Tama

Japan, est. 1946 · 297 products across 3 categories

297
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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 Superst. Classic 7pcs -PGGP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superst. Classic 7pcs -PGGP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,594
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware are not included in the delivery
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama Superst. Classic 7pcs -PGHP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superst. Classic 7pcs -PGHP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,539
Drum Set, Superstar Classic series, CL72RS-PGHP, Maple kettle, Star-mount System,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama Superst. Classic 7pcs -PGJP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superst. Classic 7pcs -PGJP

Drum Shell Sets

$1,594
*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware are not included in the delivery
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" STAR Walnut S. LIC - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" STAR Walnut S. LIC

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$758
Tama 14"x6.5" STAR Walnut S. LIC, Snare Drum, TWS1465-LIC, Size: 14" x 6.5", Walnut shell, Cast hoops, Remo Coated...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" STAR Walnut S. ASCS - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" STAR Walnut S. ASCS

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$901
Tama 14"x6.5" STAR Walnut S. ASCS, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", STAR Walnut series, TWS1465-ASCS, Walnut shell, Cast...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama STAR Drum Walnut Stand. LIC - Premium Drum Kits

Tama STAR Drum Walnut Stand. LIC

Premium Drum Kits

$4,619
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, other hardware and snare drum not included
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBR - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$503
Tama 14" x 6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. MBR, Snare Drum
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. SPF - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$494
Tama 14" x 6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. SPF, Snare Drum
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LPO - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

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

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$472
Tama 14" x 6.5" Starcl. Walnut/B. LPO, Snare Drum
5 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x5,5" Starclassic Maple DMB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x5,5" Starclassic Maple DMB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$659
Tama 14"x 5.5" Starclassic Maple DMB, Snare Drum
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Mini Add-on Pack -AQB - 10" Toms

Tama Club Jam Mini Add-on Pack -AQB

10" Toms

$234
, Tom Tom: 10" x 6.5", Floor Tom: 14" x 07", Single tom holder
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Mini Add-on Pack -CCM - 10" Toms

Tama Club Jam Mini Add-on Pack -CCM

10" Toms

$234
, Tom Tom: 10" x 6.5", Floor Tom: 14" x 07", Single tom holder
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama HPDS1 Dyna-Sync Single Pedal - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Tama HPDS1 Dyna-Sync Single Pedal

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$373
Bass drum single pedal, Direct drive pedal, Dual Linkage for even distribution of...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Metalworks Bl. Steel - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Metalworks Bl. Steel

14" Steel Snare Drums

$171
Tama 14" x 6.5" Metalworks Bl. Steel, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Drumshell thickness: 1.2 mm, Drumshell material:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x5,5" Metalworks Bl. Steel - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Tama 14"x5,5" Metalworks Bl. Steel

14" Steel Snare Drums

$160
Tama 14" x 5.5" Metalworks Bl. Steel, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Drumshell thickness: 1.2 mm, Drumshell material:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama 10"x5,5" Metalworks Bl. Steel - 10" Steel Snare Drums

Tama 10"x5,5" Metalworks Bl. Steel

10" Steel Snare Drums

$149
Tama 10" x 5.5" Metalworks Bl. Steel, Snare Drum, Size: 10" x 5.5", Shell: 1.2 mm steel, 1.6 mm triple-flanged hoops,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Mini Bundle -CCM - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Mini Bundle -CCM

Drum Shell Sets

$446
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x06" S.L.P. G-Maple KMB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x06" S.L.P. G-Maple KMB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$501
Tama 14"x06" S.L.P. G-Maple KMB, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 06", S.L.P. series, LGM146-KMB, 13-Ply, 11 mm thick maple...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Mini Bundle -AQB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Mini Bundle -AQB

Drum Shell Sets

$446
4.4 Expert Rating
Tama PCP147 14" Starphonic Copper - Copper Snare Drums

Tama PCP147 14" Starphonic Copper

Copper Snare Drums

$780
Tama PCP147 14" Starphonic Copper, Snare drum, Size: 14" x 07", Starphonic copper series, Shell material: 1.2 mm...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Superstar Classic Kit 20 TPB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 20 TPB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,374
*Includes the MM5WN hardware package, which consists of:*
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama Superst. Classic Shells 22 TPB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superst. Classic Shells 22 TPB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,099
Shell Set, CL50RS-TPB, Maple shell, Colour: Transparent Black Burst
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 TPB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 TPB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,407
Drum Kit, CL52KR TPB, Maple shell, Colour: Transparent Black Burst (TPB),...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama Superst. Classic Shells 20 TPB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superst. Classic Shells 20 TPB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,044
Shell Set, CL50RS-TPB, Maple shell, Colour: Transparent Black Burst
5 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Mini Kit -CCM - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Mini Kit -CCM

Drum Shell Sets

$362
Compact Drumshell Set, Drum shells are made from 6-ply (7 mm) mersawa / poplar, Feature a...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Mini Kit -AQB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Mini Kit -AQB

Drum Shell Sets

$362
Compact Drumshell Set, Drum shells are made from 6-ply (7 mm) mersawa / poplar, Feature a...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -ROY - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -ROY

