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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 STAR Drum Bubinga Set CDKG - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Bubinga Set CDKG

Drum Shell Sets

$9,329
Size 22"
Shell Set, Star Drum Bubinga Series, Chrome-plated shell hardware, Shells made of 5 mm...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. MPB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$542
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. MPB, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Starclassic Series, Material: 6 mm / 4 layers of...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -MPB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -MPB

Drum Shell Sets

$3,358
Size 22"
Shell Set, Starclassic Series, High-gloss lacquer finish shells, Material: 6 mm /...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Otamatone Classic Pac-Man - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Classic Pac-Man

Synthesizer Peripherals

$52
Electronic Musical Instrument/Synthesizer, Operation by pressing the sound surface on the...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Tama STAR Drum Bubinga Set LNTI - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Bubinga Set LNTI

Drum Shell Sets

$9,329
Size 22"
Shell Set, Star Drum Bubinga Series, Chrome shell hardware, Shells made of 5 mm...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -VMP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -VMP

Drum Shell Sets

$2,098
Size 22"
*Shell configuration:*, 22" x 14" Kick drum (without kick drum rosette), 12" x 08" Tom tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. TQP - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$524
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. TQP, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Starclassic Walnut/Birch Series, 6 mm thick shell...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Maple Sn. TQP - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Maple Sn. TQP

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$673
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6.5" Starcl. Maple Sn. TQP, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Starclassic Maple Series, Shell made of 100% maple,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Maple Sn. PWH - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Maple Sn. PWH

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$726
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6.5" Starcl. Maple Sn. PWH, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", 100% Maple shells, Chrome-plated hardware, Cast iron...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama 10x08 Concert Tom CSLT10A-TBF - concert tom toms

Tama 10x08 Concert Tom CSLT10A-TBF

concert tom toms

$209
Size 10"
Tama 10x08 Concert Tom CSLT10A-TBF, Size: 10" x 08", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama 20" Starclass. Maple Gong Bass - 20" Bass Drums

Tama 20" Starclass. Maple Gong Bass

20" Bass Drums

$1,457
Size 20"
Tama 20" Starclass. Maple Gong Bass, Gong Bass Drum, Size: 20", Starclassic Maple series, Maple shell, Quick-Lock tom...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -LOR - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -LOR

Drum Shell Sets

$3,301
Size 22"
Drum Shell Set, WBS52RZS-LOR, High-gloss lacquered shell finish, Material: 6 mm/4...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -SLM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -SLM

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,224
Size 22"
*Meinl HCS brass cymbal set:*, 14" hi-hat, 16" crash, 20" ride cymbal
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama Superstar 50th An. Limited SPM - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superstar 50th An. Limited SPM

Drum Shell Sets

$2,157
Size 22"
Shell Set, Superstar 50th Anniversary Limited Reissue Set, Tama 50th Anniversary...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom HLB - 14" Floor Toms

Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom HLB

14" Floor Toms

$181
Size 14"
Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom HLB, Floor Tom, Size: 14" x 12", Imperialstar Series, 6-Ply, 8 mm thick poplar shell,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -SAF - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -SAF

Drum Shell Sets

$3,301
Size 22"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum are not included in the delivery
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 20" -LPO - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 20" -LPO

Drum Shell Sets

$2,097
Size 20"
, 20" x 14" Bass drum (with bass drum rosette), 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Stand tom
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x05" Star Snare Reserve - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x05" Star Snare Reserve

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,585
Size 14"
Tama 14"x05" Star Snare Reserve, Snare drum, Reserve series, Size: 14" x 05", TLM145S OMP, Tama star inlay on the...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama STAR Drum Maple Set II ROLC - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Maple Set II ROLC

Drum Shell Sets

$9,329
Size 22"
Shell Set, Star Drum Maple Series, Material: Maple, 5-ply, 5 mm thick shell,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom CTW - 14" Floor Toms

Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom CTW

14" Floor Toms

$185
Size 14"
Tama 14"x12" Imperialstar F.Tom CTW, Floor Tom, Size: 14" x 12", Material: 6-ply, 8 mm thick poplar shell, Drum shell...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Tama Club Jam Vintage Bundle -SBE - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Vintage Bundle -SBE

Drum Shell Sets

$834
Size 18"
4.3 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x06" Starphonic Spruce - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x06" Starphonic Spruce

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$675
Size 14"
Tama 14"x06" Starphonic Spruce, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 06", Starphonic Spruce Series, 9-ply, 8 mm thick spruce shell,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" SP1465 Simon Phillips - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" SP1465 Simon Phillips

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$1,340
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6.5" SP1465 Simon Phillips, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Simon Phillips Signature model, 6 mm thick, 8-ply...
4.6 AudioFu Score
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

$419
Size 12"
Tama 12"x07" S.L.P. Mod Bubinga PT, Snare Drum, Size: 12" x 07", Philo Tsoungui Signature model - Limited Edition,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama 12"x07" S.L.P. Mod Bubinga - 12" Wooden Snare Drums

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

12" Wooden Snare Drums

$379
Size 12"
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,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama Club Jam Flyer -ISP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Flyer -ISP

Drum Shell Sets

$535
Size 14"
Shell Set, Club Jam Flyer series, Material: 9-ply, 8 mm thick poplar shells, Drum shells with...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Tama Club Jam Mini Kit -ISP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Mini Kit -ISP

Drum Shell Sets

$384
Size 18"
*Configuration:*, 18" x 07" Bass Drum, 12" x 05" Snare, Matching cymbal arm for the bass drum: Art. #460333# (not...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama Club Jam Vintage Kit -SBE - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Vintage Kit -SBE

Drum Shell Sets

$699
Size 18"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama 08"x06" Starcl. W/B Tom -SPF - 8" Toms

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

8" Toms

$500
Size 8"
Tama 08"x06" Starcl. W/B Tom -SPF, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 06", Matte lacquer finish shells, Material: 6 mm / four layers...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama STAR Drum Bubinga 20 SAC - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Bubinga 20 SAC

Drum Shell Sets

$7,231
Size 20"
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included.
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 GNL - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 GNL

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,515
Size 22"
Drum Set, Superstar Classic Series, Maple shells, Star-mount system, CL52KR-GNL,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Tama LST146H Sound Lab Snare - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Tama LST146H Sound Lab Snare

14" Steel Snare Drums

$489
Size 14"
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 06", S.L.P.-Sound Lab Project Series, Expressive hammered steel,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -BOB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -BOB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,270
Size 20"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama Superstar Classic Shell 22 GNL - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Shell 22 GNL

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,142
Size 22"
Drumset, Superstar Classic Series, Maple shells, Star-Mount System, CL52KRS-GNL,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama 14"x6,5" The Bell Brass Snare - Bronze Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" The Bell Brass Snare

Bronze Snare Drums

$4,548
Size 14"
Tama 14"x6.5" The Bell Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Mastercraft Series, 3 mm thick bell bronze shell,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -HBK - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -HBK

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,095
Size 18"
*Meinl HCS Bronze cymbal set consisting of::*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash, 20" Ride
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -BRM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -BRM

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,165
Size 22"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -BRM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -BRM

Acoustic Drumkits

$990
Size 18"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.9 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -HBK - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -HBK

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,154
Size 20"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BRM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BRM

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,049
Size 22"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -CTW - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -CTW

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,107
Size 22"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.5 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -BRM - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -BRM

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,107
Size 20"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.8 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -CTW - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 20" 5pcs -CTW

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,154
Size 20"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTW - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTW

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,049
Size 18"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.4 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BOB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -BOB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,270
Size 22"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -HBK - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -HBK

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,154
Size 22"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.7 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -HLB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 6pcs -HLB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,270
Size 22"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.9 AudioFu Score
Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -HLB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Imperialstar 22" 5pcs -HLB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,107
Size 22"
*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal
4.4 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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