Octobans are one of TAMA's first original instruments and have been used by a diverse group of progressive players including Billy Cobham, Simon Phillips, Stewart Copeland, Bill Bruford, Mike Portnoy, and Tim Alexander. Instead of relying on changing drum diameters, the pitch of each Octoban differs according the length of the drum’s shell. The 6"...
In the '80s TAMA's Superstars and Imperialstars reigned supreme - the perfect drums for the times. But TAMA's builders and designers wanted something that transcended trends, something timeless - drums that understood a player's passion and allowed the expression of every genre, style, mood, and technique. They created Starclassic Maple drums...and...
The low-end power of the bass drum is critical to providing a strong foundation to any drum corp. Offering a variety of bass drum sizes, StarLight's core concepts are sustained throughout the line-thick Birch shells that yield a powerful and robust sound. Innovative features such as a Noiseless Locking Carrier and Light Weight Lugs offer players ease of...