Drum Shell Sets

$1,979
Drum Shell Set, WBR32RZS-ROY, Foil-wrapped drum shells (Delmar foil), Material:...
4.4 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -MBR - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 3pcs -MBR

Drum Shell Sets

$1,979
Drum Shell Set, WBS32RZS MBR, High-gloss lacquered shell finish, Material: 6 mm /...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -VMP - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -VMP

Drum Shell Sets

$3,113
Drum Shell Set, WBR52RZS VMP, Foiled drum sell (Delmar foil), Material: 6 mm/4 ply...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -PBK - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -PBK

Drum Shell Sets

$3,079
Shell Set, Material of toms and floor toms: 6 mm / 4 ply birch + 2 ply walnut,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -MBR - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -MBR

Drum Shell Sets

$3,079
Drum Shell Set, WBS52RZS MBR, High-gloss lacquered shell finish, Material: 6 mm/4...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -SPF - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 5pcs -SPF

Drum Shell Sets

$3,113
Drum Shell Set, WBS52RZS SPF, Matte lacquered shells, Material: 6mm/4 ply birch +...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -PBK - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -PBK

Drum Shell Sets

$2,452
Drum Shell Set, WBS42S-PBK, High-gloss lacquered shell finish, Material: 6 mm / 4...
5 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -MBR - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -MBR

Drum Shell Sets

$2,419
Drum Shell Set, WBS42S MBR, High-gloss lacquered shell finish, Material: 6 mm / 4...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -SPF - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starcl. Walnut/Birch 4pcs -SPF

Drum Shell Sets

$2,418
Drum Shell Set, WBS42S SPF, Colour: Satin Sapphire Fade, Matte laquered shells,...
5 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Snare Lars Ulrich - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Snare Lars Ulrich

14" Steel Snare Drums

$846
Tama 14"x6,5" Snare Lars Ulrich, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Lars Ulrich Signature Model, 3 mm Diamond plate steel,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Super. Classic SD TLB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Super. Classic SD TLB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$208
Tama 14"x6,5" Super. Classic SD TLB, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Superstar Classic Series, 6-Ply, 5 mm thick maple...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Super. Classic SD CFF - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Super. Classic SD CFF

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$226
Tama 14"x6,5" Super. Classic SD CFF, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Superstar Classic Snare, CLS1465-CFF, Drum shell is...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x6,5" Super. Classic SD BAB - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama 14"x6,5" Super. Classic SD BAB

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$226
Tama 14"x6,5" Super. Classic SD BAB, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Superstar Classic Series, CLS1465 BAB, Maple shell,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama 18"x16" Supers. Classic FT BAB - 18" Floor Toms

Tama 18"x16" Supers. Classic FT BAB

18" Floor Toms

$395
Tama 18"x16" Supers. Classic FT BAB, Stand Tom, Size: 18"x 16", Superstar Classic Series, Maple shell, CLF18A BAB,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT TLB - 16" Floor Toms

Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT TLB

16" Floor Toms

$373
Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT TLB, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 14", Superstar Classic Series, CLF16A-TLB, Maple shell,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT BAB - 16" Floor Toms

Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT BAB

16" Floor Toms

$362
Tama 16"x14" Supers. Classic FT BAB, Floor Tom, Size: 16" x 14", CLF16A-BAB, Maple shell, Colour: Blue Lacquer Burst...
5 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x12" Supers. Classic FT CFF - 14" Floor Toms

Tama 14"x12" Supers. Classic FT CFF

14" Floor Toms

$318
Tama 14"x12" Supers. Classic FT CFF, Floor Tom, Size: 14" x 12", Superstar Classic series, Maple drum shell,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama 14"x12" Supers. Classic FT BAB - 14" Floor Toms

Tama 14"x12" Supers. Classic FT BAB

14" Floor Toms

$318
Tama 14"x12" Supers. Classic FT BAB, Floor Tom, Size: 14" x 12", Superstar Classic series, Maple drum shell,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama 08"x06" Supers. Classic TT TLB - 8" Toms

Tama 08"x06" Supers. Classic TT TLB

8" Toms

$197
Tama 08" x 06" Superstar Classic TT, Tom Tom, CLT8H-TLB, Drum shells are made from maple wood, Colour: Tangerine...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama 08"x06" Supers. Classic TT CFF - 8" Toms

Tama 08"x06" Supers. Classic TT CFF

8" Toms

$213
Tama 08" x 06" Superstar Classic Tom, Tom Tom, CLT8H-CFF, Drum shells are made from maple wood, Colour: Coffee Fade...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama 08"x06" Supers. Classic TT BAB - 8" Toms

Tama 08"x06" Supers. Classic TT BAB

8" Toms

$213
Tama 08"x06" Supers. Classic TT BAB, Tom Tom, Size: 08" x 06", Superstar Classic series, Maple drum shell, CLT8H BAB,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama STAR Drum Walnut Stand. AIJB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama STAR Drum Walnut Stand. AIJB

Drum Shell Sets

$4,619
Drum Shell Kit, STAR Drum Walnut Series, Standard configuration, TW42RZS-AIJB,...
4.9 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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