The evolution of the Tama Starclassic model has come, after research, development and product testing, to the Starclassic Walnut/Birch (Walnut/Birch). The 6mm thick tom and snare shells are made from four plies of birch plus two inner plies of American black walnut. The 8mm bass drum is made of five plies of birch plus two inner plies of American black walnut. The hybrid shell exhibits the concentrated attack of birch combined with the firmness and warmth of walnut. This sound is not only punchy, but also sweet and smooth. Other features include: Star-Cast mounting system, quick-lock tom mounts, swivel wing tom mount, and die-cast hoops