COLLECTOR’S SERIES® DRUMS

2006 CATALOG

THE DRUMMER’S CHOICE®

 DISCOVERING THE BEST NATURE HAS TO OFFER
DIRECT FROM THE SOURCE
After harvest, logs are gathered onto a truck
for transport to the mill.

A CUT ABOVE
Debarked logs are moved into position
for precision rotary cutting into veneer
sheets 1/36” thick.

THE DRUM MAKER’S HIGH STANDARDS

CHOICE Veneer is hand selected at the mill
Sections of log, or “cookies”, are to meet the highest quality control
cut to be sent to DW for approval. standards.

HARVESTED IN THE
NORTHERN U.S.
A wood hunt takes John Good
“Wood hunts are adventures. They and professional log hunters
take us on long journeys where the deep into the maple forests of
airplanes get smaller and smaller. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
photography by Rob Shanahan

When we eventually get there, we

find ourselves in mud-soaked pick-
up trucks on roads that have no
names. The roads become paths
into the forest— and that’s where
the deals are made.”
—John Good, Executive Vice President and Drum
Designer, Drum Workshop, Inc.
 OUR PASSION FOR DRUM MAKING STARTS with our love for what
“When we started Drum nature has created. Finding the finest quality materials is not only our mission, it’s
Workshop, we shared a a necessity for crafting the best looking, best sounding drums we can make.
dream to make exquisite
instruments by hand. EVERY COLLECTOR’S SERIES® DRUM SET starts with top quality North
American maple or birch that is painstakingly hand selected from specially cut
Now, I feel so fortunate single-log line production runs, producing sequential facial veneers. In addition,
to be surrounded by each log is chosen for the greatest amount of sapwood in order to maximize
extraordinary men and yield. Even the heartwood is used to make core shell plies. In the end, almost
women that make that every inch of the log is used.
dream a reality every day.”
—John Good, Executive Vice President and Drum
Designer, Drum Workshop, Inc.

CULTIVATING
RELATIONSHIPS
John Good gains insight from long time
AN EYE FOR EXCELLENCE colleague and log hunter Don Sadler.
John Good inspects a piece of Curly Maple
log for potential purchase.

SOMETIMES THE HUNT FOR EXCEPTIONAL EXOTIC WOOD

finishes takes us beyond North America to countries such as Germany, France
and Italy where highly figured logs from Scandinavia, Africa, Japan and other
exotic locales are acquired from families that have been heavily involved with the
most sought-after rare woods for generations.

PERUSING TOP QUALITY LUMBER has taken us on a memorable journey

where we’ve forged lasting relationships and gained insightful knowledge into
the intricacies of wood and how we can best utilize them to create a world class
musical instrument.

DW Collector’s Series® Drums— The Drummer’s Choice®.

THE DRUMMER’S CHOICE®

 2 Exotic Finishes
12 Graphics Finishes
16 Lacquer Finishes
20 Features & Innovations
21 Custom Shell Options
22 Hard Satin & Satin Oil Finishes
28 FinishPly™ Finishes
34 Snare Drums
36 Specialty Drums
38 Accessories
NATURE’S PAINT JOB.
It starts with a relentless search to find the most elegant finishes
ever to grace a set of drums, traveling the globe to uncover the
most exquisite exotic woods we can find. Our passion is combining
the legendary Collector’s Series® sound with nature’s paint job.
DW Exotic Finishes | The Drummer’s Choice®
 photo by Rob Shanahan
Birdseye Maple > Olive Ash Burl >
Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Rich Red Burst Lacquer Specialty over Birdseye Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Natural to Emerald Fade Lacquer Specialty over Olive
Maple Exotic with Chrome hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 5x14” snare drum, 7x8”, Ash Burl Exotic with Chrome hardware. 16x22” bass drum, 6x14” Edge snare drum, 9x10”,
8x10”, 9x12”, 11x14”, 13x16” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware. 10x12”, 13x15”, 16x18” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.
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 FINALLY, THE NEXT GENERATION IN PRIVATE RESERVE IS
HERE: WATERFALL BUBINGA. This highly figured exotic finish was
yielded from a well-matured log measuring 8.5 feet in diameter. The single log
was cut in Ghana, Africa, and will produce a limited number of sets. Waterfall
Bubinga can be ordered in any of DW Collector’s Series® available sizes, shell
configurations and drum hardware color options.

