I love Tama drums, I'm a collector and recently got a Mastercraft stave oak piccolo from the 90's. I have the cocktail kit, cute and been useful for awhile, now I want something in between the cocktail and the 22-12-16, still small and portable. This kit looks fantastic to me. The cream marble wrap is completely ridiculous. Surprisingly, the cocktail kit snare comes with a really nice cam action strainer, as it should be the case here. It is a more expensive kit however...
good review. I have this kit also, been playing it for a couple years. Thanks for the heads up on the hardware issues, think i'll just start using a snare stand for my rack tom to avoid it. Thanks!
If you still haven't been able to replace that lug, try Ludwig Atlas Mount. It's universal and can fit just about any drum. It even comes with it's own gaskets too. It works like a charm on my Gretsch kit.
@@BrendrumJones it's a wonderful lug. My rack tom was on a snare stand the entire time because there was no tom mount installed to it. The rim suspension mount wasn't compatible with my drum, so naturally I stumbled upon the Atlas mount and I haven't looked back ever since (because the only options were either drill the holes into my rack tom or the Atlas mount) Just something to think about in case you ever encounter the same problem I did. Stay safe, lad.
@@BrendrumJones how is the replacement part holding up? Great review my friend. Moving to a big city so trying to sell the big drums and get a smaller kit...Maybe it will be the tama
i have this kit and 1) snare: with evans hd dry (batter) and remo emperor(reso) ok. no problem. with lighter heads, it was annoying. 2) bass drum: needs a very good selection of pedal. or a riser. or both. very difficult. 3) toms: i agree what you said.
@@jannismpoug dang I hope I’m not wasting money! Is it really that hard to get the kick pedal lined up or you just like the sound of the 20” vs an 18” ?
I use the full classic hardware pack, along with the Tom stand. I purchased a second classic hardware case too. Transport all my hardware in the two classic bags.
It's cost you roughly 1 euro/gig. With 300+gigs it sounds like with just a tom mount that's fractured, I think that is all round fantastic! I just picked up a used one, my back loves it!
I won an ebay auction and this same snare is on the way to me. Paid $67 USD shipping included. Mint condition...I think I can work with it when I get it. Thanks for posting.
Hello, yes they’re very good and am still using them to this day , here’s the review Tama Light Hardware set Review ua-cam.com/video/Fc_3uZYB1Vw/v-deo.html
Tama.... brilliant drums but always a bugger with replacement hardware. Swap the tom mount for a yamaha one. "Stage custom hip" may be potentially similar. PS looking into one of these kits and I love your 4 years later review. Super helpful. Thank you!
@@BrendrumJones Checked it out thanks! I actually changed my mind and set my sights on a PDP new yorker. But then a second hand Club Jam came up that very day.... Suspicious. So I bought it.
@William Perri yep. I got one and never looked back. Great kit. I’m now experimenting with thick and thin heads to get oomph out of the floor Tom. I’m not 100% sold on the 10” rack tom (although it’s great for Latin!). So eventually I may look for a 12. But… all in all, brilliant kit.
So the Tama website now has the spare parts catalogue for this. Go to the website click the club jam and scroll to bottom - select drum parts - ton bracket
I got this kit for home practice and it's pretty cool. The only problem I have is with tuning. I've never had such a hard time tuning a floor tom in my life. And I LOVE TUNING DRUMS. I wish I could play drums as well as I can tune :)) LOL. But that little son of ...... it gave me white hairs. And when I think I'm done, I'm not. Cause after an hour of playing it needs some adjustments. So, great kit if you can tune it :))
Dont know if this is still relevant or not but you could have used a rim mounted solution instead of replacing a shell mounted tom mount. Like Gibraltar Rims, or Pearl ISS. That way, you are also a bit more flexible in what mount to use because both can take different hole patterns for the holder itself.
