I'm hoping someone can help me better identify this drum. I purchased brand new back in the 1970s along with a full Tama Superstar kit. I sold the kit but kept the snare. It sounds killer and cuts like a knife. I've searched Tama's history but can't locate a brochure or catalog that includes this drum. No photos, no history, nothing. Anyone who can add to this, I'd appreciate it.
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Posted on 15 years ago
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Welcome
This looks to be a Mastercraft Artwood.
6 ply maple shell with really tasteful wood inlay
and the Tama RB throw and butt.
The 6.5" was #AW-456 ( Yours? ) and the 5"
was #AW-455.
Such simple nomenclature!
Incidentally, IMO Tama was making some of their finest
snares in this period with offerings in Bell Brass ( priced one
of those lately? ) Rosewood and Fibreglass.
A very lovely drum.
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The same shells with a similar inlay were also available in the late 70's under Tama's Camco brand as the "Renaissance" series. They offered a darker walnut or mahogany stain finish with natural maple inlay, too.
These were the first new drums without re-rings I actually considered buying at one time.
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The same shells with a similar inlay were also available in the late 70's under Tama's Camco brand as the "Renaissance" series. They offered a darker walnut or mahogany stain finish with natural maple inlay, too.These were the first new drums without re-rings I actually considered buying at one time.
Do you know if this is maple or birch? Have any idea of value?
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I believe the shell has core plies of Birch with a Maple outer ply. I'm not certain about the inner ply.
Posted on 15 years ago
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