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DW COLLECTOR’S SERIES® SIX YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Drum Workshop, Inc. guarantees that DW Collector’s Series® Drums are free of material and workmanship defects for a period of six (6) years from the original purchase date. Drum Workshop will repair or replace defective products free of charge to the original purchaser upon delivery of the product to an authorized DW Drums dealer. Proof of purchase and status as the original purchaser are required for warranty coverage. DW’s maximum liability pursuant to this warranty is limted to the monetary value of the product that is the subject of the warranty claim. This is a sum-mary only; please see the actual limited warranty for additional terms and conditions.

“my dw drums are always a joy to play. They are the

best sounding, most consistent drums

on the planet.” —chad wackerman

4 The DW Story

8 Exotic drum fi nishes

14 Graphics drum fi nishes

18 Lacquer drum fi nishes

24 dw drum production

26 Satin Oil drum fi nishes

32 FinishPly™ drum fi nishes

38 snare drums

42 innovations

44 features

45 accessories

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“really the best sounding and most versatile

drums you can fi nd for recording or live.” —abe laboriel jr.

“the difference between DW drums and

all other drums is obvious!” —marco minnemann

“dws are the warmest, fattest,

most satisfying sound i’ve ever had.” —tris imboden

“i have never seen a drum company where everythingjust keeps getting better and better and better!”

—mick fl eetwood

“dws are the rolls royce of the drum world.

Once you play them, nothing else will do.” —tommy igoe

“no matter where i am in the world, people see that i play dw

and there is an immediate respect.” —chester thompson

“i would’t want to

play anyother instrument.” —nisan stewart

©2005 Drum Workshop, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DW lug is registered in the U.S. and being protected around the world. True-Tone®, TechLock®, TimbreMatch®, True-Pitch®, FAST-Tom® and Collector’s Series® are registered trademarks of Drum Workshop, Inc. Drum Workshop would like to thank the House of Blues for their support in the production of this catalog.

“I play dws every single day and

they never let me down.” —max weinberg

“seems like i’ve been playing dw drums

forever... why? ‘cause everything else sucks.” —tommy lee

“beautiful

in every way.” —zak starkey

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At Drum Workshop, The Drummer’s Choice® is more than a slogan, it’s a

fact. After more than thirty years of inno-vation and tireless dedication to improv-ing the way drum products are made, DW drums, pedals and hardware are the standard by which all others are measured. To get here, it takes more than a work-ing knowledge of the instrument or a few good ideas; it takes a true pas-sion for designing and manufactur-ing the very best. “It’s remark-able that in our 31st year, the ex-citement level of coming to work is every bit as much now as when we started,” DW Founder and President Don Lombardi says. It all began in 1972 when Don, at age 26, opened a small teaching studio in Santa Monica, Calif. He called the studio Drum Workshop, offering both private lessons and monthly workshops. “My fascination with drums started at 12 with a neighborhood teacher at a local music store,” Don recalls. “Over the years, I had such great experiences with renowned teachers that as my love for playing drums grew, so did my love for learning and teaching about drums. The day I got my driver’s license, I started

driving to teach at a local music store where I had taken lessons.” Seeing an ad for Drum Workshop in the Yellow Pages, John Good, now DW’s Vice President, signed up for lessons at age 17 to improve his drumming and

reverse what he refers to as “bad drumming hab-its.” “After three months of les-sons, Don ap-proached me and said, ‘You know, I’ve had lots of successful students. I don’t think you’re go-ing to be one of them’,” John says laughing. “So I said, ‘Great…now what are we going

to do?’” Realizing that overhead was eating up his profi ts, Don brought in investors and additional teachers and began selling sticks, books and drums to help subsi-dize the expenses. Hiring John as a part-time sales manager, the two spent hours discussing different ways to improve the art of drumming through improving drum products. “That’s how the spark and enthu-siasm got started,” John recalls. “We would talk for hours about our ideas for creating better products. Before we knew it, we were working together.”

Out of these brainstorms came the fi rst DW product: Don’s new design for a height-adjustable trap-case seat. Selling about a dozen seats a month, John quit his day job and went to work full-time for Don. “After teaching all day, we would move the drum sets to the side and bring out the tables to make the seats,” Don remembers. “Then I’d usually leave for my playing job, and John would stay into the night to build the seats and fi ll the orders. I even bought a sewing machine to sew on the top of the seats, but John put his foot down and said, ‘No sewing: I don’t sew.’” When DW received a purchase or-der for 100 seats from Camco Drum Co., Don and John realized that they had an innovative product that would sell. Thirty years later, DW is now offering a new version of the trap-case adjustable seat, made out of a lighter weight material, called the 6100 Adjustable Trap-Case Seat. “I always dreamed about creating a lighter weight seat, but we didn’t have the money to do it back then,” Don says. “I’m as confi dent about this new seat as I was when we made our fi rst design.” However, when DW created the original trap case seat, they had the capacity and personnel to create only a dozen seats a month, not 100. Don was still teaching and playing a nightly gig while John built the products. Shortly thereafter, Camco Drum Co. owner Tom Beckman approached Don in 1977 with an offer to sell him Camco’s machinery,

dies and molds, everything it took to make Camco drums and hardware—ev-erything except the Camco name itself. This gave Don the opportunity to expand his capacity for creating the seats and to expand his product line. At that point, Don made the decision to ac-cept the offer and change the direction of Drum Workshop from teaching and sell-ing to manufac-turing. “The idea of failing never really occurred to me,” Don remarks. “Based on our mini-success with the seat, we had learned that if we could offer drummers products that would improve their drumming, we could be successful. Of course, having a desire to go into manufacturing and having the money to do so are two different things.” Borrowing most of the money from his parents and some from outside in-vestors, Don purchased Camco’s tooling and reintroduced the Camco 5000 nylon strap bass drum pedal under the DW name. The pedal was refi ned to improve consistency, quietness, smoothness and adjustability of its mechanical operation. As the pedal was rapidly becoming “the drummer’s choice,” Don continued to

search for ways to further improve it. The addition of the Chain & Sprocket drive system in 1980 not only vastly im-proved the DW pedal, but also helped set it apart from others on the market. Three years later, DW introduced a double bass

drum pedal that incorporated a unique linkage with universal joints. DW’s 5002 Double Pedal not only fi lled a need and solidifi ed DW’s position in the market as innovators, it ushered in a whole new era in drumming since, for the fi rst time, single bass drum

players could now use both feet to cre-ate new rhythms and increase speed. Throughout the ‘80s, DW created other innovative DW hardware, such as the rotating two-leg 5500T and the remote (cable) 5502LB hi-hat stands, to meet the needs of DW Pedal endorsers like Travis Barker, Abe Laboriel Jr., Vinnie Colaiuta, Gary Novak and Carter Beau-ford. As Don was developing DW Pedals and Hardware, John was on the road building his expertise as a drum techni-cian. “Even though I wasn’t a professional player, I always had an ear for drums and a knack for fi xing them,” he says. “I