Die-Cast Claw Hooks

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

ONLY ONE DRUM SET IS TIMBRE

MATCHED®. The fact is, no other drum company
hand selects their shells for sonic compatibility and
visual consistency. 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, the set travels though the
manufacturing process as a family. Just before final
assembly, the drums are tested
by a special chromatic tuner and
assigned a specific 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. (U.S. Patent
#5,770,810)

THE DW STM™ (suspension 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 avoiding any metal-to-metal
contact and allowing easy head changes. STMs
are available in all four DW drum hardware color
options. (U.S. Patent #5,520,083)

Waterfall Bubinga >

Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Natural Lacquer Custom over Waterfall Bubinga Exotic with Gold hardware. 20x22” bass drum,
7x14” Edge snare drum, 8x10”, 10x13”, 11x15”, 15x18” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.
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VERTICAL GRAIN EXOTICS ARE THE NEWEST
GENERATION of DW Collector’s Series® Exotic finishes.
Available in Macassar Ebony, Red Gum, Movingue, Koa and
Cocobolo, these unique woods from around the globe can be
combined with a variety of bursts and fades, but are equally
stunning in their natural state.

THE DELICATE VENEER IS VERTICALLY

BOOKMATCHED to create large sheets of unique designs
within the existing grain, enabling DW to use beautiful, rare
woods that were previously not available for drum making.

CUSTOM ORDER VGE DRUMS with any of DW’s

available sizes, shell configurations and drum hardware colors,
taking drum making to a sonic and visual art form.

Proportionate
Counterhoops
It’s the details that define a finely crafted
instrument. DW’s proportionate Vari-Hoop
system is no exception. Ranging in thickness
from 1.65mm to 2.3mm, each steel triple-
flanged hoop is married to a drum’s specific
geometry, a concept that considers the
important relationship between a drum’s size,
weight and overall mass. Available in all four
drum hardware color options.

CUSTOM SHOP >

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
flawless, elegant finish.

Macassar Ebony >

Collector’s Series® VLT™ Maple drums in Natural Lacquer Custom over Macassar Ebony
Vertical Grain Exotic with Chrome hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 6x14” Edge snare drum,
7x8”, 8x10”, 9x12”, 12x14”, 14x16” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.
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 Red Gum >
Collector’s Series® VLT™ Maple drums in Natural Lacquer Custom over Red Gum
Vertical Grain Exotic with Gold hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 6x14” snare drum,
9x10”, 10x12”, 14x14”, 16x16” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.

< Additional Vertical

Grain Exotic Finishes

< Cocobolo
Collector’s Series® VLT™ Maple drums in Natural Lacquer Custom over Cocobolo
Vertical Grain Exotic with Black hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 7x14” snare drum,
7x8”, 8x10”, 9x12”, 12x14”, 14x16” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware. Koa Movingue
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WE PUT THE YOU IN
CUSTOM.
It’s part drum kit, part hot rod: a finish that’s inspired by the street
and airbrushed by hand, just like the ghost flames on the gas tank
of an ultra-custom chopper, a tattooed kit that will upstage the rest
of the band. But isn’t that what you wanted?
DW Graphics Finishes | The Drummer’s Choice®

