Tama introduces Club-JAM Pancake, its smallest and lightest compact drum set

By Stuart Williams
published

Pass us the maple syrup…

Following 2021’s introduction of the Tama Club-JAM Suitcase and Cocktail-JAM, Tama has once again found a way to offer a shrunk-down setup with its new Club-JAM Pancake kit - the smallest and lightest compact drum kit in the range.

Joining the existing Club-JAM, Club-JAM Suitcase, Flyer and Mini, the Club-JAM Pancake preserves (sorry) the small-format ethos of its siblings. This time, however, there’s a big reduction shell depth.

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Tama Club-JAM Pancake
(Image credit: Tama)

It features a 12”x4” snare,  single-headed 10”x3.5 rack tom, single-headed 13”x3.5” floor tom and 18”x4” bass drum. As well as a sharp attack and short sustain, the extra-shallow, single-headed tom designs mean that the whole kit can be transported in a single bag (sold separately).

The Tama Club-JAM Pancake is available in two unicolour wrap finishes: Hairline Black and Champagne Mist, complete with vintage-inspired wood bass drum hoops. It’s priced at £289/$349 for the shells and tom holder.

Stuart Williams
Stuart Williams
Drums

I'm a freelance member of the MusicRadar team, specialising in drum news, interviews and reviews. I formerly edited Rhythm and Total Guitar here in the UK and have been playing drums for more than 25 years (my arms are very tired). When I'm not working on the site, I can be found on my electronic kit at home, or gigging and depping in function bands and the odd original project.