wound up on the road with bands like Earth, Wind and Fire and Frank Zappa. As I was out there tuning drums, I would fi nd out what did and didn’t work. I then came back and used that knowledge I was gaining to improve our products.” As a drum technician, John also discovered that each drum has a unique range where it sounds its best, eventu-ally leading him to create DW’s unique Timbre Matching system. “I found out that everything about a drum’s shell construction, shell size, bearing edges, heads, hardware and fi nishing individually and collectively affects the quality of a drum’s sound,” John says. “Don and I began making a few sets a month, always concentrating on perfecting each one of these acousti-cally critical elements. “As I learned about each drum’s timbre, or tonal range where the drum sounds its best, I became extremely interested in trying to control the timbre of the shell and, in doing so, improv-ing the balance of the entire kit,” John continues. “We later called this process ‘Timbre Matching’ and I’m proud to say that DW’s ‘Timbre Matching’ caused a wholesale change in the way drum-mers think about their drums. I’m also extremely proud that every set we make today is made with the same care and attention to detail as when we were only making a few sets each month.” By the ‘80s, with endorsements by the world’s top drummers, an expanding dealer network and a strong marketing campaign, DW’s full line of top-quality

“ T h at’s h o w t h e spark and enthu-siasm got started. W e w o u l d ta l k for hours about our ideas for cre-ating better prod-ucts. Before we knew it, we were working togeth-er.”

—John Good

DW’s 5002 Double Pedal ushered in a whole new era in drumming since, for the fi rst time, single bass drum p l ay e r s c o u l d n o w u s e b o t h f e e t t o c r e at e new rhythms and increase speed.

1972March 4: Don Lombardi opens a 450 sq. ft. teach-ing studio and calls it “The Drum Workshop.”

1974Don invents height-adjustable trap case seat and teams with student John Good to make roughly 12 per month.

1977Drum Workshop purchases Camco Drum Co. molds and dies and re-introduces Camco 5000 pedal under the DW name.

1980DW is the fi rst manufacturer to introduce a Chain Drive® pedal.

1982DW moves to 1500 sq. ft. building, ex-panding pedal production and experimenting with drums.

1983DW introduces the fi rst practical double pedal design, ushering in a whole new era in drumming.

1978DW moves to 750 sq. ft. building and changes company direction from teaching studio to manu-facturing.

1979The company intro-duces DW Drums to the world in a Modern Drummer ad featuring fi rst drum artist Nick Ceroli.

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7bass drum pedals and hi-hat stands had created a unique market position for the small American company. Meanwhile, DW Drums were starting to attract at-tention throughout the drumming world, as well. To accommodate the increased demand for its hardware products, DW doubled its manufactur-ing space, moving to Newbury Park, Calif. “I remember be-ing on the road with Jonathan Moffett and Madonna in 1987 and calling the shop to check in,” John recalls. “Don said, ‘You need to come home. If we’re going to make this thing happen, it needs to be right now.’ When you hear that in someone’s voice, you basically pack up and follow your heart.” “One of the things that helped convince me that we might have a chance with the drums was when Tommy Lee (Motley Crue) came into the shop to have his pedals tuned up,” Don adds. “While he was waiting, he sat down at the set of drums John had in his offi ce. He started playing and wouldn’t stop; he was amazed at how the drums sounded. A light then went on in my head that Tommy Lee represented a generation of drummers who hadn’t experienced handcrafted drums. “A short time later, Tommy bought a kit from us. That was March 7, 1989. I

remember the date because it was such a big event that I made a photocopy of the check, which I still have to this day. He was endorsing another company at the time, but within a year, he became an of-fi cial DW Drum endorser.” With Tommy joining Jim Keltner,

Chad Wackerman, Larrie Londin and other high-profi le players, DW produced their fi rst serious drum catalog and went to the January 1990 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show, hop-ing to interest a handful of their top pedal dealers to each take one drum kit. “At the end of the fi rst day of the show, my son and sales manager, Chris, pulled John and me aside and told us that we had a real problem,” Don says. “Chris had taken orders for 60 sets and it was only the fi rst day of the show. We spent the rest of the year trying to catch

up on orders before the next NAMM show. Fortunately, most of our custom-ers have hung in there with us.” Since its fi rst debut at NAMM, DW has pioneered the Delta Tri-Bearing pedal system featuring the patented Delta ball-bearing hinge, the Edge brass/maple

snare drum, the concept of smaller F.A.S.T.® tom-tom sizes, the Woofer Bass Drum Tone Enhancer and the True-Pitch® Tuning System. In addition, DW has perfected a wide variety of Lacquer, Satin Oil and FinishPly™ drum fi nish choices. Today, drummer’s drummers such as Sheila E., Terry Bozzio, Neil Peart, Marco Minnemann and Gary Novak, along with drum-mers of popular acts such as Madonna, Bruce

Springsteen and the E Street Band, Dixie Chicks, Incubus, Mana, Missy Elliott, Avril Lavigne and so many more have chosen to play DW Drums, Pedals and Hardware exclusively. To accommodate an increasing need for space, DW moved to its current facil-ity in Oxnard, Calif., in 2000. That same year, DW created a new line of drums called Pacifi c Drums and Percussion to meet the demand for entry to mid-level players. The new line still uses some custom techniques, but primarily uses computerized machinery to cut costs

and reduce steps to create high-quality drums in large quantities. DW moved most production of Pacifi c drums to a DW-run factory in Ensenada, Mexico, in 2002. Pacifi c Drums have now made DW’s innovation and quality available to a larger market, while still maintain-ing the reputation of DW drums as high-end unique instruments. “While Pa-cifi c kits are high-quality, they’re not high-priced because they’re not custom,” Don says. “With Pacifi c, you’re not so much selling high-end features, as much as you’re selling the opportunity for a person to get into playing drums no matter what their ability level.” In addition to expanding its product line, DW continues to create new drum concepts. John now carries the nickname as DW’s “woodologist,” continually searching out different wood to create unique sets. In the late ‘90s, John learned of 500-year-old hardwood that had sunk in Lake Superior 100 years ago. The logs were harvested by underwater treasure hunters and used

to create DW’s Timeless Timber line, featuring 25th Anniversary Lake Superior Maple sets in 1997 and DW’s 30th anni-versary Lake Superior Birch sets in 2002 (pictured at left). DW has also continued this tradition by releasing rare woods as limited edition Private Reserve kits.

