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One of TAMA’s earliest flagships, the uber-successful Superstar series both put TAMA on the map and sent them down their path of creating groundbreaking drums and hardware. To celebrate TAMA’s 50th Anniversary, they’ve reissued the initial Superstar drums as limited edition models. Each drum is built with the original series’ 6-ply, all-birch shell formula and adorned with original-design badges and lugs, tom brackets, triple-flanged hoops, and matching interior shell finishes. For a slightly modern touch, TAMA has added newer bass drum spurs and their MTH800 Tom Holder. Finally, Remo Coated Ambassador batter and resonant drumheads (with vintage-designed Superstar logos) round out drums that are destined to become benchmarks ? just like their predecessors.





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The world’s first all-birch drum set





Released in 1976, Superstar was the world's first drum kit with all-birch shells during a time when maple reigned supreme. TAMA had discovered that Japanese birch possessed similar sonic characteristics to maple; however, it was also harder to shape than maple due to its greater density. This caused TAMA to develop a revolutionary way of producing perfectly round birch drum shells that exhibited full-bodied attack, rich low end, and superb resonance. The sound caught on like wildfire. And the rest, as they say, is history.





Classic drums with a modern twist





The 50th Limited Superstar Reissues blend TAMA’s timeless Superstar sound with the strength and convenience that only modern industry can provide. Every drum features original-design badges and lugs, tom brackets, and triple-flanged hoops. Contemporary TAMA touches include more modern bass drum spurs and a TAMA MTH800 Tom Holder. The drum sizes themselves are also a blend of old and new, with a more traditional kick drum size but more present-day tom dimensions. Finally, Remo Coated Ambassador drumheads featuring commemorative-designed Superstar logos adorn both the batter and resonant sides, with the front bass drumhead sporting a vintage TAMA logo.





TAMA: the Strongest Name in Drums for 50 years





Since 1974, TAMA has crafted drums and hardware with revolutionary features ? many of which are now considered standard for virtually all drums worldwide. For its 50th anniversary, TAMA looks to its glorious past by reissuing some of the company’s most popular drums from yesteryear. Meanwhile, TAMA also hints at the future by reaffirming its commitment to pursuing original creative ideas. Sweetwater is proud to offer TAMA’s innovative products, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with “the Strongest Name in Drums.”





Cymbals, stands, and snare drum are not available with this shell pack


TAMA 50th Limited Superstar Reissue Features:


One of TAMA’s most legendary drum sets ? and the world’s original all-birch set of drums ? now reissued for TAMA’s 50th anniversary!


6-ply (9mm) all-birch shells with a combination of modern and vintage dimensions


8- x 10-inch and 8- x 12-inch toms, a 16- x 16-inch floor tom, and a 14- x 22-inch bass drum


Original Superstar badges and lugs as well as tom brackets and triple-flanged hoops


Modern TAMA bass drum spurs and a TAMA MTH800 Tom Holder


TAMA/Remo Ambassador Coated batter and resonant drumheads with a Remo Ambassador Coated Bass Drum front head featuring a vintage TAMA logo


Available in multiple classic Superstar lacquer finishes with matching painted shell interiors and bass drum hoops