I really want this kit for my birthday i really like the satin blonde finish but now that i have seen this video am wondering if i should get a yamaha be bop kit in raven black but am not to sure what i want what do you recommend?
have the same kit) and the same problems with the snare and tom lugs. May be you can look for used spare parts for your rack tom, that`s just fits the tom holder and screw holes) not tama neccesary
Hi Brendan great looking kit, I’m a regular wedding band drummer looking to get a smaller kit. Are you able to fit the whole kit in one case , is there any bags or cases you recommend to get with this? Thanks. Ian
Hey , no i don't think you get it into y=one bag. here s video on how i get it from the car to the stage in 3 runs. ua-cam.com/video/T3dyhUKkH98/v-deo.html
Hello Ben, Nice Review! Planning to get the club jam suitcase this week. Are you using the CACLJ Cymbal holder? Whats the size of your Ride? Im thinking if it can hold a 20" ride. Thanks!
@@BrendrumJones Totally agree that it’s something people should know if they’re buying the kit. Before even putting the heads on they should put a drop of Loctite (blue) on the hardware threads that are inside the drum shells and then tighten them down. It’s good stuff!
Sounds like it's worth buying this kit and getting ones preferred snare. I guess a pro would do extra tightening before assembly and maybe a small dot of screw fix on each screw before both sons are attached... (thanks for the tip ;) )
Hey Brendan - greetings from Westmeath - loved the review but I'm wondering if you think the Club Jam is a good first kit for someone starting with no existing equipment. The most equipped option to buy (with throne, hi-hat stand & bass pedal) goes for a little under 700 Euro. Throw in the cymbals and you won't have much change from 900 or so. I absolutely love the vintage jazz vibe from it but the Pearl Roadshow with 18" bass, all the hardware and cymbals, sticks, etc. is just over 600 Euro. Having a hard time deciding. Head says Pearl, heart says Tama. Any advice? Thanks, Dermot.
Hey Dermot , thanks for saying so. There both very good. Now my own experience has been with the tama, so I could say that it’s really great however if your looking for everything included then you can go wrong with the Pearl bundle. They made good stuff. Let me know how you get on. Brendan
@@BrendrumJones Thanks for the advice, Brendan. Head prevailed in the end and I opted for the Pearl. The head sizes seem more aligned with a jazz configuration plus I discovered that I can use the second tom holder on the bass drum for the cymbal as an option. So it seems a bit more flexible that way. I'll still have a gra for that lovely Tama though!
To be honest, I don't know why you seem to be making a bigger deal out of the tom holder cracking than needs be. You don't need the proprietary tama holder. Just get a nicer one from Gibraltar or the Ludwig one. However, I definitely love that Tama has their entire back catalogues of parts publicly available!
Hi Ben, great review. For the inside screws of the 10 inch tom, you should try loctite (glue for screws in automotive mecanic) :) and for the tom holder maybe you can adapt another brand ? So you could replace it easier if a problem happen again...
Ah..you see now..i was starting to lean towards it in a positive way..till you flagged up the issues. I'm pretty shocked at tama being so ropey with design..i havnt quite made up my mind lol thanks
Its very strange this crack on tama ,,, Tama always good quality but what´s happened ? Seems like a mapex quality lugs ... Bad for TAMA... I ´m disappointed . I cant belive this...
Not really as it looks like cheap generic chinese steel to me, they are built to a price point (Same for guitars, the hardware is always the cheapest part) and that lug looks just like one off my 70's Aria Kit, cheap. Easy to replace for something stronger and let's not forget, this Kit has been played more than most might use one so some of the issues might not appear for others. As long as you have a solid base to build from, which this seems to have, parts are easy to change for better ones to improve the kit to suit your use. These reviews are the best as it's a test of long term reliability and if on a budget then that is important.