Hot Rod Flames >
Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Pearl White Lacquer with Indiglo Green Hot Rod
Flames Graphics and Chrome hardware. 18x24” bass drum (x2), 7x14” snare drum,
9x10”, 10x13”, 14x16”, 16x18” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.
CUSTOM SHOP >
COLLECTOR’S
SERIES® Graphics
finishes are air-brushed
by hand by DW’s lacquer
artisans utilizing the
same durable high-gloss
lacquer paint and finishing
techniques that have made
Collector’s Series® Lacquer
finishes the most sought
after in the world.
< Rally Stripe
Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Solid White Pearl
Lacquer with Regal over Laser Blue Rally Stripe
Graphics and Chrome hardware. 18x22” bass drum,
5x14” snare drum, 8x10”, 10x13”, 13x15”, 14x18”
toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.
Sawblade Tribal Band
with Skulls >
Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Tangerine and
Black Lacquer with Two-Tone Sawblade Tribal Band
with Skulls Graphics and Black hardware. 18x26”
bass drum, 7x14” Edge snare drum, 13x13”,
16x16” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.
< Blackjack
Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Silver Microflake
Lacquer with Blackjack Graphics and Chrome hardware.
20x20” bass drum, 6x13” snare drum, 5x14” Aluminum
snare drum, 8x10”, 9x12”, 10x13”, 12x14”, 14x16” toms.
5000 Series pedals and hardware.
BDM (Bass Drum Mount)
DW’s unique BDM 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 ensures a solid and
rattle-free union to the bass drum shell,
and a unique slide track allows the entire
assembly to be positioned closer to or
farther from the drummer. The tom mount
is the same design as DW’s popular
9000 Series tom stands, utilizing ball and
socket technology for virtually limitless
tom positioning.
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YOU DREAM, WE BUILD.
Choose from a wide array of flawlessly painted Lacquer Custom
and Lacquer Specialty finishes, or imagine your own. At DW, we
think custom. Send us your vision for the ultimate expression of your
personality, and we can match it. Legendary Collector’s Series®
sound and limitless color options— it’s not a dream, it’s a reality.
DW Lacquer Finishes | The Drummer’s Choice®
 < Natural to Magenta
to Purple Burst
Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Natural to
Magenta to Purple Burst Lacquer Specialty
over Curly Maple Exotic with Satin Chrome
hardware. 16x26” bass drum, 7x14” snare
drum, 11x13”, 14x16”, 16x18” toms. 9000
Series pedals and hardware.
photo by Alex Solca

CUSTOM SHOP >

SEVERAL labor-
intensive steps are used
to create a Collector’s
Series® Lacquer finish.
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 finish
that will last for years to
come.

Tangerine Fade

<
Collector’s Series® Birch drums in Tangerine
to Natural Fade Lacquer Specialty with
Chrome hardware. 18x24” bass drum, 7x13”
snare drum, 7x10”, 8x12”, 14x14”, 16x16”
toms, 16x21” gong drum. 9000 Series
pedals and hardware.

< Sky Blue Fade

Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Sky
Blue Fade Lacquer Specialty over Kurillian
Birch Exotic with Chrome hardware. 20x22”
bass drum, 7x14” Edge snare drum, 8x10”,
10x13”, 11x15”, 15x18” toms. 9000 Series
pedals and hardware.

Tequila Sunrise >

Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Tequila Sunrise Lacquer Specialty with
Chrome hardware. 18x20” bass drum, 5x14” Edge snare drum, 7x8”, 8x10”,
9x12”, 10x13”, 11x14”, 14x16”, 16x18” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.
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FEATURES & INNOVATIONS > < CUSTOM SHELL OPTIONS

VERTICAL LOW TIMBRE™ >

FOR YEARS, DW DRUMS HAVE BEEN SYNONYMOUS with
unsurpassed quality and road-ready durability, but what makes a Collector’s
Series® kit truly unique are the patented innovative features and variety of
custom options. From choosing specific shell configurations to color matching
anything imaginable, a DW kit is as custom as you want it to be.
DRUM HARDWARE COLORS >
Collector’s Series® drums are available in four distinct hardware
color options. Shown from left to right: Chrome, Satin Chrome,
Black Chrome and Gold.
< BUILT-IN BOTTOM
IN EXPERIMENTING WITH
DIFFERENT EXOTIC WOODS BUILT-IN BOTTOM IS
as alternate shell making materials, DW’s A SPECIALIZED FEATURE
Custom Shell Shop discovered that in that utilizes VLT™ drum making technology
addition to the different tonal qualities to create enhanced bass response in
inherent in every unique type of wood, slight larger-sized drums. It works by turning the
alterations in the shell’s construction can also innermost ply vertical to put less tension on
greatly influence sound. Some of the woods the shell. The result is a lower fundamental
sampled possessed a vertical grain pattern with all of the articulation and tuning range
that when tested, dramatically lowered you’ve come to expect from Collector’s
the pitch of the shell. Thus, VLT™ (Vertical Series® drums. Built-In Bottom comes
Low Timbre) was born. For those players standard in all 14-24” DW bass drums and
who prefer a lower overall tone while still floor toms.
maintaining maximum resonance and attack,
VLT™ can be ordered as an option on all
Collector’s Series® Maple drums.
Bass Drum Spurs
Solid and reliable, DW’s workhorse spurs rest snug against
the drum for easy pack-up and feature telescoping legs with
spikes for drum rugs or carpet and rubber feet for wood or
other hard surfaces. Available in all four DW drum hardware ESE™ Standard ESE™
color options. Edge Edge ESE™ (Enhanced Sound Edge) is a
concept that employs a sharper backcut
on the resonant bearing edge only. This
Coated/Clear Heads provides increased resonance on higher
DW Coated/Clear heads by Remo USA come standard on all pitched toms (recommended for 8-12”
Collector’s Series® drums and incorporate a coated tone ring toms) and has proven to add increased
for just the right amount of muffling with plenty of resonance. attack and a longer fundamental tone.
Crimped flesh hoops provide maximum vibration and durability. ESE™ is optional on all Collector’s
(U.S. Patent #5920021) Series® drums. (U.S. Patent #6,525,250)
TIMBRE MATCHING >
Not only are DW shells crafted from hand-selected premium-
quality maple and birch, but each shell
is also individually Timbre Matched® for
optimal sonic and visual consistency. The

