Here we have a custom order and very rare DW Collectors Series II drum kit with pure maple shells finished in Natural to Regal Blue Fade Satin Speciality. When this kit was originally ordered the customer asked DW to fade the bass drum up sideways rather than from front to back, this has also been done on the hoops and the effect is really striking, especially when looking at the kit from the sides.
Pure Maple Shell
The most popular wood for drum making, maple is a hardwood that produces maximum resonance, projection and attack. Combined with reinforcement hoops, it can produce a more focused sound and is well suited for live and studio applications.
Bearing edges for these drums are 45 degree, while the bass drum is 60 degree. All cuts are from the outer edge of the shell tapered toward the inside of the drums.
Timbre Matched
All of these shells underwent the DW Timbre-Matching process. Utilizing a digital tuner as part of DW's patented pitch identification procedure, each of these shells is stamped on its sweet spot with the shell's relative note-value.
Features and Specifications:
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10 x 8, 12 x 9 & 14 x 12 Toms
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20 x 18 Un-drilled Bass Drum (Sideways up fade)
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STM Mounting System on all Toms
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100% Maple Shells
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2.3mm Triple Flanged Hoops on all drums
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Chrome Plated Hardware
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True Pitch Tuning Rods
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Born Date - 2002 (10,14 & 20) 2005 (12)
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Handmade by DW in the U.S.A.
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Natural to Regal Blue Fade Satin Speciality Finish