Collector's Series® SonicPly™

Maple meets metal.

All the sonic versatility of Maple and Aluminum in one breakthrough shell design.

About SonicPly

After two years of relentless development led by John Good, DW SonicPly combines aircraft-grade aluminum with an American Maple shell for enhanced attack and articulation, offering warm tonality and focused sustain.

Hybrid Metal / Maple Shells

10" - 24" SonicPly drums feature a 9-Ply 333™ Maple shell with a 1/36" Aluminum sheet replacing the middle ply. SonicPly snare drums feature a 12-Ply Maple shell with two 1/36" Aluminum Sheets sandwiching the middle plies.

Bearing Edge

These Collector’s Series shells are precision-cut with 45-degree (toms) and 60-degree (bass and snare) bearing edges. These edges provide tonality and sustain from your toms, and depth and punch from your bass and snare.

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Introducing DW SonicPly // Feat. Thomas Pridgen

DW Drums is excited to add SonicPly™ shells to Collector’s Series® offerings. After years in meticulous development with John Good and the Custom Shop team, SonicPly is a first-of-its-kind hybrid shell that delivers the thick punch of Pure Maple with the dry sustain of Aluminum. Fusing all the best of these materials, the resulting sound is both precise and wide open.

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Sound Comparison

Compared to the neutral tone of a Pure Maple 333 drum shell, the SonicPly shell produces a higher pitch, brighter tone, and shorter sustain. Combining the warm resonance of Maple with the dry attack of Aluminum results in a bright and resonant but controlled and consistent drum sound perfect for touring and studio drummers alike.

Collector's Shells ADSR Waveform Chart - SonicPly

Customization Options

Build a sound and look all your own with SonicPly for any Collector’s Series® setup. Match warm and precise sonic performance with your dream dimensions and hand-applied finish, which will inspire you for years to come.

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.

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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.