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Tama Superstar Classic acoustic drum kit

Tama Superstar Classic

A 100% maple shell pack with Tama's Star-Mount system and striking lacquer finishes.

Tama Shell pack

The Superstar Classic is Tama's well-loved all-maple shell pack, using thin 6-ply maple tom and snare shells (7-ply bass) for a resonant, musical tone. The Star-Mount suspension system maximizes sustain, and the kit comes in a range of eye-catching gloss lacquer finishes. It is a strong intermediate maple kit at a competitive price.

Recommended for

Intermediate players Drummers wanting all-maple tone Players who like a resonant, open sound Live and studio use

Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth).

Configuration5-piece shell pack
Shell materialMaple
Plies / thickness6-ply toms and snare, 7-ply bass drum
FinishGloss lacquer (California Sunset Fade, Gloss Silver Sparkle, Gloss Lacebark Pine)
Bass drum22 in diameter
Snare14 in diameter — Maple
Rack tomsRack tom 1: 10 in
Rack tom 2: 12 in
Floor tomsFloor tom: 16 in
Hardware includedShell pack only (no hardware)
Cymbals includedNone
Made inTaiwan

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 100% maple shells
  • Thin 6-ply shells are resonant and musical
  • Star-Mount system maximizes sustain
  • Attractive gloss lacquer finishes

Cons

  • Shell pack only - hardware and cymbals add cost
  • Thinner shells give less attack than some players prefer
  • Tom and snare depths vary by configuration

Key specs

Pieces5
TypeShell pack
Shell materialMaple