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1. DW 50th Anniversary Drums

11/4/22: Pre-order NOW. These magnificent 50th anniversary DW drums are available to pre-order now. VERY limited quanitities so don't wait. Contact Steve @vintagedrums@aol.com

Inspired by John Good’s memories of growing up in Northern Italy, the DW Collector’s Series 50th Anniversary Limited-Edition 6-Piece Shell Pack matches persimmon and spruce, two of the woods that stimulated his lifelong passion for crafting the perfect sound.

Only 100 of these kits will be produced and each includes a certificate of authenticity signed by John Good and Don Lombardi.

Meticulously Constructed

The drums are constructed from a combination of persimmon, a hard-tone wood similar to purpleheart that produces thick attack and projection, combined with spruce that boosts warmth and tonality. Hardware and cymbals sold separately.

This shell pack includes 8 x 10” and 9 x 12” mounted toms, 12 x 14” and 14 x 16” floor toms, an 18 x 22” kick drum, and a 6.5 x 14” snare.

Handcrafted and Harmonious

These HVLT™ shells are handcrafted in our California custom shop, featuring a veneer of rare, quilted maple and fitted with inlaid maple and rosewood 50th Anniversary badges and bands. These drums are finished in a burnt toast burst lacquer and equipped with antique gold hardware.

Hybrid persimmon-spruce HVLT™ shells
Quilted maple outer veneer
Maple and rosewood inlays
Burnt toast burst lacquer finish
Antique gold hardware

$11,999 MAP. Part # DRKT2250A

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Beauty In The Details

The Limited-Edition 50th Anniversary DW Edge® Snare sandwiches 11-ply persimmon and spruce shell with a quilted maple veneer and commemorative inlaid badge between two heavy-duty brass rings to boost versatility with a sharper attack while maintaining the drum’s unique tonality.

Quality Over Quantity

DW will produce 100 of these special 6.5 x 14” Edge® snares and each will include a signed certificate of authenticity.

• 11-ply hybrid persimmon-spruce HVLT™ shell

• Heavy-duty brass edge rings
• Quilted maple veneer
• Maple and rosewood 50th Anniversary inlays

• Antique gold hardware

• 50th Anniversary case included

$2999 MAP. Part # DREX6514SEA50AB

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Innovative Craftsmanship

To celebrate five decades of being The Drummer’s Choice, we’re excited to offer a limited-edition 6.5 x 14” 50th Anniversary snare drum built with DW’s innovative craftsmanship. Each snare includes an inlaid maple and rosewood 50th Anniversary badge and band that hugs the shell and the quilted maple veneer.

Sonic Bliss

Constructed from a 12-ply hybrid persimmon-spruce HVLT shell, this limited-edition snare has a warm tonality without compromising any attack. The 50th Anniversary snares are fitted with antique gold hardware, a MAG throw-off, True-Hoops, and much more.

DW will produce 200 of these 50th Anniversary 6.5 x 14” snares and each will include a DW 50th Anniversary case and a signed certificate of authenticity.

$1799 MAP. Part # DREX6514SSA50AB