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    Ok, you guys seem to like separate threads for the different drum brands so here's one for Tama Drums.


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    Mmmmmm Tama

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    22 years of Tama and still going!
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    Played TAMA for years, I went to DW, now I have my DWs and I am restoring a bunch of vintage TAMA shells.
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    ..."Stars Fell On Ala.Tama.."
    There's a lot to be said for Time Honored tradition and value.

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    FINALLY! I've got a vintage Tama Swingstar set. They sound great!

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    I loveee TAMAA !!!!!
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    tama make nice drums but anybody know how good the hyper-drive are?
    Last edited by Olly; 03-24-2010 at 04:22 PM.

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    I have a Tama Iron Cobra chrome edition double pedal. the beater gives a good solid attack
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    Quote Originally Posted by Olly View Post
    tama make nice drums but anybody know how good the hiper-drive are?
    The Superstar Hyperdrives are a very quick sounding drum with lots of attack and little resonance and projection.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Northern Redneck View Post
    The Superstar Hyperdrives are a very quick sounding drum with lots of attack and little resonance and projection.
    NR, I have to disagree about the projection. The short toms have a lot of attack, but they have a ton of projection. We just got a set a few months ago, and before I went and played them I assumed that the short toms would be quieter, less projection, but quick attack.

    Boy was I wrong. The things are cannons, but more projection and attack than my old Tama Crestar's.

    Olly, I would definitely look at them as an option. It depends on the sound you are looking for, but my son and I found them much more our style than the Gretsch Catalina's, the other drums we looked at. While my band plays a wide variety of music, we lean towards heavier rock, alternative, and punk. My son is 14 so you can guess what he's into (System of Down, Rise Against, Rage, etc...)

    It will come down to playing and listening, but while I know the StarClassic's are the real deal, the SuperStar's are a good choice. We got ours with a 20% off coupon and 18 mos. no interest at Sam Ash. $660 for a 6 piece (two floor toms) shell pack.
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    tamas r ok

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    Quote Originally Posted by kaosotis View Post
    NR, I have to disagree about the projection. The short toms have a lot of attack, but they have a ton of projection. We just got a set a few months ago, and before I went and played them I assumed that the short toms would be quieter, less projection, but quick attack.

    Boy was I wrong. The things are cannons, but more projection and attack than my old Tama Crestar's.

    Olly, I would definitely look at them as an option. It depends on the sound you are looking for, but my son and I found them much more our style than the Gretsch Catalina's, the other drums we looked at. While my band plays a wide variety of music, we lean towards heavier rock, alternative, and punk. My son is 14 so you can guess what he's into (System of Down, Rise Against, Rage, etc...)

    It will come down to playing and listening, but while I know the StarClassic's are the real deal, the SuperStar's are a good choice. We got ours with a 20% off coupon and 18 mos. no interest at Sam Ash. $660 for a 6 piece (two floor toms) shell pack.
    I played them side by side with my Superstar Customs when I was purchasing my kit. The standard size Superstars definately have more sustain and projection than the Hyperdrives.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Northern Redneck View Post
    I played them side by side with my Superstar Customs when I was purchasing my kit. The standard size Superstars definately have more sustain and projection than the Hyperdrives.
    In that comparison you might be right. I was comparing them to the Gretsch Catalina Maples we played at the time. We both found the SuperStar HyperDrives to be much bigger sounding drums than the Gretsch. There wasn't a regular superstar there to play, the hyper-drive was the only one and at 20% and 18 mos no interest it was a no brainer.

    My 1987 Crestars have really good projection as well, although there is definitely a stronger attack on the hyper-drives, as you said.
    Jesse

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    I love my TAMA's !
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    Quote Originally Posted by kaosotis View Post
    In that comparison you might be right. I was comparing them to the Gretsch Catalina Maples we played at the time. We both found the SuperStar HyperDrives to be much bigger sounding drums than the Gretsch. There wasn't a regular superstar there to play, the hyper-drive was the only one and at 20% and 18 mos no interest it was a no brainer.

    My 1987 Crestars have really good projection as well, although there is definitely a stronger attack on the hyper-drives, as you said.

    I'll definately agree with you on the Gretsch comparison. IMO the Superstars of either configuration are a real hidden jem. People just look at the specs and turn their noises up because of the basswood ply. People really need to try these drums. They sound incredible. They have the power and attack of birch, but the ply of basswood gives it some warmth and depth. They are a very full and round sound. With the Starcast hoops and mounts I like to run a coated Ambo over clear (right now I have G1's due to late shipment) I have tons of attack, good clear tones, they project like crazy, have a nice resonance and warmth.

