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Tama guys? Please help

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I have the ability to score this Tama Imperialstar snare drum for a decent price. I noticed that the throw off hardware does not necessarily match any of the pictures from catalogs or from ebay listings. The muffle has been removed. I have attached a couple of pics. Has this been modified? If so, in what way.

Thanks,

vern

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Posted on 9 years ago
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The throw-off looks correct for 81-83 era imperialstar (later years wouldn't have the internal muffler). Not a mastercraft, as no roller bearings below the throw nnd butt. The butt looks suspect as a replacement, but it's hard to tell from the angle shown. Look up the archive catalogues on the tama forum site to be sure.

John/Levelpebble

Tama Superstar 81 Aqua bop
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Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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i have a steel RoyalStar from that same timeframe with the same roller strainer and cheapy stamped butt

the ImperialStar version probably had ten of the better lugs

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Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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I stand corrected (by myself) - 1981 Tama Powerline snare seems to show your buttplate. Page 29 in the catalog.

http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=47&now=14

John/Levelpebble

Tama Superstar 81 Aqua bop
Rogers Cleveland BDP (x2), Silver bop, Champagne, Black/Gold Duco, WMP, Blue sparkle; Dayton Red Onyx;
Camco Oaklawn 12 14 20 5x14 Tuxedo WMP
LW 59 SC Blue Sparkle, WMP
WFL Gold Sparkle SC, WMP Compacto
Gretsch 49/50 Broadkaster WMP
Fibes Copper Forte
Remo MasterEdge Bop, Gold Crown, Mondo
Slingerland Conway Black Satin
70's MIJ Del Ray, my first and fav ok I'm lying here
Way Too Many Snares, She Says
Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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Does $70 with shipping sound reasonable?

Posted on 9 years ago
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