Are tama drums any good?

Are tama drums any good?

Tama is a great brand because many professional drummers use it, and their products reflect that fact. One of their best-selling kits is the Tama Imperial Star 6-Piece Kit. It features two-floor toms, two bass drums, a snare, a set of hi-hats, crash cymbals, and a ride cymbal all for an amazingly low price.

How do you date tama drums?

Dating Tama Only Tama Starclassic Maple Drums have serial numbers that indicate the age of the drums. With the Starclassic Serial number system, you apply the “subtract 10 system” to the first two digits of the number to get what year they were made in.

Are tama drums expensive?

Tama is a big name in drum making. Their kits are used by many professional drummers including Lars Ulrich of Metallica. The Imperialstar 6-piece drum set comes complete with cymbals and hardware. It’s a great price at around $800 and will appeal to many budding drummers.

What drummers use tama drums?

ARTISTS DRUM SET

  • Kenny Aronoff.
  • Charlie Benante.
  • Ronald Bruner Jr.
  • Stewart Copeland.
  • Peter Erskine.
  • Simon Phillips.
  • Mike Portnoy.
  • John Tempesta.

Where are tama drums made?

Tama’s research and development of products, along with production of its professional and most expensive drums, is done in Seto, Japan, while its hardware and less expensive drums are manufactured in Guangzhou, China. Hoshino has several offices around the world for marketing and wholesale distribution.

What is a good snare drum?

The best snare drums you can buy today

  1. Tama S.L.P.
  2. Natal Arcadia Acrylic.
  3. Pearl Sensitone.
  4. DW Design Series Black Nickel Over Brass.
  5. Gretsch Full Range Hammered Black Steel.
  6. Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Series.
  7. Yamaha Recording Custom.
  8. British Drum Company Merlin.

What is the most expensive Tama drum set?

The Tama Star Walnut 5-Piece Shell Pack – $4,877 Currently their Star Walnut 5-Piece remains as one of the most expensive offerings from the brand. They have perfected these kits over the years, and this set is the result of countless advancements and improvements.

What is the most expensive drum?

Ludwig drum kit
The most expensive drum kit sold at auction is Ringo Starr’s Ludwig drum kit, sold at $2,100,000 (£1,395,370, €1,934,890), including premium, at Julien’s Auctions held in California, USA, on 5 December 2015.