# Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch Drums

**Category:** drums | **Brand:** Tama

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## Overview

Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch drums combine the warmth and low-end of walnut with the attack and projection of birch. This hybrid shell construction delivers a versatile sound suitable for studio and stage, favored by many professional metal drummers.

## Specs

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Shells | Walnut/Birch hybrid |
| Plies | 6mm (5-ply) |
| Hoops | Die-Cast |
| Lugs | Star-Cast mounting system |

## Drummers Who Use This

- [Gene Hoglan](https://metalforge.io/drummer/gene-hoglan) (Death / Testament / Dethklok)
- [Mario Duplantier](https://metalforge.io/drummer/mario-duplantier) (Gojira)
- [Brann Dailor](https://metalforge.io/drummer/brann-dailor) (Mastodon)

## FAQ

**Q: What is the Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch Drums?**
A: Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch drums combine the warmth and low-end of walnut with the attack and projection of birch. This hybrid shell construction delivers a versatile sound suitable for studio and stage, favored by many professional metal drummers.

**Q: Which metal drummers use the Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch Drums?**
A: Gene Hoglan, Mario Duplantier, Brann Dailor use the Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch Drums.

## More Resources

- [Full gear item page](https://metalforge.io/gear/item/tama-starclassic-walnut-birch-drums)
- [Gear Hub](https://metalforge.io/llms/gear-guide.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-14 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*