TAMA STAR Drum - Crafted by the Hands of Masters

[@vintagemxer9165]

You have to go with Tama over all others. The craftsmanship is second to none. Tradition. Pride. Japanese culture.

[@FanaticDrummer]

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.

[@mattperkins7038]

@@FanaticDrummer that big T?

[@jerryhello]

The irony of the Trump photo is not lost here.

[@mattperkins7038]

@@jerryhello based Trump

[@saintjabroni]

@@jerryhello 😂😂😂

[@Josh-ix2ot]

I like how Tama isn't scared to show they're factories unlike other brands, love seeing this stuff guys

[@mikeeveritts5520]

Tama is so good they don't care they own the market on drums

[@gasperhlupic364]

Their*

[@jasonschooler4450]

Just about every major drum manufacturer has YT videos showing their building process and factory tours.

[@johndough7160]

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.

[@Assimilator702]

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.

[@TheWoodStroker]

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-dog9325]

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.

[@jasonschooler4450]

Check out British drums behind the scenes.

[@davidgeorge1294]

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.

[@Petra123-]

It’s how it’s made it more important is how it sounds

[@roelofpaas334]

Thumbs up for TAMA and their Craft Masters to SHOW their Craftsmanship...its Good that you Showed it ...It May Be Seen!!!....SUPERB!!!.

[@billyrhythm]

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]

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.

[@garykent8193]

The fact that the inside of the drums looks just as elegant as the outside is outstanding!!

[@karlbaird3385]

Neil Peart should never of stopped playing Tama drums....best sounding drums for sure!!!

[@riproar11]

* never have. Learn!

[@maziu27]

I bet he would've lived longer if he did that. Jokes aside, the ludwigs in hyf and rtb sounded fucking awesome

[@IAmInfinitus208]

@@maziu27 Can't argue with that! But yes his Tama days were the best!

[@josephgiarraffa6379]

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

[@IAmInfinitus208]

@@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.

[@christopherhoule7640]

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.

[@FanaticDrummer]

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 ;)

[@Drums4Life762]

FanaticalDrummer why not gretsch?

[@MrSander13]

Couldn't agree more. Tama has this prestigious feel to it.

[@Massachamp08]

i think DW and Tama are easily 2 of the best production drum makers, alot of pride goes into manufacturing them

[@bishlap]

@@Massachamp08 A LOT 2 words, no such word as alot.

[@badfozziebear446]

@@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.

[@mlhbrx96]

Drum solo accompaniment to this video is Peter Erskine I believe; a recent Tama endorsee and fantastic musician.

[@pbldrum]

Besides Buddy Rich, Peter Erskine is my second favorite jazz drummer.

[@CJMusic2]

It got on my nerves

[@crypticplayzzz271]

Peter is pretty awesome! Definitely in my top 10.

[@paradigmshiftz7]

I was thinking either Peter Erskine or Simon Phillips

[@alexandrerodrigues4914]

I see the drumm men

[@johnlshilling1446]

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.

[@pbldrum]

I can watch this video again and again... soothing and fascinating!

[@user-vf1rj9dd4k]

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.

[@thesneakygamer4343]

Sonor and Tama are my favorite companies. Truly high quality products that are reliable and versatile

[@drummer626]

Cameron Fateri I agree

[@anthonybatista6693]

Nothing beats Handmade by true Masters.

[@68PieceDrumKit]

Enjoy the drum track. Not in your face and overly busy but says so much.

[@stevekorenek2632]

You can tell that the way Mr Erskine tunes his drums and orchestrates his phrasing, that playing drums is a religion to him.

[@Spankedchicken]

Just ordered my Star Bubinga kit. Can’t wait!!

[@michaelphillippi4676]

Spankedchicken Damn u lucky dog. What finish did u choose? I have the bubinga Omni-tune snare in natural bubinga. Super drum

[@salehkayat851]

Amira Tahniah Menjadi Duta Tama Satu Technology Modern Menghasilkan Set2 Drums. Syabas Amira.