“What a fi nd!” John ex-claims. “It was practically an ac-cident that these logs were even found, much less turned into musical treasures. Both the birch and the maple have a rare musical t e m p e r a m e n t due to the cold water curing the wood, but each also has its own unique tone. These drums are like no other in the world. What a way to cel-ebrate 30 years

in the business.” Along with expanded product lines, DW’s 30th anniversary year included the addition of a new position, promot-ing Chris Lombardi, to Chief Executive Offi cer after 16 years of work with the company. “Like every small business, over the

past 30 years, we all had to wear different hats,” Don comments. “With Chris taking care of the company’s day-to-day func-tions, John and I can continue to focus on creating new products that improve drumming.” DW’s 30th anniversary also marked the release of the most technologically advanced pedal on the market. A limited number of precisely machined Titanium 9000 single and double pedals were released as testament to the custom fea-tures and patented technology that has continued to make DW pedals an indus-try standard. The numbered collector’s pedals featured a titanium footboard, lightweight aluminium cam, patented Delta hinge and a certifi cate of authen-ticity. Later that year, the road- worthy production version of the 9000 series pedal was released and featured patented Floating Rotor Technology. This feature optimizes speed, power and precision with friction-reducing ball bearings in the rotor, mounted on a free-fl oating drive shaft, and incorporates several of the unique features that makes the 5000 Series line up of pedals standard issue for the world’s top players. Over the years, one thing has remained constant, a ceaseless enthu-siasm and the desire to keep making things better so that drummers can continue to raise the bar. “We are always thinking about how to make things a little bit better,” John re-marks. “We try to respond to that thread that runs through every drummer’s soul.”

1989March: Tommy Lee buys DW set for $2700 and by year’s end offi cially endors-es, bringing DW Drums into mainstream rock.

“ I ’m proud to say that DW’s ‘Timbre Match ® ’ Pro cess caused a whole-sale change in the w a y d r u m m e r s think about their d r u m s . I ’ m a l s o extremely proud t h at e v e r y s e t w e m a k e t o d ay is made with the same care and at-tention to detail as when we were only making a few sets each month.”

—John good

1985DW introduces fi rst remote hi-hat and fi rst two-leg hi-hat. DW also expands its facility to 4500 sq. ft.

1985Don’s son Chris and daughter Carrie begin working in assembly and shipping while in high school.

1990First DW Drum catalog features Tommy Lee, Larrie Londin, Jim Keltner, Mick Fleetwood, Chad Wackerman, Jason Bonham and Danny Seraphine.

1995John designs and patents Edge snare drum and in-troduces patented True-Pitch® tuning rods.

1995DW advances pedal design with patented ball-bearing hinge.

1997DW begins making its own shells, continuing with its patented Timbre-Matching process.

1991DW introduces 9000 Series complete line of stands.

1992DW moves to 17,500 sq. ft. build-ing in Oxnard, CA.

2000DW expands to offer drums in all price ranges by introducing Pacifi c Drums and Percussion and moves to current 53,000 sq. ft. building.

2002Chris Lombardi is named CEO after 16 years of being with the company.

20039000 Single and Double Pedals are the only pedals designed with free-fl oating rotor.

Exotic Drum Finishes

“I’m looking for something a little more unique.” He leads me along a small dirt path from the wood mill to a crumbling stone building just outside Frankfurt, Germany. As I ducked my head to walk down the stone steps into the basement, the musty air down below filled my lungs. As I descended into the darkness, he tugged on a small chain and a flickering light bulb revealed log after log. As I carefully stepped through the room, examining each variety of wood, I began to think that I would not find any logs with the wood grain I was searching for. It was then that I noticed a dusty black tarp covering logs in the corner. Making my way over to the corner, I stepped through cobwebs and finally reached it. Touching the dusty tarp, I wondered what it hid. As I pulled back the corner of the tarp, my breath caught in my throat. “That’s it!”

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Collector’s Series® Maple drums with Candy Black Fade lacquer over Kurillian Birch exotic with chrome hardware.20x22” bass drum, 9x10”, 10x12”, 14x14”, 16x16” toms, 7x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum.

Collector’s Series® Maple drums with Tobacco Burst lacquer with gold hardware.18x22” bass drum, 9x12”, 11x14”, 13x16” toms, 6x14” copper snare drum.

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There are many reasons why DW Collector’s Series® drums are the most sought after in the world. Reason one: sound. The only way to assure that every kit sounds like a true “drum set” is to hand pick each and every shell for desired pitch. Each drum is ear matched by Drum Workshop Vice President and Drum Designer, John Good. Once selected, each set travels though the manufacturing process as a family. In fact, just before

fi nal assembly, the drums are tested by a special chromatic tuner and assigned

a specifi c note value. That note value is then stamped directly on the inside of the shell — proof positive that a DW kit is Timbre Matched® for optimum tonal quality and superior tunability.

fi nal assembly, the drums are tested by a special chromatic tuner and assigned

a specifi c note value. That note value is then stamped directly on the inside

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All DW bass drums feature heavy-duty die-cast claw hooks to evenly capture counter hoops, while still maintaining a low-profi le appearance. Each claw hook is felt lined to protect that stunning Collector’s Series® fi nish. Available in all four drum hardware color options.

Put quite simply, a DW Collector’s Series® tom is designed to achieve maximum resonance. Its resonant quality and tone are what make a drum really “sing.” The DW STM™ (suspended tom mount) was specially engineered to cradle the drum while still providing much needed stability. Equipped with a DW TB12 tom bracket, the STM™ employs soft rubber gaskets that fully grip each lug, while avoid-ing any metal to metal contact and still allowing easy head changes. STMs are available in all four of DW drum hardware color options.

Collector’s Series® Maple drums with Candy Black Fade lacquer over Kurillian Birch exotic with chrome hardware.20x22” bass drum, 9x10”, 10x12”, 14x14”, 16x16” toms, 7x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum.

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Exotic veneer is adhered to the full surface of the all-maple or birch shell using the same heat-pressure methods used on all Collector’s Series® shells. The shell will then be sanded smooth, lacquered and buffed to a fl awless, elegant fi nish.

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Birdseye Maple

curly Maple

olive ash burl

kurillian birch

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mapa burl

zebrawood

spider pine

Collector’s Series® Exotic fi nishes take DW’s drum fi nishing expertise to the ultimate level. Exotic wood veneers are

rotary-cut from logs that are searched the world over for their unique fi guring and stunning beauty. The exotic plies are combined with solid maple or birch to create a look that is totally unique and a sound that is unmistakably DW. Add to that a virtually endless selection lacquer colors and you have a truly one-of-a-kind, high-end fi nish option.

Collector’s Series® Birch drums in Burnt Toast Burst Lacquer Specialty Finish over Mapa Burl exotic with chrome hardware.

