If you are looking for a drum kit that incorporates high-end features yet is actually still affordable, Tama’s Imperialstar may be the kit for you. This new 5-piece kit includes a set of high quality brass, German-made Meinl HCS cymbals which are sonically matched to perfectly complement each other. The cymbals are also lathed for a more refined tone.
Other impressive features include 6-ply, 100% poplar shells for a full, warm tone, precise bearing edges which allow the shells to ring openly and allow a wide range of tuning, 100% glued finishes to eliminate warping, buzzing and lifting, smaller lugs for greater shell resonance, Accu-Tune bass drum hoops for faster and more stable tuning, and more (see full features below).
Features
- 100% poplar 6-ply/7.5mm shells
- Precise bearing edges
- 100% glued finishes
- Original small lugs
- Drum heads
- Accutune bass drum hoops
- Spur brackets
- Tom holder
- Tom brackets
Drum size:
- 22" x 18" bass drum
- 10" x 8" and 12" x 9" mounted toms
- 14" x 14" floor tom
- 14" x 5-1/2" snare
Hardware:
- Double Tom Holder (MTH600)
- Straight Cymbal Stand (HC32W)
- Boom Cymbal Stand (HC33BW)
- Snare Stand (HS30W)
- Hi-Hat Stand (HH35W)
- Drum Pedal (HP30)
- Drum Throne (HT25)
- Cymbal holder
Cymbals:
- Meinl HCS 20" ride
- Meinl HCS 16" crash
- Meinl HCS 14" hi-hat pair
Tama Drum Shells:100% poplar 6-ply/7.5mm
Poplar wood has been used in making drum shell for over 50 years. It offers a full, warm tone combined with medium attack.
Precise Bearing Edges
A drum's bearing edge is one of the most important components in drum sound. TAMA's advanced edge-cutting process provides extremely precise bearing edges which allow TAMA shells to ring openly and fully and provide a wide range of tuneability, sensitivity, and response.
100% Glued Finishes
Some drum companies only affix their wraps to the drum shell by taping the finish at "selected contact points." At TAMA, all wrapped finishes are glued to the shell 100% to eliminate warping, buzzing, or lifting. This process allows the shell to resonate fully and consistently. It's more work, TAMA feels the extra effort is worth it, for a difference you can see and hear.
Original Small Lugs
Imperialstar lugs are 10% smaller than the lugs of TAMA's previous Swingstar Series for even greater shell resonance.
Drum Heads
Batter-side heads are made of clear 250 microns-thick film for richer tone and greater durability. Ring mufflers on bass drum heads remove the need for additional internal muffling.
Accu-Tune Bass Drum Hoops
A special-formulation hi-tech material offers lighter weight and faster, more stable, tuning than traditional metal hoops. In addition, since Accu-Tune hoops use tension bolts instead of clawhooks and T-rods, head changes and packing up are a breeze.
Spur Brackets
Imperialstar spur bracket features the same look and style as TAMA's high-end Starclassic drums and provides maximum durability and stability.
Tom Holder
TAMA L-Rod and Omnisphere tom holder systems have received acclaim from drummers for over 25 years. These systems offer easy positioning, maximum flexibility, stability, and greater sound than standard designs which penetrate the shell interior and can inhibit resonance.
Tom Brackets™
The eye-bolt structure is rock solid, holding the toms in place securely. |
