MusicRadar

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"This kit represents a giant step forward in drum manufacture. Over the years DW has become a brand synonymous with innovation and the X Shell technology is a radical piece of drum making. More importantly, it works, delivering results that really justify the hype."

FULL REVIEW: DW Collector's Series X Shell kit

BUY: DW Collector's Series X Shell kits are currently available from Thomann

"It's a pity the quilted maple was three quarters obscured by black stripes, and the rail tom mount is chunky but fussily inconvenient. The biggest downer, though, is the price - you're talking four grand for a four-piece shell pack. Still, this is a typically fine DW kit and the trump card is the sound, which is undeniably a blast."

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