[@robsondrummer940]

sem dúvida a melhor bateria de todos os tempos !!!! excelente fábrica !!! Artesãos excelentes!!!!! Obrigado TAMA !!!!!!

[@mattperkins7038]

Such an amazing culture and people in Japan. Terrific drums, too.

[@earlbrackett6508]

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...

[@mediumstudio]

The diagonal cut is genius

[@Metympana]

God bless you dear hard workers...live long...

[@dalemaki7603]

Thanks for the hand crafted quality 👍 I love my Tama kit

[@markzoldyck]

One of the best drums ever made!

[@raulabusabal3049]

This is science and art! More vids like this TAMA! :D

[@BORNFREEITALIA]

Tama best drum of all time. Respect from italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 we Love japanese people

[@blakenunndrums]

True craftsmanship! Beautiful to watch!

[@andersonmelo6125]

I was going to be the happiest person in the world working at this factory.

[@markhealey3660]

I have been playing Tama since 2003. I have two Tama pro sets and 23 of their pro snare drums.

[@johndough7160]

Man these guys have come a long way.

[@francisgabagat2291]

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.

[@IvAncientJ]

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 ❤️

[@PowerTom_kyle]

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.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

Agreed. They make great drums but they seriously need to improve their customer service/support, it's really bad.

[@law35penn]

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.

[@23x31]

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.

[@johndough7160]

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.

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

I love this video! Tama crafts some very fine drums.

[@markblanch4178]

Japanese Drums Made By Japanese People. Thank you 🥁💜👍

[@gusbandicoot]

Awesome. I know the same attention to detail went into my starclassics

[@markyrock]

The best Drum of the world.🤘🥁🇧🇷🇯🇵

[@moacircroesysantos4794]

I Love Tama Starclassic!

[@ronayers5133]

awesome job guys!!!!

[@stevenfederico2594]

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.

[@stevenfederico2594]

@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

[@marcoguimaraes9453]

TAMA. Sugoy oto desu. Campeki .

[@007CRUSHINDO]

this is therapy for me

[@amana014]

I have got a Tama rythmate..It's a beautiful instrument

[@juniorsanches5561]

Incrivelmente espetacular, a bateria Tama👏👏👏👏

[@alexandrerodrigues4914]

ARIGATÔ TAMA's workers!!!!! Japan is very good I from Brasil and drummer man

[@terrydonegan1622]

Wow!!! Just WOW!!

[@tomekk503]

Finaly so real Nippon stuff

[@Petra123-]

Tama star there’s such a good sounding drums even the one made in China Silver star

[@TheCymbalProject]

Man... the sound track only makes this better.

[@dav2145]

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.

[@billyyee1618]

👍👍👍 Drums with arts.

[@leibmeir8519]

Great video. Does any one know what crash cymbal was used in the drumming?

[@Deadleg]

Incredible.

[@gsxerwhite]

As long as the badges are installed by hand, count me in!

[@tiagopestana4037]

Cara surpreso demais, boa parte do trabalho e manual. Bateria da tama é foda demais.

[@scootergreen3]

I love my Tama 1980s Swingstar!

[@leardrum1137]

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! ...

[@IAmInfinitus208]

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.

[@fabianojoaocorrea1665]

Great job!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏

[@SultanAbizar]

I want one... Hopefully someday..

[@JimSandy]

I do wonder if any one of those craftsmen were the ones who made my drums? Love my bubinga kit!

[@paradigmshiftz7]

Awesome!! Would love to see a Starclassic version of this as I am getting a Starclassic Performer B/B soon

[@Assimilator702]

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.

[@sonnybarry]

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.

[@joebuczkowski8605]

can i get a job over there at TAMA learning to make drums?

[@paulorobertobarrosteixeira4136]

Trabalho muito bem feito, parabéns

[@drummermarx7973]

Amazing.....so good

[@danielblumedrummer]

I love my Tama Silverstar.

