DW Performance Series 5.5x14 Snare - Gold Mist

The DW Performance Series features a proprietary drum shell called HVX, referring to its grain orientation made up of horizontal, vertical and diagonal plies. The 8-ply all-maple shells, made from hand-selected North American Hard Rock Maple, are said to provide a low-mid frequency range with plenty of punch, articulation and are perfect for a wide variety of musical applications. 

FEATURES:

• North American Rock Maple shells
• F.A.S.T. tom sizes for optimized sound in every drum
• HVX shell technology designed by John Good and the DW Custom Shell Shop in California
• Precision-cut shells with 45-degree bearing edges and are expertly finished inside and coated with light tung oil to seal them from moisture
• Automotive-grade high-gloss lacquer outside that s both attractive and durable
• New quarter round lugs 25% smaller than traditional turret lugs are roughly the size of a quarter
• Lugs feature True Pitch tuning system that offers 30% more threads per inch for much greater tuning sensitivity
• Rack toms include STM (Suspension Tom Mount) system for optimum resonance and stability
• Floor toms and rack toms come with sturdy « compatible TB12 tom brackets and 23 gauge flanged steel counter hoops
• Bass drums come with DW telescoping spurs and new low mass die-cast claw hooks
• DW clear coated heads by Remo USA