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Designing a Custom kit ><br />
Picking out a dream drumset is just that, a dream come true. Once you’ve decided to build it from scratch, there are a few key things to consider.<br />
We’ve put together a short checklist to simplify things a bit. Visit www.<strong>dwdrums</strong>.com/kitbuilder to design a custom kit online.<br />
1. Shell type:<br />
What style of music and particular sound needs to be achieved? Drummers that prefer a more organic, vintage sound might prefer Classics.<br />
For Jazz and other musical settings where less resonance and darker tone are desired, there are DW Jazz Drums. If versatility and clarity are<br />
preferred, Collector’s Series drums might be the optimal choice. DW now makes a shell type for every drummer; it’s just a matter of which<br />
sound will work best for your particular situation.<br />
2. Shell Configuration:<br />
Once the decision has been made about which specific shell type will be used, there are some specific shell configurations to consider. Both<br />
Classics and Jazz Series drums have a very specific shell construction that shouldn’t necessarily be modified, but Collector’s drums can be<br />
custom-configured in several ways. For example, X Shells and VLT (Vertical Low Timbre) produce a much lower fundamental than standard<br />
Collector’s Series shells, and reinforcement hoops can provide a much more focused sound. Any shell type and configuration can also be<br />
mixed and matched to create a personalized custom kit.<br />
3. Finish type:<br />
DW Collector’s and Jazz Series drums are offered in a virtually limitless variety of Exotic, Graphics, Lacquer, Satin Oil and FinishPly finishes.<br />
Exotics can be combined with a multitude of colored lacquer fades and bursts to create striking results. If touring a live performance is an<br />
issue, then FinishPly and Lacquer generally prove to be more durable. If the drums will remain in a studio setting, a hand-rubbed Satin Oil<br />
finish might be a choice. DW Classics kits are available in any FinishPly covering. No matter which finish is chosen, DW drums are designed<br />
so that the finish will never affect the sound of the drums.<br />
4. Drum hardware Color:<br />
Any of four distinct hardware colors may<br />
be chosen to complement the look of any<br />
DW Collector’s, Jazz or Classics Series set.<br />
Offered in Chrome, Satin Chrome, Black<br />
Chrome and 24-karat Gold, all are factory installed<br />
and durable enough for any application.<br />
Check with your sales associate because<br />
some components may only be available in<br />
selected colors.<br />
5. Add-ons and Accessories:<br />
In addition to the factory-installed options<br />
such as May Microphone Systems, there are<br />
dozens of DW Factory Accessories available<br />
to customize just about any set-up configuration.<br />
See www.<strong>dwdrums</strong>.com for the complete<br />
selection.<br />
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