DW Collector's Series Exotic 333 Maple Regal Blue Fade over Moabi 14x6.5 Snare Drum (SDS 10th Anniversary)
The shell construction features DW's 333 design which creates alterations in grain direction which greatly influences the overall sound. In a VLT shell, the outermost and innermost plies run vertically, rather than a traditionally horizontal configuration. The vertical grain places less tension on the shell, thus allowing it to vibrate more freely, resulting in a lower fundamental pitch. From VLT technology, 333 was born. This 9-ply VLT evolution also has no reinforcement hoops and produces a lower overall tone while still maintaining maximum resonance and attack. 333™ shells are available only in DW Collector's Series Pure Maple Shells.
The Regal Blue Fade is a very popular colourway in recent years, and really adds depth to the Moabi veneer.