Tama

Stewart Copeland, Tama's longest-term drum endorser, now has a signature drum set to go with his signature snare. However, unlike his signature brass-shelled snare, Copeland's "Return of the Rhythmatist" Starclassic Maple kit is limited to only 50 sets worldwide, approximately 15 of which are destined for the U.S.A. The stunning set in "Police Blue Sparkle" is based on the specs of Copeland's own kit used on the 2007 Police World Reunion Tour.

The Stewart Copeland Starclassic Maple 14-piece set includes a 22" x 18" bass drum, 10" x 8", 12" x 8", and 13" x 9" rack toms, 16" x 16", and 18" x 16" floor toms, the Copeland Signature snare drum (1.5mm brass shell), 4 different sized Octobans from 5" to 8" with stand, a 20" x 14" Gong Bass, plus 8" x 4", and 10" x 4-1/2" Tymp-Toms.

Stewart Copeland is Tama's first and longest term artist endorser, with over 30 years affiliation with Tama drums. Famous for both his work with the Police as well as a long and successful career as composer for film and orchestral works, Copeland recently released his solo album, "Return of the Rhythmatist," as well as the movie, "Everybody Stares," which documents the original Police concert tours through the lens and perspective of Copeland's own camera.

For the optimum transfer of vibrations from head to shell, Tama believes a thinner maple shell is better. However, less thickness often equals less strength. Instead of simply making thinner drum shells by using fewer plies, Tama slims down each ply and then cross-laminates them into a 6-ply 5mm-thick shell (7-ply 7mm bass drum). This combination results in a thinner shell that's actually stronger than others of greater thickness. Starclassic shells utilize maple, the most popular shell material today because of its warm clear sound.