The drums are also available in a Hyper-Drive configuration, with individual snare drums also available. All Starclassic series drums come with a more streamlined version of Tama's Star-Cast mounting system made from aluminum, air-cushioned floor tom legs, 'Hold Tight' washers which keeps the tension rods in place (Starclassic Maple to Starclassic Bubinga Elite), die-cast hoops, and drumheads as standard equipment. TAMA offers Drum Kits, Snare Drums, Original Percussion, Hardware, Microphone Stands and Sticks, plus drum accessories like bags. Performer Birch have metal badges while Starclassic Maple and Bubinga lines have decal badges. Tama Granstar Professional And Most Starclassic performer help please According to tamas website, you can figure out the manufacture year of your starclassic drum from the serial number. Pre 2010 Japanese production Starclassics have a mix of paint-on and screw-on badges depending on the model. A notable difference is that pre 2009 Japanese production Starclassics have their badges painted on the drum's shell, while Chinese-made Starclassics feature badges fitted onto the shell with screws. The serial numbers on Tama drums of that era were for insurance purposes only and do not relate to a date of manufacture. However, the Superstars were still available for a couple of years after that.
Originally hand-crafted in Japan until late 2009, most of the Starclassic lines are now made in TAMA's Chinese factory. In late 1986, the Tama Crestar line (soon to be changed to Granstar) replaced the Superstars.
Starclassic series The Starclassic series is one of Tama's high-end line of drums.