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Tama 5x14 King-Beat snare drum

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The original Beast from the East--I assume most everyone here knows about these drums (if not, http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=54&now=10 ).

These are great drums and this particular one is in really good shape with excellent chrome--no flaking or pitting to shell or lugs--and the original diecast rims. This was formerly a high school snare drum (school's name is engraved on the shell), so it wasn't hauled around and banged up in clubs. It has a replacement tensioner bolt on one of the strainers and someone removed the tone control and original snares (which can be ordered from Puresound), although it sounds great with the Rhythm Tech system that's on there now. I used this for quieter gigs, but you can tune down and really wallop these things if you want--they're s o l i d.

$125 plus actual shipping by the carrier of your choice, probably about $20 since this is a heavy drum.

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Currently playing for loud rock and roll gigs:
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
Posted on 14 years ago
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Great drum, especially for that price...

I don't want to hijack, but I have a couple recordings with one of these from the early 90's. You can PM if you want to hear it.

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Would this be a 70,s or 80,s model?

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Posted on 14 years ago
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If I had to guess I'd say '80s. What do I look for to determine that?

Currently playing for loud rock and roll gigs:
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
Posted on 14 years ago
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From wayne

Would this be a 70,s or 80,s model?

From doublestroke kid

If I had to guess I'd say '80s. What do I look for to determine that?

Late 70's or early to mid 80's. Tama changed the lugs mid 80's.. and quit offering the King Beat..

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MY Dirty Little Collection
Posted on 14 years ago
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A bump before listing it with a certain online auction service.

Currently playing for loud rock and roll gigs:
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
Posted on 13 years ago
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