Get an in-depth look at the TAMA factory in Japan, and the step-by-step production process for our stunning STAR drums in this exclusive video.
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@vintagemxer91655 жыл бұрын
You have to go with Tama over all others. The craftsmanship is second to none. Tradition. Pride. Japanese culture.
@FanaticDrummer3 жыл бұрын
When I was 9 I walked into a music store, and without knowing anything about drums, picked the Tama swingstar. The logo name looked strong to me and there was a certain appeal that just spoke to me. Now I play a SC Bubinga Elite and because of the sound I get from Tama, its made me confident as a musician in that what im playing is what im hearing in my head. No one else could convert me.
@mattperkins70383 жыл бұрын
@@FanaticDrummer that big T?
@jerryhello3 жыл бұрын
The irony of the Trump photo is not lost here.
@mattperkins70383 жыл бұрын
@@jerryhello based Trump
@saintjabroni3 жыл бұрын
@@jerryhello 😂😂😂
@TheWoodStroker5 жыл бұрын
So far I have watched: Tama, DW, Sonor vid's on how they manufacture. Each has it's own merits. If I was in the market for a set it would truly be difficult to decide. They all use such care. We should all be proud of the human ingenuity that goes into the production of these percussive instruments.
@n-dog93255 жыл бұрын
You should check out the Noble and Cooley factory tour vids. Quite fascinating how totally different their operations are with the "big boys" but how they're able to create such beautiful instruments.
@jasonschooler44505 жыл бұрын
Check out British drums behind the scenes.
@davidgeorge12942 жыл бұрын
I have seen them as well. Check out Yamaha. They do a few things differently that are quite impressive. I never was a real Yamaha fan but after learning how they are made. I'm a fan now.
@Josh-ix2ot6 жыл бұрын
I like how Tama isn't scared to show they're factories unlike other brands, love seeing this stuff guys
@mikeeveritts55205 жыл бұрын
Tama is so good they don't care they own the market on drums
@gasperhlupic3645 жыл бұрын
Their*
@jasonschooler44505 жыл бұрын
Just about every major drum manufacturer has YT videos showing their building process and factory tours.
@johndough71604 жыл бұрын
Actually everybody is showing their cards now. DW's video is awesome as well. Most drum companies now have the technology to create higher end shell packages.
@Assimilator7024 жыл бұрын
John Dough Pearl has not shown their cards yet. There are no videos of their Taiwan factory. Yamaha is not very open either. There might be one or 2 videos.
@billyrhythm Жыл бұрын
Peter Erskine’s solo for the music bed is inspiring. I watch that clip of him on his yellow Stars regularly. I love how you can hear how he buries the beater in some sections to raise the pitch of the bass drum.
@drumblasts9007 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering who that was playing in the background! I wonder if this was his bubingA kit. I know he switched over to maple after a while.
@roelofpaas3345 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for TAMA and their Craft Masters to SHOW their Craftsmanship...its Good that you Showed it ...It May Be Seen!!!....SUPERB!!!.
@garykent81934 жыл бұрын
The fact that the inside of the drums looks just as elegant as the outside is outstanding!!
@johnlshilling14463 жыл бұрын
Definitely some of the most beautiful drums in the world! I know many people love the colors, but no paint job can compare with natural wood grain.., and you obviously seek and find some of the most beautiful patterns. I don't play the drums, but I would love to have one of yours, just as an example of the finest available Japanese art.
@karlbaird33855 жыл бұрын
Neil Peart should never of stopped playing Tama drums....best sounding drums for sure!!!
@riproar114 жыл бұрын
* never have. Learn!
@maziu274 жыл бұрын
I bet he would've lived longer if he did that. Jokes aside, the ludwigs in hyf and rtb sounded fucking awesome
@IAmInfinitus2083 жыл бұрын
@@maziu27 Can't argue with that! But yes his Tama days were the best!
@josephgiarraffa63793 жыл бұрын
His Tama Superstar shells were custom lined with fiber glass type of vainer and it gave them a deep sound and focused His toms were standard size but sounded deep and amazing
@IAmInfinitus2082 жыл бұрын
@@josephgiarraffa6379 Would really love it if Neil tried the Starclassics when they were still MIJ and the Star series. Still confused why Tama wouldn't make a Star birch yet considering that was the wood they used for the original Superstars. Heck I don't think Neil would have vibrafied the insides of the shells anymore since resonance have been much better with drums as of today's technology.
@68PieceDrumKit7 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the drum track. Not in your face and overly busy but says so much.
@moacircroesysantos47942 жыл бұрын
I Love Tama Starclassic!
@mlhbrx967 жыл бұрын
Drum solo accompaniment to this video is Peter Erskine I believe; a recent Tama endorsee and fantastic musician.
