TAMA's Stunning New Kits and True Touch Training - NAMM 2022

[@kingmusic3617]

Gotta love the state of the percussion world today. I'm personally a ludwig lover myself, but tama is killing it.

[@roybeckerman7843]

TAMA ….just about the best sounding drums today.

[@VoodooDewey69]

Do the hybrid kits sound good .Have you heard the mahogany kits yet .

[@suffixion_6286]

What about DW and Pearl🙃

[@nekow1785]

Truth

[@drummerboyharm3078]

100% agree!

[@patriotic80]

I think its gretch but I also love Tama . Dave Grohl played Tama for years.

[@joeplem5329]

Tama makes the most beautiful drums on the market....change my mind 💪🤘

[@yourdrummer2034]

Tama does have some of the best finishes..

[@NotMyWar]

They never keep them more than a couple years though, it's annoying.

[@af7119]

@@NotMyWar How many kits do you need?

[@NotMyWar]

@@af7119 how many kits is enough?

[@af7119]

@@NotMyWar good point!

[@williamperri3437]

The Superstar classic looks unbelievable in that turquoise blue but ruins it for me is the inside of the bass drum hoop showing the natural wood color! It would look a million times better if it was the solid turquoise.

[@b.p.879]

I agree in this case, because it's showing the really light colored wood, whichever that is, and it's a bit jarring to the eyes. My Starclassic kit is the same, except I'm lucky enough to have bought my kit back in 2007, when they used Bubinga for the inner plys, so mine has a very dark, rich wood hoop, and to me it's really beautiful. But I agree about this new kit, and I wish they still used Bubinga.

[@RodizellMusicalOne]

Honestly if this is based off of old school, that’s how the economy drum sets were made.

[@williamperri3437]

@@b.p.879 I remember seeing those Bubinga kits... I didn't play them in person because I was taking of Hiatus from drumming for years but I've heard them on video and they sound phenomenal and many people say they were some of the best kits ever made.

[@ThruAWiderLens]

Beautiful kits!!!

[@Killenmachine05]

Lets all take a moment to appreicate nicks glorious 90s seinfeld mullet.

[@ezane577]

it was nice seeing you guys there thank you for helping me pursuit my dream when I couldn't afford expensive gear! Thank you Sweetwater and team! Ezane

[@DrummerMark20]

Tama+Meinl, can't go wrong.

[@b.p.879]

Tama makes the best drums for the money, hands down. Far and away better and more unique-sounding than DW, for sure. I still have my 2007 Starclassic Performer Birch/Bubinga kit that I got in 08, and it just gets better with age. It's my primary and only full drum kit, and I use it for home practice and gigs.

[@30isdead19]

I’ve still got my Starclassic b/b too, love that kit! I will never sell it

[@bgnPrinceton]

Did they really offer a Performer kit with B/B shells?

[@keithferris9574]

I agree that DW kits are kinda bland.

[@TonyT007]

@@bgnPrinceton Yes

[@dedexyz8475]

Beautiful kits/finish.....but typical for MOST drum mfgs. NOT hating, just reality; as for the best sounding kit(s)....that's all TUNING, dampening, and ABILITY. I've owned Ludwig, Pearl, DW. They were all great.....IF tuned and played w/ some dexterity. Besides, I've heard too many guys on RUSH/Peart inspired kits that DIDN'T sound like Neil!! It's the DRUMMER more than the kit. It's like photography: it's the PHOTOGRAPHER, not the camera.

[@ereimul1444]

The True touch really is amazing.

[@davesiringo7147]

Those drums were under a grand a year ago. Now they are mid 1500? But there's no inflation.

[@bgnPrinceton]

What drums? Not the Starclassic Performers. But everything has gone up in price. There's been price increases a couple of times on every kit coming out of China. It's them new tariffs being passed on to the consumer, exactly as everyone knew would happen. The good news is there are new USA drum factories popping up in every town! :D

[@Assimilator702]

Those are the Starclassic Maple Birch which were always priced around $1300 to $1400 for the 5 piece kit. Now they’re up to $1600 for the 5 piece shell pack kit. The Superstar Classics are the lower end budget kit closer to $1000 for the 7 piece kit.

[@Sm00cs]

I have 2 Premier Signia kits in Cherrywood, Premier stopped making them. They are probably the best sounding and looking drums I have ever played.

[@redflag8970]

Ye remember when they came out I couldn’t afford it so got xpk in rosewood

[@mdrumt]

Is Tama still doing the Neo mod kit? They're where it's at, a compact kit that doesn't sacrifice too much in the way of sound.

