Tama Superstar Classic Studio 22 Flat Black LTD

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The Superstar series is one of Tama's most iconic lines, known for offering drum kits with an especially attractive balance of performance and versatility. This Superstar Classic is positioned as an option focused on sound, reliability, and refined finishing, with this Flat Black Limited Edition enhancing its stage identity and elegance.

Who This Drum Kit Is For

This Superstar Classic is perfectly suited for intermediate to advanced drummers seeking an acoustic kit capable of handling everything from rock to pop, including funk, blues, indie, and studio settings. Its configuration with two floor toms provides obvious comfort for heavy grooves, wide orchestrations, and low tunings, while remaining responsive enough for more dynamic styles.

Features and Innovations

The Star-Mount system promotes better tom resonance and a more "open" playing feel. The single "Low Mass" lugs reduce mass contact on the shell, helping natural vibration to express itself, while the triple-flanged hoops maintain a soft touch, lively rimshots, and easy tuning setup. On the bass drum, the rubber-isolated claws help minimize unwanted noise and preserve the shell's musicality.

Sound

Maple is appreciated for its balance: a clear attack without harshness, present mids, and beautiful harmonic continuity. On this kit, the tom and snare shells are 6-ply, 5 mm promoting sensitive response, rich resonance, and controlled sustain-ideal for precise chords and singing notes. The bass drum is 8-ply, 7 mm offering more firmness, with solid low end, more direct projection, and effective punch both live and in rehearsal.

Technical specifications

Toms	10x7 and 12x8	Floor tom 14x14	6-ply, 5 mm
Floor toms	14x14 and 16x14	Floor tom 16x14	6-ply, 5 mm
Bass drum	22x16	Bass drum 22x16	8-ply, 7 mm
Snare drum	14x6.5	Snare drum 14x6.5	6-ply, 5 mm
Toms 10x7 and 12x8	6-ply, 5 mm