Tama Starclassic Walnut Birch 4-Piece Shell Pack (Motlen Brown Burst)

The Starclassic Walnut/Birch series represents Tama's hybrid shell philosophy brought to life through rigorous testing and design refinement. This 4-piece shell pack pairs the warm, rich mid-to-low frequency response of walnut with the focused, cutting attack birch is renowned for. The result is a drum kit that delivers both tonal depth and articulate punch across every playing dynamic, housed in a Molten Brown Burst finish that showcases the premium shell construction beneath.

Shell composition varies by drum type: toms, floor toms, and snares feature 6mm thick, 4-ply birch with 2 inner plies of black walnut, while the bass drum steps up to 8mm thickness using 5-ply birch plus 2 inner walnut plies. The configuration includes a 22x16-inch bass drum, 10x8-inch and 12x9-inch rack toms, and a 16x14-inch floor tom, all fitted with die-cast hoops for maximum tuning stability. Tama's Star-Cast mounting system isolates the shells from hardware contact, while inside lacquer finish preserves resonance and protects the wood. The MTH1000 double tom holder comes mounted on the bass drum for rapid setup and breakdown at gigs.

This is a shell pack only—snare drum, cymbals, hi-hats, stands, and kick pedal are sold separately. Starclassic lugs maintain secure tension across the full tuning range, and the hybrid shell design bridges the gap between maple warmth and birch aggression. The walnut inner plies add complexity to the fundamental tone while birch outer plies ensure every stroke translates into immediate, defined sound. Ships in two cartons for transport convenience.

Features

• Hybrid walnut/birch shells: 4-ply birch with 2 inner black walnut plies
• 22x16-inch bass drum, 10x8-inch and 12x9-inch rack toms, 16x14-inch floor tom
• 6mm shell thickness for toms and floor tom, 8mm for bass drum
• Die-cast hoops on all drums for enhanced tuning stability and rimshot response
• Star-Cast mounting system isolates shells from hardware to maximise sustain and resonance
• Inside lacquer finish protects wood and preserves natural tonal characteristics
• MTH1000 double tom holder mounted on bass drum for efficient setup
• Molten Brown Burst finish over premium hybrid shell construction