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Tama Imperialstar IE52C 5-piece Complete Drum Set with Snare Drum and Meinl Cymbals - Black Oak Wrap

5-piece Poplar Drum Set with 22" Bass Drum, 10" and 12" Toms, 16" Floor Tom, 14" Snare, Throne, Pedal, Hardware, and Cymbals - Black Oak Wrap
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A Complete 5-piece Drum Kit with Cymbals and Hardware

Buying a "budget" set of drums can sometimes feel like a bit of a gamble. But at Sweetwater, we're committed to making sure you get your money's worth out of the gear you buy. That's why we stand behind our TAMA Imperialstar complete drum sets. For starters, you just can't beat the value of these kits, which come with a complete set of stage-ready TAMA hardware and quality Meinl cymbals. The 6-ply poplar shells themselves sound remarkably balanced and responsive, too, making this the kind of kit you can buy as your first and end up holding onto for life. A host of premium wrapped finishes makes the Imperialstar an irresistible kit for any drummer, regardless of skill level.

Includes all you need — just add sticks

TAMA takes the guesswork out of assembling a truly playable set of drums. Included with your Imperialstar is a quality set of Meinl HCS cymbals — 14-inch hi-hats, a 16-inch crash, and a 20-inch ride — for a stage-ready sound. A TAMA single-chain drive kick pedal provides a smooth playing action for your bass drum, and a full selection of TAMA hardware provides the stability you need. The cherry on top is an Imperialstar drum throne, which provides comfort for long playing sessions.

The warm, balanced tone of poplar

The shells of your TAMA Imperialstar are made from six plies of lightweight poplar. Poplar is known for its quick decay and full-bodied tone, which are just the qualities you want for close-miking applications onstage and in the studio.

100% glued wraps

Unlike some others kits, the Imperialstar's attractive wrapped finishes are glued 360° around the shells to eliminate buzzing or lifting of any kind. This leads to long-lasting good looks and a more consistent, resonant tone throughout the kit.

Better performance through precision bearing edges

Bearing edges play a big part in how your drums sound and how they tune up over time. Fortunately, TAMA's edge-cutting process produces clean bearing edges on all the Imperialstar's shells. The result is a set of drums that ring true, with a wide tuning range and sensitive playing dynamics to suit most styles of music.

TAMA Imperialstar 5-piece Drum Kit Features:

  • A great-playing drum kit at an affordable price
  • Sizes: 10-inch and 12-inch toms, 16-inch floor tom, 22-inch kick drum, and 14-inch snare
  • Includes cymbals, stands, pedal, and throne — just add drumsticks
  • Poplar shells offer natural warmth and balanced dynamics
  • Precision bearing edges enhance sensitivity, tuning range, and resonance
  • 360° glued wrap finishes eliminate buzzing and lifting
  • Black nickel hardware offers a nuanced look
  • Quality Meinl HCS cymbal pack includes 14-inch hi-hats, a 16-inch crash, and a 20-inch ride
  • TAMA single-chain drive kick pedal with base plate plays fast and smooth
  • Ultra-stable TAMA Imperialstar hardware includes double-leg bracing, 3-tier height adjustment, and a convertible boom stand
  • TAMA Imperialstar drum throne is comfortable beyond its price point

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Tech Specs

  • Finish: Black Oak
  • Configuration: Drum Set with Hardware and Cymbals
  • Number of Drums: 5
  • Snare (Depth x Diameter): 5" x 14"
  • Mounted Toms (Depth x Diameter): 7" x 10", 8" x 12"
  • Floor Toms (Depth x Diameter): 15" x 16"
  • Bass Drums (Depth x Diameter): 16" x 22"
  • Shell Material: Poplar
  • Included Cymbals: Meinl HCS 14" Hi-hat, 16" Crash, 20" Ride
  • Included Stands: Tama Imperialstar hardware (boom, straight, hi-hat)
  • Included Drum Pedal: Tama Single-chain drive with base plate
  • Included Throne: Tama Imperialstar Throne
  • Tom Holders: L-Rod and Omnisphere Tom Holder
  • Manufacturer Part Number: IE52CBOW

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Good drum

Im new to drumming, i was looking for a complete drum without a big budget, really happy with what i got, the black oak wrap look amazing
Rated 5/5

Great home kit!

Loud and fun to play,great price,fantastic service great set! Vern is the best drum rep there is! Thanks guys.
Music background: Heavy metal drumming since i was 6 years old.
Rated 5/5

5 star

This drum set is great. I love it. It is because it really really sounds like a drum set. And the best thing is it is really easy to put it on and take it off. Tama did really well on this Drum set. It is over powered. First thing to do if you want a drum set go to tama and see if you like their drum set. I am sure you will like their drum set. THANK YOU SO MUCH TAMA!
Rated 5/5

Great set

Easy to set up and sounds great. I mostly play other things so this is my intro to drums and in my opinion perfect for what I needed.
Rated 5/5

Pleased with everything

Received entire set within a few days. Better than most orders. Love the set
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