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Tama Drums, (from Japanese 多満 (Kanji) タマ (Kana), read tama) is a brand of drum kits and hardware manufactured and marketed by the Japanese musical instrument company, Hoshino Gakki. Tama's research and development of products, along with production of its professional and most expensive drums, is done in Seto, Japan,^[1] while its hardware and less expensive drums are manufactured in Guangzhou, China.^[2] Hoshino has several offices around the world for marketing and wholesale distribution. Drums destined for the U.S. market are assembled and stocked at Hoshino (U.S.A.) in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The U.S. subsidiary also contributes to Tama's market research and development.

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• 3Notable artists

History[edit]

Hoshino Gakki began manufacturing drums in 1965 under the name 'Star Drums'. Hoshino, the family name of the founder, translates to 'star field,' thus the selection of the 'Star Drums' brand name. The drums were manufactured at Hoshino's subsidiary, Tama Seisakusho, which had opened in 1962 to manufacture Ibanez guitars and amplifiers. While the production of guitars and amps was moved out of the factory by 1966, the production of drums there continued to grow. The two higher lines of drum models, Imperial Star and Royal Star, were introduced to the American market and were successful lower-cost drums competing against more expensive American-made drums offered by Rogers, Ludwig, and Slingerland at the time.

By 1974, Hoshino decided to make a concerted effort to make high-quality drums and hardware and start marketing its drums under the Tama brand. Tama was the name of the owner's wife, and is also a homophone with the Japanese word meaning 'jewel'. 'Star' continues to be used in the names of Tama's drum models to this day.

No luck getting a hold of the Tama co. ANSWER Unfortunately, Tama does not publish a serial number identification guide. I did find a site which features the Tama catalogs and includes specs for each Superstar set. Please see: Scroll down to the second catalog and click on the first panel, then click to enlarge the specs.

Tama and Drum Workshop (DW) jointly bought the bankrupt Camco Drum Company. As part of the deal, DW received the Camco tooling and manufacturing equipment while Tama received the Camco name, designs, engineering and patent rights.

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2. Next to that they also produce snare drums, hardware and other drum related accessories. Adams sells Tama drums for many years because the products are of good quality. In our shop you can find a number Tama snare drums and drum kits, which you could try. Below is a list of product categories of the brand Tama.
3. A: Only Tama Starclassic Maple and Performer 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. According to tama's website, you can figure out the manufacture year of your starclassic drum from the serial number.
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At the time, Camco was producing what was thought to be the best drum pedal on the market. DW continued production of the pedal using the original tooling, rebadging it as the DW5000. Tama began production of the same pedal under the Camco name. The Tama version of the Camco pedal is commonly referred to as the Tamco pedal to distinguish it from an original Camco pedal. Tama integrated all the engineering from Camco into their production process and the overall level of quality of their drums increased virtually overnight. The original plan was to market the low-end Tama drums to beginners and use the Camco brand to sell high-end drums to professional musicians. However, even the professionals were starting to use the Tama drums because of the low cost of the Asian-made drums with the (now) high quality of hardware.^{[citation needed][3]}

Tama was one of the first companies to offer super heavy-duty hardware, and drum mounting systems that did not intrude into the shell like most brands in the 1970s. They also invented unique tubular drums called Octobans. Octobans are 6-inches in diameter and are manufactured in eight different lengths (hence the prefix 'octo-') up to 600mm (23.5 in). They vary in pitch by using different shell lengths, rather than widths.

Products[edit]

Drums[edit]

Beginner and professional kits[edit]

• Imperialstar – Tama's mid-range entry-level drum kit named after the previous Imperial Star line. Like their less expensive Swingstar counterparts, these drums are made with poplar shells in a wrap finish and feature Accu-Tune bass drum hoops. These drums include Meinl HCS brass cymbals as standard equipment.
• Superstar Classic – Although originally discontinued, Tama has brought back the Superstar series to their lineup in 2015. The original Superstar and Superstar Excel were made up of Birch shells. Currently, the Superstar Classic series is made of all maple shells. The Toms and Snare are made of six ply of 5 mm maple while the bass is eight ply of 7 mm.

