live performance

✓ PROS

• Great for live performance
• Professional acoustic sound

✗ CONS

• Cymbals not always included
• May include unwanted components

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BOBComplete Drum SetImperialstar SeriesModell IP52H6WBN-BOB6-ply8 mm thick poplar...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575866

$1,198

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Tama Superstar Classic Shell 22 GNL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Tama Superstar Classic Shell 22 GNL

by Tama

Funk Blues Pop

Key Feature:

• Consistent shell construction

✓ PROS

• Ready to play configuration
• Consistent shell construction

✗ CONS

• May include unwanted components
• Limited customization options

Tama Superstar Classic Shell 22 GNLDrumsetSuperstar Classic SeriesMaple shellsStar-Mount SystemCL52KRS-GNLColour: Gloss...

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 580955

$1,099

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How to Choose the Best Acoustic Drumkits

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced acoustic drumkits typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -ELY

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Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Kit SEM

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -HLB

Tama Imperialstar Double B.Set -BOB

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit SEM

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit CDS

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -HLB

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BRM

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BOB

Tama Superstar Classic Shell 22 GNL

How to Choose the Best Acoustic Drumkits

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