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 HP50 Classic Pedal - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Tama HP50 Classic Pedal

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$131
Single-Foot Pedal in a Classic Look, Round felt beater, Height-adjustable column for exact...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama S.L.P. 14"x10" Duo Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama S.L.P. 14"x10" Duo Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$373
Tama S.L.P. 14"x10" Duo Snare, Duo snare drum / stand tom, Size: 14" x 10", S.L.P. series, Model: LBH1410L-TPM, 7 mm...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Vintage Bundle -SBO - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Vintage Bundle -SBO

Drum Shell Sets

$780
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Vintage Bundle -CCM - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Vintage Bundle -CCM

Drum Shell Sets

$666
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Vintage Bundle -AQB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Vintage Bundle -AQB

Drum Shell Sets

$666
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Vintage Kit -CCM - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Vintage Kit -CCM

Drum Shell Sets

$560
*Note:* Cymbals, other stands and hardware are not included
5 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Vintage Kit -AQB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Vintage Kit -AQB

Drum Shell Sets

$560
*Note:* Cymbals, other stands and hardware not included
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama Superstar Classic Kit 20 CFF - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 20 CFF

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,412
*Includes the MM5WN hardware package, which consists of:*
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama Superstar Classic Kit 20 BAB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 20 BAB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,407
Drum Set, Superstar Classic series, Maple drum shell, Star-mount system, CL50R-BAB,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 TLB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 TLB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,374
Drum Set, CL52KR TLB, Maple Shell, Colour: Tangerine Lacquer Burst (TLB),...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 CFF - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 CFF

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,407
Drum Kit, CL52KR CFF, Maple shell, Colour: Coffee Fade (CFF), Configuration: 22" x...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 BAB - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Superstar Classic Kit 22 BAB

Acoustic Drumkits

$1,407
*Note:* Cymbals and other hardware are not included.
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama Superst. Classic Shells 20 BAB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superst. Classic Shells 20 BAB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,044
*Note:* cymbals, stands, as well as other hardware are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama Superst. Classic Shells 22 CFF - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superst. Classic Shells 22 CFF

Drum Shell Sets

$1,099
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, as well as other hardware are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama Superst. Classic Shells 22 BAB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Superst. Classic Shells 22 BAB

Drum Shell Sets

$1,077
*Note:* Cymbals, stands, as well as other hardware are not included and must be purchased separately.
4.7 Expert Rating
Otamatone Deluxe White - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Deluxe White

Synthesizer Peripherals

$87
Electronic Musical Instrument / Synthesiser, Operated by pressing the sound surface on the neck...
4.6 Expert Rating
Otamatone Deluxe Black - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Deluxe Black

Synthesizer Peripherals

$87
Electronic Musical Instrument / Synthesiser, Operated by pressing the sound surface on the neck...
4.8 Expert Rating
Otamatone Classic Yellow - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Classic Yellow

Synthesizer Peripherals

$32
Electronic Musical instrument/ Synthesiser, Operated by pressing the sound surface on the...
5 Expert Rating
Otamatone Classic Blue - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Classic Blue

Synthesizer Peripherals

$32
Electronic Musical Instrument / Synthesiser, Operated by pressing the sound surface on the neck...
4.8 Expert Rating
Otamatone Classic Pink - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Classic Pink

Synthesizer Peripherals

$32
*Note:* Batteries are not included (suitable batteries: Art. #417474#)
4.5 Expert Rating
Otamatone Classic White - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Classic White

Synthesizer Peripherals

$32
Electronic Musical Toy / Synthesiser, Operated by pressing the sound surface on the neck and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Otamatone Classic Black - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Classic Black

Synthesizer Peripherals

$32
Electronic Musical Toy / Synthesiser, Operated by pressing the sound surface on the neck and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama Club Jam Vintage Kit -SBO - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Club Jam Vintage Kit -SBO

Drum Shell Sets

$670
*Note:* Cymbals, other stands and hardware not included
4.6 Expert Rating
Otamatone Techno White - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Techno White

Synthesizer Peripherals

$109
*Note:* App only works for iOS/iPhone. Smartphone not included.
4.6 Expert Rating
Otamatone Techno Black - Synthesizer Peripherals

Otamatone Techno Black

Synthesizer Peripherals

$109
Electronic Musical Instrument/Synthesizer, Large version of the Otamatone Classic, Perfect size...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama PBB146 14" Bell Brass Snare - Bronze Snare Drums

Tama PBB146 14" Bell Brass Snare

Bronze Snare Drums

$2,529
Tama PBB146 14" Bell Brass Snare, Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 06", Starphonic series, Drum shell: 3 mm bell bronze, Lugs:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama Cocktail Jam Kit -MGD - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Cocktail Jam Kit -MGD

Acoustic Drumkits

$963
Drum Set, CJB46C-MGD, Unicolour foil-coated drum shells, Powerful and resonant 100%...
5 Expert Rating
Tama Cocktail Jam Kit -BOS - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Cocktail Jam Kit -BOS

