Maple edges cover the cherry center for extra sweetness - no, that’s not a candy bar, it’s DW’s Super-Sonic Edge snare drum. The unfinished look adds to the mystique, as each drum will look a little different thanks to the unpredictable results of the patina process.ĢND PLACE PDP by DW Chad Smith Signature Acrylic Would you ever leave a Black Beauty outside for months to develop a nice patina? Of course not! So Ludwig did it for you with its Raw Brass snare. DW’s VLT ply stacking system pits the grain vertically on the inner and outer plies, contrasting with the horizontal grain of the inner plies for a lower overall pitch.ĢND PLACE Tama SLP Big Black Steel (15″ x 8″)ģRD PLACE Gretsch 135th Anniversary Aluminum A satin oil finish highlights the light maple woodgrain, and a Dyna-sonic-style snare bridge ensures even tension against the head. The 11-ply, all-maple shell of DW’s Pure Maple True-Sonic snare looks and sounds like a drum of yesteryear, but with modern technology implemented into its construction. Everything about this kit is top-notch, and not only is the sound unique but the kit itself is limited to a run of 200 complete sets. From the moment he saw this Tasmanian Sassafras, the Wood Whisperer knew it would make a spectacular set of tubs. Some would call this the “dream kit” category for its unlimited price range, and few builders dream as big as DW’s John Good.

Vintage tama snare drum