@pbldrum7 жыл бұрын
Besides Buddy Rich, Peter Erskine is my second favorite jazz drummer.
@CJMusic26 жыл бұрын
It got on my nerves
@crypticplayzzz2715 жыл бұрын
Peter is pretty awesome! Definitely in my top 10.
@paradigmshiftz75 жыл бұрын
I was thinking either Peter Erskine or Simon Phillips
@alexandrerodrigues49145 жыл бұрын
I see the drumm men
@christopherhoule76405 жыл бұрын
I have been playing my Tama Star Bubinga Exotic Blue Viking for about a week now. I can say with joy that it’s easily the nicest sounding and looking drums I’ve ever seen - in person, on videos, movies, whatever. It’s the nicest kit ever created. Tama has something special and a cut above any other name in these Star Exotic kits.
@pbldrum7 жыл бұрын
I can watch this video again and again... soothing and fascinating!
@thesneakygamer43435 жыл бұрын
Sonor and Tama are my favorite companies. Truly high quality products that are reliable and versatile
@drummer6265 жыл бұрын
Cameron Fateri I agree
@FanaticDrummer7 жыл бұрын
I recently acquired a Bubinga Elite set so I have that sound I dreamed of. But, should things take off, Tama is the only drum company I would want to endorse. A Bubinga Star kit is a dream kit. Its pure class and art. Tama is like the Rolls Royce of hand made drums. Definitely my favorite drum company and Japanese company. They make art, not drums ;)
@Drums4Life7627 жыл бұрын
FanaticalDrummer why not gretsch?
@MrSander136 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more. Tama has this prestigious feel to it.
@Massachamp085 жыл бұрын
i think DW and Tama are easily 2 of the best production drum makers, alot of pride goes into manufacturing them
@bishlap5 жыл бұрын
@@Massachamp08 A LOT 2 words, no such word as alot.
@badfozziebear4465 жыл бұрын
@@Massachamp08yamaha recording custom was one of the most inovative drums, Gadd, Weckl, Vinnie to name a few. Yamaha was huge in the late 70s, everyone wanted to sound like Gadd on his Yamaha drums. Stop talking bs and get some knowledge instead.
@007CRUSHINDO2 жыл бұрын
this is therapy for me
@Spankedchicken6 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my Star Bubinga kit. Can’t wait!!
@michaelphillippi46765 жыл бұрын
Spankedchicken Damn u lucky dog. What finish did u choose? I have the bubinga Omni-tune snare in natural bubinga. Super drum
@anthonybatista66934 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats Handmade by true Masters.
@law35penn4 жыл бұрын
Bubinga woods are $$$$. Respect them workers. Respect to all of these drum factories. They all do it their own way. Just like cars, its your own preference.
@robsondrummer9407 жыл бұрын
sem dúvida a melhor bateria de todos os tempos !!!! excelente fábrica !!! Artesãos excelentes!!!!! Obrigado TAMA !!!!!!
@stevekorenek26324 жыл бұрын
You can tell that the way Mr Erskine tunes his drums and orchestrates his phrasing, that playing drums is a religion to him.
@dalemaki76034 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the hand crafted quality 👍 I love my Tama kit
@earlbrackett65086 жыл бұрын
there is no better drum made, and the value for money is stunning...it's no wonder that Peter Erskine & Billy Cobham are (back) on-board...
@Metympana5 жыл бұрын
God bless you dear hard workers...live long...
@marcoguimaraes94534 жыл бұрын
TAMA. Sugoy oto desu. Campeki .
@mattperkins70383 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing culture and people in Japan. Terrific drums, too.
@ronayers51332 жыл бұрын
awesome job guys!!!!
@andersonmelo61255 жыл бұрын
I was going to be the happiest person in the world working at this factory.
@markzoldyck4 жыл бұрын
One of the best drums ever made!
@mediumstudio3 жыл бұрын
The diagonal cut is genius
@user-vf1rj9dd4k3 жыл бұрын
Every drum manufacturer says we do it the way no other company does it and we have the most advanced building process but tama to me feels the most traditional and handmade. I've seen other factory tours where they for example cut the sound focus rings with the table saw and punch them in with the hammer, Tama people do it with the Japanese saw by hand and very gently make them sit absolutely perfect. There are just so many differences. Sorry for my English.
@IvAncientJ3 жыл бұрын
I love my tama drums. I dreamed to own one since I Was a kid. Now 25 years later. she is in my bed. Cheers from colombia. This is beautiful ❤️
@blakenunndrums5 жыл бұрын
True craftsmanship! Beautiful to watch!
@raulabusabal30497 жыл бұрын
This is science and art! More vids like this TAMA! :D
@markhealey36606 жыл бұрын
I have been playing Tama since 2003. I have two Tama pro sets and 23 of their pro snare drums.
