DW 6.5x14 Collectors Exotic Maple Snare Drum-Tobacco From DW Drums

DW's flagship line, the Collector’s Series, are the original US-made custom drums. This drum features a gorgeous Curly Maple veneer finished with an Tobacco gloss. Maple VLT Shell-E

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The DW Exotic Series snare drums have been an affordable option for drummers that are looking for an exquisite looking and sounding drum in one nice package.

This gorgeous beauty features a maple VLT shell so there are no reinforcing rings which delivers a broader tuning range. The usual DW components such as True Pitch 50 tension rods and True Hoops make tuning easy and fluid. In the medium tuning range, this maple snare drum has plenty of body and bite. At the low end of the range, this drum has the fat and sag of a 70's era drum sound but with a modern polish. In the high tuning range, the drum offers great crack and projection without sacrificing the body.

The DW artisan's application of deep stain and the Curly Maple's visually striking appearance perfectly complement the black nickel hardware. With no trees ever having the same pattern, you can rest assured that this beauty is a one of a kind drum.

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Manufacturer's Description from DW Drums

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 the 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.

About Manufacturer

Drum Workshop has been one of the forefront companies that has helped propel drum hardware and custom drum manufacturing. For over forty years, their innovations and tireless dedication in pedals, hardware, and drum-making have continued to change the way drummers think about and approach drumming. To this day, DW pedals and hardware have raised the standards by which all others are measured.

DW also continues to expand their custom drum offerings with a variety of shell designs, tonewoods, and countless finish options to truly personalize your sonic vision. Whether you are designing something for home use or the rigors of the road, DW's allegiance to improving the way drum products are made continues to inspire generations of drummers. Through passion and innovation, DW has become the Drummer's Choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike.