It seems Tama had two distinct series of guitars, defining their early period (1974-1977) and later period (1977-1979). The jig-saw gets bigger and bigger all the time. Another entertaining point is that these Tama guitars are essential the same as the Ibanez Artwood Series I models of the time, which were again sold specifically to the West - another fine example of the Brand-crazy business that was prominent at the time in Japan. Ironically enough, the West are not familiar with Bluebell guitars at all. Unlike Pearl, Tama acoustic guitars were a Western brand only, with models released for the US and European markets, whilst few people in their native Japan are familiar with the name outside of the Bluebell models Tama built. I would expect as the years go by, those figures will rise and rise. Anyone that owns one appreciates that fact and tends to treasure them, though there is an increasing awareness of their quality and a few are appearing on ebay, generally between the $500 to $1000 region just now still frankly modest considering their quality and the respective price of a like-sounding Martin. Handmade by a select group of Ibanez luthiers for a few years in the mid to late 70s, they represent amongst the highest quality guitars of the period, both in skill of craft and the materials used.
Unfortunately I had to sell them to finance some travelling.Tama guitars are something special. I had one of these super maple finished Superstar kits (including a 8' and 10') in the 80's and the were indeed great drums.
I would hurry,because they just may become collectable like Ludwig standards and clubdates are becoming. The're cheap enough,save for the super maple finish drums in standard sized,and the 8/10 and 12' toms which are at a premium. Gaudy 80s color scheme lacquered finish, but lacquered ). Many thanks to all of you who made this site possible. Here you will find my collected informations about these guitars. They still have fans all around the world. This section of my web site is dedicated to the TAMA acoustic guitars, that were produced from 1974 to 1979. The numbers I got back corresponded to a Tama Star Maple kit (which just isn't right at all): Link to the Tama Star Maple Kit catalog page So I'm wondering if anyone would be able to help me ID this kit and, for bonus credit, comment upon the value of said kit at $600. According to tama's website, you can figure out the manufacture year of your starclassic drum from the serial number. With the Starclassic Serial number system, you apply the 'subtract 10 system' to the first.
CARA CEK SERIAL NUMBER DRUM TAMA SERIAL NUMBERS
A: Only Tama Starclassic Maple and Performer Drums have serial numbers that indicate the age of the drums. Please use the information below to determine the production date. The serial number will always be to the RIGHT of the model number. The model number of the drum is on the LEFT (IE: TT-912Y). On every Yamaha Drum logo badge there are 2 sets of number/letter sequences. There is a serial number on the Tama badge - 151646 and has 10 tuning lugs per side with plain chromed hardware, plain varnished wood finish and Starclassic 20 strand snare.
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