Starclassic series[edit]

The Starclassic series is one of Tama's high-end line of drums. Originally hand-crafted in Japan until late 2009, most of the Starclassic lines are now made in TAMA's Chinese factory. A notable difference is that pre 2009 Japanese production Starclassics have their badges painted on the drum's shell, while Chinese-made Starclassics feature badges fitted onto the shell with screws. Pre 2010 Japanese production Starclassics have a mix of paint-on and screw-on badges depending on the model. Performer Birch have metal badges while Starclassic Maple and Bubinga lines have decal badges. All Starclassic series drums come with a more streamlined version of Tama's Star-Cast mounting system made from aluminum, air-cushioned floor tom legs, 'Hold Tight' washers which keeps the tension rods in place (Starclassic Maple to Starclassic Bubinga Elite), die-cast hoops, and Evans drumheads as standard equipment. The drums are also available in a Hyper-Drive configuration, with individual snare drums also available. Twilight new moon 123 movies.

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• Starclassic Maple – Drums made from 6 ply-maple shells (7 on bassdrums) and come in lacquer and Duracover wrap finishes.
• Starclassic Walnut/Birch – Drums made from hybrid walnut/birch shells and come in lacquer and Duracover wrap finishes.

STAR series[edit]

Since 2013, it is Tama's flagship line, and are available in bubinga, walnut, and maple shells.^[4] New features for the STAR line include 'Super Resonant Mounting System', unique shell construction, and the Quick-Lock Tom Bracket. Bubinga shell drums are made with 5 plies of bubinga plus one inner ply of Cordia and have 9mm Sound Focus Rings. Maple shell drums are made with 5 plies of maple and have 5mm Sound Focus Rings. Walnut shell drums are made with 6 plies of walnut on the rack toms, floor toms, and snare drum, and 7 plies on the bass drum.

Discontinued[edit]

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• Fibrestar – The 'forgotten' series. They were produced for only a short time in the late 1970s to early 1980s. The shells of these drums have been made from fibreglass and were covered with one ply plastic-foil, available in various colors. A notable user of the Fibrestar series was Simon Phillips. Phillips played a large silver drumset at that time with prototype drumshells. These were deeper than the standard shells at the time. The series did not perform well commercially and was discontinued after three years, leaving few still in current use.^[5]
• Royalstar – Introduced in 1975 with different lugs and lower quality hardware than Superstar of the same era.
• Beatstar
• Granstar – Drums made from 100% birch 7-ply shells.
• Starworks – Introduced in 2009, Starworks is Tama's mid-range line of drums aimed for rockers. These drums are made from birch and comes in two different configurations: a rock kit with a 20' deep bass drum, and a fusion kit, both included with black hardware, a unique bass drum head, and four unique finishes. Due to slow sales, however, the Starworks line was discontinued the following year.

Camco by Tama: Camco sets were re-introduced in the late 1970's. They were made of Asian Mahogany with 9 ply shells. These were released in a very limited supply for a 2 year run.

