Tama STAR

Tama's handcrafted Japanese flagship platform in maple, walnut, or bubinga.

Tama Shell pack Specs being finalized

The Tama STAR series is the company's flagship acoustic platform, handmade in Aichi, Japan with Maple, Walnut, and Bubinga options. S.R.M.S. mounting, Quick-Lock tom brackets, rounded bearing edges, and exotic finish/inlay options make it an investment-grade custom shell-pack family for master players and collectors.

Recommended for

Master-tier recording artists World-touring drummers Collectors seeking Japanese flagship craftsmanship

Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth). Fields marked Not yet confirmed are being verified and will be updated as reliable specs become available — we never guess a spec.

ConfigurationCustom/preconfigured 3-, 4-, or 5-piece shell pack

Shell materialMaple, Walnut, or Bubinga

Plies / thicknessSTAR Maple: 5-ply 5mm with 9mm Sound Focus Rings; STAR Walnut: 6-ply 5mm toms / 7-ply 6mm kick; STAR Bubinga: 5-ply 4.5mm with 9mm Sound Focus Rings

FinishSatin, High Gloss, inlay options, and exotic outer plies

Bass drum18, 20, 22, or 24 in variants

SnareSold separately or custom matched — Matching shell wood

Rack tomsRack toms: 8, 10, 12, or 13 in diameters

Floor tomsFloor toms: 14, 16, or 18 in diameters

Hardware includedS.R.M.S., Quick-Lock brackets, Star-Cast lugs, die-cast hoops, hollow-rubber floor tom legs; stands/pedals sold separately

Cymbals includedNone

Drum headsRemo USA

Made inJapan

Pros and cons

Pros

Handcrafted in Japan
Maple, Japanese walnut, and African bubinga options
S.R.M.S. isolation mounting and Quick-Lock brackets
Exotic finishes and inlay options

Cons

Ultra-high price
Custom variation makes simple value comparisons difficult
Snare, stands, pedals, and cymbals sold separately

Key specs

TypeCustom flagship shell-pack platform

Shell optionsMaple, walnut, bubinga

Bearing edgeRound bearing edges with 3.5mm peak position

Made inAichi, Japan

Price noteRepresentative range $4,999-$10,019+

Value

Flagship value for no-compromise custom buyers, but price varies widely by wood species, configuration, and finish.

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