BIRCH VS. MAPLE >

patented Timbre Matching process means At DW, we believe the drum shell is the foundation of every drum set. From raw
every drum is ear matched, then assigned timber to finished instrument, we feel it’s important to give drummers control over
a fundamental note, ensuring each drum kit thier sound and provide an ever-broadening range of sonic possibilities. The first
is a matched set that’s easy to tune. (U.S. step in achieving this goal is to offer two distinct shell options. Maple is known for its
Patent #5770810) warmth and full-bodied tonal characteristics, while Birch is said to provide increased
Clear Edge Heads high-end attack and clarity. DW’s
New DW Clear Edge heads by Remo USA are optional on all Collector’s Collector’s Series® all-birch shell
Series® drums and feature a coated surface for darker tone with more is made from heartwood, which is
attack for drummers who prefer a coated-style head. The heads also have cut from the center of the log. This
a patented clear edge near the crimped hoop to maximize resonance and process provides highly figured wood

REINFORCING HOOPS >

sustain at the bearing edge. (U.S. Patent #5920021) not unlike an exotic wood finish.
Birch shells come standard without
reinforcement hoops, due to their
True-Pitch® Tension Rods inherently focused sound. Maple
To give drummers even more control over their sound, shells come with hoops, although
DW created its patented True-Pitch® rod system. they can also be ordered without.
The rods feature 10/32 threads rather than the Because of DW’s sophisticated Birch versus maple— can’t
standard 10/24 on most other drums. The result is a shell manufacturing techniques, decide? Mix the two in Maple >
more exacting tuning process. True-Pitch® rods are reinforcement hoops are no longer the same set to create the
available in Chrome and Gold. needed for strength. Although they ultimate custom kit.
do, in fact, 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 < Birch
also proportionate to the size of
< True-Pitch® the shell. The larger the drums, the
DW’S PATENTED STM™ (suspension tom mount) deeper the hoop. Just another way
system allows drums to vibrate freely, allowing maximum to ensure each drum is customized
resonance while securely holding the drum in place. Because for optimal sound and performance.
there are no washers or grommets inhibiting the lug rod receiver, All Collector’s Series® drums can
standard >
choking is reduced and tuning is as easy as ever. (U.S. Patent be customized with or without
#5520083) reinforcement hoops.

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BEAUTY COMES
STANDARD.
It’s a finish that accentuates the wood grain in all of its
glory: a subtle, yet classic, beauty that complements its
pure organic sound. If there was ever a look that belonged
in the studio, this is it. Only a drummer would understand.
DW Satin Finishes | The Drummer’s Choice®
photo by Rob Shanahan

Lavender to Natural Fade >

Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Lavender to Natural Fade Hard Satin over Curly
Maple Exotic with Satin Chrome hardware. 18x20” bass drum, 6x10”, 5x14” snare
drums, 8x12”, 9x13”, 14x14”, 16x16” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.

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.