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• Rockstar – Drums made from Philippine mahogany shells. Later models made exclusively for Guitar Center had birch/basswood shells.
• Artstar – Drums made from birch wood sandwiched between two plys of South American Cordia wood. They had 9mm bass drum shell and 6mm snare, floor tom and tom tom shells.
• Artstar II – Drums made from 100% Canadian maple 9-ply shells.
• Artstar Custom – Similar shell construction to the Artstar II series, but with updated hardware including die-cast hoops.
• Stagestar – Drums made from Philippine Mahogany.
• Crestar – Drums made from 100% Japanese birch 8-ply shells.
• Techstar – Electronic drums.
• Rhythm Mate – Beginner series.
• Starclassic Performer Birch – Made from 100% Birch. Made from 1999 to 2007.
• Starclassic Performer EFX Birch – Same as Starclassic Performer Birch, but with wraps such as Liquid Metal.
• Starclassic Birch – Made from 100% Birch. Made from 1994 to 1996.
• Swingstar – Drums made from Philippine mahogany (aka Luan) 9-ply shells with additional Inner shell Zola coating.
• Imperialstar – First introduced in 1970 with concert toms, by the late 1970s the shells were 5 ply Philippine mahogany with Zola coat interior and reinforcement rings. Later shells (early 1980s) were 9 ply and had no reinforcement rings.
• Starclassic Warlord Exotix Spartan – Drums made from stainless steel shells with 'Warlord Collection' lugs & emblems with black diamond Swarovski crystals. It was the most expensive kit in Tama's lineup, with limited worldwide production to 50 kits in a 7-piece Accel Driver configuration.
• Superstar – Early shells (mid-1970s) were 5 ply birch with reinforcement rings. Later shells (early 1980s) were 6 ply birch (no reinforcement rings) and came in standard sizes (non-power depths) until Tama recognized the trend for power toms with the influence of hair rock and metal in the early 1980s. Billy Cobham and Elvin Jones were early adopters of the Superstar.
• Superstar (X-tras) – [1980s] With an extended depth, these drums were referred to as the original 'power toms' with 6-ply 100% birch shell construction and a natural/lacquer finish. The shells produced extended overtones which many found cumbersome but adept professionals quickly tuned-in to the full potential of the drum—and amazing tone. The earliest endorsers represented a spectrum of originality and innovation in styles and genres: Art Blakely, Bill Bruford, Billy Cobham, Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart, Simon Phillips and many others. Offering a full array of sizes, including pioneering concepts such as the gong drum, the original Superstar line is now considered a 'vintage/classic' Tama product and continues to generate aftermarket demand.
• Superstar Hyper-Drive (100% birch) – Tama's high-end line of semi-professional drums. These drums were made from 100% Birch shells (originally made from birch and basswood) and featured die-cast hoops in a black nickel finish. As the name implies, these drums were available in TAMA's trademark 'Hyper-Drive' configuration, which consists of shorter tom depths and a longer bass drum depth (20 inches, also known as their 'Ultra-Deep' depth) for optimum sound quality. These drums came in either a wrap or lacquer finish. Discontinued and replaced with the Superstar Hyper-Drive Maple kits.
• Silverstar/Silverstar Custom – Introduced in 2011, the Silverstar series replaced Tama's Superstar Accel Driver line. Like their Superstar counterparts, these drums were made from 100% birch shells and were available in either lacquer or wrap finishes. Silverstar drums featured a more streamlined version of their Star-Cast tom mounts (later done in chrome to match the hardware), 'Powercraft II' heads with a white resonant head for the bass drum, low-mass lugs, triple-flanged hoops, and a slideable tom holder, which was usually found on the more expensive Starclassic line.
• Starclassic Performer B/B – Drums made from a mix of 4 outer plies birch (5 on bassdrums) and 3 inner plies of African bubinga shells and came in either a wrap or lacquer finish.
• Starclassic Bubinga/Starclassic Bubinga Elite – Drums made from 9 plies of African bubinga, with the Elite series made of either quilted bubinga or 8-ply bubinga shells with an outer ply of either maple or cordia. Starclassic Bubinga drums came in a lacquer finish, while Starclassic Bubinga Elite drums came in an exotic lacquer finish.
• Starclassic Bubinga Omni-Tune – Drums made from 100% bubinga shells. As the name implies, these drums featured Omni-Tune lugs, which were invented in the 1930s by drum designer William David Gladstone. These lugs allow the player to tune both drumheads at the same time using a special drum key, and minimizes the time spent on drumhead changes.

Snare drums[edit]

• Starphonic – Snare drums are made from maple, brass, bell brass, stainless steel, steel, bubinga, aluminum, or copper. Starphonic drums feature Tama's patented 'Groove Hoops' and 'Freedom Lugs' for quick head changes and increased sound quality. These drums also feature a Linear Drive strainer system which allow for quieter snare deployments. Drums are available in a 6' × 14' size, with a steel version in a 7' x 13' size, and the copper version only in a 7' x 14' size.^[6]
• Metalworks – Snares made with a 1.2mm steel shell. They come with Evans heads and black nickel-plated hardware, and are available in 5.5' x 14', and 6.5' x 14' sizes, with the addition of a 5.5' x 10' size.
• Starclassic – This line includes maple and walnut/birch shell snare drums.
• STAR – Tama's STAR line of snare drums are available in bubinga, maple, and walnut standard shells, along with solid zebrawood, mahogany, and maple shells, and stave walnut and ash shells.
• Signature – Snare drums made for Tama's endorsed artists. As of 2019, the following artists have snare drums in this line: Mike Portnoy, Lars Ulrich, Simon Phillips, Peter Erskine, Stewart Copeland, Kenny Arnoff, Charlie Benante, and John Tempesta.^[7]
• Sound Lab Project – The S.L.P. line of snare drums are made with various shell materials, shell thicknesses and parts. As of 2019, the following models are in the S.L.P. line: Studio Maple, Classic Maple, G-Maple, Vintage Poplar Maple, G-Walnut, Vintage Hammered Steel, Black Brass, Dynamic Bronze, Big Black Steel, Classic Dry Aluminum, Fat Spruce, Duo Birch, and Dynamic Kapur.^[8]

Hardware[edit]

In addition to manufacturing drums, Tama also offers a variety of stands, pedals, thrones and multi-clamps as well as a rack system.

