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A Maple Kit for the Ages





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TAMA's Starclassics once ruled the drumming world. Today, TAMA is transforming these former hard rock staples into a timeless paradigm: the Starclassic Maple shell pack. This kit blends strong, soulful maple shells ? finished to perfection by TAMA's shell experts ? with the best of TAMA's 40 years of hardware advancements. Whatever style of music you play, you're sure to enjoy the modern cut and timeless warmth that pour out of these shells. A full set of Evans heads adds extra value to the TAMA Starclassic Maple shell pack, promising great tone from the very first time you tune up.





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Thin multi-ply maple shells are strong and soulful





Thin shells offer the highest energy transfer from head to drum. Unfortunately, thin shells also tend to be structurally weak, which can lead to warping or worse. TAMA's answer is the Starclassic Maple shells' thin cross-lamination structure, which, even with 6 and 8 plies, still only results in shells that are 5mm and 7mm thick, respectively. This produces a sensitive response and shells that are even stronger than thicker shells from other manufacturers. Visually arresting exterior finishes add curb appeal to the maple's warmth, cut, and resonance.





Evans heads promise great tone right out of the gate





Don't worry about replacing those heads. Your TAMA Starclassic Maple shell pack ships with a full complement of Evans heads. You get clear G2s (batter) and G1s (reso) on the toms for a tried-and-true studio combo, and a clear EQ4 on kick for that punchy, full, pre-EQed tone drummers are so crazy about.





4-piece shell pack shown; cymbals, stands, and snare not included


Swivel-wing tom post





TAMA's Swivel-wing tom post may be the ultimate tom positioning system. Not only does its outer wing pivot in and out for more convenient hand access, but its Omni-Ball adjuster allows for infinite degrees of angling once your tom is set.





Quick-lock tom bracket





Sure, the Quick-lock tom bracket saves you setup time. But what Sweetwater drummers really love is the peace of mind it offers. There's no memory lock to keep track of ? just flip the switch to lock the mount in place in seconds. Then unlock to leave on the stand, or leave locked to the shell and store in your case. What's more, the Quick-lock's rubber lining further isolates the stand from the shell for better resonance and a purer tone.





Die-cast hoops





The hoops on your drums affect far more than tuning stability. That's why your TAMA Starclassic Maple toms include premium die-cast zinc hoops. Manufactured using a high-density injection molding process rather than a conventionally stamped triple-flanged method, these hoops provide uniform bolt contact and give your toms a crisper attack with added high-end resonance.





TAMA Starclassic Maple 4-piece Shell Pack Features:


Thin 6-ply (toms) and 8-ply (kick) maple shells are strong yet soulful


Smoked black nickel hardware is solid, reliable, and visually stunning


Non-loosening Hold Tight washers won't detune through heavy playing


Die-cast zinc hoops give toms a crisp attack and dependable tuning


Star-Cast high tom mount and Quick-Lock tom bracket maximize tone, minimize setup time


Air Pocket floor tom feet float the shell for a fuller tone


Bass drum enhanced with rattle-free rubber-lined claw hooks and memory-marked spur brackets


Evans Genera G2/G1 clear tom heads are a modern studio standby


Evans Genera EQ4 clear kick drum batter head delivers a contoured, pre-EQed tone


Shells: 7" x 10" and 8" x 12" mounted toms, 16" x 16" floor tom, and 16" x 22" kick drum