Tama Late 90s/Early 00s Rockstar Custom in Custom Blue (22/16/14/12/10/SNR) with Hardware

Tama Late 90s/Early 00s Rockstar Custom in Custom Blue (22/16/14/12/10/SNR) with Hardware

For sale is a late-1990s / early-2000s Tama Rockstar Custom drum kit finished in the striking Custom Blue lacquer. The Rockstar Custom series sat at the top of the Rockstar line during this era and was marketed as a gig-ready, performance-focused kit featuring upgraded shell construction, professional mounting hardware, and durable road-worthy components.
This kit is complete, includes the original Tama hardware pack, and remains fully original aside from head replacements.

Configuration
• 22x16 Bass Drum
• 16x14 Hanging Floor Tom
• 14x12 Hanging Floor Tom
• 12x10 Rack Tom
• 10x9 Rack Tom
• 14x5.5 Snare Drum

Features & Construction
According to Tama catalogs and period documentation, Rockstar Custom kits from this era featured:
• Multi-ply shells using a combination of basswood and Philippine mahogany, designed to deliver a focused attack with warm low-end response
• Star-Cast Tom Mounting System, engineered to minimize shell contact and allow the toms to resonate more freely than traditional mount designs
• Heavy-duty Tama lugs, hoops, and brackets derived from the company’s higher-end hardware designs of the time
• Lacquer finishes exclusive to the Custom models, setting them apart from the wrapped finishes used on standard Rockstar kits
These drums were widely regarded as reliable workhorse kits for live performance, rehearsal, and studio use.

Condition
• All shells are in excellent condition for their age showing only minor cosmetic wear, the 16” floor tom finish is slightly faded relative to the other drums
• All original mounts and hardware
• Bearing edges are clean and intact
• Everything functions exactly as it should and is ready to play

Heads
• Toms: New Remo Encore Pinstripe batter heads (recently replaced)
• Snare Batter: Remo Encore Coated Emperor
• Bass Drum Heads: Original batter and resonant heads
• Resonant Heads: All original except snare reso, which has been replaced

Included
• Original Tama hardware pack with new Tama Standard Single Pedal
• All tom mounts and mounting hardware as shown
(Cymbals not included.)
Summary
The Tama Rockstar Custom series represents a great chapter in Tama’s late-90s / early-2000s lineup — offering professional design elements, rugged construction, and a powerful sound at a more accessible price point. This is an excellent choice for gigging drummers, rehearsal studios, or anyone looking for a complete, dependable Tama kit with classic aesthetics and proven performance.

Excellent condition