RoadPro

Tama's top-of-the-line series of stands aimed at traveling musicians, as RoadPro stands for 'Road-Proven'. It features double-braced legs, die-cast joints, a reversible cymbal sleeve, and Tama's patented Cymbal Mate. RoadPro cymbal stands also feature TAMA's Quick-Set Tilter for adjusting the cymbal to any angle.

Stage Master

Tama's bottom-line series of hardware with single and double-braced versions available.

PowerTower Rack

Tama's rack system featuring a variety of pipes, clamps, and accessories for a custom drum rack.

1st Chair Throne systems

Tama's top-of-the-line thrones with possible options of a hydraulic lift and back rest.

• Round Rider – round-type throne
• Ergo-Rider – hybrid round and saddle-type throne
• Glide Rider – saddle-type throne

Pedals[edit]

Speed Cobra

Introduced in 2010, the Speed Cobra line features long footboards in both double and single pedal versions that are designed to be lighter, more responsive and have more power than the Iron Cobra series. The Speed Cobra pedals include new features as well as many similar features to the Iron Cobra series.

• Speed Cobra Hi-hat

Iron Cobra

Introduced in 1992 the Iron Cobra line features a selection of Tama's top-of-the-line pedals double pedals and hi-hat stands.

• Bass drum pedals:
  • Power Glide – Features an offset cam for increased power and speed
  • Rolling Glide – Features a rounded cam for uniform response
  • Flexi Glide – Features a traditional strap (made of Kevlar) drive cam
• Hi-hat stands:
  • Lever-Glide Hi-hat stand – Features a lever pull system
  • Velo-Glide Hi-hat stand – Features a traditional pull-action chain
• Other:
  • Cobra Clutch – Attaches to the side of a hi-hat stand to allow the cymbals to be closed or open; a foot-controlled version of the drop-clutch

Other[edit]

• Rhythm Watch – Metronome and practice tool.
  • RW100
  • RW105
• Tension Watch – Drum head tuning tool.
  • TW100

Notable artists[edit]

• Adrian Erlandsson - At the Gates, The Haunted, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Brujeria, ex-Paradise Lost
• James Cassells - Asking Alexandria
• Nameless Ghoul - Ghost
• Tim Alexander - Primus
• Chad Szeliga - Black Star Riders, ex-Breaking Benjamin ex-Switched ex-Black Label Society
• John Dolmayan - System of a Down
• Chad Butler - Switchfoot
• Dave Lombardo - ex-Slayer
• Joey Castillo - The Bronx, ex-Wasted Youth, ex-Danzig, ex-Queens Of The Stone Age, ex-Eagles Of Death Metal
• John Stanier - Battles, Helmet
• Bill Ward - Black Sabbath
• Roger Taylor - Duran Duran
• Lars Ulrich - Metallica
• Charlie Benante - Anthrax
• Troy Luccketta - Tesla
• Randy Castillo - Ozzy Osbourne
• Jack Bevan- Foals
• Abe Cunningham - Deftones
• Stewart Copeland - The Police
• Jukka Nevalainen - Nightwish
• Mika Karppinen - HIM
• Yoshiki - X Japan
• Dave Mackintosh - Dragonforce
• Peter Wildoer - Darkane
• Paul Mazurkiewicz - Cannibal Corpse
• Mike Portnoy - The Winery Dogs, ex-Adrenaline Mob, ex-Dream Theater, ex-Avenged Sevenfold
• Jason Rullo - Symphony X
• Brann Dailor - Mastodon
• Blake Richardson - Between the Buried and Me
• Simon Phillips - Toto, Hiromi and The Trio Project, Protocol
• Brandon Barnes - Rise Against
• Jason Costa - All That Remains
• Nick Oshiro- ex-Static-X, ex-Seether
• Shannon Lucas - The Black Dahlia Murder
• Jackie Barnes - Jimmy Barnes, The Lachy Doley Group
• Dean Butterworth - Good Charlotte
• Scott Travis - Judas Priest, Racer X
• Mario Duplantier - Gojira
• Matt Garstka - Animals as Leaders
• Steve Jansen of Japan

