Tama Superstar Classic Rock 22" Natural Ebony Tiger Wrap
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
For over forty years, the name Superstar has been associated with TAMA drums featuring distinctive design and meticulous craftsmanship. The Superstar Classic continues this legacy by incorporating iconic aesthetic elements (the "T" badge, streamlined hardware reminiscent of the seventies), while offering a decidedly modern approach through design choices focused on resonance and precision. It positions itself as a high-performance and accessible solution for drummers seeking the TAMA DNA, with an especially attractive finish such as the Lacebark Pine Gloss outer veneer showcasing rich grain.
Who This Drum Kit Is For
This Superstar Classic is suitable for demanding beginner drummers who want a truly expandable kit, as well as intermediate and advanced players looking for a reliable shell pack that is easy to tune and ready to withstand rehearsals. Its 22/12/16 configuration naturally adapts to rock, pop, funk, blues, and variety styles, offering enough attack to cut through the mix and sufficient warmth for softer settings.
Features and Innovations
TAMA combines traditional construction with practical performance-oriented solutions. The 100% maple shells with a thinner profile promote better vibration and a more "alive" feel under the sticks, while the hardware is designed to preserve resonance: low-mass single lugs and triple-flanged hoops provide an ideal balance between open sound and tuning stability. The set is completed by the Star-Mount system, engineered to optimize tom stability and vibration freedom.
Sound
Maple is a reference wood known for its great versatility: it delivers natural warmth in the low-midrange, a clear attack without harshness, and controlled sustain that facilitates placing the kit in a live or studio mix. On this Superstar Classic, the thinner shells enhance responsiveness and harmonic richness, with clear projection and excellent nuance definition, from ghost notes to rimshots.
Technical specifications
| Tom/Tom | 5mm, 6 plies | Bass Drum | 7mm, 8 plies |
Questions frequently asked
Which styles suit a 22/12/16 setup?
The 22/12/16 configuration fits rock, pop, funk, blues, and variety repertoires. The 22-inch kick drum provides a solid foundation suitable for settings that require projection.
Are the shells of the Superstar Classic Rock made of maple?
The shells are made from 100% maple. The toms use 6-ply construction with 5 mm thickness, while the bass drum is built with 8 plies at 7 mm.
What sound does this Tama drum kit produce?
Maple delivers warmth in the low-mid range and a clear attack. The thinness of the shells enhances responsiveness along with a harmonic richness useful for dynamics, from ghost notes to rimshots.
What is the purpose of the Star-Mount system on the toms?
The Star-Mount system is designed to hold the toms securely while preserving their freedom to vibrate. This suspension contributes to the shells' resonance.
What finish is featured on this Natural Ebony Tiger Wrap kit?
The finish is specified as Natural Ebony Tiger Wrap. The hardware includes low-mass single lugs and triple-flanged hoops, designed to maintain acoustic openness and tuning stability.