    When I was buying my kit I compared them side by side with Catilina Maples, Sonor 2007, Sonor 1007, Premier Cabria XPK's, Premier Artis Birch and Tama SC Bubingas.
    IMO the Superstars outperformed all of the kits except the SC Bubingas but they were way out of my pricerange.

    Plus the finish on the Customs is truly beautiful.

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    the second kit i had was a ten piece tama imperial star with concert toms. 6",8",10",12,13",14",16",18",22", and 14" metal snare. it was good times.the early '80's!
    if you can't keep time... then your just making noise!

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    Im a huge fan of Tama drums. All of my hardware, pedals, snare are Tama. Im going to get a set of Starclassic B/B one day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Northern Redneck View Post
    I'll definately agree with you on the Gretsch comparison. IMO the Superstars of either configuration are a real hidden jem. People just look at the specs and turn their noises up because of the basswood ply. People really need to try these drums. They sound incredible. They have the power and attack of birch, but the ply of basswood gives it some warmth and depth. They are a very full and round sound. With the Starcast hoops and mounts I like to run a coated Ambo over clear (right now I have G1's due to late shipment) I have tons of attack, good clear tones, they project like crazy, have a nice resonance and warmth.

    When I was buying my kit I compared them side by side with Catilina Maples, Sonor 2007, Sonor 1007, Premier Cabria XPK's, Premier Artis Birch and Tama SC Bubingas.
    IMO the Superstars outperformed all of the kits except the SC Bubingas but they were way out of my pricerange.

    Plus the finish on the Customs is truly beautiful.
    I agree about the hidden gem concept. For some reason it seems like Tama's don't have the cache of some of the other brands anymore. I guess they were overpriced and not that great for a span, but we love the one's we have. For now we're running the stock heads, which are actually pretty good. The salesman said Tama uses the best OEM heads, but eventually we'll go with G2 clears most likely.

    So exactly which Superstars do you have, the Superstar Custom's? What's the difference from what we have, other than we have the short tom depth?

    This was the first kit I bought in 22 years, so I'm really just getting back into knowing about the different lines. It's interesting, but frustrating since it's not like I can buy a kit very often!
    Jesse

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    The superstars made today are nothing like the original Superstars that later became Granstar / Crestar. They were top of the line drums, 100% birch. The current Superstars are mixed wood entry / mid level drums.
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    kive played a tama rockstar and it was pretty good

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    Quote Originally Posted by rmandelbaum View Post
    The superstars made today are nothing like the original Superstars that later became Granstar / Crestar. They were top of the line drums, 100% birch. The current Superstars are mixed wood entry / mid level drums.

    Read my post above.
    The Superstars are definately NOT entry drums.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kaosotis View Post
    I agree about the hidden gem concept. For some reason it seems like Tama's don't have the cache of some of the other brands anymore. I guess they were overpriced and not that great for a span, but we love the one's we have. For now we're running the stock heads, which are actually pretty good. The salesman said Tama uses the best OEM heads, but eventually we'll go with G2 clears most likely.

    So exactly which Superstars do you have, the Superstar Custom's? What's the difference from what we have, other than we have the short tom depth?

    This was the first kit I bought in 22 years, so I'm really just getting back into knowing about the different lines. It's interesting, but frustrating since it's not like I can buy a kit very often!

    The only difference is the finishes. The Customs are all lacquer finishes.

    I took my Superstars with the stock heads, right from Bellone's and put them right on stage at one of the biggest C&W clubs in Toronto. The Tech told me it was the best sounding kit he had in 6 months and Emmerson Drive played there the weekend before us.

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    Entry level is a bit of a stretch. Mid-Level is probably most accurate. Similar to Mapex M Birch's and Pro M's and Catalina Maples and similar price range. Personally I liked the Superstars a lot more than the Catalina Maples (and I've been told they are better, as are the Mapex M's).

    New Superstars have die cast hoops and Starcast mounts, which I found to be better than the Gretsch's. They have nicer tom mounts too in terms of positioning, etc.., a virgin bass drum. And they were much "bigger" sounding drums, which I also liked.

    I guess in the grand scheme of drums under $1000 could be considered entry level, but Tama Rockstars and Imperialstars are the real entry level stuff, not the Superstars.
    Jesse

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    2015 Tama Starclassic B/B - Indigo Blue Sparkle

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    Quote Originally Posted by Northern Redneck View Post

    Plus the finish on the Customs is truly beautiful.
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