Past endorsers[edit]

• Neil Peart - Rush
• Christoph Schneider - Rammstein
• Steve Felton - Mushroomhead
• Nick Menza - ex-Megadeth
• Jason Bittner - Shadows Fall
• Dave Grohl - Nirvana (former)
• Jeremy Spencer - Five Finger Death Punch
• Dominic Howard - MUSE
• Liberty DeVitto - Billy Joel
• Vinnie Paul - Pantera
• Taylor Hawkins - Foo Fighters
• Don Henley - Eagles
• John Panozzo - Styx
• Pat Torpey - Mr. Big (band)

References[edit]

1. ^Hoshino Gakki Mfg. Co., Ltd. profile
2. ^Guangzhou Hoshino Gakki Mfg. Co., Ltd. profile
3. ^'TAMA Catalogs'. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
4. ^http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/product/drum_data.php?year=2013&id=10&area=2
5. ^'TAMA Catalogs'. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
6. ^LTD., HOSHINO GAKKI CO.,. 'STARPHONIC - TAMA Drums'. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
7. ^http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/product/snare_series.php?sig_flg=1&year=2013&area=2
8. ^'TAMA S.L.P.' Retrieved 18 January 2017.

• 'Tama's commitment to brand integrity' Music Trades magazine, Nov. 2007
• 'The Tama Drum Guide', blurb published, 2010.

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Can I Identify my Drum Set by Serial Number? I bought a tama superstar kit and wanted to know the exact one i purchased.(bought it used) is there a way i can run the serial #'s to get that info. No luck getting a hold of the Tama co. ANSWER Unfortunately, Tama does not publish a serial number identification guide. I did find a site which features the Tama catalogs and includes specs for each Superstar set. Please see: Scroll down to the second catalog and click on the first panel, then click to enlarge the specs.

TAMA Serial Numbers Help - posted in General: Hoping to learn more about my Artstar II's based on the serial #'s. Can't seem to find a link anywhere. I just picked this kit up yesterday. Tama Rockstar Serial Numbers Serial Numbers. Convert Tama Rockstar Serial Numbers trail version to full software. Mar 19, 2014 Home > The Forums > Low End Theory Identify my tama rockstar kit. Login / Join. Join with Facebook New Reply. Thread Tools. Looked through catalogue.drums have no serial numbers? Odd Share Quote. Mentioned Products. Tama Rockstar New Reply.

Solid Lacquer finishes Piano Black, Piano White and Candy Apple Red were introduced to the Tama Superstar line in 1985. In late 1986, the Tama Crestar line (soon to be changed to Granstar) replaced the Superstars. However, the Superstars were still available for a couple of years after that. The serial numbers on Tama drums of that era were for insurance purposes only and do not relate to a date of manufacture.Thanks for the info! Would it be safe to say that my finish is Candy Apple Red?

Tama is not like most drum companies. There is no information released on their site to account for their in house number system. That is why we were having a bit of fun with your thread.

I'm also of the mindset that a classic Superstar kit will hold its own against newer drums. The problem with the older kits is in finding parts should you need them. I've seen broken lugs on Superstars and Imperialstars (well, everything from the 70s these days) and replacements aren't as easy to find as say, Ludwig Classic lugs or Slingerland lugs. But they are awesome drums.

Delta II pedals feature a weight system that can be modified to suit your playing style. Simply loosen the screw that secures them to the post with a screwdriver and increase or decrease the weights for the desired response. And finally, there is the beater height. This is the most common adjustment to make. Loosen the drum key screw on the beater hub and raise or lower the beater as necessary. We recommend adjusting only one of these features at a time until you become familiar with the reaction they provide.

For a great pitch-bend, tune the bottom head down just a little. For the bass drum, tune the heads as loosely as possible - just enough to eliminate any wrinkles. Use the same tuning pattern above to achieve an equal pitch at each tension rod. Proper Storage of your DW Drums: It is very important to protect your drums from damage and temperature extremes. It is recommended that cases or soft bags be used when transporting and storing drums. If your drums are set up for an extended period of time, keep them covered.

I owned a kit in cherry wine stain back in '84 and loved it. But didn't the Crestars become the Granstars? So if you found a Granstar kit, it would basically be the same shell - solid birch. Both Yamaha and Tama at the time were kings of the birch shell. I'm also of the mindset that a classic Superstar kit will hold its own against newer drums. The problem with the older kits is in finding parts should you need them.

