Tama Imperialstar 5 Piece Drum Set with Hardware and Cymbals (Vintage Red)
Tama's Imperialstar IS52C2 is an entry level drum kit with all the craftsmanship and sound quality of more advanced kits. It's also ideal if you're a gigging musician seeking a more affordable set. Tama enhanced this already excellent kit by upgrading to Meinl "HCS" cymbals. There's 14" hi-hats, a 16" crash and a 20" ride, plus a bonus 12" china type (and a Tama clamp and boom arm to hold it).
This kit has everything else you'll need to an 18"x22" bass drum, a 5.5"x14" wood snare, 9"x12" and 10"x13" toms, a 16"x16" floor tom, a snare stand, a hi-hat stand, a straight cymbal stand, and a boom cymbal stand, plus a bass pedal and throne. All drums have 100% six-ply 7.5 mm poplar shells.
100% 6-ply, 7.5MM poplar shells
18x22" bass drum, 5.5x14" snare, 9x12" and 10x13" toms, 16x16" floor tom
Hardware: HS30W snare stand, HH35W hi hat stand, HC32W cymbal stand, HC33BW boom cymbal stand, HP30 pedal, HT25 throne
Meinl HCS 14" hi hats, 16" crash, 20" ride
Bonus 12" china with boom and clamp
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.
100% Glued Finishes
Some drum companies only affix their wraps to the drum shell by taping the finish at select 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, but it's worth it. A difference you can see and hear!
Drum heads
Batter side heads are made of clear Dupont Mylar film (250 microns thick) for richer tone and greater durability. Ring mufflers on bass drum heads remove the need for additional internal muffling.
Cymbals
It's time to raise the bar yet another notch. Tama upgraded to even higher quality GERMAN-MADE brass cymbals that feature greater stick definition and livelier sound. The heavier weights and larger bells of these new cymbals offer brighter sounds, higher pitch and more cut than their predecessors-check out the 20" ride cymbal's bell, which has absolutely amazing cut! The hammer marks and brilliant finish provide an appearance that is as impressive and professional as the sound.
Noiseless Design
Just as with the high-end Roadpro hardware, Stagemaster stands were designed with the elimination of noise a top priority. A special rubber cap (A) at the end of the upper tube eliminates swaying and rattling, and a special nylon sleeve (B) underneath the die-cast joint of the base section further reduces vibration and swaying.
Throne HT25
Universal height adjustment: Unlike other thrones in this price range, ours offers more height adjustment flexibility. Others use a bolt and nut through pre-set holes in the center tube. Seat Top: This 13" diameter seat is larger than the previous Swingstar seat.
Escape Claws
The "Escape Claws" rubber cushions support the snare drum by "floating" on the metal support arms for improved resonance. In addition, they help reduce fatigue by softening the impact on your arms and wrists while playing the snare drum.
Hi-hat Stand HH35W Spare-The-Rod- Hi-hat Rod Protector
No more hi-hat rods getting bent out of shape during transport! With Spare-The-Rod, you can save your hi-hat rod from the rigors of the road by packing it in the specially designed upper tube section of pipe.
Drum Pedal HP30 Beater Angle Adjustment
You won't find adjustable beater/footboard angles on most pedals in this price range. But the HP30 comes standard with an angle adjustment system.
Drum Pedal HP30 Dual Sided Beater
Now you can switch quickly and easily between the two very different sounds of nylon and felt. For an even bigger sound, the DS30 offers a larger hitting surface.
Precision 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 tuneability, sensitivity and response.
New Design Lugs
Our new lugs are 10% smaller than the lugs of our previous Swingstar Series for even greater shell resonance.
Accu-tune Bass Hoop
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
New design 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 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.
Boom / Straight convertible Tilter (HC33BW)
If there's no room for a boom, simply convert to a straight stand! The boom arm stores neatly inside the upper tube.
Snare Stand HS30W
Universal Gearless Tilter The universal tilter securely holds its position with metal-plate friction instead of traditional gears so you can adjust it to any angle you desire.
Hi-hat Stand HH35W Swivel Foot
Since the foot pedal can be rotated around the tripod base, the Swivel Foot feature greatly expands floor space and set-up flexibility.
Hi-hat Stand HH35W Safety bottom Seat
The scooped Safety Seat adds more stability to the bottom cymbal and can be adjusted for changes in hi-hat tone. Since the felt is fixed to the seat, it can't be lost during transport.
Drum Pedal HP30 Spring Tension Adjustment
Inspired by Iron Cobra's "Spring Tight" feature, this specially shaped nut prevents the spring unit from loosening.
