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DW Collector's Series acoustic drum kit

DW Collector's Series

DW's custom-shop flagship: American-made shells, SSC options, and near-limitless finishes.

DW Shell pack Specs being finalized

The DW Collector's Series is less a single fixed kit than DW's flagship custom platform, handcrafted in Oxnard, California. Buyers can choose shell woods, Specialized Shell Configuration grain orientation, hardware finishes, custom sizes, and finishes, making it a true pro/collector-tier instrument rather than a standard catalog shell pack.

Recommended for

Professional touring drummers Recording studios Collector-tier players ordering custom specs

Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth). Fields marked Not yet confirmed are being verified and will be updated as reliable specs become available — we never guess a spec.

ConfigurationCustom shell pack platform
Shell materialCustom: maple, maple/mahogany, birch, oak, cherry, concrete, metal, exotic veneers, and more
Plies / thicknessVariable SSC shell construction including VLT, X-Shell, VLX, and other options
FinishFinishPly, Satin Oil, Hard Satin, Specialty Lacquer, Exotic Veneers, and custom options
Bass drumCustom sizes, typically 18 to 26 in diameters
SnareAvailable separately or custom ordered — Custom
Rack tomsRack toms: Custom 8, 10, 12, 13, or 14 in diameters
Floor tomsFloor toms: Custom 14, 16, or 18 in diameters
Hardware includedCustom hardware finishes, turret lugs, STM mounts, True-Pitch 50 rods; stands/pedals sold separately
Cymbals includedNone
Made inUSA

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Handcrafted in Oxnard, California
  • Specialized Shell Configuration and Timbre Matching options
  • Huge shell wood, size, finish, and hardware customization range
  • Iconic DW flagship status and resale value

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Final price varies widely by custom spec
  • Long custom-order lead times are possible

Key specs

TypeCustom professional shell pack platform
Made inOxnard, California, USA
Shell optionsMaple, mahogany, birch, oak, cherry, concrete, metal, exotic combinations
Price noteBaseline representative price; final custom orders vary