At the DW factory, colour is added to the collectors series shell using a proprietary rolling machine that spins 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. This shell pack features DW's new X-Shell technology!

Here's what DW say about their new X-Shells:

'Shells must be cross-laminated for strength, so the idea of designing a completely vertical shell to achieve optimal low frequencies was never an option. Until now. Enter X Shells. The concept was derived from our popular line of VGE (Vertical Grain Exotics). Sure, we had been laminating veneer in a diagonal orientation for a while, but had never considered the sonic benefits until Master Drum Designer John Good proposed it, "If we can mimic the effect of a complete VLT shell, we'll have created the lowest sounding drum ever." The first prototype was made and the result was a home run. Exactly what Mr. Good had anticipated, big, full sounding drums with a huge fundamental, and all of the warmth, resonance and attack that Collector's Series drums are known for. X Shells are crafted from hand-selected North American Hard Rock Maple in an 8-ply configuration with a 3-ply finger-jointed reinforcement hoop. The shells can be custom ordered in any Collector's Series size, finish, drum hardware color or factory option. It's a giant leap forward in shell technology and everyone wins!'

Package includes:

• 22x20 inch bass drum (no tom mount)
• 10x8 inch tom
• 12x8 inch tom
• 14x14 inch floor tom
• DW X-Shell technology
• Hand selected Canadian Rock Maple shells

Colour: Ebony Satin Oil w/Black Fittings