18x22” bass drum, 8x10”, 9x12”, 11x14”, 13x16” toms, 5x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum

(shown with optional MAY Internal Miking System)

graphics Drum Finishes

She tosses her hair as she rubs the smudged ink off her forefinger. She continues to sketch the solar flares with her pen. She remembers how she used to blow the ink dry and hang the tattoo designs with the others on the wall of the tattoo shop. For almost 10 years now, she’s been drawing for tattoo artwork and auto detailing. This time the flares won’t appear on a bicep or a car, they’ll come to life in brilliant oranges and yellows on a custom drum kit. Her sketching now complete, she blows the ink dry and walks the sketch down the hall, “I think this is what you guys were looking for.”

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Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Old School Flames Graphics with chrome hardware.18x24” bass drum, 9x12”, 12x14”, 14x16” toms, 5x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum,

6.5x14” Collector’s Series® Brass snare drum.

Collector’s Series® Birch drums in Solar Flares Graphics with chrome hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 9x10”, 10x12”, 11x14”, 13x16” toms, 5x14” Collector’s Series® Birch snare drum.

Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Tribal Flame Graphics over Kurillian Birch exotic with chrome hardware.18x22” bass drum, 8x10”, 9x12”, 12x14”, 14x16” toms, 6x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum.

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barbed wire cards & Dice

Skulls Solar Flares

tribal fl ames

Collector’s Series® Graphics bring new meaning to the term “state

of the art”. These fi ve new hand air-brushed lacquer fi nish designs can be combined with limitless color choices and drum hardware color options to create a drum kit that’s sure to steal the show. Utilizing the same manufacturing techniques and attention to detail that have made Collector’s Series® Lacquer world renowned, Graphics fi nishes are an ultra-custom way to make a personalized statement every time you play.

Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Barbed Wire Graphics with chrome hardware. 18x24” bass drum, 10x13”, 14x16”, 16x18” toms, 6x14” Collector’s Series®

Copper snare drum.

Collector’s Series® Graphics fi nishes are hand air-brushed by DW’s lacquer artisans utilizing the same durable high-gloss lacquer paint and fi nishing techniques that have made Collector’s Series® Lacquer fi nishes the most sought after in the world.

Lacquer Drum Finishes

It’s his fourth time to the showroom this week. Track lighting reveals the many facets of the high-gloss finish. He’s been waiting for this moment for 15 years. Just last week, he had the same conversation with his friends that they’ve had a million times. While his friends were rambling on about Mustangs and Lamborghinis, he would always respond “Lexus White, the drum set, not the car.” “There it is!” He points to the kit next to the snare drum display. A salesman approaches him and asks if he can be of service. “I’d like to test drive your Lexus White, please,” and he begins to hit the toms one at a time, then an impromptu drum solo.

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From brilliant solid colors, to bursts,

fades, sparkles, stains or anything you can dream up, Collector’s Series® Lacquers are the perfect way for drummers to visually express their creative vision

before they ever play a note. Both standard Lacquer “Custom” colors and Lacquer “Specialty” fi nishes undergo a series of hand-applied steps to achieve that fl awless, glossy appearance. Shells are sprayed, wet

sanded and buffed numerous times before a protective clear coat is

applied. The result is a piano-like fi nish so jaw-dropping

that the only thing more impressive is their

sound.

Several labor-intensive steps are used to create a Collector’s Series® Lacquer fi nish. The hand-applied color

coat is followed by multiple layers of clear coat that is wet sanded and buffed over and over

to create a stunning, mirror-like fi nish that will last for years to come.

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root beerregal blue

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BDM bass drum mountDW’s unique BDM (bass drum mount) is optional equipment on Collector’s Series® drums and is perfect for drummers who prefer their toms be mounted from the bass drum. A nylon insulator assures a solid and rattle-free union to the bass drum shell and an easily adjustable slide-track adds increased adjustability from front to back. The tom mount itself is the same design as DW’s popular 9000 series tom stands, utilizing ball and socket technology for virtually limitless tom positioning.

Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Lexus White Lacquer Specialty Finish with chrome hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 9x10”, 10x12”, 12x14” toms, 5x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum.

Collector’s Series® Birch drums in Pearlescent Yellow Lacquer Specialty Finish with black hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 7x8”, 8x10”, 9x12”,

11x14”, 13x16” toms, 6x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum.

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Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Burnt Toast Fade Lacquer Specialty Finish with chrome hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 7x8”, 8x10”, 9x12”, 11x14”, 13x16” toms, 5x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum.

The patented round lug design is DW’s trademark. A distinct look that’s become synonymous with that world famous Collector’s Series® sound. Each lug features a spring-loaded lug rod receiver that acts as a tension shock absorber. The lugs are available in all four drum hardware color options.

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the dw drum production processTo craft the finest drums in the world takes more than a just a commit-ment to quality, innovation and the art of drumming itself. More than anything else, it takes a passion for creating drums as sonically distinc-tive and visually unique as the drummers who play them. Featuring American Rock Maple logs grown in the forests of the Northeastern United States and Heartwood Birch logs carefully selected for their exotic appearance, each drum kit is a work of art begun by na-ture and hand-finished by DW. DW craftsmen begin forming the drum shell by laying up two to three plies of thin wood veneer that are cut to DW’s specifications from select maple or birch logs on site at the mill. Each ply is placed in cross-grained directions, adding strength and stability to the shell. The strength, consistency, thickness and roundness of the shell, along with the type of wood used, are the prime factors in determining the quality of sound the shell will produce. Once the plywood has been heat pressed under extreme pressure �, each lay-up is then trimmed to the exact length required to form the specified diameter of the drum shell with no gaps or overlaps in the seams. The craftsman then applies a thin layer of specially formulated adhesive to both sides of the core plies and hand rolls the shell, staggering the seams for strength before they are placed in a diameter-specific circular press �. A combination of heat and pres-sure forms the wood into a round, consistent and uniform drum shell �. Thin maple reinforcing hoops are then added to the top and bottom of the shells, and the shell is once again pressure heated to secure the hoops. While thin-shelled drums have a deep, warm tone, the addition of reinforcing hoops helps increase the strength of the shell at the point of greatest tension and raises the pitch of the shell to increase its articula-tion and projection. DW reinforcing hoops are graduated so that their depth increases as the shell’s diameter increases. Once the shell is completed, a master drum technician begins the TimbreMatching™ process by tapping the shell to hear its fundamental

