Here's my Starclassic Hyper-Drive.
Here are my 86 Tama Crestars. I've had them since new, and they've seen a few stages and the backs of a few vans. Here are a few different setups with them.
4 piece I was using for a bit with a Ludwig snare.
Here as an offset 5 piece with a Tama Artwood 5x14 maple snare.
Full 6 pc setup with the same snare.
Some gig pics over the years.
Crestars or Granstars? I was unaware they made a line called Crestar.
Bo.. the Crestar WAS the Granstar.. They began with that name then quickly changed.
http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/anniversary/page.php?cat_id=66&year=1986
Thanks, I didn't know that. Granstar does have a better ring to it. But then again, at this same time, Tama thought 11" toms would take off too!
Pro Drum in Hollywood seems to have a bunch of these 11" heads in stock. Still!
They're on a level with Sonor!!!!! Wow.
Yep. They always have been, but also surpass them in QC IMO.. easy.. Sonor just has that formula sound that is so satisfying..
Well as one who owns high end versions of each, I find no evidence to support your claim. Also, no high end Sonor drum is made in China. I should state I like Made in Japan high end TAMA. I won't vouch for Chinese made high end TAMA and do not plan on buying any.
I restate I love Japan made TAMA. Since moving production to China some standards have slipped. This goes to my mentioning China. I
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90s RockStar upgraded with StarCast Hardware (short History on my other thread)
10,12,13,14,16,18 Toms
2 X 24 Bass Drums
LU1465 Diamond Plate Snare
Road Pro Hardware (not in pic)