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Tama Drums is a shining star in the world of percussion and they are built on the principles of disciplined construction, rigorous study into new design techniques, and a promise to serve the needs of drummers everywhere! The Japan-based Hoshino Gakki company introduced Tama to the musical landscape over 40 years ago and their drum sets, snare drums, heavy-duty hardware essentials, and accessories consistently receive the highest praises from around the globe. If you're looking to buy a drum set, Tama checks all of the boxes. Vibrant, visually stunning drum shells. Steadfast implements to maximize resonance. And lastly, the hardware that brings it all together. Are you ready to expand your drum sound and put some custom touches in place? Tama Snare Drums bring unique tones to any setup and are made with carefully selected woods, brass, or steel.

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Tama Drums | Feel the beat

When you’re ready to make some noise, only the best hardware and percussion equipment will do. For the last 50 years, Tama Drums has been producing some of the best drum sets, drum hardware, snare drums, and percussion accessories on the market. You can find them everywhere from amateurs’ basements and recording studios to the stages of some of the biggest names in music — including Lars Ulrich and Mike Portnoy. If you’re looking for an instrument that can take any beating you throw its way (and sound good doing it), grab a set of Tama drums.

Tama drum sets

Want to start rocking beats right away? Tama drum sets come in all shapes and sizes to suit everyone from beginner beaters to professional percussionists. Every Tama kit comes with Tama’s high-quality build specs and some of the most innovative features on the market today.

How many pieces do you need in your kit? Tama makes 3-piece, 4-piece, 5-piece, 7-piece, and 8-piece kits - complete drum sets to fit any desire.

Generally, beginners would want fewer pieces in their drum set. They can easily add new pieces as their skills develop.

The most popular Tama drum set is their five-piece kit. With snare, bass, one floor tom, and two mounted toms, it’s not enough pieces to overwhelm beginners but plenty to give you all the percussive options you need to start making even the most complex beats right away.

Tama drum hardware

Tama Drums is widely known for their innovative and high-quality drum hardware. Their incredible line of drum racks and cymbal stands are tough enough to stand up to decades of abuse, and they’re all highly adjustable so you can make your drum set feel comfortable for your unique playing style.

Drummers are the band’s ruler of tempo. And like any ruler, they need a throne they’re proud to sit atop. Tama drum thrones are designed for comfort. They have large rubber feet to stay put and large, padded seats to keep you comfy during even the longest shows.

Tama’s selection of cymbal and hi-hat stands will make sure you can put your equipment exactly where you want it to be for maximum playing comfort — and that they’re going to stay there for the long haul.

Tama snare drums

Tama snare drums can be found in studios and stages all over the world. Their incredible build quality and tone makes them beloved by professionals and amateurs alike. Whether you want wood or metal shells, hit the twos and fours hard with a high-quality Tama snare drum.

Tama percussion accessories

From rugs and cases to clips and clickers, percussionists use all sorts of fun accessories to help them keep time and take care of their drums. Tama is ready to make life easier for drummers everywhere with a wide range of percussion accessories to fit just about any need.

You can even find Tama replacement heads and drum rings to either fix equipment that has taken a beating on the road or grab the perfect upgrade to take your kit to the next level!

History of Tama

Tama Drums was created in 1961 by the parent company Hoshino Gakki. Its original name was “Star Drums,” named after the family name Hoshino — which means “star field” in Japanese. The first Star drums were manufactured in Japan under a subsidiary company called Tama Seisakusho, the same manufacturer that made Ibanez guitars (which was also owned by Hoshino Gakki).

There were originally two lines of Tama drum models: the Imperial Star and the Royal Star. These lines made a big splash in the American market for being cheaper than their U.S. competitors like Ludwig, while still maintaining the decent quality drummers needed.

By the mid- ‘70s, the company officially changed its name to Tama and started to manufacture more high-end drums and hardware, which continued to gain popularity around the world. Around the same time, the company also bought out the then-bankrupt Camco Drum Company.

Camco was known for its incredible engineering and high-quality designs, and Tama began integrating many of Camco’s designs into their own manufacturing processes. Quality improved almost overnight!

Originally, Tama planned to continue manufacturing their low-end beginner models under the Tama name and market the high-end professional sets under the Camco name. However, because of their affordability and (now) high-quality hardware, many professionals continued to use Tama drums. Eventually, Camco drums were largely phased out, and all new drum models were marketed under the Tama name.

Today, Tama is still one of the biggest names in the percussion industry. Their drum sets and accessories are used by beginners and professionals all over the world. Even top musicians like Lars Ulrich, Mike Portnoy, and Neil Peart have used Tama drums when they take the stage. When you’re ready to take your beats to the next level, you can’t go wrong with a set of Tama drums.

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