In 2006 Johnny Craviotto and his team first started to produce drum sets from solid steam bent one-ply wood. Johnny and I first started conversations about the possibility of these kits over 5 years earlier. Now they are a reality, and it was worth the wait. These drums are the finest drums I have ever played. Johnny's solid shell snares are legendary, and his new proprietary "One-Ply" process for toms and bass drums utilizes perfectly matched sections of steam bent solid wood that are joined into a virtually seamless shell, and fitted with reinforcement rings. The natural finish kits also have a beautiful deluxe "diamond" wood inlay pattern around the circumference of the shell. The construction process for these kits is superb and there is nothing like it on the market today. These drums are truly the finest in the world. Call us for more information! You owe it to yourself to own a set of these drums! They may well be the last set you ever buy.