pitch at the point where the shell resonates most freely � & �. With the basic pitch of the shell determined, a “family” of snare drum, tom-tom and bass drum shells are chosen to fill the high, middle and low positions in the kit’s frequency spectrum. Each TimbreMatched™ set of drums assures minimization of pitch overlaps and maintains the desired intervallic relationships. The shells are also inspected for consistency and richness of grain. Just before final assembly, a digital tuner is used to find the exact note-value of each shell. The note is stamped on the inside of each shell, indicating the drum’s tuning “sweet spot” and later becoming a convenient reference point for tuning. The kit is then labelled so that its individual drums will remain together from this point on. Following TimbreMatching™, one of the five different types of DW Drum finishes is applied to create the custom look and maintain the cus-tom sound that have made DW Drums famous. Each of these five styles, FinishPly™, Satin Oil, Lacquer, Exotic Lacquer and Lacquer Graphics has been developed to provide drummers with the widest variety of finish choices available, while at the same time protecting the shell and provid-ing the stunning appearance that is synonymous with a DW drum. FinishPly™ finishes have become a very popular Collector’s Se-ries® finish option due to the durability of the laminate and proprietary manufacturing techniques that insure the drums achieve DW’s superior tonal characteristics. Satin Oil drums are an excellent choice for studio applications. They are hand-sanded to smooth the surface and enhance the wood grain �, and are then given a vintage-style, low-lustre treat-ment that is applied by hand to color, seal and protect the wood. Whether Exotic, solid, stain Specialty or Graphics, Lacquer finishes remain a sta-ple finish choice for many of the world’s top players. Lacquer can require over a dozen separate steps that include staining, spraying, sanding and buffing, depending on the color and transparency desired �. Following the completion of spraying and sanding, the shell is buffed to a mirror-like gloss using a combination of hand and patented machine buffing techniques �. For Exotic Lacquer finishes, a veneer of rare highly fig-

ured wood is cut to size and used as the outer ply of the outside lay-up during shell creation. For Graphics, the drums are custom airbrushed in one of five available Graphics finishes. Regardless of the finish selected, all DW Collector’s Series® drums pose the same quality construction and superior sound that have made DW The Drummer’s Choice® for decades. Once the finish is applied, DW craftsmen continue the production process, which consists of several steps that further refine the kit’s sound producing capabilities and prepares it to become a complete musical instrument. The first phase of drum production is the multi-step application of each drum’s vitally important bearing edges. The shape, position, consistency and uniformity of the bearing edges are critical because the quality of the edges will determine how efficiently the head will vibrate. Ultimately, this is what makes a drum truly “sing”. The edging process begins with grinding the shell on large sheets of sandpaper to achieve a perfectly level surface, then cutting the top and bottom edges at a precise angle and position. Using specialized table routers, DW’s expert craftsmen cut somewhat sharper angled bearing edges on snare drums and tom-toms than they do on bass drums, bring-ing out the snare drum’s and tom-tom’s upper frequencies and attack and the low-end and punch of the bass drums �. A 3/16-inch counter-cut is applied to the outside of the shell to provide a more concentrated narrower edge for better articulation. In conjunction with the slightly undersized diameter of the shell itself, this countercut creates a more traditional floating-head system, optimizing the head-to-shell marriage. Since the quality of the bearing edge is so important in determining the quality of the drum’s sound, DW’s edges are inspected and re-inspected at regular intervals to ensure their perfection. The new, optional ESE (En-hanced Sound Edge) employs an even sharper angled bearing edge that is cut on the resonant side of 8” through 13” toms only and can provide an even greater resonant characteristic if desired. Snare beds are then added to the snare drum, and the holes for

lugs, vents, badges and mounts are carefully measured and drilled using a variety of conventional and computer-controlled manufacturing equip-ment ��. Once the drum kit has been created, it reaches the final step in DW’s custom drum making process, final assembly ��. This is where custom hardware in chrome, black chrome, satin chrome or gold is installed. In assembly, the drum kit is first equipped with rattle-free air vents and a numbered badge. DW’s trademarked “turret-style” lugs are then attached to each shell using torque wrenches that are set to tighten the lug screws without choking the shell. To achieve maximum resonance, rack-toms receive DW’s custom-designed, patented STMs (Suspension Tom Mounts) complete with TB-12 mounting brackets. Floor toms fea-ture TB-12s with unique resonant floor tom legs that are also designed to promote maximum resonance. Bass Drum Muffling Pillows are then placed in the bass drum, while optional MAY Internal Drum Mics are factory installed. It is also at this point that the top and bottom sections of Edge Snare Drums are added to their wood centers. Nearing the end of assembly, each drum is equipped with specially designed, crimped-hoop/Clear-Coated heads. Toms and snares then receive heavy-gauge, cold-rolled steel, proportionate counterhoops and bass drums receive matching wood hoops and die-cast claw hooks. Snare drums also receive a patented DW Delta or swivel throw-off and custom DW TrueTone® snare wires as well as optional die-cast counter-hoops. Finally, to facilitate increased tuning range, DW’s patented True-Pitch® tension rods are installed. The one-of-a-kind drum kit is then tuned by hand ��, carefully inspected and packed for shipping. A DW Collector’s Series® drum set can be played right out of the box and, just as any fine acoustic wood instrument, will mellow and sound even better with age. It’s an invest-ment that can be coveted for years and rest assured no detail has been overlooked. Quite simply, it’s your style, your sound, and your set.

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It’s New York City in mid summer. The club is small and crowded, even at 1AM. The jazz isn’t overly abstract, just straight-ahead bebop. The vibe is so real. The kit is cherry red, revealing the beautiful fi guring of the wood. The chrome lugs and retro-style hardware gleam in the minimal light from the makeshift spotlight just feet away that hits the slightly raised stage. The sound of the kit is traditional and true, as classic as the art form itself. Heads are tight with dark shading from weeks of brushes, night after night. The three-piece is burning, and glasses clink, echoing the light tap of the ride cymbal. Voices whisper, adding a soft hum to the room. It’s the last set of the night and nobody is ready to leave, especially the drummer.

Available in a wide variety of solid colors and “Satin Specialty” options, Satin Oil is a hand-rubbed fi nish that not only protects and seals, but also brings out the

natural wood grain beauty of any Collector’s Series® kit. Once meticulously sanded smooth, the environmentally friendly, water-based color is evenly applied to the shell and then hand rubbed to further penetrate the wood’s surface. This low-luster fi nish is preferred by many of the world’s top studio players for its acoustically organic tonal quality and its classic understated appearance.

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DW designers created this unique fl oor tom leg design to mimic the resonant quality that is generally characteristic of a suspended tom. Available in all four drum hardware color options, the radical 90° bends include specially-machined diameter relief for maximum transformation of vibration, while at the same time providing a wider base for increased stability. The 1/2” legs are fi rmly captured by DW’s own TB12 tom bracket and matching memory locks are included for easy set-up.

proportionate counterhoopsIt’s the details that defi ne a fi nely crafted instrument. DW’s proportionate Vari-Hoop system is no exception. Ranging in thick-ness from 1.65mm to 2.3mm, each steel triple-fl anged hoop is married to a drum’s specifi c geometry. A concept that consid-ers the important relationship between a drum’s size, weight and overall mass. Avail-able in all four drum hardware options.

Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Cherry to Black Fade Satin Oil Specialty with gold hardware.16x22” bass drum, 8x10”, 10x13”, 13x15”, 14x18” toms, 6x14” Edge snare drum.

Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Tobacco Burst Specialty Satin Oil with chrome hardware.16x18” bass drum, 8x12”, 14x14” toms, 5x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum.

Standard on all maple Collector’s Series® toms is a 3-ply all-maple reinforcement hoop that is specially confi gured for the size of the drum. This detail recognizes that the reinforcement hoop on an 8” tom is proportionately smaller than that of a 16” tom for example. Due to DW’s advanced shell construction, the hoop itself is not added for strength, but rather for a more focused sound. Reinforcement hoops are optional on Collector’s Series® maple drums and do not come standard on Collector’s Series® birch.

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Color is added to the shell using a proprietary rolling machine that spins the shell slowly to al-low the fi nish to be evenly applied. The shell is then hand rubbed to remove excess stain and further penetrate the wood’s surface. The result is a matte fi nish that accentuates the beauty and fi guring of the wood.

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Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Natural Satin Oil with chrome hardware. 16x24” bass drum, 8x24” Woofer™, 5x8”, 5x10”, 6x12”, 7x14”, 10x16” toms,

5x14”, 6x10” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drums.

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A loud echo can be heard from the parking lot as 65,000 screaming fans fi ll up the outdoor arena, the enthusiasm bursting into the night sky. Entering from the side of the stage and peering into a hole between the monitor board and the guitar tech, I see the stage is fi lled with brilliant white light. The spotlights fl ash from purple to red to deep blue and refl ect the thousands of pieces of shattered glass covering the kit. Cymbals are virtual refl ectors as they shimmer and further explode in an array of color. Head down now in full concentration, the drummer’s brow furrows as the solo begins. The crowd claps, matching each cannon-like boom from the 24” kick. Big sounding drums, as big as they get. For a few minutes there’s no guitars, no vocals, just drums and the crowd. Staring down at my backstage pass, I think to myself, “Man, I love this job.”

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Few would argue, one of the most important factors in drum making is the bearing edge. It’s the contact point where the drumhead meets the shell. That’s where the relationship between vibration and resonance really comes into play. A DW bearing edge is cut and sanded by hand, then carefully inspected over and over to ensure a true surface. A unique design that was created after years of road and studio testing that employs a 1/6” backcut which almost fl oats the head on the shell for maximum shell vibration.

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Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Black Velvet FinishPly™ with black hardware.18x22” bass drum, 10x10”, 12x12”, 12x14”, 14x16” toms, 7x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum.

Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Black Oyster Glass FinishPly™ with chrome hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 8x10”, 9x12”, 11x14”, 13x16” toms, 5x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum.

A popular choice for drummers who prefer the bulletproof durability of a protective laminate and the look only

FinishPly™ fi nishes can offer. Available in retro-style oyster, sparkle and marine, as well as chrome, broken glass and a myriad of other unique designs and colors, FinishPly™ fi nishes provide a dramatic appearance that oftentimes can’t be found anywhere else. Proprietary features such as overlap seems and machine rolled full-surface adhesive application assure every drum sounds exactly like a DW Collector’s Series® should.

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FinishPly™ laminates are roll-pressed onto the drum using specially selected adhesives that cover every inch of the shell’s surface. This unique application combined with hand-cut overlap seams guarantee that every FinishPly™ meets DW’s stringent quality standards.

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Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Red Silk Onyx FinishPly™ with chrome hardware.18x22” bass drum, 9x10”, 10x12”, 11x14”, 13x16” toms, 5x14” Collector’s Series® Maple snare drum.

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The air in the tracking room is stale. “We’ve been getting drum sounds all day!” The fluorescent lights in the studio are burning my eyes as I try out the next snare, to no avail. “It just doesn’t have that crack.” Rubbing my eyes, I let out a sigh. The second engineer bursts in, “Have we tried this one? It’s an Edge Snare Drum.” I’ve heard about these and my buddy has one, but I’ve never had the chance to try one. The producer smiles and takes another sip of coffee. I hit the drum without tuning it. “Why didn’t we try this one first…cue up the click, we’re ready!”

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Abe Laboriel, Jr. 5x14 Aluminum Natural/Chrome

Billy Ward 5x13 Aluminum Natural/Chrome

Brian Tichy 6x14 10+6 Maple Vintage Marine FinishPly™/Chrome

Carl Allen 5x14 6+6 Maple One Guy Red Lacquer/Chrome

Chad Wackerman 5x13 10+6 Maple Jewel Green Lacquer/Chrome

Gary Novak 5x14 10+6 Maple Tobacco Burst Satin Oil/Chrome

Josh Freese 6x14 Bronze Natural/Chrome

Julio Figueroa 6.5x14 Vintage Brass Natural/Gold

Kenney Dale Johnson 6.5x15 Solid Shell Tangerine FinishPly™/Chrome

Marco Minnemann 5x13 10+6 Maple White Wash Ash/Chrome

Matt Chamberlain 5x14 Copper Natural/Chrome

Neil Peart 6x14 Edge Red Sparkle Lacquer/Gold

Nisan Stewart 6x14 10+6 Maple Ebony Satin Oil/Black

Richie Hayward 5x14 Edge Rich Red Zebrawood/Chrome

Sheila E. 4.5x13 Solid Shell Sheila’s Hair Mapa Burl/Chrome

Stephen Perkins 7x14 Edge Champagne Sparkle FinishPly™/Chrome

Terry Bozzio 5.5x12 Solid Shell Ebony Satin Oil/Black

Tommy Lee 5x14 Edge Ebony Satin Oil/Black

Tommy Stewart 5.5x13 Solid Shell Ebony Satin Oil/Chrome

Zak Starkey 6.5x14 Solid Shell Cherry Satin Oil/Black

Edge Series snare drums incorpo-rate a handcrafted 10-ply, all-maple center section with top and bottom bands of extra-heavy gauge brass. U.S. Patent #5377576.

Availability:5x12”, 6x12”, 7x12”5x13”, 6x13”, 7x13”5x14”, 6x14”, 7x14”

Tonally, the classic solid maple shell offers a characteristic blend of low-end body, midrange focus and high-end crack.

Availability:5.5x10”4.5x12”, 5.5x12”, 6.5x12”4.5x13”, 5.5x13”, 6.5x13”4.5x14”, 5.5x14”*, 6.5x14”4.5x15”, 5.5x15”, 6.5x15”*also available in solid shell exotic woods: Claro Walnut, Cocabola, Purple Heart, White Ash and Zebrawood (all exotic woods subject to availability).

DW’s Collector’s Series® snare drums are based on a legendary design that adds 6-ply reinforcing hoops to a 10-ply all-maple shell.

Availability:6x10”5x12”5x13”, 6x13”4x14”*, 5x14”*, 6x14”*, 7x14”, 8x14”, 10x14”4x15”, 5x15”, 6x15”*also available in 6+6 shell/hoop configuration for a slightly darker tone.