Classic Fade VLT >

Collector’s Series® VLT™ Maple drums in Classic Fade Hard Satin
with Chrome hardware. 18x24” bass drum, 6x14” snare drum, 9x12”,
12x14”, 14x16” toms. 5000 Series pedals and hardware.
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CUSTOM SHOP >
Lime Green to Candy Black Fade > COLOR is added to the
Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Lime Green to Candy Black Fade Satin
shell using a proprietary
Specialty with Chrome hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 5x14” snare drum,
rolling machine that spins
8x10”, 9x12”, 12x14” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.
the shell slowly to allow the
finish 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 finish that
accentuates the beauty
and figuring of the wood.
Natural >
Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Natural Satin Oil over Curly Maple Exotic with
Satin Chrome hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 8x22” woofer, 5x14” snare drum,
8x10”, 9x12”, 14x16” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.
STANDARD ON ALL MAPLE Collector’s Series®
toms is a 3-ply all-maple reinforcement hoop that is specially
configured 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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HIGH-FIVE THE
SOUND MAN.
From vintage favorites like Oyster and Marine to a selection of new
Glass colors that makes yesterday’s sparkle look like a thing of the
past, DW FinishPly™ has become a touring standard. Why? It’s virtually
bullet proof, available in dozens of colors and textures, and sounds so
good at soundcheck, you’ll want to high-five the sound man.
DW FinishPly™ Finishes | The Drummer’s Choice®

Black Oyster >
Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Black Oyster FinishPly™ with
Chrome hardware. 16x22” bass drum, 5x14” snare drum, 8x12”,
14x14”, 16x16” toms. 5000 Series pedals and hardware.
Optional on all Collector’s Series®
custom drums is a retro-style “banana”
rail mount. Fashioned after the classic
design, the updated model features
DW innovations, such as toothless
adjustment with large reset handle,
and works with heavy-duty .5” rod.
Memory locks are included on the rail
and at the mount for quick and easy
set-up.
DW designers created this unique floor tom leg 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 transmission of vibration,
while at the same time providing a wider footprint for
increased stability. The .5” legs are firmly secured by
DW’s own TB12 tom bracket, and matching memory
locks are included for easy set-up.
Blue Glass >
Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Blue Glass FinishPly™ with Chrome
hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 5x14” Edge snare drum, 7x8”, 8x10”,
9x12”, 12x14”, 14x16” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.
FEW WOULD ARGUE that 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. It’s a design that was created after years
of road and studio testing. A 1/6” backcut almost floats the head on the shell for
maximum shell vibration.
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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 photo by Alex Solca
Blue Silk Onyx >
Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Blue Silk Onyx FinishPly™ with
Black hardware. 18x24” bass drum, 6x14” snare drum, 5x8”, 6x10”,
6x12”, 7x14”, 10x16” toms. 5000 Series pedals and hardware.

Gold Glass > Ruby Glass >

Collector’s Series® Maple drums in Gold Glass FinishPly™ with Collector’s Series® Birch drums in Ruby Glass FinishPly™ with Chrome
Chrome hardware. 16x18” bass drum, 5x14” snare drum, 8x12”, hardware. 18x22” bass drum, 5x14” snare drum, 8x10”, 9x12”,
14x14” toms. 7000 Series pedals and 6000 Series hardware. 12x14”, 14x16” toms. 9000 Series pedals and hardware.
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COLLECTOR’S SERIES® COMMEMORATIVE
CO
COMME
MMEMORATIVE
MMEMORATIVE SNARE DRUMS >

