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Tama SG518C Stagestar 5-Piece Compact Drum Kit

Tama's Stagestar kit features famous Swingstar quality, with smaller shells -- designed to fit in tighter spaces. It's the perfect kit for the young student who deserves a real drum set and not a toy. Working drummers who find themselves on stages originally designed for just one performer will find the Stagestar size a real plus. For premium tone, the shells are crafted of 8-ply 9mm Philippine Mahogany. Learn More...

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The drums are the best I have her. the cymbals arn't the best, but when you use the hihats for splashes it is great.

Quality:
The cymbals are very low grade, but otherwise it rocks!!

Value:
It's got a good price tag. we baught it from ellis drum shop.

Desirability:
Its Tama were talken about here.

Sound:
The sound is nice. the crash could be better if it were thicker.

Ease of Use:
I got used to it the second i learned to play.

Support:
I didn't need any support.

Overall:
Its the Best!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10

Quality:
Very confident in the durability of the kit. I think customers would gladly spend a little more money in the kit if they were getting better quality Cymbals, since they are going to invest money in them anyway. Lets not get Cheap confused with inexpensive

Value:
again, upgrade the cymbals, stand hardware is really good

Desirability:
I own the midnight blue set and its great!

Sound:
As a stand alone with not upgrades, the factory heads fall a bit short. Having said that, I did not purchase the set thinking I would get professional quality sound, but purchased them as a set to learn and develop my skills with. I have had the set for a over a year now and have begin to upgrade my heads and cymbals over time. Cymbals were the first to go! I am using the rings and gels to get the sound right and with new heads I am very happy with the drums (which is the first set I've ever owned). The Cymbals are really disapointing and I would recommend that instead of including the low quality cymbals,which everyone agrees are not functionable, you upgrade to a average beginner set. I paid a just around 200 bucks for a begginer set (crash, ride and high hat)which aren't great, but at least they don't bend :) If you're a beginner like myself,initially the factory heads will acommodate your learning, but your are going to want to upgrade as you experiment. Overall- No disapointments with my kit, I love the fact that my 6 year old is interested also and can (with some help) use the same set!

Support:
not needed

Overall:
I will undoubtably keep the set for my kids after I upgrade in a few more years (after I can play bohemian rhapsody :).

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
the hardware is great but the cymbals stink but with Sabian's B8pro set its awsome. the toms ring but i put the muffuling kit that it came with and put on the bottom of the toms and damper gels on top and they sound great

Quality:
great quailty very durible

Value:
tama looks and quality at this price awsome

Sound:
the sound is great once they r tuned properly. i play chirstian rock mainly but have played every kind of music on these drums and they held up great.

Ease of Use:
fast set up and easey to move

Overall:
a great set for anybody and any stye of music

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
I comes with cymbals that are ok for a short while but I picked up the Zildjian ZBT 4 Pro Cymbal Package (199) and now it’s a set that sounds great. For 6 bills.

Quality:
The drums are well constructed and the fitting too but the cymbals could have been a better quality. But they are ok for a first timer.

Value:
3 years later and they are still the same price. If you care for them they would sell like a Harley and keep the value.

Desirability:
The best for the price and size. I have brought them to a few home gigs and everyone that played them (we do round robin in open jams) loved the sound for a smaller set.

Sound:
I have had this set for 3 years now and I have read all the reviews for before I bought it. I was torn between this and the Pearl Traveler. I like to TAMA beter because it is built tough. I am a guitarist and 6'1" and 240 lbs. the Pearl was only 5" D and the TAMA was a scaled down pro kit. The sound was not bad out of the box but I had a pro drummer sit behind it and he gave me some hint to get the ring out.((Shout) sorry about that) I used pillow cases over the heads and what a sound. I have it in my music room and they sound great.

Ease of Use:
I never played drums before but wanted to. I had a chance and i made sure I picked the right set. I did have to pick up the tama tension watch to get the head just right. I am too new to do it by ear. For it was worth the 75 clams.