Featuring the dryness and clarity of Aluminum, the brightness and explosiveness of Bronze, the subtlety and sensitivity of Copper and the warmth and projection of Vintage Brass, DW’s Col-lector’s Series® metal snare drums provide the widest possible range of tonal and performance options.

Availability:Aluminum: 5x13”, 5x14” Bronze: 5x14”, 6x14”Copper: 4x14”, 5x14”, 6.5x14” Vintage Brass: 5x14”, 6.5x14”

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The Drummer’s Choice Snare Drum Collection is inspired by many of DW’s top artists. Each drum is an exact replica of the snare drum each artist chose from the many Collector’s Series® snare drum options available.

DW Collector’s Series® Graphics Snare Drums are ultra-custom lacquer finishes available on any of DW’s Collector’s Series® wood shell configurations. Shown above from left to right: Barbed Wire (gold hardware), Skulls (satin chrome hardware), Cards & Dice (chrome hardware), Solar Flares (gold hardware) and Tribal Flames (chrome hardware). Graphic Finishes snares are available in all of DW’s hard-ware finish options.

There’s no one feature that truly separates a Collector’s Series® drum from the competition. There are countless refine-ments and design innovations that make DW Collector’s Series® snares The Drummer’s Choice®. From the new Delta ball-bearing throw-off (U.S. Patent #6,573,442B1), to True-Tone® copper snare wires, a Collector’s Series® Snare is built for sound and built to last. Add to that solid shells and shell ply options, serious metal shell choices, vintage-style tube lugs, die-cast hoops, Remo USA heads and virtually limitless finish and color choices to get the most complete line of custom snares available today.

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woofer™Created to act as a sub-woofer for the drumset, this specialty drum is designed to utilize the sympathetic frequencies from the bass drum to further enhance the roundness and low-end punch most drummers seek. The 8”-deep drum comes in 18” or 28” diameters and does not include a reinforcement hoop. A May-ATM25BD is factory installed (internal miking for the bass drum is also recommended). TB12 tom brackets can also be fac-tory installed on the bass drum and Woofer™ for sturdy set-up. For temporary use, a cradle is also available.

edge snare drumCombining the high-end crack of a brass drum and the warmth of wood, the Edge was designed to give drummers the most versatile snare sound for both stage and studio. Available in a wide selection of depths and diameters, the Edge’s solid brass rings are carefully press fi t onto either side of a wood center that is also available in most of DW’s wood shell and fi nish options. It’s a patented sound that the world’s top drummers have come to cherish.

piccolo tomsDesigned in conjunction with legendary drummer Terry Bozzio, piccolo toms feature a 2” deep chrome-plated steel shell that’s sure to surprise you with its full, rich tone. A versatile add-on, they are available in 8”,10” and 12” diameter and feature DW’s mini lugs and TB12 tom brackets for mounting on any DW tom stand, multi-clamp or DogBone™ attachment.

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Created to act as a sub-woofer for the drumset, this specialty drum is designed to utilize the sympathetic frequencies from the bass drum to further enhance the roundness and low-end punch most drummers seek. The 8”-deep drum comes in 18” or 28” diameters and does not include a reinforcement hoop. A May-ATM25BD is factory installed (internal miking for the bass drum is also recommended). TB12 tom brackets can also be fac-tory installed on the bass drum and Woofer™ for sturdy set-up. For temporary use, a cradle is also available.

edge snare drumedge snare drumCombining the high-end crack of a brass drum and the warmth of wood, the Edge was designed to give drummers the most versatile snare sound for both stage and studio. Available in a wide selection of depths and diameters, the Edge’s solid brass rings are carefully cocktail kit

The new Collector’s Series® cocktail kit com-bines many of DW’s patented innovations into one unique, travel-friendly set. From its distinct “woofer-tom” to its new Sidekick offset pedal design, no other cocktail kit of-fers such full, rich tom and bass drum tones. With the use of multiple DogBone™ clamps the kit can be easily transformed into almost any confi guration imaginable. Best of all, the kit can be ordered in any of DW’s extensive variety of fi nishes, drum hardware colors, shell confi gurations and sizes to create the most eye-catching and custom cocktail set-up available today.

vertical low timbre™In experimenting with different exotic woods as alternate shell making materials, DW’s Custom Shell Shop discovered that in addition to the different tonal qualities inherent in every unique type of wood, slight alterations in the shell’s construction can also greatly infl uence sound. Some of the woods sampled possessed a vertical grain pattern that when tested, dramatically lowered the pitch of the shell. Thus, VLT™ (Vertical Low Tim-bre™) was born. For those players who prefer a lower overall tone while still maintaining maximum resonance and attack, VLT™ can be ordered as an option on all Collector’s Series® Maple Drums.

birch vs. mapleIt’s an age-old question with so many players, birch versus maple. Some prefer the clarity and full tonal characteristics of maple, while others are partial to the high-end attack of birch. For many years DW has preached

the benefi ts of 6 and 7-ply hard rock maple, but because The Drummer’s Choice® should be just that, there’s an even broader range of sonic possibilities. DW’s Collector’s Series® all-birch shell is made from heartwood, which is cut from the center of the log. This process provides highly fi gured wood not unlike an exotic wood fi nish. Birch shells come standard without reinforcement hoops, but can be ordered with them if pre-ferred. Whether you choose maple or birch, you’ll enjoy the versatility and attention to detail that make DW shells second to none.

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It’s an age-old question with so many players, birch versus maple. Some prefer the clarity and full tonal characteristics of maple, while others are partial to the high-end attack of birch. For many years DW has preached

the benefi ts of 6 and 7-ply hard rock maple, but because The Drummer’s Choice® should be just that, there’s an even broader range of sonic possibilities. DW’s Collector’s Series® all-birch shell is made from heartwood, which is cut from the center of the log. This process provides highly fi gured wood not unlike an exotic wood fi nish. Birch shells come standard without reinforcement hoops, but can be ordered with them if pre-

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reinforcing hoopsBecause of DW’s sophisticated shell manufacturing techniques, reinforcement hoops are no lon-ger needed for strength. Although they do, in fact, serve to ensure the shell never goes out of round,

reinforcement hoops provide a more focused sound that many drummers prefer. The 3-ply all-maple hoops for toms and 6-ply all-maple hoops for snares and larger bass drums are also proportionate to the size of the shell. The larger the drums, the deeper the hoop. Just another way to ensure each drum within the kit is customized for optimal sound and performance.

