Despite being made from one of the most popular and traditional shell materials, STAR Maple Drums have some unique, hidden features that set them apart from the rest. The ultra-thin 5mm shells consist of a 2mm thick solid wood core sandwiched between 1.5mm thick cross-glued layers on both sides. Traditional maple shells generally sound bright and open. Our STAR maple shells have these properties, but also offer dynamics, body and warmth through the use of a solid plywood core. The concept is similar to other solid shell drums, but our unique shell construction allows the shells to be very thin in comparison. This groundbreaking design gives STAR Maples shells the bright, open tone expected from maple, as well as the full tonal character of all-wood drums, resulting in a truly unique, outst.