Support:
No

Overall:
As a big guy I was worried about the size but I am amazed that they are by no mean toyish at all. Great set to have around the house. My kids love them 14 and 5 and they are not overwhelming for them. And we have fun all the time.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
It's a simple 5 piece setup.

Quality:
Tama is known for quality. This kit is no exception

Value:
For the money, I don't think you could get a better new kit

Desirability:
Best kit I could have bought.

Sound:
Surprisingly bass-y sound when tuned properly. Great resonance. Drop a pillow touching both heads in the bass drum and go! The stock heads can carry you for a while. If tuned properly, they sound pretty good.

Ease of Use:
Not complicated. Ball mounting system is great. DVD teaches basic setup.

Support:
haven't dealt with them.

Overall:
I love this little kit. If you're just starting out, or short on money this is an amazing kit for the money. I highly recommend it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
An awesome amount of features for a drums set of this price. Good, strong hardware-this is a Tama, of course!

Quality:
Very good quality, except for the cymbals. You should probably get some new ones, they are only starter cymbals. The drums are really nice.

Value:
An amazing drums set for this price!!!

Sound:
The toms , bass, and snare are nice. Just get some new cymbals-the crash bends really easy.

Ease of Use:
Easy to set up, play, and take down.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
The hihat was HORRIBLE!!! It rocked and shaked, but the rest of the drums were awesome.

Quality:
This is Tama that we're talking about here.

Value:
Best price ever.

Sound:
The sound is very good. Except for the hi-hat, which has a horrid sound. The crash/ride cymbal isn't very good either.

Ease of Use:
Extremely easy to use/ Take it out of the box, set it up, and start playing. It's just like an iMac.

Support:
Never used it, but it's probably awesome.

Overall:
The perfect drumset Just replace the hihat.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
The hardware is great, the tom mount for instance is as heavy duty as the ones on my Starclassic maple kit. The cymbal and snare stands are double braced. Nice touch. The hi-hat, throne and kick pedal are light duty, but they'll do fine if you aren't applying hardcore force to them in which case this isn't the kit for you. If you're a bigger than average dude or dudette the throne might be a tad wobbly for you. The cymbals, well the cymbals are a weak point. They're really not usable for anyone but an utter beginner. But think of them as extra packing material. The rest of the kit is well worth the ticket price and more.

Quality:
Fit and finish for the drums, and stands is just great. With proper care they should last a long time. As I mentioned above the hi-hat, kick pedal and throne are light duty. The cymbals needed to be replaced but I knew that going in and purchased a nice set of low-end, cast bronze cymbals to go with the kit. Everything came out of the box in perfect shape. No quality control issues.

Value:
This kit is worth every penny of the current asking price. It is lower priced than comparable compact kits for other manufacturers. I chose it because the sizes were perfect for what I need, the color was great, I read positive reviews from other owners here and around the web and I trust Tama. Even with replacing the cymbals I was able to stay within my budget.

Sound:
Excellent drums for the money. I was half-expecting a toy set, but this is a pro kit, albeit in small sizes, perfect for a jazz or acoustic gig - just what I needed.

Ease of Use:
The drums sounded awesome out of the box with very little fuss. That little bass drum is punchy and full, a huge surprise. I had heard complaints about the snare drum but I got a very usable sound with very little tuning effort. everything set up very, very easily. Tama hardware is nice and good looking.

Overall:
I wanted a kit that was of good quality in compact sizes from a name I could trust at a price I could afford. I got exactly what I wanted on all counts.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
comes with everything that it says. It would be nice if it came with a crash. The only thing bad is the hi hat..it's pretty cheap and it bends easily.

Quality:
Its Tama.

Value:
great price for an amazing kit.

Desirability:
Nice look.

Sound:
The sound is great. I was so suprised how nicely it sounded. The head are actually pretty nice. The bass is a little week though...but it's still a great set.

Ease of Use:
Easy to assemble.

Support:
Havent needed to use it yet. The shipping was amazingly fast.