Your existing pedal will then be used as the slave pedal in the double unit. Before you order one, you will want to make sure that the stroke adjustment (the black, tear-drop shaped piece that sits above the spring) attached to the hex shaft is SQUARE.

Tuning Your DW Drums: Watch John Good's Tuning Demonstration here: At DW, we tune the batter heads to a slightly higher pitch than the resonant. We recommend using single ply heads to achieve the maximum resonance. To begin, place the drum on a carpeted floor or on a towel over a table. Start with the bottom head making sure it is seated evenly with the tension rods finger tight. As you tap lightly on the head at each tension rod (about an inch in from the counterhoop), slowly tighten them. It works well if you start at a specific T-rod then move across the drum to the opposite one - then move two over - then across - and so on.

The ever important serial number which some companies keep detailed records of unfortunately does not exist in the history of drums. We also have to state that much of the record keeping was archaic at best and in some cases history was destroyed in plant fires or just tossed in the garbage! With that said many drum companies never even used serial numbers early on. In most cases the best way to estimate the date of a drum is its physical characteristics.

I get emails all of the time with a basic drum description and a serial number from visitors in hopes I can unlock the history of their drum. I think in general serial numbers do play an important role in the commercial market especially electronics and other high end items. In the 60's Insurance companies made it mandatory that serial numbers be put on items so they can be documented. Unfortunately drum companies never really prescribed to any code of documenting a drum based on that serial number. In fact I once heard that they started using serial numbers not for their own use per say but so schools and institutions could keep track of instruments in inventory. I also get people asking what factory a drum might have shipped from or the exact month a drum was made or even the production numbers etc.

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Refinishing: We do not offer any type of refinishing service due to our high production demands for our Collector's Series® kits. You may consider contacting a drum specialist or drum dealer in your area for further information on companies that specialize in refinishing. DW Drums limited Warranty: Drum Workshop, Inc. Warrants that Custom Shop DW Drum Shells and Finishes (Collector's Series®, Classics Series™, and Jazz Series™) are free of material and workmanship defects for a period of Two (2) years from the original date of purchase. DW Performance Series™ Shells and Finishes are free of material and workmanship defects for a period of Two (2) years from the original date of purchase. DW Design Series™ Shells and Finishes are free of material and workmanship defects for a period of One (1) year from the original date of purchase.

However, the Superstars were still available for a couple of years after that. The serial numbers on Tama drums of that era were for insurance purposes only and do not relate to a date of manufacture. Mid to late 1980’s.

How do I find the date of manufacture by the serial number on the badge of my tama rockstar drums? I know you're supposed to subtract 10 from the first two digits of the serial number but mine (the tom, that's all I have on me) says 521520 and that would make the date 1942 and I know these drums. How do I find the date of manufacture by the serial number on the badge of my tama rockstar drums? I know you're supposed to subtract 10 from the first two digits of the serial number but mine (the tom, that's all I have on me) says 521520 and that would make the date 1942 and I know these drums weren't around yet, back then. Help would be appreciated! • Tell us some more • Upload in Progress • Upload failed. Please upload a file larger than 100x100 pixels • We are experiencing some problems, please try again.

How do I find the date of manufacture by the serial number on the badge of my tama rockstar drums? I know you're supposed to subtract 10 from the first two digits of the serial number but mine (the tom, that's all I have on me) says 521520 and that would make the date 1942 and I know these drums.

How do I find the date of manufacture by the serial number on the badge of my tama rockstar drums? I know you're supposed to subtract 10 from the first two digits of the serial number but mine (the tom, that's all I have on me) says 521520 and that would make the date 1942 and I know these drums. How do I find the date of manufacture by the serial number on the badge of my tama rockstar drums? I know you're supposed to subtract 10 from the first two digits of the serial number but mine (the tom, that's all I have on me) says 521520 and that would make the date 1942 and I know these drums weren't around yet, back then.

I toured the factory with John Good back in 1981 and like I said, they would only do lacquer, they were not into endorsements and their only concern was making great drums (at that time a DW Bass Drum was the same price as a competitor's drum set!). Contrary to popular belief, they were all about trying to make Camcos back then. As you know, they used a Gretch Shell (but with re-enforcement rings), put foam in the lugs and nylon in the lug threads. Other than that it was Camco all the way. Good told me that they had decided on the Chanute era bearing edge as it seemed the most popular (I had my edges re-done by Joe Montineri in the 80s to a more Oaklawn Sound.

