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Breathing New Life into an Iconic Drum Kit





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The TAMA Superstar has graced stage risers and studios for over 40 years. Now, courtesy of the Superstar Classic shell pack, you can discover for yourself the visual allure and undeniable tone that ignited TAMA’s legendary legacy. This shell pack's combination of quality craftsmanship, definitive presence, and punchy tone delivers the same vibe of those glorious vintage TAMA kits. An all-maple shell construction, a classic star-mounting system, and low-mass lugs are just a few of the expertly appointed old-school features offered on the Superstar Classic. Looking to take your recordings and performances in a warm, vintage-inspired direction? Take it from the drummers here at Sweetwater: the TAMA Superstar Classic is ready to punch your ticket!





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Truly classic all-maple shells





The Superstar Classic's 6-ply, 5mm toms are crafted perfectly to encapsulate vintage maple punch. They warm up the low end while simultaneously delivering equally definitive mids and highs for an exceptional all-purpose tonal range. Its matching snare drum offers a crisp hit every time, designed to cut through the mix while still maintaining the same warmth as the rest of the Superstar Classic. An 8-ply, 7mm bass drum thumps with the best of them, keeping a full-bodied backbeat that powerfully channels a bygone era.





Additionally, 45-degree bearing edges keep the classic vibe alive with a more pronounced attack and head sustain. There’s a reason the late-great Neil Peart recorded three straight Rush albums with a pair of Superstars ? you just can’t beat that TAMA sound!





Period-correct hardware blends style and functionality





On top of its stellar tones, the Superstar Classic possesses phenomenal playability, largely thanks to its timeless hardware appointments. TAMA’s renowned star-mount system is designed with rubber isolation components to maximize the resonance of each tom, while also allowing a little bit of movement for a more natural rebound and playing response. Vintage-style low-mass single lugs, L-Rod and Omnisphere Tom Holders, and bass drum ring mufflers complete the Superstar’s superb old-school aesthetic. Outfitted with a set of TAMA Power Craft II drumheads, you’re guaranteed to rock right from the start!





TAMA Superstar Classic 5-piece Shell Pack with Snare Features:


2 x 6-ply, 5mm maple mounted toms measuring 8 and 9 inches x 12 inches


1 x 6-ply, 5mm maple floor tom measuring 14 inches x 16 inches


1 x 6-ply, 5mm maple snare drum measuring 6.5 inches x 14 inches


1 x 8-ply, 7mm maple bass drum measuring 18 inches x 22 inches


1 MTH600 Double Tom Holder included in this shell pack


Delivers a vintage sound with phenomenal tonal range just like the original Superstar


Features hardware true to its past such as low-mass single lugs and bass drum ring mufflers


Comes equipped with a set of TAMA Power Craft II drumheads