Overview
Posted by Beatisolate. Source: TAMA Drums.
TAMA has announced a limited Starclassic Walnut/Birch kit with a Mappa Burl outer ply, Nebula Mappa Burl Fade finish and Black Nickel shell hardware. The shell concept stays true to the Walnut/Birch idea: American Black Walnut for low-to-mid body and Birch for attack and projection.
The main kit is listed as WBS42BNMS-NMF. TAMA pairs it with a 22-inch bass drum, two rack toms, a 16-inch floor tom and an MTH1000BN double tom holder. A matching snare is available separately under model WBSS65BNM-NMF.
Kit configuration
- Model: WBS42BNMS-NMF
- Bass drum: 22" x 16" with tom holder base
- Tom toms: 10" x 8" and 12" x 9"
- Floor tom: 16" x 14"
- Included holder: MTH1000BN Double Tom Holder
- Finish: Nebula Mappa Burl Fade (NMF)
Matching snare
- Model: WBSS65BNM-NMF
- Size: 14" x 6.5"
- Shell: 6mm, 4-ply European Birch + 1 outer ply Mappa Burl + 2 inner ply American Black Walnut
- Hoops: Die Cast Hoops, 10 hole
- Strainer / butt: MLS30ABN / MLS30BBN
- Snare wires: 20-strand Super Sensitive Hi-Carbon Snare Wires (MS20RL14C)
Why it stands out
This release is mainly about a premium visual package on a proven shell recipe. The Mappa Burl outer ply gives the kit a boutique grain pattern, while the Black Nickel hardware pushes the look darker and more stage-ready than standard chrome. If you like Starclassic Walnut/Birch but want something more collectible visually, this is the key appeal.
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