Tama RD522D Rockstar 5-Piece Kit

Star-Cast mounting. Bass drum Accu-Tune hoops. Upgraded heads.

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"I love my drumset."

It took me a bit to tune them with the heads they came with (I suck at tuning), but I really like them. Hardware is sturdy. Looks really good (I have midnight blue, but I like the white better =P).

When I first got them they sounded real bad. They sound so much better now that I learned to tune fairly decently. Maybe the room I'm in affects this as well. You might want to try playing them at a local music store first and see if you like them. I had to put tape on the snare drum to prevent bad sounding overtones.

Mine came with a 5 year warranty on the shells, 1 year warranty on the hardware. I think this is standard with Tama....at least for the rockstar.

From my understanding, the shells are phillipine mahogany with outer plies of basswood.

Submitted: 3/21/2002

Style of Music: rock

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Buy this product and be as happy as me."

It's awesome I tell ya. It's so incredibly adjustable, more than any other drumkit I've ever seen. And the quality is extraordinary!
And another good thing is that it is quite small and compact, but still a very agressive and serious sound. Throw in a double kick for the bassdrum and this is the worst metal-machine in this price range! I mean, mine is from August 00- and it's still in the same good shape as when I bought it. If you buy this, I can asure you that you won't be dissapointed. It's a great deal!

Submitted: 9/15/2002

Style of Music: Metal

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Description
In Modern Drummer's most recent shootout of 9 different drum kits in the "entry-level" price range Tama's Rockstar simply swept away the competition. Best tom sound, best bass drum sound, best drum heads, and best all-around. Available in 8 different covered finishes (including 3 metallics), Rockstar is packed with pro features like the Star-Cast Mounting System, MTH900 Modular Tom Mount, and high-tech Accu-Tune Bass Drum hoops. As with all Tama drums, Rockstar comes with a 5-year shell warranty and there's never any shell penetrating hardware that could compromise the great Rockstar sound.

Star-Cast Mounting System
Tama's new Hoop Grips made it possible to offer the Star-Cast advantage to players using triple-flanged hoops as well as those using die-cast. The addition of the Star-Cast mounting system with Hoop Grips to both Rockstar and Rockstar Custom rack toms is just one of more reason why these affordable drums are heads above any drum in their price range.

Bass Drum Accu-Tune Hoops
Made of high-tech material, Tama's Accu-Tune hoops represent one of the most significant advances in drum technology. Accu-Tune hoops require no T-rods or clawhooks and they offer more stable tuning, lighter weight, and increased resonance. An angled groove at the bottom of the hoop provides secure pedal attachment.

Bass Drum Spur Brackets
Nowadays it's common sense not to put the spur into the shell where it would interfere with resonance. But that wasn't always the case. So it was a breakthrough when Tama pioneered the idea of no shell penetrating hardware. Their new MSB10 continues this Tama tradition with a 2-piece cast design that provides both security and easy set-up.

Bass Drum Heads
Rockstar's new upgraded heads ensure a great sound practically right out of the box! Batter side heads are now made of Dupont Mylar for richer tone and greater durability. Ring mufflers on the bass drum heads remove the need for internal muting.

Technical Info

Includes:

RD522DS drum shell kit
RDB22D 16 x 22 in. bass drum
RDT12D 10 x 12 in. tom tom
RDT13D 11 x 13 in. tom tom
RDF16D 16 x 16 in. floor tom
RD155 5-1/2 x 14 in. snare drum
MTH900M tom holder
HS5RN hardware kit
HC62R straight cymbal stand
HC63BR boom cymbal stand
HP200 drum pedal
HH45R hi-hat stand
HS50R snare stand
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