(SOLD) TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
The Imperialstar was introduced in the mid-70s and later reintroduced in the 00s. The modern Imperialstar is a mid-tier offering from TAMA drums that provides a good deal of quality for the cash. The 2000s kits came in a number of sorts but with three different snare options. This, this as a 13x5, or as a 14x6.5.
They're good. They look good. There's not heaps to say really. What you'd expect from a beaded steel snare drum is on offer here at a decent price. Chris attempted to tune this one in front of me while I was writing this description. It left my mind a bit blank so hey, you can blame Chris for my afternoon brain.
Type: Snare Drum
Made: China, recent model
Serial: 052893
Manufacturer: TAMA Drums
Model: IPS145
Size: 14" Diameter / 5" Depth
Weight: 3535g
Shell: Beaded black nickel over steel shell
Strainer/butt: MUS60A/MUS60B
Lugs: 10 x MSL35
Current Setup:
14" Remo Emperor Coated (NEW) (Top)
14" Evans Level 360 Snare Side 300 (8/10) (Bottom)
Puresound 20 strand wires with black plastic straps (8/10)
Condition Notes: Used but in good order; the shell is in excellent condition with no obvious rust; hoops are in good order with some small specks; the batter head has just been replaced, tension rods and throw are a bit rusty, the butt has a few marks, otherwise in very good condition: 8/10