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"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LOR - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$472
Tama 14"x6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LOR, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Starclassic Walnut/Birch series, High gloss...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x4,5" Peter Erskine Jazz S. - Signature Snare Drums

Tama 14"x4,5" Peter Erskine Jazz S.

Signature Snare Drums

$604
Tama 14" x 4.5" Peter Erskine Jazz S., Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 4.5", Peter Erskin Signature model, Drumshell Material:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama Mid ConcertTom Set CSLT4M-TBF - Concert Tom Toms

Tama Mid ConcertTom Set CSLT4M-TBF

Concert Tom Toms

$824
Mid Concert Tom Set, Consisting of 10"x 08", 12"x 09", 13"x 11" and 14"x 12" shell...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CSLT16D-TBF - Concert Tom Toms

Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CSLT16D-TBF

Concert Tom Toms

$329
Tama 16"x13" Tom CSLT16D-TBF, Size: 16" x 13", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple shell,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama 13x11 Concert Tom CSLT13D-TBF - Concert Tom Toms

Tama 13x11 Concert Tom CSLT13D-TBF

Concert Tom Toms

$241
Tama 13"x11" Tom CSLT13D-TBF, Size: 13" x 11", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple shell,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama 08x07 Concert Tom CSLT8A-TBF - Concert Tom Toms

Tama 08x07 Concert Tom CSLT8A-TBF

Concert Tom Toms

$175
Tama 08x07 Concert Tom CSLT8A-TBF, Size: 08" x 07", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple...
5 Expert Rating
Otamatone Neo White - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Neo White

Synthesizer Peripherals

$50
Electronic Musical Instrument/Synthesizer, Otamatone Classic with extra functions, Perfect size...
4.9 Expert Rating
Otamatone Neo Black - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Neo Black

Synthesizer Peripherals

$50
Electronic musical instrument/synthesiser, Otamatone Classic with extra functions, Perfect size...
4.4 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -DCF - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$351
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -DCF, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Starclassic Performer Series, Lacquer finish shell,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -MSL - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$362
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -MSL, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Starclassic performer series, Lacquered shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -PBK - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$362
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -PBK, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Starclassic performer series, Lacquered shell,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -CAR - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$362
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Perform. -CAR, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Starclassic performer series, Lacquered shell,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Flyer -AQB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Flyer -AQB

Drum Shell Sets

$516
Shell Set, Club Jam Flyer Series, 9-ply, 8 mm thick poplar shells, Shells with wrap finish,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare - Other Snare Drums

Tama 14"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare

Other Snare Drums

$191
Tama 14"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare, Effect snare, Size: 14" x 03", Metalworks series, 1.0 mm thick steel shell, Triple...
4.4 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x7" Starphonic Black Walnut - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x7" Starphonic Black Walnut

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$747
Tama 14"x 7" Starphonic Black Walnut, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 07", Starphonic series, 6 mm thick shell made of 6 layers...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Performer 4pcs -PBK - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Performer 4pcs -PBK

Drum Shell Sets

$1,539
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum are not included in the delivery
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Performer 4pcs -DCF - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Performer 4pcs -DCF

Drum Shell Sets

$1,539
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum are not included
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Performer 4pcs -MSL - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Performer 4pcs -MSL

Drum Shell Sets

$1,539
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum are not included in the delivery
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Performer 4pcs -CAR - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Performer 4pcs -CAR

Drum Shell Sets

$1,484
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Performer 5pcs -PBK - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Performer 5pcs -PBK

Drum Shell Sets

$1,926
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum are not included in the delivery
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Performer 5pcs -MSL - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Performer 5pcs -MSL

Drum Shell Sets

$1,924
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum are not included in the delivery
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Superst. Classic 7pcs -PGLP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superst. Classic 7pcs -PGLP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,627
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware are not included in the delivery
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -LSO - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -LSO

Drum Shell Sets

$3,113
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included in the delivery
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama Low ConcertTom Set CCLT4L-TPB - Concert Tom Toms

Tama Low ConcertTom Set CCLT4L-TPB

Concert Tom Toms

$989
Low Concert Tom Set, Consisting of shell sizes 12 "x10", 13 "x11", 14 "x12" and 16...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama Mid ConcertTom Set CCLT4M-TPB - Concert Tom Toms

Tama Mid ConcertTom Set CCLT4M-TPB

Concert Tom Toms

$879
Mid Concert Tom Set, Consisting of shell sizes 10 "x08", 12 "x09", 13 "x11" and 14...
4.4 Expert Rating
Tama High ConcertTom Set CCLT4H-TPB - Concert Tom Toms

Tama High ConcertTom Set CCLT4H-TPB

Concert Tom Toms

$747
High Concert Tom Set, Consisting of shell sizes 06 "x06", 08 "x07", 10 "x08" and...
4.4 Expert Rating
Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CCLT16D-TPB - Concert Tom Toms

Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CCLT16D-TPB

Concert Tom Toms

$340
Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CCLT16D-TPB, Size: 16" x 13", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama 14x12 Concert Tom CCLT14D-TPB - Concert Tom Toms

