Tama Drums Discussion

[kaosotis]

So basically all the Rockstar/Swingstar stuff was PM? Interesting. As I said, I wasn't in the market back then. And the vintage Tama stuff I've been around was higher end stuff.

I knew the recent lower end stuff was Poplar, that's why I said Tama "uses". When was the switch? 2005?

[Bish]

So basically all the Rockstar/Swingstar stuff was PM? Interesting. As I said, I wasn't in the market back then. And the vintage Tama stuff I've been around was higher end stuff.

I knew the recent lower end stuff was Poplar, that's why I said Tama "uses". When was the switch? 2005?

I knew there was a reason I liked my Rockstar add on toms. They are 10 years old this year.

[501208]

So basically all the Rockstar/Swingstar stuff was PM? Interesting. As I said, I wasn't in the market back then. And the vintage Tama stuff I've been around was higher end stuff.

I knew the recent lower end stuff was Poplar, that's why I said Tama "uses". When was the switch? 2005?

Yes Rockstar, and Swingstar were PM.

[mind_drummer]

So basically all the Rockstar/Swingstar stuff was PM? Interesting. As I said, I wasn't in the market back then. And the vintage Tama stuff I've been around was higher end stuff.

I knew the recent lower end stuff was Poplar, that's why I said Tama "uses". When was the switch? 2005?

Tama introduced back the Imperialstar in 2007 with 100% poplar shell which meant the end of Swingstar & Stagestar.

[501208]

I'm not seeing that drum anywhere in Tama's catalogs.

It looks like what I like to call a "special buy" drum. I worked at Guitar Center for a couple years and we would get stuff like that all the time. GC's buyers work deals out with manufacturers to get items that weren't in their catalogs. "OMG!! GUITAR CENTER EXCLUSIVES!!!!1" We used to get these little 3.5x13" steel shell snares from Tama all the time. Tiny little firecrackers.

It looks like it's a poplar shell kinda like the current Imperialstar line with a maple outer ply and a couple coats of clear laquer. The low serial number adds to my theory that it was a limited run for GC. Probably out of a run of 5000 or 10000 drums. I'd put it at a $99-129USD retail price point especially with the Made in Taiwan stamp on the badge.

It's Basswood/PM/Basswood.

[Mr. Tama]

Hey guys here in the Tama thread (and anyone else who happens to read this)!

So, I've been away from the forum for a while, but I always have to make my appearances. Anywho, I've been extremely busy lately. My drums haven't even been set up in my house for almost 2 months until a few days ago when I set them up! Reason for this tragedy? Well, I joined a new band :D I am constantly bring my equipment to our bassist/vocalist's house. He has a kit, but I normally bring my rack tom, snare, cymbals, etc. We are writing and recording all original music! This band could actually take us somewhere... We are planning on gigging a lot this winter since I won't be playing any sports except for training for spring outdoor track. Over time, we want to really do something with this band and we have the connections and the talent. Things are really falling into place.

I'll keep you guys updated with progress and anything else that happens! I will be adding some new drum items to my kit soon, so when the time comes, pics will come.

Hope everyone is well!

-Jason

[marko138]

Just read the other day that the Swingstar is back. Looks like a nice kit too.

[eddahenry]

Oh well 2 years ago i sold my 98 SC maples in sparkle green to buy bass gear
but as of 3 days ago i ordered a
Superstar Hyperdrive and pearl white 10,12,14,16,14,22
Gibraltar Ultra adjust legless hat , both sides of the stealth rack and another extension
22 parigon ride
and a HHXevolution set (16, 14 hats, 18 ozone, 17 fast)
so im back in the saddle
unfortuanly there where no peral whites in AUS so 8 week wait
im liking the all burich sups lots of punch and tone when i tryed a set of EFX thy had in stock

[Bish]

22 parigon ride

I have this. It's my favorite over all 5 I have.

[mind_drummer]

Oh well 2 years ago i sold my 98 SC maples in sparkle green...

It would be about time to change your signature

[shabutie2113]

Hey guys here in the Tama thread (and anyone else who happens to read this)!

So, I've been away from the forum for a while, but I always have to make my appearances. Anywho, I've been extremely busy lately. My drums haven't even been set up in my house for almost 2 months until a few days ago when I set them up! Reason for this tragedy? Well, I joined a new band :D I am constantly bring my equipment to our bassist/vocalist's house. He has a kit, but I normally bring my rack tom, snare, cymbals, etc. We are writing and recording all original music! This band could actually take us somewhere... We are planning on gigging a lot this winter since I won't be playing any sports except for training for spring outdoor track. Over time, we want to really do something with this band and we have the connections and the talent. Things are really falling into place.

I'll keep you guys updated with progress and anything else that happens! I will be adding some new drum items to my kit soon, so when the time comes, pics will come.

Hope everyone is well!

-Jason

Congrats dude im very happy for you

[corymac]

New to the forum, been about 22 years since I got a new set. Here is some pics of the old Tama Rockstar from the tama website. I had the gun metal gray with out the rack setup. Then the new Tama Superstar Hyper-drive Dark Mocha Fade

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[SomeGuyDude]

Might be trading Superstars for Superstars! Look at these babies.

[Martinez12]

Hyper drives!!! They look amazing man, love the finish

[Drumbledore]

What do you like about 13's over 14" snares? All 3 of mine are 14.

Well, I'm a shorty....the 13" snares (I have a Pearl 13" piccolo that I also use now and then) allow me to bring the toms in a lil' closer, as well as my double pedal's axle can be keep at the shortest length possible. Plus I also favour a higher pitched snare to cut through a live band. Again, how I set up is also depending on the music situation. The good thing about my Starclassic snare is that if I need a mid-range sound, I can tune it down to that range and it will still sound decent. Mind you, I'm keeping an eye out for a 13x6 or even a 13x7 wood snare to do that job.

[SomeGuyDude]

I do 13" snares as well. I'm tall (6'2), but I really like my double pedals to be close-ish, which just don't work with a big snare.

[Bubingabill]

Might be trading Superstars for Superstars! Look at these babies.

Love the finish,and a virgin to,go git em

[topdog63]

I was just playing that same set at my local shop, minus one floor tom. It sounds amazing. My local shop wants 1k for the shell pack, I'm trying to talk my church into buying it to replace our PDP FS series kit. IDK if theyre gonna go for it though.

[kaosotis]

1k is high IMHO. You can find better deals on those.

[tah821]

Might be trading Superstars for Superstars! Look at these babies.

[fumbled time]

I like Tama, Thats all.

[Bubingabill]

Just though id add some life to the great Tama forum

[Russ]

Awesome drums BB! How does the snare sound? I love the burst.

[ducfoot]

Bubingabill, that kit is simply stunning.
I'm really close to pulling the trigger on a starclassic kit, been looking for months.
It's gotten so bad around here that my housemate, who is a software engineer and doesn't know a thing about drums, is walking around muttering "Bubinga, Bubinga"

[Bubingabill]

Awesome drums BB! How does the snare sound? I love the burst.

Fade,Dark Cherry Fade,and thanks,i love this snare, i just keep it tight, with moon gel and occasionally a zero ring also,I have a Gretsch black nickel snare that i have sounding crisp and clean but i perfer the matching Tama snare