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I love Tama drums, I'm a collector and recently got a Mastercraft stave oak piccolo from the 90's. I have the cocktail kit, cute and been useful for awhile, now I want something in between the cocktail and the 22-12-16, still small and portable. This kit looks fantastic to me. The cream marble wrap is completely ridiculous. Surprisingly, the cocktail kit snare comes with a really nice cam action strainer, as it should be the case here. It is a more expensive kit however...
good review. I have this kit also, been playing it for a couple years. Thanks for the heads up on the hardware issues, think i'll just start using a snare stand for my rack tom to avoid it. Thanks!
No prob, yeah its an inexpensive part to get and easy to fix on the up side, thanks for having a look and commenting
Hello, Sir! Nice review. I am planning to buy it this week. Thanks for this! I am a fan of small kits hehe
Great, thanks for saying so, i love the smaller kits too.
If you still haven't been able to replace that lug, try Ludwig Atlas Mount. It's universal and can fit just about any drum. It even comes with it's own gaskets too. It works like a charm on my Gretsch kit.
Thanks, i got the original part so im good, but good to know for an alternative
@@BrendrumJones it's a wonderful lug. My rack tom was on a snare stand the entire time because there was no tom mount installed to it. The rim suspension mount wasn't compatible with my drum, so naturally I stumbled upon the Atlas mount and I haven't looked back ever since (because the only options were either drill the holes into my rack tom or the Atlas mount)
Just something to think about in case you ever encounter the same problem I did.
Stay safe, lad.
@@BrendrumJones how is the replacement part holding up? Great review my friend. Moving to a big city so trying to sell the big drums and get a smaller kit...Maybe it will be the tama
@@NATAGUILARMUSIC cool yeah very compact kit to have in the city. Yes it been holding up perfectly
i have this kit and
1) snare: with evans hd dry (batter) and remo emperor(reso) ok. no problem. with lighter heads, it was annoying.
2) bass drum: needs a very good selection of pedal. or a riser. or both. very difficult.
3) toms: i agree what you said.
Cool, thanks for your thoughts
What kind of riser do you recommend for a iron cobra 200 pedal?
@@abenewman1351 first try a counterweight for the pedal. Then try bigger legs (there are some tama ) and whatever lifter you see.
@@abenewman1351 after three years of searching and wasting money, i bought a 20” gretch energy.
@@jannismpoug dang I hope I’m not wasting money! Is it really that hard to get the kick pedal lined up or you just like the sound of the 20” vs an 18” ?
I use the full classic hardware pack, along with the Tom stand. I purchased a second classic hardware case too. Transport all my hardware in the two classic bags.
cool, i have one too
This is an excellent review. Thank you!
Thanks for saying so, glad it helped
Great little kit iv had this year now and use a greb snare. also looking at the suitcase kit
It's cost you roughly 1 euro/gig. With 300+gigs it sounds like with just a tom mount that's fractured, I think that is all round fantastic! I just picked up a used one, my back loves it!
I agree, its a great sounding kit that is well worth the money
I won an ebay auction and this same snare is on the way to me. Paid $67 USD shipping included. Mint condition...I think I can work with it when I get it. Thanks for posting.
In good condition really after 4 years of thrashing. Can u fix it with araldite or something similar. Love my Club jam!.
Tama should’ve went with wood hoops on all of the drums for this model not just for the bass drum. It would’ve looked so much better!
@BrendrumJones Do you recommend buying a Tama classic stand, have they performed well, is it stable, does the hi-hat play too much left-right ?
Hello, yes they’re very good and am still using them to this day , here’s the review Tama Light Hardware set Review
ua-cam.com/video/Fc_3uZYB1Vw/v-deo.html
Thank you for your info
Tama.... brilliant drums but always a bugger with replacement hardware. Swap the tom mount for a yamaha one. "Stage custom hip" may be potentially similar.
PS looking into one of these kits and I love your 4 years later review. Super helpful. Thank you!