Tama 14x12 Concert Tom CCLT14D-TPB

Concert Tom Toms

$296
Tama 14x12 Concert Tom CCLT14D-TPB, Size: 14" x 12", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama 12x10 Concert Tom CCLT12D-TPB - Concert Tom Toms

Tama 12x10 Concert Tom CCLT12D-TPB

Concert Tom Toms

$230
Tama 12x10 Concert Tom CCLT12D-TPB, Size: 12" x 10", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama 12x09 Concert Tom CCLT12A-TPB - Concert Tom Toms

Tama 12x09 Concert Tom CCLT12A-TPB

Concert Tom Toms

$230
Tama 12"x09" Tom CCLT12A-TPB, Size: 12" x 09", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama 10x08 Concert Tom CCLT10A-TPB - Concert Tom Toms

Tama 10x08 Concert Tom CCLT10A-TPB

Concert Tom Toms

$208
Tama 10"x08" Tom CCLT10A-TPB, Size: 10" x 08", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple shell,...
5 Expert Rating
Tama 08x07 Concert Tom CCLT8A-TPB - Concert Tom Toms

Tama 08x07 Concert Tom CCLT8A-TPB

Concert Tom Toms

$186
Tama 08x07 Concert Tom CCLT8A-TPB, Size: 08" x 07", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama 06x06 Concert Tom CCLT6A-TPB - Concert Tom Toms

Tama 06x06 Concert Tom CCLT6A-TPB

Concert Tom Toms

$175
Tama 06x06 Concert Tom CCLT6A-TPB, Size: 06" x 06", 6-Layered, 5 mm thick maple...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Starclassic Maple Standard DPP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starclassic Maple Standard DPP

Drum Shell Sets

$3,739
Drum Set, Starclassic Maple series, 100% Maple drum shell, Tom tom/floor tom: 6...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama CMP146-GCR Starphonic - Concert Snares

Tama CMP146-GCR Starphonic

Concert Snares

$714
Concert Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 06", Starphonic series, 6 mm thick, 7-ply maple shell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama CMP146MF-GMC Starphonic - Concert Snares

Tama CMP146MF-GMC Starphonic

Concert Snares

$988
, Nickel Wound Round guitar strings (6 strands) are particularly sensitive, Black Nylon Coated Stainless Steel Wires (6...
5 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Flyer Bundle -CPM - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Flyer Bundle -CPM

Drum Shell Sets

$625
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Flyer -CPM - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Flyer -CPM

Drum Shell Sets

$505
Tama Club Jam Flyer - CPM, Shell Pack, Club Jam Flyer Series, LJK44S-CPM, 9-Ply, 8 mm thick poplar shells, Drum shells...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x8" Woodworks Snare - BOW - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x8" Woodworks Snare - BOW

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$165
Tama 14"x8" Woodworks Snare - BOW, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 08", Woodworks series, WP148BK-BOW, 8 mm thick, 8-ply poplar...
5 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Woodworks Snare - BOW - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Woodworks Snare - BOW

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$154
Tama 14"x6.5" Woodworks Snare - BOW, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Woodworks series, WP1465BK-BOW, 8 mm thick, 8-ply...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Woodworks Snare - NZW - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Woodworks Snare - NZW

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$149
Tama 14"x6.5" Woodworks Snare - NZW, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Woodworks series, WP1465BK-NZW, 8 mm thick, 8-ply...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama 13"x4" Metalworks Flat Black - 13" Steel Snare Drums

Tama 13"x4" Metalworks Flat Black

13" Steel Snare Drums

$154
Tama 13"x4" Metalworks Flat Black, Snare drum, Size: 13" x 04", Metalworks Series, BST134MBK, 1.2 mm thick steel shell,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama 10"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare - Other Snare Drums

Tama 10"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare

Other Snare Drums

$182
Tama 10"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare, Effect snare drum, Size: 10" x 03, Metalworks Series, BST103MBK, 1.0 mm thick...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama 8"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare - Other Snare Drums

Tama 8"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare

Other Snare Drums

$171
Tama 8"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare, Effect snare drum, Size: 08" x 03", Metalworks series, BST83MBK, 1.0 mm thick steel...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama 6"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare - Other Snare Drums

Tama 6"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare

Other Snare Drums

$164
Tama 6"x3" Metalworks Effect Snare, Effect snare drum, Size: 06" x 03", Metalworks series, BST63MBK, 1.0 mm thick steel...
5 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x5,5" Star Reserve Brass - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Tama 14"x5,5" Star Reserve Brass

14" Brass Snare Drums

$1,209
Tama 14"x5.5" Star Reserve Brass, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 05", Star Reserve Series, TBRS1455H, 1.5 mm thick hand...
4.4 Expert Rating
Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 PGGP - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 PGGP

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,319
*Note:* Cymbals and other hardware are not included.
5 Expert Rating
Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 PGHP - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 PGHP

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,407
*Note:* Cymbals and other hardware are not included.
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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