SNARE DRUMS > < METAL

DW’S FULL LINE OF COLLECTOR’S SERIES® SNARE DRUMS provides SNARE DRUMS
WOOD drummers with a wide spectrum of sounds and tonal colors to complement any
style of music. From the warmth of maple to the bright, loud crack of bronze and
SNARE DRUMS > everywhere in between, DW snare drums are an essential requirement in the studio or
on stage. Most importantly, DW snare drums are customizable. Go with a 10-ply all-
maple shell with 6-ply reinforcement hoop for an all-around versatile drum, or choose
a thinner 6-ply shell for a lower fundamental. Then, get creative with any Collector’s
Series® finish option and select any of four available drum hardware colors. From
Birch to Bamboo, players can have the right drum for the job, every time.
AVAILABILITY > DW COLLECTOR’S SERIES® COMMEMORATIVE SNARE DRUMS
are a tribute to some of the greatest drummers in history. Two distinct drums begin the collection. Aluminum
The Neil Peart Edge snare drum features DW’s exclusive brass and maple Edge design that
Edge 5x12”, 6x12”, 7x12”, 5x13”, 6x13”, 7x13”, 5x14”, 6x14”, 7x14” includes Rush’s famous “Starman” logo and is finished to match Neil’s own kit in Black Mirra with
Solid Shell Solid Shell 5.5x10”, 4.5x12”, 5.5x12”, 6.5x12”, 4.5x13”, 5.5x13”, 6.5x13”, 4.5x14”, 5.5x14”*, 24-karat gold hardware. The 6x14” drum also includes DW heads by Remo USA and a Delta ball-
6.5x14”, 4.5x15”, 5.5x15”, 6.5x15” bearing throw-off. Available by special order only.
*also available in solid shell exotic woods: Claro Walnut, Cocobolo, Purple Heart
and White Ash (all exotic woods subject to availability) The Buddy Rich snare drum is a 5.5x14” all-maple solid shell finished in natural lacquer with
All-Maple 6x10”, 5x12”, 5x13”, 6x13”, 4x14”, 5x14”, 6x14”, 7x14”, 8x14”, 10x14”, 4x15”, Buddy’s image and famous signature. In keeping with the vintage theme, the drum includes tube
5x15”, 6x15” lugs, flanged hoops and Delta ball-bearing throw-off, all in 24-karat gold. Available by special
All-Birch 6x10”, 5x12”, 5x13”, 6x13”, 4x14”, 5x14”, 6x14”, 7x14”, 8x14”, 10x14”, 4x15”, order.
5x15”, 6x15”
Bamboo 5x13”, 5x14”
Aluminum 5x13”, 5x14” Bronze
Bronze 5x14”, 6x14”
Copper 4x14”, 5x14”, 6.5x14”
Vintage Brass 5x14”, 6.5x14”
All-Maple THE SWIVEL THROW-OFF
can be adjusted from side to side, or any
position in between. Available as standard
equipment on all Edge and solid shell snare
ACOUSTIC EQUALIZER drums.

SNARE DRUM >

IT’S THE WORKHORSE
Copper
SNARE THAT’S A MUST-
HAVE for every working
All-Birch drummer. So, what is the Acoustic
Equalizer snare drum? To start with,
it’s a 6x14” Collector’s Series® 10-ply all-
maple snare drum with a 6-ply reinforcement EDGE SERIES SNARE DRUMS
hoop. The drum is finished in Satin Oil incorporate a handcrafted 10-ply, all-maple
over Quilted Maple Exotic with Chrome center section with top and bottom bands
hardware. It features heavy-gauge flanged of extra-heavy gauge brass. (U.S. Patent
counterhoops, True-Tone® snare wires and the #5377576.)
smooth-operating Delta ball-bearing throw-off.
Vintage Brass
What really makes this snare drum special is that it has the Acoustic Equalizer technology built right in. It’s
an advanced, yet extremely easy to operate, venting system that enables drummers to variably control
Bamboo the amount of air leaving the drum via a series of precision-cut gates that are integrated into the shell. The
result is a drastic change in tone that is amplified when close-miked. Best of all, both rows of narrow vents
may be independently adjusted to achieve the desired sound and feel. Open it up for a dry crack or close it COUNTLESS REFINEMENTS
off completely for a thick bottom end. It’s a revolutionary concept that already has some of the world’s top
pros talking.
AND DESIGN INNOVATIONS
make DW Collector’s Series® snare drums
Closed Open Partially Open The Drummer’s Choice®. From the Delta ball-
bearing throw-off (U.S. Patent #6,573,442B1)
Heavy-duty diecast counterhoops are available
to True-Tone® stainless steel snare wires
in 13” and 14” 10-lug sizes. Chrome only.
to DW heads by Remo USA, a Collector’s
Series® Snare is built for sound and built to
last. Add to that solid shells, multiple plied shell
configurations, metal shell choices, available
vintage-style tube lugs and die-cast hoops to
< Diecast Hoops
get the most complete line of custom snares
available today.

