Available exclusively through Guitar Center, the DW Collector's Series Vavona Exotic Maple/Mahogany snare drum with black nickel hardware pairs one of the DW Custom Shop's most visually striking exotic veneers with a shell designed for warmth, musicality and expressive performance. Finished in Candy Black Burst Hard Satin, the genuine Vavona veneer reveals naturally unique figuring that makes every instrument visually one of a kind, while premium black nickel hardware completes its understated Custom Shop aesthetic. Built with a 12-ply maple shell featuring inner and outer plies of select African mahogany surrounding maple core plies, this limited-edition Collector's Series snare delivers warm tonality, satisfying punch and rich musical character that feels equally at home on stage or in the studio.
Maple/Mahogany Shell for Warm, Musical Tone
Designed to blend the clarity of maple with the warmth of mahogany, the 12-ply shell features inner and outer plies of select African mahogany surrounding maple core plies. The result is a full, balanced voice with warm tonality, focused punch and studio-friendly resonance that responds naturally across a wide dynamic range. Whether laying down subtle grooves or delivering commanding backbeats, the shell offers the expressive musicality and consistency that professional drummers demand.
Premium Vavona Craftsmanship and Collector's Series Hardware
The Vavona Collection showcases one of DW's most distinctive exotic veneers, with every shell displaying naturally unique figuring beneath its Candy Black Burst Hard Satin finish. Complementing the refined appearance, premium black nickel hardware joins Collector's Series appointments—including the DW MAG drop-style throw-off, 5P five-position butt plate, 3 mm True Hoops and stainless-steel True-Pitch machined tension rods—to provide dependable performance, precise tuning stability and the professional-grade durability expected from a DW Custom Shop instrument.
A Distinctive Collector's Series Exclusive
Combining the unmistakable beauty of genuine Vavona veneer with the warm, musical voice of its 12-ply Maple/Mahogany shell and premium Collector's Series hardware, this limited-edition snare delivers exceptional craftsmanship in both appearance and performance. Available exclusively through Guitar Center, it offers drummers access to a unique Custom Shop instrument built to inspire expressive playing while providing the warmth, punch and reliability demanded by today's musicians. The DW Collector's Series Vavona Exotic Maple/Mahogany snare is a premium instrument crafted to stand out visually and sonically.