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Design Your Dream Drum Workshop Kit with Sims Music

At Sims Music, we understand that designing your dream drum set is an exciting but complex process. That’s why we’re here to help you navigate the world of DW Collector’s Series drums, ensuring you get the perfect set to match your style, sound, and vision. With a vast array of customization options available, our expertise will make your dream kit a reality!

Why Choose a DW Collector’s Series Kit?

All Collector’s Series drums are handcrafted in Oxnard, California, with unmatched craftsmanship and attention to detail. Each kit is built from the finest materials and hand-applied finishes, making it a true work of art. With nearly endless customization possibilities, your DW kit will be as unique as your playing style.

Customization Options

DW offers an incredible selection of hand-selected tonewoods and shell configurations to create the perfect sound for your needs.

Wood Options:

• Pure Maple® – Balanced tone and resonance
• Pure Birch® – Punchy attack with focused lows
• Pure Cherry® – Warm, full-bodied sound
• Pure Oak® – Bold, powerful projection
• Pure Purpleheart™ – Unique tonal richness
• Hybrid options blending different woods

Specialized Shell Configurations (SSC): DW’s innovative grain orientations help fine-tune your drum’s pitch and resonance:

• Standard
• 333
• VLT
• HVLT™
• X-Shell™
• VLX™
• Santa Monica (DW’s original all-maple shell formula)

Make your vision a reality with a variety of exotic veneers, hand-applied finishes, and hardware colors.

Finish Options:

• Exotic Veneers: Bird’s Eye Maple, Ash Swirl, Padouk, Santos Rosewood, and more
• FinishPly™: Durable wraps with stunning graphics
• Lacquer and Satin finishes: Custom hand-sprayed for a premium look

Hardware Colors:

• Chrome
• Nickel
• Gold
• Satin
• Black

Choose from a vast range of shell sizes to shape your kit’s tone and response. From tom toms to bass drums, snare drums to specialty percussion, DW offers sizes for every musical style.

DW’s legendary hardware ensures stability, precision, and durability:

• True-Pitch® Tuning Rods for precise tuning
• True Hoops® for enhanced resonance
• STM™ Suspension Tom Mounts for optimal tone
• MAG™ Throw-Off System for seamless snare adjustment

With so many choices, designing a custom DW drum set can be overwhelming. That’s where we come in! Our team at Sims Music has the experience and knowledge to help you make informed decisions and craft a kit that meets your every expectation.

Start Your Custom Drum Journey Today!

Ready to bring your dream kit to life? Contact us today to start the conversation! We’ll guide you through the process, help you explore your options, and provide a personalized quote.