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Another frankenstein kit - Tama Imperialstar 14"x6.5" snare included

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A few days ago I came across an online sale of a "Yamaha drumkit and Tama snare". The photos had very poor quality but I recognized the snare. I contacted the seller and he sent me better pics later. I decided to buy the entire kit just for the snare. Anyway, it sold cheap.

The kit has black vinyl and the original wraps were removed. The bass drum is a 60s Yamaha and the toms seem to be Star or other MIJ 60's/70's drums. All this shells have modifications, extra holes, etc.

I was curious about the UFIP Kashian hihats. I try them and they sound quite good. Not brass, I think it is bronze.

I will sell the hardware, 8" and 10" toms. Don't know what to do with the bass drum and other toms. At least I can keep the lugs for spares.

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Posted on 6 years ago
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The pics he sent me later.

Posted on 6 years ago
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What is the that... the set list inked on the drum head? She looks pretty rough... but Yamaha and Tama it's not going to be junk.

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 6 years ago
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From Jim

What is the that... the set list inked on the drum head? She looks pretty rough... but Yamaha and Tama it's not going to be junk.

Well, I think the Tama snare only misses the top die cast hoop and the original wires (btw, I think they are longer than the 14" standard). It has some rust but will cleanup nicely. The major damage is on the strainer butt plate, it's bent.

The Yamaha bass drum misses the original wrap (at least they could stick the vinyl over the wrap...), misses the front hoop/t-rods and has modifications in shell. I have another Yamaha bass drum from same era I will try to repair so this lugs and parts may be useful.

I think I will "throw away" the other drums and hardware. Already have too much junk laying arround :)

Posted on 6 years ago
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You would be correct about the snare wires. Those models use extended 14" which Puresound still makes. Those thankfully are easier to find than the one's that were used on the King Beat model. That bar on the strainer and butt is where the cord / strap should go over. Great snare though, you won't be disappointed. I have two Imperialstar models and one in the Swingstar version ( 8 lug, basic strainer but same shell ) And they tend to be go to's for a lot of work.

18 Kits & 40+ snares..
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Posted on 6 years ago
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From ARCHxANGEL

You would be correct about the snare wires. Those models use extended 14" which Puresound still makes. Those thankfully are easier to find than the one's that were used on the King Beat model. That bar on the strainer and butt is where the cord / strap should go over. Great snare though, you won't be disappointed. I have two Imperialstar models and one in the Swingstar version ( 8 lug, basic strainer but same shell ) And they tend to be go to's for a lot of work.

I have other similar snares too:

14x5 swingstar red badge

14x6.5 swingstar black badge

14x5 star (pre tama). Brass shell with parallel strainer

Thanks for the tip about puresound wires. Will check it out

Posted on 6 years ago
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From JohnBonham

Well, I think the Tama snare only misses the top die cast hoop and the original wires (btw, I think they are longer than the 14" standard). It has some rust but will cleanup nicely. The major damage is on the strainer butt plate, it's bent.The Yamaha bass drum misses the original wrap (at least they could stick the vinyl over the wrap...), misses the front hoop/t-rods and has modifications in shell. I have another Yamaha bass drum from same era I will try to repair so this lugs and parts may be useful.I think I will "throw away" the other drums and hardware. Already have too much junk laying arround :)

Ill take them if youre just going to toss them out

Posted on 6 years ago
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I have an event coming up and need a good photographer...could you find out if the guy is available?

Stop stringing and tuning your instrument, make music now.
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Vintage Drums:
1970ish Ludwig Standard Avocado Strata downbeat
1970ish Star Acrylic 22,12,13,16
1950’s Gretsch tympani 26.5
19?? Sonor roto-tympani 13x12
70’s Ludwig Standard alum 14x5 snare
90’s Arbiter Adv. Tuning 12x5 snare
90’s Ludwig blackrolite 14x5 snare

Modern Drums:
Erie Drums 1-ply sycamore shell kit 18,10,13
Erie 1-ply maple 14x5 snare
Tama S.L.P. Acrylic 14x6.5 snare
Posted on 6 years ago
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Don't toss anything out. If you put an ad out for free drums they will be on you like flies on a horse. OR, donate it to a school for challenged kids. They love to bang around on drums...and it will make you feel good.flowers2

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 6 years ago
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