Tama SUPERSTAR 9800 Series 20" 10" 12" 13" 14" 16" Drum Kit Super Maple

"I’ve always admired Billy Cobham’s drum kit." — John Panozzo

Perfect in every sense—unquestionably of the finest quality.

Drummers who defined an era embraced the "Superstar." Aspiring players, aiming to become the next "king of the hill," turned to the Superstar to challenge the status quo.

Crafted from select, high-quality birch, these shells achieve an extreme level of perfect roundness. Featuring precision-cut, ultra-sharp bearing edges, they showcase beautiful wood grain, finished with a delicate, meticulously applied paint-buffing process. The interior of the shell is left entirely unobstructed—a space dedicated solely to the sound. It is a masterpiece that unleashes the uncompromising creative drive of its craftsmen. Every detail has been perfected, and the hardware—engineered to absolute flawlessness—is mounted with the utmost care. Truly, the "Superstar" stands at the pinnacle of the world’s drums. For those who set out to be true musicians and choose to walk a challenging, high-stakes path.

SUPERSTAR SHELL

Superstar shells are crafted from pure, Hokkaido-sourced birch—a material cherished by the world’s top drummers for its exceptional quality. Only wood that has undergone a long seasoning process and passed rigorous selection is used, ensuring powerful projection, rich resonance, and outstanding response. Through a "super heat-compression" molding process, the 6-ply, perfectly round shells are constructed with specialized joints for enhanced durability. The "wedge effect" created by this design, combined with sharp, precise bearing edges, delivers a high level of responsiveness that has captivated the world’s greatest drummers.

*Excerpted from a period catalog.

Inside the 12-inch tom shell, there is a date stamp: "580805"—likely representing August 5, 1983 (the 58th year of the Showa era). The 14-inch and 16-inch floor toms bear the stamp "-2.10.2," which likely indicates October 2, 1982. The 13-inch tom is stamped "80.11.13," suggesting a date of November 13, 1980.

As this is a used item, there are some scratches and signs of wear, though nothing that significantly affects the sound. The 10-inch tom shows extensive scratching on the shell due to frequent use.

(Specifications)

Sizes: Bass Drum / 20" × 14"

Tom / 10" × 8"

Tom / 12" × 8"

Tom / 13" × 9"

Floor Tom / 16" × 16"

Floor Tom / 16" × 16"

Shell: 9mm, 6-ply birch

Color: Super Maple

Hardware Finish: Chrome

Hoops: Triple-flanged

Drumheads: REMO Clear Emperor

REMO Clear Ambassador