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Tama

Japan, est. 1946 · 297 products across 3 categories

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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"x6" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBC - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBC

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$549
Tama 14"x6" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBC, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Starclassic Walnut / Birch Series - Limited Edition, 6...
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Tama 14"x6,5" S.L.P. Snare -MZB ltd - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" S.L.P. Snare -MZB ltd

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$494
Tama 14"x6.5" S.L.P. Snare -MZB ltd, Snare Drum, Limited edition, Size: 14" x 6.5", Shell material: Hybrid shell made...
4.8 Expert Rating
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Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom CTW - 14" Floor Toms

Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom CTW

14" Floor Toms

$175
Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom CTW, Floor Tom, Size: 14" x 12", Material: 6-ply, 8 mm thick poplar shell, Drum shell...
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Tama Club Jam Vintage Bundle -SBE - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Vintage Bundle -SBE

Drum Shell Sets

$787
4.8 Expert Rating
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Tama 14"x06" Starphonic Spruce - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x06" Starphonic Spruce

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$648
Tama 14"x06" Starphonic Spruce, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 06", Starphonic Spruce Series, 9-ply, 8 mm thick spruce shell,...
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Tama 14"x6,5" SP1465 Simon Phillips - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" SP1465 Simon Phillips

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,297
Tama 14"x6.5" SP1465 Simon Phillips, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Simon Phillips Signature model, 6 mm thick, 8-ply...
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Tama 12"x07" S.L.P. Mod Bubinga PT - 12" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 12"x07" S.L.P. Mod Bubinga PT

12" Wooden Snare Drums

$413
Tama 12"x07" S.L.P. Mod Bubinga PT, Snare Drum, Size: 12" x 07", Philo Tsoungui Signature model - Limited Edition,...
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Tama 12"x07" S.L.P. Mod Bubinga - 12" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 12"x07" S.L.P. Mod Bubinga

12" Wooden Snare Drums

$358
Tama 12"x07" S.L.P. Mod Bubinga, Snare Drum, Size: 12" x 07", S.L.P. Mod Bubinga, 9-ply, 6 mm thick bubinga shell,...
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Tama Club Jam Flyer -ISP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Flyer -ISP

Drum Shell Sets

$527
Shell Set, Club Jam Flyer series, Material: 9-ply, 8 mm thick poplar shells, Drum shells with...
4.5 Expert Rating
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Tama Club Jam Mini Kit -ISP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Mini Kit -ISP

Drum Shell Sets

$362
*Configuration:*, 18" x 07" Bass Drum, 12" x 05" Snare, Matching cymbal arm for the bass drum: Art. #460333# (not...
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Tama Club Jam Vintage Kit -SBE - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Vintage Kit -SBE

Drum Shell Sets

$659
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.7 Expert Rating
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Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LPO - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$538
Tama 14"x6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LPO, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Limited Edition, Starclassic Walnut/Birch Series,...
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Tama 08"x06" Starcl. W/B Tom -SPF - 8" Toms

Tama 08"x06" Starcl. W/B Tom -SPF

8" Toms

$472
Tama 08"x06" Starcl. W/B Tom -SPF, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 06", Matte lacquer finish shells, Material: 6 mm / four layers...
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Tama 14"x05" Mastercraft Steel ltd. - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Tama 14"x05" Mastercraft Steel ltd.

14" Steel Snare Drums

$846
Tama 14"x05" Mastercraft Steel ltd., Snare Drum, Tama 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, Model 8055, Mastercraft Series,...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Tama 14"x08" Metalworks Steel ltd. - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Tama 14"x08" Metalworks Steel ltd.

14" Steel Snare Drums

$197
Tama 14"x08" Metalworks Steel ltd., Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 08", Metalworks Series - Limited Edition, Shell thickness:...
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Tama STAR Drum Bubinga 20 SAC - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Bubinga 20 SAC

Drum Shell Sets

$6,268
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included.
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Tama STAR Drum Bubinga Set PBA - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Bubinga Set PBA

Drum Shell Sets

$8,138
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included
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Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 GNL - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 GNL

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,429
Drum Set, Superstar Classic Series, Maple shells, Star-mount system, CL52KR-GNL,...
4.8 Expert Rating
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Tama LST146H Sound Lab Snare - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Tama LST146H Sound Lab Snare

14" Steel Snare Drums

$461
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 06", S.L.P.-Sound Lab Project Series, Expressive hammered steel,...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -BOB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -BOB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,198
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
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Tama Superstar Classic Shell 22 GNL - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Shell 22 GNL

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,099
Drumset, Superstar Classic Series, Maple shells, Star-Mount System, CL52KRS-GNL,...
4.4 Expert Rating
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Tama 14"x6,5" Mirage 50th A. Snare - Other Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Mirage 50th A. Snare

Other Snare Drums

$488
Tama 14"x6,5" Mirage 50th A. Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Tama 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, Mirage Series,...
4.9 Expert Rating
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Tama Starclassic Mirage 50th A. Ltd - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starclassic Mirage 50th A. Ltd

Drum Shell Sets

$2,639
Shell Set, Starclassic Mirage Series, 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, Acrylic...
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Tama Superstar 50th An. Limited CHW - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superstar 50th An. Limited CHW

Drum Shell Sets

$2,034
Shell Set, Superstar 50th Anniversary Limited Reissue Set, Tama 50th Anniversary...
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Tama 14"x6,5" The Bell Brass Snare - Bronze Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" The Bell Brass Snare

Bronze Snare Drums

$4,389
Tama 14"x6.5" The Bell Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Mastercraft Series, 3 mm thick bell bronze shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -HBK - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -HBK

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,033
*Meinl HCS Bronze cymbal set consisting of::*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash, 20" Ride
4.5 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -BRM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -BRM

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,154
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
5 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -BRM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -BRM

Acoustic Drumkits

$989
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.7 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -HBK - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -HBK

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,088
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.9 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -ELY - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -ELY

Acoustic Drumkits

$934
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.5 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -ELY - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -ELY

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,044
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash, 20" Ride
4.9 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BRM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BRM

Acoustic Drumkits

$989
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.6 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -CTW - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -CTW

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,044
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.8 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -BRM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -BRM

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,088
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.7 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -ELY - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -ELY

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,044
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.5 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -CTW - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -CTW

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,088
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.9 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -ELY - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -ELY

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,198
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.8 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTW - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTW

Acoustic Drumkits

$989
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.8 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BOB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BOB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,198
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.5 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -HBK - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -HBK

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,088
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.8 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -HLB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -HLB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,198
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.9 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -HLB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -HLB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,088
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.5 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -HBK - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -HBK

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,198
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.8 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -HLB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -HLB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,044
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.7 Expert Rating
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Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -HLB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -HLB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,033
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
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Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -TQP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -TQP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,979
, 22" x 14" Kick drum (without kick drum rosette), 12" x 08" Floor tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom
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Tama Imperialstar Double B.Set -BOB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar Double B.Set -BOB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,704
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.7 Expert Rating
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Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit SEM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Stagestar 20 5-pcs Kit SEM

Acoustic Drumkits

$743
*Meinl BCS Brass cymbal set:*, 18" Crash/Ride, 14" Hi-Hat
4.7 Expert Rating
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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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