Tama Artwood 1984

Here’s an absolutely beautiful sounding Vintage 30 Year Old Made In Japan TAMA Artwood that is incredibly crisp and articulate but also has a great FATness to it! And it’s from Tama’s halcyon Made In Japan days - the GREAT stuff that put them on the map.  

Technically this Tama is known as the AW113SB  

Here is the description according to the original Tama catalog:

“Crafted from very select birch that Tama has carefully stored and aged for 12 years.  This long drying and aging process results in a stable, mature shell with a very low moisture content that makes the AW113SB a snare drum with an unparalleled bright and resonant sound.” 

It’s true.  All of it!  

8 Ply All Birch Shell 

All 10 MPL23 Tama Piccolo Lugs

MPS Tama Cam Lever Throwoff and Butt Plate work perfectly. 

Tama Triple Flange Hoops  

Beautiful Tama “See Through Black” Oil Finish on both the inside and outside of the drum.  

Remo Heads. Puresound Wires. Sounds and looks spectacular. 

One of my favorite things about this Tama is you can hear and see the Made In Japan craftsmanship. 
This drum is remarkably versatile - it packs a fantastic punch but still levels a sonic roundness! 

And it’s a piece of Tama history - from the GREAT MIJ years - the years that made them