ESE™ESE™ or Enhanced Sound Edge is a revolutionary new concept in bearing edge technology. Over the years DW has lead the way in refi ning the way drums are constructed to optimize both overall tone and resonance. The ESE edge features a sharper backcut that is applied to the resonant head only and provides increased resonance on higher pitched

toms (recommended for 8-12” toms). This sharper resonant edge has proven to add increased attack and a longer fundamental tone. This feature is optional on all Collector’s Series® drums. (U.S. Patent #6,525,250)

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gong bass drumDeveloped in conjunction with DW Drum artist Marco Minnemann, DW’s gong bass drum incorporates several design innovations and mounting op-tions to better meet the needs of today’s progressive players. Featuring a 21” or 23” 10-ply undersized all-maple shell for increased projection, the gong bass drum is available in any of DW’s fi nish and drum hardware choices. The gong bass drum also comes equipped with two TB12 brackets that can be used to mount the drum on tom stands or a rack. Floor-tom style legs and brackets are optional.

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shell constructionThe recipe for a structurally sound shell starts with raw materials. Hand selected veneer is cut to DW specifi cations and delivered form the mill to the DW Custom Shop where the process begins with the plies themselves. To make the perfect plywood for mak-ing drums takes years of drum making experience and know how. Special glues are formulated to allow sound to travel actively through the plies, then grain is cross-laminated for superior strength. Once cut to size the shells are precisely rolled and heat pressed. Reinforcement hoops are carefully installed utilizing a fi nger joint and heat activated glue. Once again under-going heat and 2000 lbs. of pressure, the raw shells raw edges are cut and the shells are ready for timber matching. It’s the most advanced, yet hands-on way to make shells.

True-Pitch® Tension RodsTo give drummers even more control over their sound, DW created its patented True-Pitch® rod system. The rods feature 10/32 threads rather than the 10/24 that’s standard on most other drums. The result is a more exacting tuning process. True-Pitch® rods are only available in chrome and gold.

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MAY Internal Drum Miking System Snare Rack Tom Floor Tom Bass Drum CongaAKG MAY D112R/F • • MAY D112BD •Audio-Technica MAY ATM25R/F • • MAY ATM25BD •Audix MAY D4R/F • • MAY D6BD •Electro-Voice MAY ND868R/F • • MAY ND868BD •Sennheiser MAY e604SD/R/F • • • MAY 604C •Shure MAY XL57SD/R/F • • • MAY BETA52R/F • • MAY BETA52BD •Shock Mounts MBM-1 BD Mount • MBM-2 BD Shock Mount •AVC Audio Vent Adapter • • • • •

MAY patented shock mount systems are optional equipment on all DW Collector’s Series® drums and can be factory installed upon request or purchased as an after market accessory. The mics can be permanently drilled into the shell or mounted via non-drill AVCs (Audio Vent Con-nectors) that utilize the existing vent hole. MAY Miking Systems feature the world’s most popular microphone models by the industry’s leading manufacturers. Internal miking provides added isolation for those who truly want to control their sound. MAY ND868BD (shown below) with optional AVC-2

True-Tone® Snare WiresTT1410 14-strand snares for 10” snare drumsTT1412 14-strand snares for 12” snare drumsTT1613 16-strand snares for 13” snare drumsTT1814 18-strand snares for 14” snare drumsTT2014 20-strand snares for 14” snare drumsTT2214 22-strand snares for 14” snare drums

Every Collector’s Series® snare comes with True-Tone® custom wires for enhanced response and snap. The wires feature specially designed coils and end plates for perfect snare-to-head contact.

Tunerz™ Tension RodsTZ-TP138 10-pack 1-3/8” length True-Pitch® threads (5mm)TZ-TP158 10-pack 1-5/8” length True-Pitch® threads (5mm)TZ-TP225 10-pack 2-1/4” length True-Pitch® threads (5mm)TZ-TP275 10-pack 2-3/4” length True-Pitch® threads (5mm)

These Terry Bozzio-designed rods are available in True-Pitch® or standard thread sizes and feature a locking plastic sleeve that provides incremental tuning and acts as a lug lock, maintaining the desired tension.

DWSM808 - Drum Key Multi-PackIncludes standard DW drum key, drill-bit key, drum key keychain, Speed Key and heavy-duty key.

DW Drum Polishing ClothRecommended for regular use on DW Drums and Hardware, this cloth is spe-cially blended from 100% Egyptian Cot-ton for use on all types of drum fi nishes, hardware and cymbals.

DW’s patented STM™ (suspension tom mount) system allows drums to vibrate freely, allowing maximum resonance while securely holding the drum in place. Because there are no washers or grommets inhibiting the lug rod receiver, choking is reduced and tuning is as easy as ever. (U.S. Patent #5520083)

timbre-matchingA shell’s fundamental pitch is where it wants to be tuned. No more fi ghting with heads to fi nd the sweet spot. We’ve done it for you. Every set that is crafted at DW is done so as a family. Before the shell is sanded, bearing edges are added or even one hole is drilled, every drum is ear-matched to belong together for life. In a word, tuning made easy.

(U.S. Patent #5770810)

Clear-coated headsDW Clear-Coated heads by Remo USA come standard on

all Collector’s Series® drums and feature a coated tone ring for just the right amount of muffl ing and a crimped

heads for maximum vibration and durability.(U.S. Patent #5920021)

Bass drum spursSolid and reliable, DW’s workhorse spurs can rest snug against the drum for easy pack-up

and feature telescoping legs for increased adjustability. Spikes are perfect for drum rugs or carpet or the rubber feet can be screwed in

place for wood or other hard surfaces. Available in all four DW drum hardware color options.

drum hardware ColorsCollector’s Series® Drums are available in four distinct hardware color options. Shown from left to right: Chrome, Satin Chrome, Black Chrome and Gold.

sm770

SM992

smTA10

smTA12

sm991

smTB12

From the SM991 Auxiliary Tom Arm which features a ball-and-socket adjustment for easy placement to the SM770 retro-style bass drum mounted cymbal arm, DW SmartPack™ Accessories provide all the fl exibility and setup options any drummer would need.

“quite frankly they’re the best drums i’ve ever played!” —joey kramer

“if I show up for a gig and there’s a DW drum set there, I know I’m in good hands.” —kerry griffin

“the sound of a dw drum is like nectar from the gods,

fat and juicy!” —herman matthews III

“they handle night after night of all i can give them, and

sound beautiful while doing so.” —scott underwood

“a dream come true!” —victor loyo

“I haven’t seen anything this beautiful from anybody.” —jim keltner

“when I need to get some conversation, my dw drums are always there to

talk to me.” —brain

“on my gig, I need extreme versatility,

and [dw] has it all.” —kenney dale johnson

“i feel i play my best with my d-dubs.

their passion in production inspires my passion in performance.” —dan wojciechowski

“if all you want to do is play on a great- sounding drumset, DW drums

always sound great!” —deen castronovo

“the most amazing sounding drums in the world!” —alex gonzalez

“dw drums are the ‘strativarius’ of drums.” —terry bozzio

“simply the

best sounding and best looking drums ever made. period.” —shawn pelton