My most recent acquisition - a 1983 Tama Imperialstar snare, 6.5x14. Over 12.5 pounds of steel. The key (really, the only) difference between this snare and the KingBeats I have is this has a conventional snare throwoff, as opposed to the parallel strainer system on the KB's. This snare is in excellent condition, I'd say 9/10 overall, and appears to be original with the exception of the batter head.
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cool.........iplaypearldrums....as close as I'll get to a SONOR HLD
I have 3 of these, plus 3 first generation KingBeats with the dual rail parallel throw off and 3 of the second generation KingBeats without the exterior dual rails. I love all 3 types and find them just as sensitive as a real SS. That darn chrome sucks me in every time.
Mine are all 8+/10 or better.
yak
I love the sound of this snare it's so powerful perfect for the kind of music I play but for various reasons I have to leave mine at my parents house where can I get a new one :O ?
Yes, they're great snares. They come up on eBay fairly regularly.
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