The defining characteristic of the "Collector's Series"—crafted exclusively from carefully selected, high-quality materials—lies in the "Timbre Matching" process. This process involves analyzing the inherent pitch, sustain, and attack characteristics of raw shells before final processing, then grouping them into sets that offer the most balanced tonal combination.
The "Standard" shell configuration, originally utilized from the 1990s through the early 2000s, represents DW's traditional sound, blending a bright, punchy attack with rich sustain. In kits configured with Standard shells, "Built-in Bottom" shells are employed for sizes 14 inches and larger; this ensures a natural low-end response tailored to the specific drum size while maintaining the signature character of the Standard shell.
The floor tom legs feature a 90-degree bend at the tip, a design meticulously engineered to avoid interfering with the shell's resonance.
The overall sound is tuned to favor lower registers, ensuring the drums cut through even in heavy musical arrangements without getting lost in the mix; conversely, at higher tunings, they deliver a powerful attack and full-volume projection without sacrificing low-end presence. While built around a specific sound concept, these drums are versatile enough to excel across a wide range of musical genres.
(Specifications)
Sizes: Bass Drum / 22" x 16"
Floor Tom / 16" x 14"
Tom / 10" x 7"
Tom / 12" x 8"
Shells: Maple
Toms / 6-ply with 3-ply reinforcement rings
Floor Tom / 7-ply with 3-ply reinforcement rings
Bass Drum / 7-ply with 3-ply reinforcement rings
Color: Honey (Satin Oil)
Hoops: 3mm True-Hoops
Original Wood Hoops
Heads: REMO / dw Clear Coated Heads
Tom Holder Base: DWCP9900BD
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