[@andyham6094]

I have one and for smaller venues and clubs they are absolutely perfect. I play in a metal band and they cut through fine for smaller venues and for practice. They actually have good low end for how small and shallow they are. Awesome drums. My starclassic bb’s are for the studio and bigger venue shows and the neo mods are for smaller shows. Perfectttttionnnn

[@TessaAnderson]

I would want to own the tama star kit. Thinking about tuning it up would be so nice I think I would cry and laugh at the same time

[@nekow1785]

That’s my dream kit. Beautiful drums

[@elgatopanzontrashycovers7774]

Starclassic performer series is just Amazing

[@Romans219]

My Tama Starphonic 6x14 bell brass snare is worth every penny. Tama makes the best acoustic drums for the bargain. I own several DW exotic and maple kits.

[@taycrabbe4341]

And the "TONE" !!! I hope that the word Tone is inclusive in everybody's comments, because that is Sooooo Important !!! 😎❤🙏

[@WutipongWongsakuldej]

Microphone handling should be on the list of basic salesperson skill.... especially someone in the music business.

[@willymccabe6602]

Have to respectfully disagree with the Tama rep. The whole 10/12/14/16/22 thing has been done to DEATH. More and more I find myself looking for kits that offer 24" bass drums and 13" toms and 18" floor toms as options. When was the last time you saw a non custom order 15" tom available? Manufacturers have been offering the same stock sizes for 25 years now. Time to change it up.

[@NikkiNexo777]

I've really come to fancy a 24"x15" bass drum. Nice low tone and punchy as hell.

[@VoodooDewey69]

True , good point .

[@Killenmachine05]

Lots of kits out there that offer 24's and 13's, most can get 18s as an add on, the 10/12/14/16/22 gets done to death because its versatile.

[@redflag8970]

Get old school 12 13 16

[@nicholasduboyce5838]

@@redflag8970 I miss those old school deep toms. Do wish they would offer more choices for drum diameters and depth as well.

[@heartbeatsdrum]

That raspberry kit was fuckin' gorgeous. And that first blue one.....man. I'm just imagining that one in purple.

[@charlesfranklin3533]

If I wasn't Playing Pearl Reference I would Seriously Consider Playing Tama Starclassic Drum's. They are Beautiful Drum's. Kudo's To Tama Drum's.

[@IamMusicNerd]

Dang, I want that Star wood kit, but sadly will never be able to afford it.

[@Riddim4]

Wait a few years and buy a used kit.

[@VoodooDewey69]

Yes you can , you can always buy one drum at a time . Sell your car. Save your 💰 and eat ramen noodles for a year .Get a loan .If you really want something bad enough where theres a will theres a way .Peace .

[@jamesjackson5418]

Nick makes a great point, won't mention the manufacturer (u gear heads will figure it out) 10/12/14/16/22 (sorry Bozo although my favorite all time drummer FYI) cherry mahogany shell pack WITH 2 TOTL combo stands (cymbal, toms) & a lower end cymbal stand mint condition $4100 after tax & shipping; to be honest it was the additional hardware that sold me on it.

[@drummerboyharm3078]

If you buy a car on credit why don't a drumkit?

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Awesome kits

[@EricJamesVideo]

What's with all the handheld mics this year? Who forgot the lav wireless packs?

[@bigkickleo]

There are fewer problems with RF interfrence with handheld wired mics. A very large convention with lots of presentations and many people trying to communicate across and throughout the building = WX nightmare. Also - lav mics are typically omnidirectional and therefore prone to picking up just as much ambient noise as well as the person speaking. Some folks are still using lavs (based on other posts. But that would definitely require a bit more post production to clean up the audio.

[@davidmcaninch4714]

I’ve given up going to NAMM some time ago.

[@davidmerlin3344]

Then why are you watching?

[@davidmcaninch4714]

@@davidmerlin3344 to see what I’m missing out on. Normal people like me aren’t even allowed to go to NAMM. If you want to go to NAMM, you must be one of the following: a manufacturer, a demonstrator, a music store representative, a guest artist, or you have to have received an invitation from the following people I mentioned. I am none of these things, and no one in the music industry knows who I am. So going to NAMM is a dream that will never come true, not for me at least. I guess it’s for the best, though. I have autism and I love musical instruments, and unfortunately, I have a tendency to want to touch some of them. I’m pretty sure that one of the basic unwritten rules is no touchy. Oh well, at least I get to watch videos of NAMM.

