DW COLLECTORS 6" x 8" Rata Drum

The DW Collector's Series FinishPly rata drum sports DW's Maple Specialized Shell Configuration (SSC). Maple is a traditional shell material that yields remarkable punch, warmth, and attack. For years, drum makers have preferred maple for its impact and resonant tonal qualities. Starting with the best wood, DW then applies its unique SSC technology to create some of the best-sounding drums ever made. DW found that by alternate orientation of the grain patterns of different plies (vertical, horizontal, and even diagonal), drums could be optimized for their particular specialty. The VLT (Vertical Low Timbre) grain orientation utilized for the Collector's Series FinishPly rata drum allows the drum to vibrate more freely, resulting in enhanced resonance, attack, and low-end punch.