(ARCHIVE) TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum

TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
TAMA Imperialstar IPS145 14x5 Black Nickel Steel Snare Drum
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

This listing is an archived entry. We love to look back and remember fondly what characters we've had through the store, so we keep them around for reference.