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Author Topic: Your thoughts on Tama Rockstar Custom kit  (Read 518 times)
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« on: December 17, 2002, 02:11 PM »

Hello, folks,

I'm new to the neighbourhood. I'm just about to purchase a set and zeroed in on the Tama Rockstar Custom kit (22" B, 12" & 13" T, 16" FT & 5.5" S).

I would appreciate your opinion on this set, + or -.

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« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2002, 02:14 PM »

Rockstars are great kits!  They are affordable, and still sound good for the price!
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« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2002, 02:15 PM »

brents right on.  fine kits for the cash.   if they deliver what you want, you cant go wrong.
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« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2002, 02:25 PM »

Hey, guys,

Thanks for the quick reply. I've done quite a bit of research on this one. Just wanted reassurance that I picked the right kit.

If anyone has a - feedback, please jump in as well.


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« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2002, 11:50 AM »

Hey rstar did you make that purchase yet? If so give us a review on what you think of them. I have some Rockstar pros and I love them.
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« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2003, 07:17 AM »

I've got a rockstar: really great kit, especially for that price. I did replace the hp200 bass pedal with iron cobra though, cos that pedal is nothing special.
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2003, 11:37 AM »

You wont be ably to play anything with an iron cobra you couldnt do already with that hp200

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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2003, 10:03 PM »

Hey Rstar,

I bought a Rockstar Custom kit about 18 months ago...8", 10" & 12" toms, 14"X14" FT, 18"X22" BD, 5"X13" snare. I'm adding a 16"X16" FT next week with some Christmas money.

As far a plus or minus, I'd definitely say plus. Frankly, I have to say plus...no way would my wife let me buy another kit anytime soon! Cry

Great sound for the $$$ and I don't have the "fear" of gigging with a $5,000 DW kit.

Get rid of the "factory" heads though. I'll save you some time. I've used Evans G2 clear and G2 coated batters/Genera clear resonants and I've used Remo coated Ambassadors batters/clear Ambassadors on resonant side (currently on the kit). I liked the sound of the Remos better (warmer to my ears), but their durability stinks!

From all the Aquarian talk here at the Cafe, I picked up a 14" Texture Coated (batter) and a Classic Clear (resonant) for my floor tom this weekend, just to try Aquarian out. One word...

 WOW!!!

That's what that floor tom is supposed to sound like! The Aquarian heads are amazing. Great quality, easy to tune, unbelievable sound! You may want to go with a different setup depending upon the style of music you play, but you should check out Aquarian heads...you won't be disappointed!

Good luck!
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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2003, 06:10 AM »

I've got  Rockstar Custom and its great. Lots of volume, nice finish (maybe hats just mine? Wink) and best of all it was affordable.

I like the snare sound too...just thought i'd throw that in.

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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2003, 08:28 AM »

to Carn- Well, I was incomplete: I wanted a double pedal, and instead of buying a hp200 double pedal 'extension', I got me an Iron cobra, wich is a whole lot better: I've played them both.
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