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Tama

Japan, est. 1946 · 363 products across 3 categories

363
Total Products
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$1,254
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About Tama

Tama Drums, hailing from Japan, has established itself as a cornerstone of the modern drumming world. Founded in the post-war era, the company quickly gained recognition for its innovative hardware designs and, later, its high-quality drum shells. Today, Tama is revered for its blend of traditional craftsmanship and forward-thinking engineering, consistently sought after by professionals and serious hobbyists alike.

Founded
1946
Country
Japan
Segment
Premium
Target
Tama caters primarily to experienced drummers, studio musicians, and touring pro
Known For
STAR Maple and Bubinga drum sets Power Glide double pedal system Innovative shell construction techniques (e.g., MTL) Reliable and versatile drum hardware Signature snare drum lines with prominent artists
PROS
  • • Exceptional hardware durability and performance
  • • Wide range of shell options for diverse sounds
  • • Consistent quality across product lines
  • • Innovative pedal designs offer speed and control
  • • Strong artist endorsements and visibility
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for beginners
  • • Shell finishes can sometimes be perceived as less unique
  • • Hardware can occasionally feel overly complex for some users
  • • STAR drums can be quite heavy
  • • Some hardware models have been discontinued over time

Tama Products

Tama 14"x05" Star Reserve Snare Ltd - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x05" Star Reserve Snare Ltd

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,294
Size 14"
Tama 14"x05" Star Reserve Snare Ltd, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", 7-ply 6 mm walnut/bubinga hybrid shell (four inner...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama 10"x4,5" Peter Erskine Snare - 10" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 10"x4,5" Peter Erskine Snare

10" Wooden Snare Drums

$606
Size 10"
Tama 10"x4,5" Peter Erskine Snare, Snare Drum, Peter Erskine Signature model, Size: 10" x 4.5", Shell material: 6 mm...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -FBK - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -FBK

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$395
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -FBK, Snare Drum, Limited edition, Size: 14" x 6.5", Black nickel hardware, Material: 6...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Performer 5pcs -FBK - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Performer 5pcs -FBK

Drum Shell Sets

$2,268
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware, and snare drum not included
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x7" S.L.P G-Maple TMP Ltd. - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x7" S.L.P G-Maple TMP Ltd.

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$567
Size 14"
Tama 14"x7" S.L.P G-Maple TMP Ltd., Snare Drum, Limited edition, Size: 14" x 7", Shell: 11 mm, 12-ply maple + one outer...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama Superst. Classic 7pcs -TIBT - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superst. Classic 7pcs -TIBT

Drum Shell Sets

$1,695
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama Supers. Classic Shell 22 TIBT - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Supers. Classic Shell 22 TIBT

Drum Shell Sets

$1,122
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.3 AudioFu Score
Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 TIBT - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 TIBT

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,466
Size 22"
Drum Kit, Superstar Classic Series, Maple shells, Star-mount system, CL52KRS-BAB,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -VCS - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -VCS

Drum Shell Sets

$3,242
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware, and snare drum not included
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -SSS - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -SSS

Drum Shell Sets

$3,242
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware, and snare drum not included
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -GRS - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -GRS

Drum Shell Sets

$3,242
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware, and snare drum not included
4.3 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" Snare Anika Nilles - Signature Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Snare Anika Nilles

Signature Snare Drums

$790
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6,5" Snare Anika Nilles, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Anika Nilles (Rush) Signature model, 1.2 mm thick...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -VCS - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -VCS

Drum Shell Sets

$2,554
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included.
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -SSS - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -SSS

Drum Shell Sets

$2,554
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included.
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -GRS - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -GRS

Drum Shell Sets

$2,554
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware, and snare drum not included
4.9 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 20" -VCS - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 20" -VCS

Drum Shell Sets

$2,062
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included.
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 20" -GRS - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 20" -GRS

Drum Shell Sets

$2,062
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included.
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 20" -SSS - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 20" -SSS

Drum Shell Sets

$2,062
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware, and snare drum not included
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -VMP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -VMP

Drum Shell Sets

$2,519
Size 22"
Drum Shell Set, WBR42S VMP, Colour: Vintage Marine Pearl, Foil-wrapped drum shells...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama 08"x06" Starclassic P. TT SGR - 8" Toms

Tama 08"x06" Starclassic P. TT SGR

8" Toms

$456
Size 8"
Tama 08" x 06" Starclassic Performer TomTom; finish: Smokey Grey (lacquered); 6 mm maple/birch hybrid shell (4 outer...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama 22"x16" Starclassic P. BD SGR - 22" Bass Drums

Tama 22"x16" Starclassic P. BD SGR

22" Bass Drums

$1,294
Size 22"
Tama 22"x18" Starclassic P. BD SGR, Kick Drum, Size: 22" x 18", 7 mm thick maple/birch composite drum – 5 outer piles...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. WPL - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. WPL

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$526
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. WPL, Snare Drum, Limited edition, Starclassic Series, Size: 14" x 6.5", Drum shell with...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" Star. Waln/B. WPL BN. - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Star. Waln/B. WPL BN.

