Here we have a stunning DW Collectors Series Exotic drum kit with pure maple shells finished in Tamo Ash Lacquer. This kit was born in 1998 and is in immaculate condition. This will certainly be one of the earliest Collectors II series sets with an outer veneer ever to be made! Looking at the kit it's easy to see why DW started to draw so much attention and admiration for their drums after releasing the Collectors II with the now famous 5 & 3 Maple Shells.
Exotic Tamo Ash
Over the years DW have shown us some of the most jaw dropping exotic wood finishes available on the planet. This incredible Tamo Ash is one of the earliest examples of DW venturing in to their top-of-the-range Exotic finishes. 22 years on this kit is still an absolute show stopper. These veneers are always unique and applied by DW's custom designers to exacting standards to ensure a flawless and premium look. Often these veneers are only available in limited quantities for very limited times making every kit a complete one off.
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:
- 8 x 7 Tom - Timbre F
- 10 x 8 Tom - Timbre A
- 12 x 9 Tom - Timbre D
- 15 x 14 Floor Tom - Timbre A
- 22 x 18 Bass Drum Timbre A
- F.A.S.T. Fundamentally Accurate Size Toms
- Slide Track Mount Fitted on Bass Drum
- Born Date - 12th June 1998
- Serial Number 82658
- Tamo Ash Exotic Lacquer
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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
- True Pitch Tuning Rods
- Slide Track Double Tom Holder, Single Tom Holder & 3 Floor Tom Legs Included
- New Evans Heads Fitted - New G2 Tom Batter Heads, EMAD Bass Drum Batter and EQ3 Resonant Black with DW Logo
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Handmade by DW in the U.S.A.
- PreLoved - 9.5/10 Condition - The usual bass drum pedal rash on the back bass drum hoop, immaculate otherwise
PLEASE NOTE:
For the pictures we have added Yamaha Hardware, Hendrix Snare Drum and Paiste Cymbals. These are not included with the kit. If you need stands, snare or cymbals please get in touch and we will be happy to help you build a bespoke set up to suit your needs.