Tama IS52C12 Imperialstar 5-Piece Drum Kit

Includes Tama's Ready to Rock Meinl Cymbal package.

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    • $779.95
    • Installment Plan:4 payments of $194.98
    • List: $1,269.99
    • SAVE 38%
  • Standard Shipping
    Ground:
    $19.99
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     | Overnight
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what's new?

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    • $779.95
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Tama IS52C12 Imperialstar 5-Piece Drum Kit reviews

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10 zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.

"Beginners or hobbyist's WON'T be disappointed"

Feature:
The china cymbal comes with the kit and is a nice feature I doubt I would have bought it seperately and makes it nice to mix up the sounds.

Quality:
Honestly I was amazed at the quality of the hardware given the price. It is sturdy and has several options for adustments to accomodate any custom setup.

Value:
Overall you really can't beat the value it's a great beginner set and has everything you need to get started except the sticks. I do plan on replacing the heads and cymbals but I wouldn't hesitate if you're a beginner or a hobbyist.

Desirability:
I have the vintage red and it definitely catches your eye

Sound:
The cymbals sound cheap but they were included in the kit and makes it "ready to rock" outta the box

Overall:
I plan on keeping this set and will probably just add to it - I chose it because it was complete with hardware, throne and cymbals and I have been away from drumming for quite some time. I got the "itch" several years ago to replace my old 3 piece set but could never pull the trigger. I started having regrets and decided for the money it was a small investment considering the playing field I'm glad I did it I've been having a blast !

Submitted: 4/30/2009

Style of Music: Rock, country


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"Perfect Drumset For The Price"

Feature:
It comes with cymbals and stands and they sound good. I did change out the china and put a better one on and bought 2 splash cympals for it. I love how it came with everything I needed besides the extra cymbals i bought and the double pedal.

Quality:
i've had this set for a year and the only damage is from me dropping one of my toms and having it hit a guitar but you can barely tell since it was a rack tom. The paint hasnt gotten messed up and its been out in the garage with 100 degree heat outside and it has a few rain drops hit it but the paint and sound still hold up.

Value:
I've had this for awhile and its been perfect. The only thing I needed to change was the drum heads and buy a double pedal. Im ugrading my set right now and buying new cymbals and accesories for it and one more tom to have 3

Desirability:
the black paint is amazing and you cant see any damage that it may have

Sound:
I gave this a 9 because the sound of everything is great but once you put other heads on it, it makes it sound way better. I put Remo Black Suede heads on the toms and a remo emperor x head on the snare drum and it sounds amazing. You dont need to change the bass drum head but you can stick click pads on it and it sounds good.

Ease of Use:
Most of the drum heads came already on and tuned. I only had to put the head on the bass drum and the floor tom and it didnt take long.

Support:
I've never needed support because I know how to handle my drumset

Overall:
Ill use this drum set until it gets worn out and doesnt put out like it does now. which it will be awhile.

Submitted: 6/15/2009

Style of Music: Deathcore, Deathmetal, Metalcore


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With over 40 years of experience, Tama knows what drummers really want. Which is why, no matter how long you've been playing the drums, no matter what budget you have to work with, Tama has the set you need, want, and can afford. Now Tama has launched the most affordable kit to ever incorporate so many high-end features – Imperialstar. Every aspect of the modern drum kit was exhaustively examined and reexamined and then improved before it was accepted as part of the Imperialstar design. Which is why, if you start playing Imperialstar now as a beginner, you'll still enjoy playing it when you've achieved pro-status. That's how good these groundbreaking new drums are.

Features

Shells: 100% poplar 6ply/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.
Our advanced edge-cutting process provides extremely precise bearing edges - which allow Tama shells to ring openly and fully, and provide a wide range of tune ability, 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 of our 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, but it's worth it. A difference you can see and hear!

Original Small Lugs
Imperialstar lugs are 10%smaller than the lugs of our 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 our 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 25years. 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-bolet structure is rock solid, holding the toms in place securely.

Technical Info

Bass Drum: 18 x 22 in.

Floor Tom: 16 x 16 in.

Tom Tom: 9 x 12 in.

Tom Tom: 10 x 13 in.

Snare Drum: 5.5 x 14 in.

MTH600: Tom Holder

HC32W: Straight Cymbal Stand

HC33BW: Boom Cymbal Stand

HH35W: Hi-hat Stand

HS30W: Snare Stand

HT25: Drum Throne

HP30: Drum Pedal

Ready to Rock Meinl Cymbal Package:
- Hi Hat Pair: Meinl 14 inch
- Crash Cymbal: Meinl 16 inch
- Ride Cymbal: Meinl 20 inch
All-poplar shells for deep, meaty tone! Six-ply, with Tama's special cutting process for precision edges and increased response. Entire shell-wrap is glued to prevent lifting or buzzing. 18" x 22" bass, 5.5" x 14" snare, 9" x 12", 10" x 13", and 16" x 16" toms.
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