DW Collector's Series 5pc Sonicply Maple Kit - Natural to Quick Royal Blue Burst over Exotic Horizontal Padouk with Black Nickel Hardware

"With SonicPly we found that the aluminum's vibration actually excites the other materials, making the surrounding wood more lively. - John Good"

This hybrid shell combines the warmth and musicality of North American hard rock maple with the bright attack and dry presence of an aluminum core. Here’s the typical configuration:

• Outer plies: Maple

• Center ply: Single aluminum ply (typically 1mm thick)

• Inner plies: Maple

• Total plies: Usually 7-ply shell with the aluminum as the central ply

Sound Characteristics:

• The aluminum adds cut, articulation, and dryness, especially useful for snare drums and toms.

• Maple balances it out with warmth and body, keeping the drums musical rather than sterile.

• It’s ideal for players who want studio clarity with live punch — you get a dry, controlled tone that doesn’t sacrifice dynamic range.

This listing is for the drum shell pack only.

Includes:

• 8x10 Tom
• 9x12 Tom
• 12x14 Floor Tom
• 14x16 Floor Tom
• 18x22 Bass
• Hardware/Stands not included