Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTW

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Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTW

Tama

Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTW

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Product Info

Article Number: 575868
Brand: Tama
Model: Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTW
Price: $988.90

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The Imperialstar is a solid starter kit, offering a surprisingly warm tone for poplar shells. It’s a great value for beginner to intermediate players looking for a complete, reliable setup without a premium price tag. The hardware is a step above budget, which is a big plus.

Product Description

  • Tama Imperialstar 18" 5pcs -CTW
  • Complete Drum Set
  • Imperialstar Series
  • Modell IP58H6W-CTW
  • 6-Ply
  • 8 mm thick poplar shells
  • Chrome shell hardware
  • Omnisphere tom holder
  • Hardware package from the Stage Master Series
  • Drum shells with wrap finish
  • Colour: Coffee Teak Wrap

*Shell set consisting of:*, 18" x 14" Kick drum, 10" x 07" Tom tom, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 12" Floor tom, 14" x 05" Snare drum

  • *Hardware set consisting of: *
  • Straight cymbal stand
  • Cymbal boom stand
  • Snare stand
  • Hi-Hat stand
  • Kick drum pedal
  • Drummers throne

*Meinl HCS Brass cymbal set consisting of:*, 14" Hi-Hat cymbal, 16" Crash cymbal, 20" Ride cymbal

PROS
  • • Poplar shells offer a warm, resonant tone ideal for various genres.
  • • Omnisphere mountings allow for flexible tom placement and tuning.
  • • Stage Master hardware provides a solid, reliable foundation for the kit.
  • • Coffee Teak wrap finish is attractive and offers decent protection.
CONS
  • • Meinl HCS cymbals are entry-level; upgrading is highly recommended.
  • • Poplar, while warm, lacks the projection of birch or maple.
  • • Kick drum porting is limited, restricting low-end customization.

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Key Features

Shell Material 6-Ply Poplar
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 18" x 14"
Snare 14" x 5"
Tom Sizes 10" x 7", 12" x 8", 14" x 12"
Hardware Included Straight Cymbal Stand, Cymbal Boom Stand, Snare Stand, Hi-Hat Stand, Kick Drum Pedal, Drummer's Throne
Finish Coffee Teak Wrap

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Frequently Asked Questions

Poplar provides a warmer, more mellow tone than birch or maple; it lacks some of the bright attack and projection of those woods, but excels in versatility.
The Stage Master hardware is quite robust for the price point and suitable for regular gigs, but serious touring musicians might prefer higher-end options down the line.
Yes, the Omnisphere mounting system uses a standard bolt pattern, allowing for aftermarket brackets and a wide range of tom positioning options.

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