[@awesomefilmsomega5559]

that's awesome, i'm going to be getting one in a few weeks

[@fonkymonkey7372]

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!

[@1327Fer]

Best Drums, hope to one day be fortunate enough to endorse you guys...

[@jcdrums2798]

tama the dream machine

[@ShawnMtz_78]

Simply Amazing...

[@kimbye1]

Seems to be alot more actual hands touching the drums than any other factory tour i`ve seen. Bubinga is now on the CITES list, I wonder if that affects Tama`s production?

[@Assimilator702]

I just found out all production Of Bubinga drums will stop at the end of 2018. Star will be only line with Bubinga offered by Tama made in Japan.

[@stividrum8427]

@@Assimilator702 Good that I ordered my Starclassic Bubinga in July...

[@Assimilator702]

@@stividrum8427 Yes. It looks like only Star and Starphonic lines will offer Bubinga.

[@Assimilator702]

Look on the Tama website. Starclassic Birch/Bubinga is replaced by Birch/Walnut. Only 2 Starclassic lines for 2018. There's also a 14" G Maple snare added to the SLP lineup to take the G Bubinga slot. I'm predicting Starclassic Walnut for 2020.

[@HaloAdmiral]

Forever my dream kits. Tama is nothing else but the best.

[@nayannbg6314]

I used to practice in a local cheap drum but then I got my first Tama kit, it is a stagestar the basic kit from Tama and then I realised what do I get for the price, mine I have tuned it and sounds great

[@akirawatanabe7910]

なかなか見られるものじゃないです。ありがとうございました。 ミュージシャン魂がよみがえってきます。今はもう触ってもいませんが、初めてセットを手にいれた、あの時のワクワクが、昨日の事のように思い出されます。 本当に楽しかったです。 繰返しですが貴重な映像、ありがとうございました。

[@tizianodifalco]

What a staff👌👍👍

[@GIANTSPACE]

Just remembering my old Swingstar set...

[@williampalenikjr8433]

I like Tama drums and have Tama Rockstar series drum kit.

[@begotten59]

Kudos Tama 🏆🎖

[@Saberbaer]

who played the drums here? fantastic solo!

[@HaloAdmiral]

Peter Erskine. I know that solo and style anywhere.

[@HaloAdmiral]

They did it for his first solo video on his Star Bubinga kit.

[@piscui33]

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!!!!!!

[@ericksoto6958]

Only top of the line models are used to make videos, for almost any manufacturer I believe. You never get to see how a Meridian, Journeyman or a GigMaker is manufactured or any other mid-low drum class. (there are factories that used to febricate more than one brand under the same roof, only that I was curious on why these cheap sets are unknown sometimes on where are they manufactered in reality)

[@jcs6881]

I love Tama.......I have a Starclassic........❤️

[@BedoyaMJuanP]

Best drums!

[@amana014]

I have got a question...for a better snare sound,do I need to keep the bottom tighter or loose??

[@randylahey7317]

A timeless question. I once read there's really no correct answer as to how to tune a drum. In the end, it's about your own ears and preference(s). Just as important is the particular drum and of course the heads. Anyhow, for what it's worth, I am a metal guy. My drums are all Tama (Granstar Customs and mid-1980s Swingstar). The only exception being my DW Maple snare drum that I got new about 20 years ago. My other snare is the stock COS model that came with the Swingstar kit (of which I am the original owner). My tuning method is pretty simple. Apply the head, hoop, and crank the tension rods all the way down EVENLY to seat the head. Back off all of the tension rods EVENLY until they are just barely in contact with the hoop. Tighten each tension rod by 1/2 turn EVENLY and tap the drum head with a stick as you go along until you get a sound you like on each side. I use a 2:1 method on my toms (i.e. the resonant head is seated at twice the tension as the batter head). This give me the punchier sound that I prefer. Interestingly, Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden does the exact opposite and gets a nice sound as well. I've never tried it though. For my snare drums, I approach the tuning differently on each. The Tama has looser tension on the snare side and tighter on the batter (roughly 2:3) with my wires at about the halfway position for a more wide open sound. With my DW, the heads are at about the exact opposite tighter on the snare side and looser on the batter (about 3:2). With this snare drum I vary the snare tension over the course of playing for different effects. The overall sound is what I would describe as sharp with very nice attack. Again, this is all about what sounds good to you. I'm sure that there will be plenty of players who'll try to pick me apart but I think we all would agree that it's important to tighten your heads EVENLY. Maintaining a tone that you like depends on this very much. I hope that my long-winded commentary is somewhat helpful.

