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Exotic Finish from John Good’s Private Reserve





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The DW Collector’s Series Private Reserve shell pack is a symphony of sight and sound that could only be created by the talented craftspeople at the DW Custom Shop. DW’s Vice President and resident “wood whisperer,” John Good, hand-selected the stunning exotic veneers found on this exquisite kit, and DW augmented the highly figured wood with a deep lacquer finish and chrome hardware ? a breathtaking combination! The Collector’s Series Private Reserve’s SSC-configured shells impart the kit with a deep and sonorous tone, ample projection, and an even resonance. The DW Collector's Series Private Reserve shell pack is the result of more than a decade of DW Custom Shop shell technology and serves as a prime example of DW's shell/hardware innovations and glamorous finishing options. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for more information about this eye-catching, deluxe-sounding work of art from DW's master builders.





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Sweetwater is proud to offer you the Collector's Series Private Reserve, DW's flagship line of drums from its California Custom Shop, expertly crafted from solid North American hard rock maple. DW Collector's Series Private Reserve drums are available in an endless range of shell configurations and a bounteous array of high-end finishes and hardware options to suit the needs of any player.





Sweetened with SSC shell optimization





Each of DW's grain orientation types ? VLT, HVLT, VLX, and X ? has a profound effect on a drum's fundamental pitch. Fortunately, DW's Specialized Shell Configuration (SSC) simplifies things for the end-user. SSC just means that DW selects the best type of shell construction for each drum size in the Collector’s Series Private Reserve shell pack. The result? Toms sound harmonious across the kit, with plenty of bite and a pure tone. And Sweetwater drummers noted that the 22-inch kick drum has the sort of depth and openness that more closely resembles a 24-inch in traditional drum sizes ? a definite win for rock drummers.





Unshakable DW quality provides the sound and performance serious drummers demand





For over 30 years, DW has built some of the most revered drums, pedals, stands, and drum hardware on the market. It all began with an innovative adjustable trap-case seat. This was the first of DW's many breakthrough hardware designs, and it proved to the world that DW understands what drumming is all about. DW's craftsmanship over the years has raised the bar for drum makers everywhere. Discover this commitment to quality for yourself in the DW Collector’s Series Private Reserve shell pack.





DW Collector’s Series Private Reserve 5-piece Shell Pack Features:


Sizes (depth x diameter): 8-inch x 10-inch and 9-inch x 12-inch toms, 12-inch x 14-inch and 14-inch x 16-inch floor toms, 18-inch x 22-inch bass drum


Exotic veneer from John Good’s private reserve


SSC grain technology gives toms a harmonious balance and kick drum a thunderous low end


North American hard rock maple shells are warm, resonant, and cutting


Lacquer finish and chrome hardware provide a commanding designer look