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Few drum builders can deliver the attention to sonic detail and premium feature functionality that DW can, and the company's Collector series shell pack is exemplary of this consistent achievement. With a foundational approach of 100% warm and energetic maple wood, plied with precision and tuned to perfection via their respective SSC and Timbre Matching processes, the Collector series is immediately off to a hot start. Decked out in patented pro-grade hardware like turret lugs, True Pitch tension rods, and a Suspension Tom Mount, you’ll never have to think twice about the dependability of your Collector series when performing, no matter the venue or studio space. Topped with a striking and impressively durable FinishPly wrap, this Collector series shell pack checks all the boxes that Sweetwater drummers look for in a professional-grade kit!





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Carefully crafted maple shells





To begin with, the tonal palate of this Collector’s series shell pack is established by arguably the most timeless tonewood in drum building: maple! With its warm atmosphere and lively responsiveness, maple creates an unbeatable platform for rhythmic success for just about any genre, in just about any performance space. Expertly engineered with DW’s Specialized Shell Construction (SSC), every drum in this pack features carefully crafted alternate grain plying, resulting in not just a purer tone, but a stronger build quality that’s designed to last. And thanks to their precision Timbre Matching protocol, each drum is specifically tuned and grouped to match the tone of its fellow shell pack brethren. This creates a personal tonal bond for your entire kit that can’t be matched by other drum builders.





Collector-quality hardware





This professional-grade shell pack promises collector-quality playability, and aside from its shell construction, that professionalism is promoted heavily through its hardware. All over the Collector’s series you’ll find DW’s iconic and elegant chrome-finished turret lugs, working in flawless conjunction with their acclaimed True Pitch tension rods to help your kit maintain the tension that’s perfect for your application. You’ll also receive forward-thinking appointments like DW’s single bass drum tom mount that comes backed by their patented Suspension Tom Mount. This system allows for a strong and sturdy grasp of your rack tom, while allowing for maximum vibration freedom with precision tuning adjustability that aid in translating your drum’s resonance in its purest form.





Enviable FinishPly exterior





This Collector’s series shell pack comes dressed to the nines in DW’s remarkable and highly-favored proprietary FinishPly wrapping. Not only do these premium wraps look spectacular in both studio and stage lighting, but they add an impressive degree of durability to the exterior of each shell. Their Delmar-sourced construction allows you to take your shell pack out on tour without paying mind to par-for-the-course bumps and scratches as they arise, then transport safely back to your studio space with zero hesitation. At Sweetwater, we know looks aren’t everything ? but looks this good with the functionalty to boot is a combo that simply can’t be ignored!





DW Collector’s Series FinishPly 3-piece Shell Pack Features:


100% maple shells are warm in tone, energetic in responsiveness, and genre-fluid


SSC processing infuses alternate grain plying for a stronger, purer-in-tone drum build


Timbre Matching protocol ensures that ever shell in the pack is properly matched in tone


Chrome-finished turret lugs and True Pitch tension rods provide a classic look and phenomenal tuning stability


Suspension Tom Mount maximizes vibration freedom for a truly round and resonant sustain


FinishPly exterior delivers strikingly good looks with an impressive degree of durability