Tama SK52 Superstar 5-Piece Drum Kit
Birch shells with Basswood inner ply. Starcast Mounting System. Die-cast hoops. Sound Bridge high-tension lugs. Cymbals not included.
Overall User Ratings (based on 39 ratings)
Submitted December 13, 2006 by a customer from gmail.com
"Look No Further!"
I think I could keep this set forever and be happy. They're everything I like a set of drums to sound like. I couldn't be more satisfied.
Sound
Wow... for a kit of this price, I think it's unbelieveable. As a sound engineer, I've mixed all kinds of drums and have to say that right out of the box, these drums sound fantastic! I was told that I would probably want to replace the heads after a short time and upgrade, but I think the stock heads sound great! Overall, you could spent a lot more money and get a set that doesn't sound as good as these babies. Lots of thunder!
Features
The hardware is top notch. You could pull an Nirvana on this set and still turn around use it the next day. Not that you'd want to, I have the Copper Mist and it's absolutely beautifulI'm not sure that I see any weakness in this set at all. I compared it to many other sets in the same price range and they just don't stand up. The birch and basswood sound sooo nice. There's a lot of depth of tone to the kick and toms. The snare has a full sound and is very loud. Actually, all of these drums are loud and powerful. And I love the hi-hat stand and kick and hat pedals. It's all really everything I could want it to be.
Ease of Use
No brainer, no hassle. This set sounds amazing. It comes with an instructional DVD and a lot of written directions for setup. I'm no pro, and it took me a very short time to get them up and going.
Quality
Quality is what sold me on these. I couldn't find anything else close to this price range with such quality craftsmanship.
Value
Honestly, I can see sticking with this set for a very long time. The only upgrading I'll ever have to do is adding more cymbals... and perhaps a cowbell. =)
Manufacturer Support
I just got them and haven't had a problem yet. The best support is the kind you never need.
The Wow Factor
I had eyeballed this exact set for several months before making my purchase and I just couldn't get it out of my head. My first impression of them was "WOW". The color choices of this line are the best I could find. The Copper Mist is simply unbelieveable. These are not a bunch of drums shoved in the corner creating an eyesoar... They are a piece of art. I have to keep myself from drooling as I look at them.
Musical Background:
New Drummer, 15 years of experience as a Sound Engineer
Musical Style:
Rock
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Submitted May 31, 2008 by a customer from yahoo.com
"!!!! BUY'EM !!!!"
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Sound
I actually own a 7 piece version ... w/an 18" floor tom (which TAMA
made for me "custom") at no extra charge ... I've been a drummer for
30 years; ... Yes I've played just about every conceivable type of drums
there are ... and currently own ... Pearl,Slingerland(concert kit),a set
of vintage Rogers & these beauties here ... gotta' tell ya' ... hands
down the funnest set to play I have ever owned ... these drums will remind you why you fell "In Love" with drums to start with ...
After playing my Tamas' my son,now wants to switch from Pearl to Tama
So thank you Tama for creating this AWESOME!!!! drum line ... and for
the price ... (Thousands less than my Slingerlands) with far SUPERIOR
HARDWARE ... they're a STEAL!!!!
A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER
GREG RITZ
The Wow Factor
HAVE IT !!!!
Musical Background:
currently a "weekend warrior" will always play for the love of drums
Musical Style:
Rock ... 80's hairmetal,classic rock,etc.
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Submitted November 20, 2013 by keiron mcdonald in mansus, AZ
"AWESOME KIT!!"
iv had this exact kit for about 2-3 years now and it has never failed me once. amazing sound amazing price and amazing quality from the drums them self's to the hardware included. i think in a few years they will be worth alot more now as they didnt really make many and you dont really see these to often with all the new kits they are(have) bringing out. get it for sure its a solid 9/10 for me only bad thing i found wrong with mine is it scratches a bit to easy but for how long and where mine has been its handled like a dream excellent :)
Musical Background:
4 years
Musical Style:
jazz, punk, rock, metal and blues
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Submitted October 13, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.com
"great drums, great company to buy em from, yo"
I highly recommend anyone getting this kit. It sounds great, has great hardware and looks cool. Don't cheap out and get the lower quality imperialstar or other brand "starter" kits.. Save your money and get this one with a nice cymbal pack, you'll thank me one day.
Musical Background:
20 yrs drumming, 15 recording
Musical Style:
alternative rock hip hop soul blues
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