Acoustic Drumkits

$934
Drum Set, CJB46C-BOS, Unicolour foil-coated drum shells, Powerful and resonant 100%...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Cocktail Jam Kit -ISP - Acoustic Drumkits

Tama Cocktail Jam Kit -ISP

Acoustic Drumkits

$934
Drum Set, CJB46C ISP, Unicolour foil-coated drum shells, Powerful and resonant 100%...
4.4 Expert Rating
Tama LAL1455 Sound Lab Snare - Aluminium Snare Drums

Tama LAL1455 Sound Lab Snare

Aluminium Snare Drums

$417
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", Classic dry aluminium, S.L.P. Sound Lab Project Series,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama Starclassic Maple Standard FBK - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starclassic Maple Standard FBK

Drum Shell Sets

$3,739
*Note: snare, hardware, stand, tom tom holder and cymbal not included*
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama LGW1465-MBW Sound Lab Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama LGW1465-MBW Sound Lab Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$490
Snare drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", G-Walnut, S.L.P. Sound Lab Project Series, Model:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama HP910LN Speedcobra Single - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Tama HP910LN Speedcobra Single

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$284
Foot Pedal, "Speed ​​Cobra" series, New, unique design, Recessed...
5 Expert Rating
Tama HP900RN Roll.-Glide Iron Cobra - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Tama HP900RN Roll.-Glide Iron Cobra

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$284
Foot Pedal, Rolling Glide System, The Rolling Glide System comes with a double...
4.4 Expert Rating
Tama HP900PN PowerGlide Iron Cobra - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Tama HP900PN PowerGlide Iron Cobra

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$274
Bass Drum Pedal, Power glide system, The power glide system comes with double chain...
5 Expert Rating
Tama Starclassic Maple Standard MBB - Drum Shell Sets

Tama Starclassic Maple Standard MBB

Drum Shell Sets

$3,739
*Hardware, tripods, tom tom holders and cymbals not included!*
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama HP310L Speedcobra Single - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Tama HP310L Speedcobra Single

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$131
Single Bass Drum Pedal, "Speed ​​Cobra" series, The speed ​cobra...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama LST148 Sound Lab Snare - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Tama LST148 Sound Lab Snare

14" Steel Snare Drums

$296
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 08", Model: 1 mm thick steel shell, Black nickel shell hardware,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama LMP1465F-SEN Sound Lab Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama LMP1465F-SEN Sound Lab Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$578
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Studio Maple, S.L.P. Sound Lab Project Series, Model...
5 Expert Rating
Tama Iron Cobra HP600D Single Ped. - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Tama Iron Cobra HP600D Single Ped.

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$152
Single Bass Drum Pedal, From the Iron Cobra 600 Series, New Duo Glide Cam for...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tama Iron Cobra HP200P Single Pedal - Single Bass Drum Pedals

Tama Iron Cobra HP200P Single Pedal

Single Bass Drum Pedals

$98
Single Bass Drum Pedal, From the Iron Cobra 200 Series, Power Glide chain drive,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama SC145 14x05" Stewart Copeland - Signature Snare Drums

Tama SC145 14x05" Stewart Copeland

Signature Snare Drums

$637
Tama SC145 14x05" Stewart Copeland, Snare, Size: 14" x 05", Stewart Copeland signature model, Drum shell: 1.5 mm Brass,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tama MP1455BU 14x5,5" Mike Portnoy - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama MP1455BU 14x5,5" Mike Portnoy

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$758
Tama MP1455BU 14x5,5" Mike Portnoy, Snare Drum, Mike Portnoy Signature, Size: 14" x 5.5", Colour: Black with new Mike...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama LBR1465 Sound Lab Snare - 14" Brass Snare Drums

Tama LBR1465 Sound Lab Snare

14" Brass Snare Drums

$637
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6.5", Black brass, S.L.P. Sound Lab Project Series, Model...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tama LGB146-NQB Sound Lab Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama LGB146-NQB Sound Lab Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$549
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 6", G-Bubinga, S.L.P. Sound Lab Project Series, Model...
4.4 Expert Rating
Tama LGM137-STA Sound Lab Snare - 13" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama LGM137-STA Sound Lab Snare

13" Wooden Snare Drums

$549
Snare Drum, Size: 13" x 7", G-Maple, S.L.P. - Sound Lab Project Series, Model:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tama LMP1455-SMP Sound Lab Snare - 14" Wooden Snare Drums

Tama LMP1455-SMP Sound Lab Snare

14" Wooden Snare Drums

$446
Snare drum, Size: 14" x 5.5", S.L.P - Sound Lab Project Series, Design: Super Maple...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tama PST146 Starphonic Black Nickel - 14" Steel Snare Drums

Tama PST146 Starphonic Black Nickel

14" Steel Snare Drums

$483
Snare Drum, Starphonic, Black Nickel Steel Boiler 14"x06" with 1.0 mm shell drum...
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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