Tama Starclassic B/B - Black Clouds & Silver Linings

Luis Munoz

5 Piece, Black Clouds & Silver Linings, California, Single Bass, Starclassic Performer Birch/Bubinga, United States

When I first got into the market of for a new drum set after a beginner set of Ludwigs, I didn’t know what the hell I wanted, so as dumb as I was, I was looking at a PDP X7 kit… I saw price and quality and ran into Tama’s Silverstar line which was new ... Read more

Tama Starclassic Bubinga Elite - Cherry Black

Matt “The Green Machine” Penner

6+ Piece, Canada, Cherry Black, Double Bass, Manitoba, Starclassic Bubinga Elite

The kit I’m showing is my Tama Starclassic Bubinga Elite 9 piece, double bass kit in “Cherry Black” (outer ply is Canadian Maple). I also have a Rockstar kit 9 piece in sugar white which has been my staple for many years until my recent upgrade. The Snare drum on my Bubinga kit is the crown jewel ... Read more

Tama Starclassic Performer - Antique Sunburst

John Golightly

6+ Piece, Antique Sunburst, Kentucky, Single Bass, Starclassic Performer Birch, United States

This has been the second drumset that I have owned since I started playing 10 years ago at the age of 12. I ordered this drumset in 2007 right before Tama discontinued both the antique sunburst lacquer finish and the 100% birch Performer series. The specs of the shell pack that I ordered are 22×18 ... Read more

Tama Starclassic Performer EFX - Diamond Dust

Roger Kinder

6+ Piece, Diamond Dust, Manchester, Single Bass, Starclassic Performer EFX, United Kingdom

It’s a Starclassic Performer EFX B/B in Diamond Dust. I think it’s about 4 years old … has Aquarian batter heads apart from the snare which is Evans. I use a Gibraltar rack system and a lefty Sonor double bass pedal. Metals all Zildjian … I love it. I play in a classic rock covers band ... Read more

Tama Starclassic Bubinga Elite - Quilted Mocha Burst

Dan a.k.a. “Ticker”

6+ Piece, Double Bass, New York, Quilted Mocha Burst, Starclassic Bubinga Elite, United States

I have been playing for 43 years and still love it! I have been playing Tama for 30 of those 43 years, and would not even consider playing anything else; some may consider that narrow minded but I have found perfection in Tama drums so why change? Every aspect of these drums is perfect for ... Read more

Tama Starclassic Performer EFX - Charcoal Silk Wrap

Mark Thompson

4 Piece, Charcoal Silk Wrap, Pennsylvania, Single Bass, Starclassic Performer EFX, United States

I bought this 6 piece Starclassic kit in May of 2011 from a friend. I scored an unbelievable deal on it! This is my 3rd Tama kit and my first high end kit. I also own 2 different Swingstar kits. I use Evans coated G2 batter and clear G1 reso heads on my toms. Evans ... Read more

Tama Starclassic Bubinga Elite - Black Metallic with Gold Inlay

Taylor Birkey

4 Piece, Black Metallic with Gold Inlay, Illinois, Single Bass, Starclassic Bubinga Elite, United States

I’ve been drumming since 1996, but didn’t experience Tama Starclassic until 2007. I’d thought about a maple kit, but when I saw this Bubinga Elite on the floor at my local Guitar Center selling for a ridiculous price, I immediately joined the family. These drums are the best sounding drums I have ever played. The ... Read more