DW Collector's Series Drum Set, Artesian Green Metallic SO# 1101774

Item: DW Collector's Series Lacquer Custom Drum Set, Artesian Green Metallic with Chrome Hardware  SO# 1101774  9 ply Maple VLT shells (no reinforcement rings) Sizes:18x22 E flat, 8x10 B flat, 9x12 F, 14x16 C#   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