No worries that's for having a look ive a full review swell you can check out. Chat again, Brendan
@@BrendrumJones Checked it out thanks! I actually changed my mind and set my sights on a PDP new yorker. But then a second hand Club Jam came up that very day.... Suspicious. So I bought it.
@William Perri yep. I got one and never looked back. Great kit. I’m now experimenting with thick and thin heads to get oomph out of the floor Tom.
I’m not 100% sold on the 10” rack tom (although it’s great for Latin!). So eventually I may look for a 12.
But… all in all, brilliant kit.
Great info. I have this and will take care of it. Love it for a small gig.
Cheers for saying so chat soon 👍🏻
So the Tama website now has the spare parts catalogue for this. Go to the website click the club jam and scroll to bottom - select drum parts - ton bracket
Yeah Thanks, i have the part number in the link.
Hi. thanks for sharing. Did you ever get a replacement lug?
No problem, Yeah, easy fix here’s the video How to replace tom bracket for Tama club jam
ua-cam.com/video/D4qt_6NZFPU/v-deo.html
Thank you! I haven't bought one of these kits yet, I'm still deciding. How is it fairing up after 5 years now?
@@specialbeat I’m still using it, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it. It’s a good one for sure 👌
love that head with the tama logo: which one is it?
You mean on the Bass drum? its the one that came with the kit
@@BrendrumJones really? did it have that hole in the front already? how did you make it (with the silver lining)?
I got this kit for home practice and it's pretty cool. The only problem I have is with tuning. I've never had such a hard time tuning a floor tom in my life. And I LOVE TUNING DRUMS. I wish I could play drums as well as I can tune :)) LOL. But that little son of ...... it gave me white hairs. And when I think I'm done, I'm not. Cause after an hour of playing it needs some adjustments. So, great kit if you can tune it :))
Yeah i have to retune half way through a show
We’re you able to find the replacement part for your Tom Tom? If not I have a spare one if your interested.
Hey yeah i have a link in the description with the model number here's the link www.brendanjonesdrums.com/drumming-blogs/tom-mount-tama-club-jam
Excellent review.
Saw the bass pedal you use. Is that the one from Amazon? How does it perform?
Hey no thats a drum craft series 8 pedal
Hmmmm. I might buy this kit someday...
Its a gooden
Have you checked out the Inde Tom bracket or maybe the Ludwig atlas mount? Also Gibraltar makes a drill-less mounting bracket.
Hey, thanks for that. I managed to pick up a Tama part so all good
Dont know if this is still relevant or not but you could have used a rim mounted solution instead of replacing a shell mounted tom mount. Like Gibraltar Rims, or Pearl ISS. That way, you are also a bit more flexible in what mount to use because both can take different hole patterns for the holder itself.
cool, thanks for that
I really want this kit for my birthday i really like the satin blonde finish but now that i have seen this video am wondering if i should get a yamaha be bop kit in raven black but am not to sure what i want what do you recommend?
Hey, i had the Yamaha bebop for years . I would go for the Tama if i were you. But I wouldn't be a big Yamaha fan anyway
have the same kit) and the same problems with the snare and tom lugs. May be you can look for used spare parts for your rack tom, that`s just fits the tom holder and screw holes) not tama neccesary
Hey, i found the spare part and installed it
What are the best note tuning for these shells? Thanks!
Im not the best at explaining tuning but what i can say is they are easy to tune
Hi Brendan great looking kit, I’m a regular wedding band drummer looking to get a smaller kit. Are you able to fit the whole kit in one case , is there any bags or cases you recommend to get with this? Thanks. Ian
Hey , no i don't think you get it into y=one bag. here s video on how i get it from the car to the stage in 3 runs. ua-cam.com/video/T3dyhUKkH98/v-deo.html
Classy kit to match the accent!
Thanks Matthew, chat again
Hello Ben, Nice Review! Planning to get the club jam suitcase this week. Are you using the CACLJ Cymbal holder? Whats the size of your Ride? Im thinking if it can hold a 20" ride. Thanks!
