Item:
  DW Collector's Natural to Rich Red Burst Drum Set  
- Pure Maple - 9 Ply VLT shells (no reinforcement rings) - Black Nickel Hardware - SO#1138503
Sizes:
- 18x22 - 8x10 - 9x12 - 14x16 - 6.5x14
Info: The most popular wood for drum making, maple is a hardwood that produces maximum resonance, projection and attack.
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, alterations in grain direction can also greatly influence sound. In a VLT shell, the outermost and innermost plies run vertically, rather than a traditionally horizontal configuration. The vertical grain places less tension on the shell, allowing it to vibrate more freely, resulting in the lowered fundamental pitch. 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 Pure drums.
This listing is for the drum shell pack only. The stands and cymbals seen in the photos and video are sold separately.