A Stunning 5-piece Starclassic
Few sets excite timekeepers at Sweetwater more than a TAMA Starclassic shell pack, and this gorgeous walnut/birch shell pack is no exception. Engineered by TAMA’s tone doctors with 6mm tom shells and an 8mm bass drum shell, each component of this Starclassic offers two internal plies of black walnut wrapped in four/five plies of birch. This tonewood concoction pins the vibrant, hard-cutting attack of birch against the richer, punchier low-end authority of walnut, promising a stunningly beautiful and spectrum-wide studio-grade tone that delivers live performances with enormous energy. Across the board, pro-grade zinc die-cast hoops anchor down a suite of TAMA by Evans heads with help from those iconic Starclassic lugs, injecting each shell with the projective presence and top-tier dependability to thrive under any musical circumstance. Polished off in a gorgeous scheme, this Starclassic is a show-stealer in every sense!
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The sonic bliss of walnut and birch
Every now and then, there is a drum series that absolutely hits the nail on the head when it comes to mastering the tonewood science — the Starclassic walnut/birch is one of those series! Blending the elements of birch wood and black walnut mixes two time-tested and coveted drum sounds to generate frequential harmony and total tonal bliss. Both mounted toms and floor toms measure 6mm in thickness, comprising four plies of bright birch at the exterior with a 2-ply black walnut core to help infuse greater low-end warmth and richness. The same goes for the 8mm, 7-ply bass drum, with an extra ply of birch for a subtle increase in bite and structural integrity. In our book, that’s as good as it gets.
Snare drum, cymbals, and hardware not included.Helpful, hardy, and handsome hardware
Projection? Check. Intonation? You got it. Tone preservation? Indeed! This Starclassic walnut/birch shell pack comes treated with high-quality hardware to outperform other kits in its class with ease. It all starts with a lineup of Starclassic lugs and a universal fitment of batter- and resonant-side zinc die-cast hoops. Maintaining your desired intonation is crucial, as is being able to project through loud mixes, and this hoop and lug combo more than fits the bill.
For the floor toms, each shell comes supplied with TAMA’s proprietary Air Cushioned legs. With its unique Air Pocket design, the rubber feet of each floor tom leg house a purposeful air chamber that reduces vibration loss absorbed by the floor while you play — no more pesky tone and resonance choking! The mounted toms also feature proprietary TAMA engineering, which is a lightweight aluminum Star-Cast mounting system for ensuring not only rock-steady stability but total freedom of sustain for the shells when struck as well. Accompanied by an MTH1000 double tom holder, you’ll be able to get up and running in no time.
Snare drum, cymbals, and hardware not included.TAMA Starclassic Walnut/Birch 5-piece Shell Pack Features:
- 6-ply/7-ply shells structured with 4/5 outer plies of birch and 2 inner plies of black walnut
- Resulting tone blends bright, convincing attack and cut with warmer, gut-punching bass and midrange frequencies
- Die-cast hoops ensure maximum projection and phenomenal tuning stability
- Star-Cast mount with included MTH1000 double tom holder blends the best of resonance and stability
- TAMA Starclassic lugs provide proper tuning stability for truly expressive playing and charming visual appeal
- TAMA by Evans drumheads offer durability and transparent tone
