Custom Exotic Ply Series Kit

Highwood Custom Exotic Ply Series Kit £1797

The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct, 12:13 pm BST

Fitted with a 12"x10" mounted tom and 14"x12" and 16"x14" floor toms.

Manufacturer's description

For those wanting something a bit special, our Exotic ply line stands out from the crowd - Exotic ply shells are constructed in a similar manner to our std shells except a beautiful exotic veneer is added to the ply moulding process, these sometimes rare, exotic & unique woods create jaw dropping finishes when combined with our Satin Oil & Gloss lacquer top coats.

Exotic Ply shells are based on a Birch but with an outer & optional inner layer of an almost endless choice of exotic & hard woods, if we can find it for you, we will build your drums from it. the veneers are not added to existing drum shells like most companies, we add the veneers in the moulding process making the exotic wood part of the shell & replacing the outer & inner std plys with the exotic wood of your choice.

The interior of the shells will depend on what specification is chosen - thin shells with re rings will have the std core wood exposed on the inside, the last ply of the re ring will feature a layer of the chosen exotic wood, thicker shells without re rings will have an interior ply of exotic wood.

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Verdict

MusicRadar rating: 4.5 of 5

Pros

You kidding? The drums are gorgeous, they sound great, and they're British.

Cons

Not our favourite snare throw-off.

The bottom line

Thin shells, exotic hardwood, natural finish, lightweight hardware, exact bearing edges - it all adds up to a great sounding and looking kit. British custom makers are really coming on and Highwood is probably the most ambitious in scope with five different lines and counting.

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