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Tama

Japan, est. 1946 · 345 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 Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -VMP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -VMP

Drum Shell Sets

$2,564
Size 22"
Drum Shell Set, WBR42S VMP, Colour: Vintage Marine Pearl, Foil-wrapped drum shells...
4.7 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

$535
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

$554
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

$2,775
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

$2,192
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

$4,898
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

$9,329
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

$2,565
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

$2,145
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 14"x6.5" Star Reserve Sn. SNT - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,329
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

$920
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

$906
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

$248
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

$647
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

$920
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

$862
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

$862
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

$862
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

$862
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

$3,965
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

$1,107
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

$248
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

$3,809
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

$2,600
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

$3,265
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

$232
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

$232
Size 12"
Tama 12x09 Concert Tom CSLT12A-TBF, Size: 12" x 09", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama High ConcertTom Set CSLT4H-TBF - concert tom toms

Tama High ConcertTom Set CSLT4H-TBF

concert tom toms

$734
Size 6"
High Concert Tom Set, Consisting of shell sizes 06 "x 06" TT, 08 "x 07" TT, 10 "x...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Otamatone Classic Hello Kitty - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Classic Hello Kitty

Synthesizer Peripherals

$45
Electronic Musical Instrument/Synthesizer, Operation by pressing the sound surface on...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Otamatone Classic Crystal Clear Blue - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Classic Crystal Clear Blue

Synthesizer Peripherals

$41
Electronic musical instrument/synthesiser, Operation by pressing the sound...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Otamatone Classic Crystal Clear - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Classic Crystal Clear

Synthesizer Peripherals

$41
Electronic Musical Instrument/Synthesizer, Operation by pressing the sound surface on...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Tama STAR Drum Walnut Stand. RSC - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Walnut Stand. RSC

Drum Shell Sets

$4,898
Size 22"
Drum Shell Set, Star Drum Walnut Series, Chrome boiler hardware, Material: Walnut,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. PBK - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$531
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. PBK, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Starclassic walnut/birch series, Material: 4 Layers...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama Supers. Classic Shells 22 PGHP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Supers. Classic Shells 22 PGHP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,189
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included in delivery
4.3 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. VMP - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$524
Size 14"
Tama 14" x 6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. VMP, Snare Drum
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -CCO - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -CCO

Drum Shell Sets

$3,301
Size 22"
Drum Shell Set, WBR52RZS-CCO, Foiled drum sell (Delmar foil), Material: 6 mm/4 ply...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -LPO - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -LPO

Drum Shell Sets

$3,301
Size 22"
Drum Shell Set, WBS52RZS-LPO, High-gloss lacquered shell finish, Material: 6 mm/4...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -ROY - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -ROY

Drum Shell Sets

$2,564
Size 22"
Drum Shell Set, WBR42S-ROY, Colour: Red Oyster, Foil-wrapped drum shells (Delmar...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x5,5" Starcl. Maple Sn. FBM - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x5,5" Starcl. Maple Sn. FBM

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$699
Size 14"
Tama 14"x 5.5" Starcl. Maple Sn. FBM, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x x 5.5", Starclassic Series, MAS1455U-FBM, Colour: Flat...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Otamatone Melody Blue - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Melody Blue

Synthesizer Peripherals

$22
Electronic Musical Toy / Synthesizer, Mini model of the Otamatone Classic, 11 pre-recorded songs...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Otamatone Melody Pink - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Melody Pink

Synthesizer Peripherals

$22
Electronic Musical Toy / Synthesizer, Mini model of the Otamatone Classic, 11 pre-recorded songs...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Otamatone Melody White - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Melody White

Synthesizer Peripherals

$22
Electronic Musical Toy / Synthesizer, Mini model of the Otamatone Classic, 11 pre-recorded...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Otamatone Melody Black - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Melody Black

Synthesizer Peripherals

$22
Electronic Musical Toy / Synthesizer, Mini model of the Otamatone Classic, 11 pre-recorded...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Tama STAR Drum Walnut Stand. ASCS - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Walnut Stand. ASCS

Drum Shell Sets

$4,898
Size 22"
Drum Shell Kit, STAR Drum Walnut Series, Standard configuration, TW42RZS-ASCS,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Starclassic Maple Standard PBK - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starclassic Maple Standard PBK

Drum Shell Sets

$3,965
Size 22"
*Hardware, tripods, tom tom holder and cymbals not included!*
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Starclassic Maple Standard PWH - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starclassic Maple Standard PWH

Drum Shell Sets

$3,965
Size 22"
*Hardware, tripods, tom tom holder and cymbals not included!*
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama 08"x06" Starcl. Perfor. TT MSL - 8" Toms

Tama 08"x06" Starcl. Perfor. TT MSL

8" Toms

$358
Size 8"
Tama 08"x06" Starcl. Perfor. TT MSL, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 06", Starclassic Performer Series, Material: 6 mm / 4 ply...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -TQP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -TQP

Drum Shell Sets

$2,600
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included.
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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