@gusbandicoot7 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I know the same attention to detail went into my starclassics
@AlbertMoyerJr3 жыл бұрын
I love this video! Tama crafts some very fine drums.
@markblanch41783 жыл бұрын
Japanese Drums Made By Japanese People. Thank you 🥁💜👍
@salehkayat8514 жыл бұрын
Amira Tahniah Menjadi Duta Tama Satu Technology Modern Menghasilkan Set2 Drums. Syabas Amira.
@gsxerwhite4 жыл бұрын
As long as the badges are installed by hand, count me in!
@johndough71604 жыл бұрын
Man these guys have come a long way.
@juniorsanches55614 жыл бұрын
Incrivelmente espetacular, a bateria Tama👏👏👏👏
@stevenfederico25947 ай бұрын
Tama drums are not my sound or look. But that was impressive as hell. I appreciate all brands and the care and love that they put into making the instrument that I love to play.
@stevenfederico25942 ай бұрын
@fartpooboxohyeah8611 thats not entirely true. Drum depth. The number of plys and the way those plys are laid certainly makes a difference. You can easily tell the difference between a Dw tom and a tama tom Even with the same heads, same tuning
@francisgabagat22915 жыл бұрын
Played 80s Imperial Star, numerous Starclassics from Brich to Maple and now playing Starclassic Bubingas. Have to say that those drums by far have the most consistent sound paired with Evan's EC2 heads. Easy to tune and great for live/studio work..... and still rocking my 20yr old Iron Cobras. Love Tama.
@BORNFREEITALIA4 жыл бұрын
Tama best drum of all time. Respect from italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 we Love japanese people
@TheCymbalProject4 жыл бұрын
Man... the sound track only makes this better.
@wasanthasujeewa443 жыл бұрын
super good respct job sir happye
@billyyee16185 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍 Drums with arts.
@markyrock2 жыл бұрын
The best Drum of the world.🤘🥁🇧🇷🇯🇵
@terrydonegan16224 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Just WOW!!
@scootergreen33 жыл бұрын
I love my Tama 1980s Swingstar!
@J_Z6662 жыл бұрын
tama all day
@rebecaperalta58633 жыл бұрын
Good video
@Deadleg7 жыл бұрын
Incredible.
@23x314 жыл бұрын
I'm an older guy (59) have been playing since 3 years young and fortunate enough to have a fair share of disposable income. Currently own 9 drum kits, a few of them vintage kits and the remainder high-end modern kits. Overall, the best sounding of my kits, at least to me are my Yamaha Recording Customs and my Tama Star Bubinga's. The Star's just reek of quality with a fit and finish second to none, basically a work of art. The downside is a bass drum mount for the toms is not available as the wood of the Star's can't support that weight. That and the tom mounts, although very well made are a bit over-engineered. I prefer the small and light ball mount system on the Yamaha's, which is likely the best design in the drum world.
@johndough71604 жыл бұрын
I'm doing the 59 thingy too. I gave my kit to a kid that is supposed to be doing his rooties, but of course he's only 16 and trying to get him to relax is impossible. He's so obsessed with the Rosanna groove. I wanna learn all six shuffles. I'm going back to Tama. I love that Star Classic Maple.
@tomekk5037 жыл бұрын
Finaly so real Nippon stuff
@SultanAbizar4 жыл бұрын
I want one... Hopefully someday..
@fabianojoaocorrea16655 жыл бұрын
Great job!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏
@dav21453 ай бұрын
Tama, tell your Guangzhou plant to use a bit more glue and keep a closer eye on quality control. I just discovered that the inner ply of walnut on my very young Starclassic bass drum is separated from the birch plies for about 3cm long. There is no glue between the layers in that spot. I received a very generous ex-shop floor discount, so I will take the hit. But if I had paid full price, I would be returning it. Otherwise, the kit looks and sounds great, and apart from that one flaw is well built.
@alexandrerodrigues49145 жыл бұрын
ARIGATÔ TAMA's workers!!!!! Japan is very good I from Brasil and drummer man
@paijo_adventure4 жыл бұрын
Keren.. handmade
@drummermarx79736 жыл бұрын
Amazing.....so good
@amana0145 жыл бұрын
I have got a Tama rythmate..It's a beautiful instrument
@piscui337 жыл бұрын
Hello Tama term to acquire a superstar size of 80s mahogany in regular condition that I have restored and looks like a very good drum, made with care, sounds great, old type, no longer drums manufactured well,good job!!!!!!
@jcdrums27985 жыл бұрын
tama the dream machine
@joebuczkowski86057 жыл бұрын
can i get a job over there at TAMA learning to make drums?
@danielblumedrummer7 жыл бұрын
I love my Tama Silverstar.
@awesomefilmsomega55595 жыл бұрын
that's awesome, i'm going to be getting one in a few weeks
@Drammer19845 жыл бұрын
Tama Super!!!!!
