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A 4-piece Starclassic All Our Own





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The only thing that excites timekeepers at Sweetwater more than a TAMA Starclassic shell pack is one that’s designed exclusively for us, like this Starclassic walnut/birch 4-piece. 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. And the best part? Its Piano Black lacquer finish and black nickel hardware produce an aesthetic recipe available only at Sweetwater.





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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. The mounted tom and both floor toms measure 6mm in thickness, comprising four plies of bright and convictive 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.





Further sized with an 8-inch x 12-inch mounted tom, 14-inch x 14-inch and 16-inch x 16-inch floor toms, and a 14-inch x 22-inch bass drum, you’ll find that this thunderous 4-piece makes a perfect studio kit that’s incredibly well-appointed to thrive while out on the road, too.





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, and 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 tom also features proprietary TAMA engineering, which is a lightweight aluminum Star-Cast mount for ensuring not only rock-steady stability but total freedom of sustain for the shell when struck as well. Accompanied by an MC69 single tom adapter clamp, you’ll be able to get up and running in no time.





Evans heads and an exclusive touch





Aside from being topped in a set of durable, transparent sounding, and ultra-articulate Evans drumheads, this Starclassic comes fully dressed to impress in a Sweetwater Exclusive Piano Black lacquer finish! To complement such a subtly sharp aesthetic, this shell pack even features black nickel hardware finishing for a smokey elegance that just can’t be beaten. But a look this good isn’t one to hang around for long ? grab your Starclassic walnut/birch shell pack today before they’re gone!





Cymbals, stands, and snare drum not included


Cymbals, stands, and snare drum not included


TAMA Starclassic Walnut/Birch 4-piece Shell Pack Features:


Piano Black lacquer with black nickel hardware finishing ? only available at Sweetwater


4-piece configuration includes an 8-inch x 12-inch mounted tom, 14-inch x 14-inch and 16-inch x 16-inch floor toms, and a 14-inch x 22-inch bass drum


6-ply7-ply shells structured with 4/5 outer plies of birch and 2 inner plies of black walnut


Resulting tone blends bright, convictive 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 MC69 single tom adapter clamp 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