I own one of these. It's a very crisp and responsive snare drum, but there's a weird overtone that I hear in pretty much all acrylic snares. I hardly ever use it.
If I had a signature snare drum, it would be 7x13 hammered copper with black lugs, black wood rims, and dual strainers (like the Dave Weckl snare). This video confirms for me that it would sound amazing.
Tama was at it's prime when these lines of drums where produced back in the 80' to 90's. Superstar, Artstar, Crestar, and Granstar! Lugs where huge and beautifully designed. Tama fucked up with that starclassic and on.
@Drummer boy Wouldn't say they fucked up, both the Starclassic maple & birch sound wise were excellent. I do think they lacked the unique styling over there 80's range however. Tama drums were very distinctive in the era with iconic shark tooth lugs and cool finishes.
@@Johnyevil that’s your opinion. I have mine and to me Tama was at its prime only in the 80’s. Dont like the way they look and sound now. Went back to vintage Ludwig and clear Pearls🥁
