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Vintage Tama Superstar Early 80s — Letting the Drums Breathe

Apr 17, 2026
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Tracking drums for a new track idea today. Nothing overthought here, I just went with it.

The kit is an early 80s Tama Superstar, and I've got it tuned wide open so everything can really breathe and resonate. No dampening, just letting the drums do what they naturally want to do.

There's something about these older kits when you let them ring out—they kind of take over in the best way.

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