Tama IS72ZC Imperialstar Limited 7-Piece Drum Kit

100% poplar 6ply/7.5mm poplar shells. 100% glued finishes. Accu-Tune Bass Drum Hoops. 10 People rated this product:

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Manufacturer's Description for Tama IS72ZC Imperialstar Limited 7-Piece Drum Kit

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. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Tama products.

Components
Drums:
- 18x22 inch bass drum- no mount (x2)
- 8x10 inch tom
- 9x12 inch tom
- 14x14 inch floor tom
- 16x16 inch floor tom
- 6.5x14 inch snare

Hardware:
- HC33BW (x2) boom
- HC32W straight
- HTW39W double tom stand
- HS30W snare stand
- HP30 (x2) bass drum pedal
- HI HAT to bass drum bracket
- HT25 throne

Meinl Cymbals: 14 inch Hi-Hat, 16 inch Crash, 18 inch Crash, 20 inch Ride

Tama Warranty Tama Warranty Tama offers a five year warranty on drum shells, a one year warranty on hardware including accessories and parts, and a 30 day warranty on bass drum hoops. If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 800-669-4226

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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "The best value you will find."

Sound: For an "entry level" kit it has a really great sound but there are some things that need replaced, the heads on the snare and toms (as per usual with any new kit),and also the snare beads because they tend to pick on any frequency when you hit the other drums and this does cause too much snare buzz. the stock bass heads actually sound really great and have that chest pounding thump. Feature: The hardware that comes with this is the tama stagemaster hardware, it is all double braced and is very high quality. Ease of Use: If you are a drummer you should have no problem playing this kit. I wouldn't recommend this kit for an absolute beginner due the size and the complexity. Quality: The build quality is top notch on these drums, you can't go wrong with tama! Value: This is an incredible value, musician's friend has the same kit with just one more rack tom but they are charging an extra $500 for it. Manufacturer Support: everything was perfect so there was no need for customer support. The Wow Factor: This kit to put it plain and simple looks badass,it feels great to play. Overall: I expect to have this kit for at least 5 years and to keep adding more and more to it and turn it into a monster. and maybe way down the line replace the shells.

Style of Music: Rock,Alternative,Metal,

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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "amazing drums, amazing sound"

Sound: I love these drums. just got them last week. been playing them a few times... they sound amazing right out of the box. changing the heads will make it sound better, but as they sit now, they do sound great. Feature: everything promised on the site was included. everything works great, the quality is great. Ease of Use: i have always played 5 peice kits, with double pedals, and add on toms and what not. i was a bit worried when i first set this kit up that the second bass would somehow feel different, and the toms were too far away from the floor tom for a smooth roll... but i was wrong. this set is amazing, and plays wonderfully. Quality: no blemishes, nothing broken or damaged. everything is solid as whould be expected... the pedals feel a little bit light, as i dont know howlogn they can take being pounded. i play in 2 metal bands, and have always used the iron cobra pedals... these have similar features but feel more flimsy. i would suggest they are ok for rock, jazz, and even someone with lighter feet than me. the stands are rock solid, and the tom stand is also great. Value: def worth the price. i can easily see this kit going for another 500$ easily or more Manufacturer Support: i dont know, i didnt need any customer support, everythign shipped way faster than i expected, no damaged boxes or anything... so i guess that is a testament to zzsounds that they are good and easy to deal with The Wow Factor: this is a solid looking set as well as sounding. Overall: i expect to use this set extensively on the road and in the sudio. i dont see any problems with it, and i hope it is true..so far so good.

Style of Music: progressive metal, death metal

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