Overall:
Great set.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Overall:
This drumset has excellent toms and snare. I bought replacement cymbals immediately after purchasing the set however. The stock cymbals are terrible. The snare drum had a tinny sound to it, so I fixed it. I took the top snare drum head off and taped 3 or 4 pieces to the bottom of it to reduce vibration. It has worked tremendously. If you are experiencing the same problem, I suggest doing what I did. Overall this drum set is a great way to get started.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
the whole kit is good it comes with every thing you need to start playing except the drumsticks. you might want to buy a ride cymbal like i did because the crash/ride sound more like a crash

Quality:
its great i woudlnt want anything changed the kit is perfect just the way it is i and keep in mind that is a tama.

Value:
all i have to say is that its a top of the line drum kit.

Desirability:
the kit looks so good. the chrome trim makes it look good i fell in love with it when i saw it

Sound:
the sound of the stage star is amazing it sound like the bigger priced kits and i live in an apartment and the bass drum doesnt sound so heart poundin it sound very good the sound is great thats all i have to say

Ease of Use:
its so easy to use. its small and its portable. its very easy to set up it takes like 10-20 minutes to assemble

Support:
the company is greta so far i havent had any problems and i dont think ill have any problems.

Overall:
i love it and i reccomend it to begginers.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The most useful features of this set was for me living in an apartment. It still has a great tone but not that room vibrating sound from the bass drum. I have now moved it to a house in the garage and took duct tape off the heads and it sounds like a normal set. It is very easy to transport places. Fits in the back seat. The least feature i did not like was the 18 X 14 bass. It was fine but they can at least make it 16 X 18 that would of been great. Other than that this set is a great set for beginners and +. I recommend this set to beginners and people on a tight budget, because once i was in your position.

Quality:
Its a TAMA! The only part not made well is the throne, but there are many ways to get around that. The product is very easy to take to gigs and practice on. It looks great, mine is a vintage red, its very nice. If you want to add on to it get black. Its hard to find upgrades in red. This has lasted me a year so far, Im going to keep it for practice when i upgrade in a couple years.

Value:
This is the best set for the price range. If you are looking to buy a set thats not cheap but below 500$ then get this. Very nice sound, especially when tuned. I think the only competitor with this product is a ludwig set. But yet, they do not come with cymbals or a throne.

Desirability:
When i first saw this set I fell in love with it. I had my eye on this and the CB drum set. This one had both looks and sound. It was perfect for me. Fits in my room! I jam with a couple of guitarists and i over power them... so dont be afraid of this set being too small and weak.

Sound:
You may not be able to get the super low deep feeling but as long as you tune this bad boy it will sound great!

Ease of Use:
It is fairly simple to tune, putting it together was easy, its very easy to haul to your friends garage or another place. Like i said it fit in my back seat. It fits in my room perfectly and my room is very small. What messes you up is the throne sinking down when you play. I fixed mine by drilling a hole and sticking a screwdriver through. Saved me a lot of money. It is very easy to get the sound you want from this set!

Support:
I havent had to deal with any problems with tama, which is very good.

Overall:
When I decide to upgrade in a few years i will keep this set for practice. This set helped me a lot. I wish I knew about the bass drum size but looking back now it doesnt affect it as much. If this was lost or stolen i would definitely get the same one unless i had more money then id buy a gretsch...

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
i love it all

Sound:
it is pne of the best drums in the world! the sound is pretty good. all i have to say it is the best drum set!

Ease of Use:
it is very easy to use and adapt to its uses

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
It Came with everything you need to start rockin'. Cymbals, stands, throne and everything.

Quality:
Extremely durable. Has a beautiful finish. It'll last a good amount of time if you take care of it.

Value:
100% worth it. Wouldn't pay a penny less.

Desirability:
This set looks like an 8 or $900 piece of equipment. It's absolutely gorgious.

Sound:
The sound is outstanding for the price. You might want to buy some studio rings or internal mufflers for the toms though. Heads are very durable, you need to buy new ones for a while. You will need new cymbals though. I added a 20" ride too.

Support:
I haven't had any problems with them.

Overall:
This product is amazing for the price. It comes with everything you need. It's built to last. If your a rocker, buy this set! You won't regret it.