Don't think its a Starclassic though as the strainer mechanism doesn't appear 'high end' and there is no Starclassic badge on the drum - just a Tama badge with vent hole in centre. The badge is a kind of very patina'd bronze colour (almost brown) and American Football/Rugby Ball shape. The strainer is better than basic and works smoothly but doesn't seem top quality. It doesn't appear in any current catalogue I can find but I don't think its particularly old - it seems in good condition with very faint pitting to the chromed hardware which has cleaned up easily. Sorry about the lack of photo but my camera has developed a sense of humor and I haven't yet figured out how to post photographs.

After you've dialed it in, keep it there by tightening the knurled nut above the ear. Another feature is the slotted stroke adjustment. This allows you to adjust the distance of the beater to the drumhead. Just loosen the drum key screw above the spring and set for the desired action.

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Take some better pics, please, they deserve to be shown off properly! So that color is called Jewel Blue? I just learned something new! I'm not much of a gear junkie so I don't know a whole lot about TAMA drums although I have flipped a couple of 80's Imperialstar kits and I do have a 6.5' KingBeat. The pic above is straight off the CL ad where I found these.

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Chill man, We were just kidding, Tama is not like most drum companies. There is no information released on their site to account for their in house number system. That is why we were having a bit of fun with your thread. Tama is a small part of a large diversified corporation that doesn't do a good job of communicating with the owners of their products.

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Crestars were phased out in favor of Artstars/Grandstars. Superstars were at first 4 ply 6mm shells with re rings in the 9500 and 9600 series Then the 9700 series were 6 ply,9mm shells with no rerings.They also were all Japanese birch. I also agree that any of Tamas top shelf drums,can certainly,hold their own with any modern mass produced,and even some custom made kits today.,especially the metal snare drums.:):) I'm sure there's at least one individual, that will disagree with that.

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I also got the matching snare in Jewel Blue. It's immaculate! Now, what's the deal with the SERIAL #'s???

Applied sparingly will yield the best results. Here at the Workshop, we use Music Nomad Drum Detailer during final assembly (for Lacquer and FinishPly only) to give our drums that extra shine. You can order some for yourself. Care of DW Satin Oil Finishes: A light dusting will generally do in most cases for Satin Oil. For a more thorough cleaning, use a damp (not wet) rag and dry the shell immediately after. You may find it easier to clean the shell by removing the lugs and hardware. If you want to restore a little luster to the shell, use Minwax Tung Oil to accomplish this (found at most paint or hardware stores).

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After removing the lugs and cleaning the shells as described above, rub small amounts of the Minwax onto the shell. Using a clean cloth, rub it in thoroughly until it disappears. This is something that need not be done more than once a year. Care of DW FinishPly™ Finishes: FinishPly™ can be cleaned with a solution of mild detergent (dishwashing soap works well) and water. For a thorough cleaning, remove all lugs and hardware from the shell.

Overall, it's pretty generic metal snare drum. The Tama website does have a history section with every catalog scanned and on file. You can dig through there if you want to try and narrow it down.

Fortunately drum companies since the 40's were good at printing catalogs. Earlier catalog examples do exist, but are rare and expensive to acquire.

With this information, we can TimbreMatch™ your new drum to fit tonally with your existing set. If the finish is a lacquer or satin oil, we will have you send in one of your drums for a color match. Since maple and birch color & grain pattern can vary, we use the color match to be sure that the grain pattern and underlying color of the new tom matches your existing kit. Please contact your to place your new order.

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I have read there was also another dark red offered in Supes, but I can't find any good pics of either one. I found several pics of Neil Peart's CAR set, but I recall reading that his finish was custom, before CAR was an option. Did the Crestar become Granstars? I thought they were introduced at the same time?

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Gaudy 80s color scheme lacquered finish, but lacquered;). The're cheap enough,save for the super maple finish drums in standard sized,and the 8/10 and 12' toms which are at a premium. I would hurry,because they just may become collectable like Ludwig standards and clubdates are becoming. I had one of these super maple finished Superstar kits (including a 8' and 10') in the 80's and the were indeed great drums. Unfortunately I had to sell them to finance some travelling.