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SPECIALTY DRUMS >
WOOFER™ >
Created to act as a sub-woofer for the drum set,
this specialty drum is designed to utilize the sym-
pathetic frequencies from the bass drum to further
enhance the roundness and low-end punch most
drummers seek. The 8”-deep drum comes in 18”
to 28” diameters and does not include a reinforce-
ment hoop. A May-ATM25BD mic is factory installed
(internal miking for the bass drum is also recom-
mended). TB12 tom brackets can also be factory
installed on the bass drum and Woofer™ for sturdy
set-up. The Woofer™ can an be mounted via TB12
tom mounts and “Doobie Bars” (shown above)
or with optional MAY cradle (DSMASTD) (shown
below).
PICCOLO TOMS >
Designed with legendary drummer Terry Bozzio, piccolo
toms feature a 2”-deep chrome-plated steel shell with
DW mini lugs and heavy-duty TB12 mounting bracket.
A versatile add-on, they are available in 8”,10” and 12”
diameters and are compact enough to fit easily into any
set-up.
COCKTAIL KIT >
THE COLLECTOR’S
SERIES® COCKTAIL
KIT COMBINES 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 offers
such full, rich tom and bass drum
tones. With the use of multiple
DogBone® clamps the kit can be
easily transformed into almost any
configuration imaginable. Best
of all, the kit can be ordered in
any of DW’s extensive variety of
finishes, drum hardware colors,
shell configurations and sizes to
create the most eye-catching and
custom cocktail set-up available
today.
MINI-PRO >
JUST AS THE NAME SUGGESTS, MINI-PRO IS
A PROFESSIONAL DW KIT IN EVERY WAY. Its
scaled-down all-maple 7-ply shells come complete with miniature retro-
style 6000 Series hardware and DWSM771 “banana” tom mount. The
kit includes a 14x16” bass drum, a 6x10” rack tom, a 9x13” floor
tom with legs, and a matching 5x12” wood snare. The hardware is
specially designed for use with the Mini-Pro and includes a DWSM770
retro cymbal holder, hi-hat stand, snare stand and extra-low throne.
Mini-Pro may be compact, but it packs big sound and performance
into a small package.
< Available colors are
Royal Onyx and Silver
Sparkle FinishPly™
Retro-Style DWSM771
“Banana” Tom Mount > < Retro-Style Flush Base
Hardware
EDGE SNARE DRUM >
COMBINING 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-fit onto either side of a wood center, which is available in
most of DW’s wood shell and finish options. It’s a patented sound that the
world’s top drummers have come to cherish.
GONG BASS DRUM >
DEVELOPED WITH DW DRUM ARTIST
MARCO MINNEMANN, DW’s gong bass drum
incorporates several design innovations and mounting options 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 finish
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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 ACCESSORIES >
Fine Tune Floor Tom
Leg (DWSMFTL) >
AUXILIARY CLAMPS & ARMS >

DWSMTA10 >
< DWSMTA12

DWSM992 >
THE FINE TUNE FLOOR TOM LEG
is a convenient and easy way to adjust the resonance
of any DW floor tom with leg brackets. Simply adjust
the knurled knob above the leg to have less resonance
when touching the floor and more resonance when off
the floor.
DWSM991 >

TUNERZ™ RODS
DESIGNED BY
TERRY BOZZIO are
available in True-Pitch® or
< DWSM770
standard thread sizes and
DWSMTB12 >
feature a locking plastic sleeve
that provides incremental
tuning and acts as a lug
lock, maintaining the desired
tension.
Tunerz™ Tension Rods
True-Tone® Snare Wires TZ-TP138 10-pack 1-3/8” length True-Pitch® threads (5mm)
TT1410 14-strand snares for 10” snare drums TZ-TP158 10-pack 1-5/8” length True-Pitch® threads (5mm)
TT1412 14-strand snares for 12” snare drums TZ-TP225 10-pack 2-1/4” length True-Pitch® threads (5mm)
TT1613 16-strand snares for 13” snare drums TZ-TP275 10-pack 2-3/4” length True-Pitch® threads (5mm)
TT1814 18-strand snares for 14” snare drums
TT2014 20-strand snares for 14” snare drums
TT2214 22-strand snares for 14” snare drums
MAY patented shock mount systems are optional equipment on
all DW Collector’s Series® drums and can be factory installed
EVERY COLLECTOR’S SERIES® upon request or purchased as an after-market accessory.
snare comes with True-Tone® custom wires for The mics can be permanently drilled into the shell or mounted
enhanced response and snap. The wires feature via non-drill AVCs (audio vent connectors) that utilize the
specially designed stainless steel coils and brass existing vent hole. MAY Miking Systems feature the world’s
end plates for perfect snare-to-head contact. most popular microphone models by the industry’s leading
manufacturers. Internal miking provides added isolation for
those who want to control their sound.
MAY Internal Drum Miking System
Snare Rack Tom Floor Tom Bass Drum Conga MAY ND868BD (shown below) with optional AVC-2
AKG
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 • • • • •
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