[@amana014]

@@randylahey7317 Thank you so much for this precious advice u have given to me.I have got a Tama Rhythm mate and I found it good..I m catching up fast ,but hurdle I see is the tuning issues.I really appreciate for writing up for me.Thank you AMAN DARAD from New Delhi,India.

[@GeoffBosco]

Is that Peter Erskine playing in the background?

[@JoseLuiz-nm8jv]

Show TAMA... Sonho de consumo!

[@joebuczkowski8605]

Is this where the SLP hand hammered steel snare drum is made?

[@inyomantriutamaputra]

Crafted by machines of masters

[@zero28ism]

these drums are worth the price

[@wasanthasujeewa44]

super good respct job sir happye

[@Drammer19]

Tama Super!!!!!

[@jameskirkbydrums]

whats gonna happen with the bubinga drums once the new CITES rulings on around 300 species of rosewood/bubinga/kosso take effect?

[@U2BER2012]

Crazy isn't it? For example if you decide to travel internationally with an instrument made of Brazilian rosewood, you would need the proper export permit to do so.

[@FanaticDrummer]

Theres also African Rose wood. Which is more common now. It depends on region, and ultimately, its hard to prove the source. And in drums, its particularly hard. Because touring musicians would have their equipment unlawfully inspected each flight. Which poses risks to theft. Drum companies are not going to offer certificates with drum sets lol

[@U2BER2012]

I get what you're saying. Besides the hassle of going through a load of instruments. But as many of us know, that in many CASES, (no pun intended) some of these foreign countries or check point officials are used to secretly taking bribes and looking the other way. Sad, but true.

[@Assimilator702]

D Monty So the solution is when touring internationally leave the exotic drums at home. That also includes Performer B/ B which are not exotics but if you know that a wolf is on the prowl in a field you don't send a helpless lamb through that field.

[@Assimilator702]

crymzynplague I just got word that ALL Bubinga drums will no longer be made by Tama except for the Star series drums in Japan. Once the CITES ruling was final and the high tariffs imposed for these exotic woods I knew it was only a matter of time before the end was in sight. Walnut seems to be the next logical step to utilize since it is PROVEN to sound amazing and much better than Kapur. And with Walnut being an abundant species all over the world it’s much more sustainable for drum manufacturing. I’m actually shocked Tama was able to use Bubinga as extensively as it has for the past 10 years. It was fun while it lasted. So if anyone needs even a single B/B replacement drum in a few years it will be $$$$$$.....that is IF Tama will even honor special orders on Bubinga drums.

[@martindalonzo4669]

Que belleza Dios mio !!

[@robinhoodwasasocialist.1401]

Wait, why are the molds kept at such scorching temperatures?

[@normanwilmoth7404]

It's only 195 degrees far from scorching

[@Assimilator702]

It’s to help the wood in the molding process and to help cure the glues.

[@Drummerbobo]

Oh..! It is a really great brand.

[@bishlap]

All high quality drum manufacturers use the same techniques. Once a drum is made it's personal preference and style that is the major difference, not some BS about certain wood from a certain area from a certain age, all minor considerations.

[@martindalonzo4669]

IMPRESIONANTE !!