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Collector's Series® Jazz

Shells built for expression.

The DW Jazz Series™ offers all the quality and innovation of the modern age with a tonal spectrum reminiscent of mid-century bebop.

About Collector's Series Jazz

The DW Jazz Series™ were inspired by a 20th century form that is uniquely American. These shells feature a 3-ply Gumwood core for round tone that's suitable for bebop to pop in live and studio environments.

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Hybrid Gum Shells

These 7-ply Hybrid Gum shells start with a 3-ply core of thick 1/20" Gumwood, which is sandwiched between Maple, Mahogany, or Cherry plies without reinforcement hoops. The result is a brighter tone with medium sustain.

Bearing Edge

These shells are cut with the same vintage-style, rounded “butter” bearing edge as the Classics Series with an outer round over and a 60-degree inner edge. This edge enhances the shell's range and resonance.

Customization Options

Give your Jazz Series kit a striking veneer or lacquer, shells sized for any style, and a choice of hardware colors—while preserving mid-century tones.

Finishes

From FinishPly™ to hand-sprayed lacquer or satin oil, all DW kits can be customized with finishes to make it yours.

Exotic Wood Finishes

DW combs the planet for the most beautiful exotic woods to grace the exterior of your drums. Choose the veneer, DW brings out the luster.

Shell Sizes

Sizing helps players emphasize or control tonal qualities, while providing a visual aesthetic for musical genres.

Tom Tom Drum Sizes

All sizes are listed as depth x diameter in inches.

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Hardware Options

DW drum hardware keeps shells tuned and true, but they’re also available in a variety of colors to enhance the aesthetic of your customized drums.

Lugs / Colors

Collector’s Series® turret lugs offer an iconic design, while holding tuning and distributing tension to prevent warping. These lugs and all Collector’s Series® drum hardware are available in five color options.

Explore Drums by Series

Collector's Series

Collector's Series

American-made custom drums.

Classics

Classics

New vintage drum tone.

Contemporary Classic

Contemporary Classic

The evolution of a Classic.

Jazz

Jazz

Shells built for expression.

Santa Monica

Santa Monica

Shells that inspired DW.

Performance Series

Performance Series

Handcrafted performance.

Design Series

Design Series

All part of the design.

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