Drum Workshop Collector's Series 4-Piece SSC Pure Maple

SSC - SPECIALIZED SHELL CONFIGURATION

SSC stands for Specialized Shell Configuration. It's the culmination of more than a decade of DW Custom Shop shell technology and represents the state-of-the-art in sonic customization. So what is SSC? Put simply, it's DW's recommended shell configuration that utilizes HVLT, VLT, X, and VLX shell technologies. Of course, drummers can custom order a custom DW kit anyway they want it, but we've simplified the process by optimizing a particular type of shell for each drum size.

VLX™
Vertical Low Timbre/Diagonal grain shells are the lowest grain orientation available from the DW Custom Shop. As a result, they are suggested for bass drums and larger floor toms. Of the 8 plies that make up a VLX shell, 6 are diagonal or X and 2 are vertical or short grain. When ordering a factory SSC configuration, all bass drums, 16" & 18" floor toms will be made as VLX.

VLT Vertical Low Timbre

One of our newest grain orientation technologies, HVLT™ (Horizontal/Vertical Low Timber) is similar to our popular VLT™ (Vertical Low Timbre) shell configuration in that most of the plies within the shell are vertical. This creates less tension on the shell to provide an overall lower note. The difference with HVLT™ is that the outer ply is horizontal. With more tension on the shell, it offers slightly more low-midrange frequencies. HVLT™ comes standard on Collector’s Series® Cherry and Design Series™ drums.

22x18 Kick Drum (VLX+)
10x8 and 12x9 Rack Toms (VLT)
16x14 Floor Tom w/Legs (VLX)

Classic Burst Lacquer
Chrome Hardware
DW True Hoops
True-Pitch 50 Tension Rods

(Tom Stands Not Included)