[@oreothebest]

@@davidmcaninch4714 If you need an invitation for next year let me know

[@patrickcarroll1754]

A truly stunning looking kit. Whether it's a fine promo pitch by Nick or not :)

[@roybeckerman7843]

John Palmer was with Gretsch for years. Which does he really prefer. What is the Tama Star equivalent in Gretsch..

[@nicholasduboyce5838]

Damn Sweetwater, was it too hard to bring two wireless mics. Love the Tamas though.

[@thomastorres9902]

WOW WOW !!!

[@danflak2370]

Hey man when's the fractal burned kit coming out??

[@kiddynamite3931]

They're completely done with Bubinga now? Is this the 1st year w/out Star Bubinga?

[@genebrohan2401]

Tama has to release that charcoal tamo ash as a regular color

[@krusher74]

What about all the lines people are actually going to buy?

[@MrBostonrobb]

Tama has been my personal choice since 1981. Absolutely love the brand.

[@ChristopherDillman]

2:32 - 😳 Price?

[@WhyTheHorseface]

Molten dark raspberry aka 3rd degree burn

[@ctrader6]

John Palmer is a great sales rep.; he could sell a set of Tamas to William F. Ludwig!

[@Sn00ze]

Tama please bring back the Neo Mod to Europe!

[@VoodooDewey69]

1500 for a 5 piece kit seems like a fair price .Are they tone matched shells. .I really don't know much about Tama hybrid shells .Can anyone tell me how these hybrid kits sound ? Are they worth looking into ? .Can they compete with DW's ?

[@Assimilator702]

Why would anyone need a “tone matched shell” ? The heads are tuned so that takes care of it. Stop listening to John Good.

[@riproar11]

I have always had a laugh when I hear the term "street price" because the first time I heard it was in the mid 1990s in a catalog for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software. Picture a guy in a hoodie in a city park where other guys are selling dime bags. "Psst. QuarkExpress, Aldus Freehand, Photoshop, Illustrator. I got'em all. I can get you 3-D Studiomaxx for half price."

[@orlandogutierrez6908]

When will Sweetwater start to star classic performer Turquoise

[@kevystead]

Is the drool apparent? LOL

[@overindulgence6168]

a mohogany star? idk how i feel about that, mahogany is used on mostly low end kits id rather go for the low end of walnut if im going the star route.

[@ohrid59mk76]

this is African mahogany , expensive wood . Phillipine mahogany is cheaper wood for mid and low end lines of drums .

[@Assimilator702]

African Mahohany is a very expensive wood. Not to mention there are TONS of types of varieties of woods in the Mahogany family.

[@artgj7296]

Nick looking rough!

[@rellis3940]

Just About???? Everyone is chasing Tama . I love mine I have 4 different kits. Vintage superstar/ Imperial Star/ mini cocktail/ Hyper drive and when I get my Corvette paid for there will be a new Star kit in my collection. TAMAs speak with tone and quality. Many drum companies out there. Yamaha would be my next choice. The Japanese perfect things. Just sayin. Peace out.

[@thomasnappo6309]

Whats up with the Hair nick..

[@patriotic80]

TAM-UH

[@martinleicht5911]

😋 👍 🔥

[@jasoff666]

Nick ur hair, dude cmon now

[@camdensubdivision3020]

Tama makes great drums, with hideous finishes

[@jimmygriswold9258]

All of these paint finishes covering up these beautiful woods means one thing, hiding something. Now from an economical standpoint I get it, they can use uglier pieces of wood because they are just covering it up. So same tone woods just not the best of the best. But that savings should be passed onto the customer. I love Tama been a loyal customer for over 20 years, but a lot of these look like someone’s finger paintings on drums.

[@nickpruett8022]

Nick needs to lay off the pasta……

[@TM_Stone]

You must be a keyboard player, not too bright.

[@nickpruett8022]

@@TM_Stone Unlike you, I am sure Nick can take a joke.

[@TM_Stone]

@@nickpruett8022 That keyboard comment sure got to you. The fish are biting today! Nick's reply: REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

[@nickpruett8022]

@@TM_Stone Well played

[@sweetwater]

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[@anthonyn1312]

My favorite drum brand is Tama

[@jamesjackson5418]

Did he say ONLY 7️⃣ of those Star Mahogany kits in the USA?!!?

[@blueavadis22]

NAMM sucks this year, no major players present, No Zildjian, Sabian, Sonor, Pearl, Remo, Evans, DW and many many other.

[@nickstrapko7549]

Blue looks cheap