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$544
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6,5" Star. Waln/B. WPL BN., Snare Drum, Limited edition, Starclassic Series, Size: 14" x 6.5", Drum shell with...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -WPL - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -WPL

Drum Shell Sets

$2,726
Size 22"
Shell Set, Limited edition, Starclassic Walnut / Birch Series, Shells for tom toms...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Performer 5pcs -DRO - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Performer 5pcs -DRO

Drum Shell Sets

$2,153
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware, and snare drum not included.
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama STAR Drum Walnut Stand. ASBJ - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Walnut Stand. ASBJ

Drum Shell Sets

$4,812
Size 22"
Shell Set, STAR Drum Walnut Series, Standard configuration, Manufacturer's no....
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama STAR Drum Maple Set RECB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Maple Set RECB

Drum Shell Sets

$9,166
Size 22"
Shell Set, Star Maple Series, 5-ply, 5 mm thick maple shells, 5 mm Sound Focus Ring...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -MPB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -MPB

Drum Shell Sets

$2,520
Size 22"
Shell Set, Starclassic Walnut/Birch Series, Shells for tom toms and floor toms: 6...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 20" -MPB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 20" -MPB

Drum Shell Sets

$2,107
Size 20"
*Shell set consisting of:*, 20" x 14" kick drum (with kick drum rosette), 12" x 08" tom tom, 14" x 14" floor tom
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama STAR Drum Maple Set CBP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Maple Set CBP

Drum Shell Sets

$9,166
Size 22"
Shell Set, Star Maple Series, 5-ply, 5 mm thick maple shells, 5 mm Sound Focus Ring...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6.5" Star Reserve Sn. SNT - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6.5" Star Reserve Sn. SNT

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,305
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6.5" Star Reserve Sn. SNT, Snare Drum, Limited edition, STAR Drum Reserve Series, Size: 14" x 6.5",...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Plus CDS - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Plus CDS

Acoustic Drumkits

$904
Size 22"
Complete Drum Kit, Stagestar Series, Drum shells with wrap finish made of poplar...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Plus CDS - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Plus CDS

Acoustic Drumkits

$890
Size 20"
Complete Drum Kit, Stagestar Series, Drum shells with wrap finish made of poplar...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama Club Jam Mini Add-on Pack -ISP - 10" Toms

Tama Club Jam Mini Add-on Pack -ISP

10" Toms

$244
Size 10"
*Set consisting of:*, 10" x 07" tom tom, 14" x 07" floor tom, Single tom holder
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" Kaz Rodriguez ltd. - Signature Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Kaz Rodriguez ltd.

Signature Snare Drums

$636
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6.5" Kaz Rodriguez ltd., Snare Drum, Limited edition, Kaz Rodriguez Signature model, Size: 14" x 6.5", Shell...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Tama Superstar Cl. 20 3-pcs Kit SFG - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superstar Cl. 20 3-pcs Kit SFG

Drum Shell Sets

$904
Size 20"
*Configuration:*, 20" x 10" bass drum, 12" x 07" tom, 14" x 09" floor tom
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Plus SEM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Plus SEM

Acoustic Drumkits

$847
Size 20"
Complete Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish made of poplar wood, Omnisphere tom...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Plus BNS - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Plus BNS

Acoustic Drumkits

$847
Size 20"
Complete Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish made of poplar wood, Omnisphere tom...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Plus SEM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Plus SEM

Acoustic Drumkits

$847
Size 22"
Complete Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish made of poplar wood, Omnisphere tom...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Plus BNS - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Stagestar 22 5-pcs Plus BNS

Acoustic Drumkits

$847
Size 22"
Complete Drum Set, Drum shells with wrap finish made of poplar wood, Omnisphere tom...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Maple Standard VMMF - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Maple Standard VMMF

Drum Shell Sets

$3,895
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included.
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x05" Mastercraft Rosewood - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x05" Mastercraft Rosewood

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,088
Size 14"
Tama 14"x05" Mastercraft Rosewood, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Tama 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, Mastercraft...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Tama Club Jam Mini Add-on Pack -CPM - 14" Floor Toms

Tama Club Jam Mini Add-on Pack -CPM

14" Floor Toms

$244
Size 10"
*Set consisting of:*, 10" x 6.5" tom tom, 14" x 07" floor tom, Single tom holder
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama Starclassic Maple Standard TQP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starclassic Maple Standard TQP

Drum Shell Sets

$3,743
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included.
4.9 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -SAF - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -SAF

Drum Shell Sets

$2,554
Size 22"
Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch, WBS42S-SAF, Colour: Satin Purple Atmosphere Fade,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -MBI - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -MBI

Drum Shell Sets

$3,208
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included.
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama 12x10 Concert Tom CSLT12D-TBF - concert tom toms

Tama 12x10 Concert Tom CSLT12D-TBF

concert tom toms

$228
Size 12"
Tama 12"x10" Tom CSLT12D-TBF, Size: 12" x 10", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple shell,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama 12x09 Concert Tom CSLT12A-TBF - concert tom toms

Tama 12x09 Concert Tom CSLT12A-TBF

concert tom toms

$228
Size 12"
Tama 12x09 Concert Tom CSLT12A-TBF, Size: 12" x 09", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple...
4.5 AudioFu Score
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tama

The vast majority of Tama drums and hardware are manufactured in Japan, with some hardware components produced in China to manage costs. The Japanese-made instruments are generally considered to be of the highest quality.

MTL (Multi-Ring Shell Technology) involves layering multiple rings of varying materials and thicknesses during shell construction. This process is designed to create a more resonant, controlled, and complex tone.

Yes, Tama pedals are widely regarded as exceptionally durable and reliable. The Power Glide and Iron Cobra series are particularly known for their robust construction and smooth action, although regular maintenance is always recommended.

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