@PowerTom_kyle3 жыл бұрын
I reached out to Tama three times last fall about building my 13 piece dream kit. They never responded. I bought a Pearl Reference instead. Pearl answered all my questions and was very prompt in their responses. I couldn't be happier.
@IAmInfinitus2083 жыл бұрын
Agreed. They make great drums but they seriously need to improve their customer service/support, it's really bad.
@paulorobertobarrosteixeira41364 жыл бұрын
Trabalho muito bem feito, parabéns
@tiagopestana40375 жыл бұрын
Cara surpreso demais, boa parte do trabalho e manual. Bateria da tama é foda demais.
@inyomantriutamaputra5 жыл бұрын
Crafted by machines of masters
@jcs68815 жыл бұрын
I love Tama.......I have a Starclassic........❤️
@tizianodifalco5 жыл бұрын
What a staff👌👍👍
@JoseLuiz-nm8jv6 жыл бұрын
Show TAMA... Sonho de consumo!
@begotten595 жыл бұрын
Kudos Tama 🏆🎖
@JimSandy Жыл бұрын
I do wonder if any one of those craftsmen were the ones who made my drums? Love my bubinga kit!
@leibmeir85197 жыл бұрын
Great video. Does any one know what crash cymbal was used in the drumming?
@ShawnMtz_785 жыл бұрын
Simply Amazing...
@adeanchandra76194 жыл бұрын
Wow
@BedoyaMJuanP7 жыл бұрын
Best drums!
@martindalonzo46695 жыл бұрын
Que belleza Dios mio !!
@Drummerbobo6 жыл бұрын
Oh..! It is a really great brand.
@fonkymonkey73725 жыл бұрын
Maintenant, je comprends pourquoi ces instruments sont si chers... Toutefois, le prix est justifié. C'est un vrai travail d'experts. Tant de maîtrise, c'est beau!
@williampalenikjr84335 жыл бұрын
I like Tama drums and have Tama Rockstar series drum kit.
@martindalonzo46695 жыл бұрын
IMPRESIONANTE !!
@TheGanimides5 жыл бұрын
TAMA...........DRUMS......HECHA POR ARTESANOS...........😎
@GIANTSPACE5 жыл бұрын
Just remembering my old Swingstar set...
@1327Fer6 жыл бұрын
Best Drums, hope to one day be fortunate enough to endorse you guys...
@leardrum11376 жыл бұрын
Tama Star drums, imhop, are some of the best drums on Earth (yes, maybe inspired quite a bit by Gretsch, but I think one could easily argue that Star drums have surpassed Gretsch in a few ways as well). With that said, I think though that Tama seriously needs to beef up their tom holder L-arms quite a bit so those heavy toms aren’t flapping up and down so much when you’re playing them. Not crazy about the minimalist, nondescript wing badge either, and P L E A S E TAMA bring back the abalone stripe! Doesn’t have to come standard on all Star kits, just offer it as an option for those who want to pay extra to get that gorgeous stripe! To this day, I haven’t seen a more gorgeous kit than my 06’ Exotix Hawaiian Koa kit, primarily because of that stripe! ...
@IAmInfinitus2082 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised they don't allow the inlay option on the Starclassics right now, considering they've did it before with some limited Bubinga kits.
@HaloAdmiral5 жыл бұрын
Forever my dream kits. Tama is nothing else but the best.
@marcelosantos60756 жыл бұрын
Linda de mais um sonho....minha segunda bateria foi uma Tama rockstar dx Japan, dês de Criança sou apaixonada pela Tama.... já toquei em uma starclassic maple Japan e, difícil foi querer sair dala com tamanha qualidade de timbre, harmônico etc... #tama #top #sonho...
@choladesamgamingyt20475 жыл бұрын
Best drum Tama
@zero28ism7 жыл бұрын
these drums are worth the price
@paradigmshiftz76 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Would love to see a Starclassic version of this as I am getting a Starclassic Performer B/B soon
@Assimilator7026 жыл бұрын
CR7TheGunner I hope you got your drums by now. B/B is now cancelled due to the CITES ruling making Bubinga too expensive to use in mass manufacturing. Word has it that you can order Starclassic B/B and Bubinga until the end of the year. I figure Tama isn’t making it public until they have a viable replacement species to use. I felt evicerated when I heard the news. I just bought 2 B/B kits in the past month. I have my sights on a few Starclassic Bubinga kits next.
@sonnybarry5 жыл бұрын
Yeah...um, Starclassic B/B's aren't made like this or even by these same people. They are however made by Chinese people in a large factory in China. Great drums too, but don't get confused. Six dudes in an old and tiny shop are not making your Starclassic by hand.
@scootergreen33 жыл бұрын
The Japanese are going to do it right! My Tama drums and my Toyota Camry.