Ohh yeah man, i had a 22" on it And its fine
Just buy some thread locker like Loc-Tite (blue) for the screws that keep coming loose. It’s an easy and permanent fix.
Well sure yeah, but it’s something people should know if they’re buying the kit. I’ve used the tunner lug locks but there a pain the hole
@@BrendrumJones Totally agree that it’s something people should know if they’re buying the kit. Before even putting the heads on they should put a drop of Loctite (blue) on the hardware threads that are inside the drum shells and then tighten them down. It’s good stuff!
Sounds like it's worth buying this kit and getting ones preferred snare.
I guess a pro would do extra tightening before assembly and maybe a small dot of screw fix on each screw before both sons are attached... (thanks for the tip ;) )
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Hey Brendan - greetings from Westmeath - loved the review but I'm wondering if you think the Club Jam is a good first kit for someone starting with no existing equipment. The most equipped option to buy (with throne, hi-hat stand & bass pedal) goes for a little under 700 Euro. Throw in the cymbals and you won't have much change from 900 or so. I absolutely love the vintage jazz vibe from it but the Pearl Roadshow with 18" bass, all the hardware and cymbals, sticks, etc. is just over 600 Euro. Having a hard time deciding. Head says Pearl, heart says Tama. Any advice? Thanks, Dermot.
Hey Dermot , thanks for saying so. There both very good. Now my own experience has been with the tama, so I could say that it’s really great however if your looking for everything included then you can go wrong with the Pearl bundle. They made good stuff. Let me know how you get on. Brendan
@@BrendrumJones Thanks for the advice, Brendan. Head prevailed in the end and I opted for the Pearl. The head sizes seem more aligned with a jazz configuration plus I discovered that I can use the second tom holder on the bass drum for the cymbal as an option. So it seems a bit more flexible that way. I'll still have a gra for that lovely Tama though!
This kit looks pretty nice for an A2E conversion. Do you know if there's an second rack tom add on?
I don't know, would be nice tho
To be honest, I don't know why you seem to be making a bigger deal out of the tom holder cracking than needs be. You don't need the proprietary tama holder. Just get a nicer one from Gibraltar or the Ludwig one. However, I definitely love that Tama has their entire back catalogues of parts publicly available!
Well its not a big deal but as a review It has to be told.
Hi Ben, great review. For the inside screws of the 10 inch tom, you should try loctite (glue for screws in automotive mecanic) :) and for the tom holder maybe you can adapt another brand ? So you could replace it easier if a problem happen again...
Hey Max, thanks for the info , appreciate it i got the part and installed it this week
Your voice sounds like Mike Mangini 😱
Haha you think?
@@BrendrumJones sure! Absolutely
Try threadlock on those screws.
Cool
Put some Thread-Lock on that screw!
Gibraltar sells after market rack tom hardware.
cool
Ah..you see now..i was starting to lean towards it in a positive way..till you flagged up the issues. I'm pretty shocked at tama being so ropey with design..i havnt quite made up my mind lol thanks
Its good value for money to be honest
I just got this kit today and every screw was loose. Lol
Lol, give them a tighten and it will serve you well 😉
Its very strange this crack on tama ,,, Tama always good quality but what´s happened ? Seems like a mapex quality lugs ... Bad for TAMA... I ´m disappointed . I cant belive this...
Not really as it looks like cheap generic chinese steel to me, they are built to a price point (Same for guitars, the hardware is always the cheapest part) and that lug looks just like one off my 70's Aria Kit, cheap. Easy to replace for something stronger and let's not forget, this Kit has been played more than most might use one so some of the issues might not appear for others. As long as you have a solid base to build from, which this seems to have, parts are easy to change for better ones to improve the kit to suit your use. These reviews are the best as it's a test of long term reliability and if on a budget then that is important.
Its just a budget kit being used professionally, its amazing how well it held up for the price