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John Good’s Tribute to the Art of Drumming





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The stunning DW Collector’s Series Time Keeper snare is a loving tribute to the art of drumming from DW’s resident wood whisperer, John Good. Inspired by music’s “timekeepers,”, John Good embraced a clock motif, adorning the snare’s Santos rosewood-covered purpleheart shell with 531 laser-cut inlays from exotic and dyed woods, including yellow koto, grey Italian poplar, black pear, tulip, and more. Drummers at Sweetwater also took note of the ultra-custom antique bronze hardware, lux leather “watchband” True-Hoops, and Remo Fibreskyn Time Keeper batter head, which enhance this collectible snare’s premium aesthetic. Though it looks like it should be housed in a glass case, the Time Keeper snare begs to be played, with a rich tone, incredible expressiveness, and all of the features drummers have come to expect from the DW Collector’s Series.





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VLT grain orientation





The DW Collector’s Series Time Keeper snare is beautifully crafted using DW's alternate-ply VLT (Vertical Low Timbre) grain orientation. By alternating grain patterns, DW places less tension on the shell for a deeper fundamental ? great for getting those fat rimshots ? and a richer tone overall.





Collector's Series hardware





The Time Keeper features some of the most handsome and high-performance shell hardware available:





True-Pitch tension rods permit fine tuning adjustments


Magnetic MAG throw off holds snares in the "on" position, even as tension is reduced


3P butt plate offers low, medium, and high snare tensions with the flip of a lever


Triple-flanged 3.0mm True-Hoops deliver a fat, crisp, open attack


Brass-ended True-Tone snare wires unlock the utmost in snare sensitivity


Unshakable DW quality provides the sound and performance serious drummers demand





For over 30 years, DW has built some of the most revered drums, pedals, stands, and drum hardware on the market. It all began with an innovative adjustable trap-case seat. This was the first of DW's many breakthrough hardware designs, and it proved to the world that DW understands what drumming is all about. DW's craftsmanship over the years has raised the bar for drum makers everywhere. Discover this commitment to quality for yourself in the DW Collector’s Series Time Keeper Snare.





DW Time Keeper Snare Drum Features:


Size: 14-inch x 6.5-inch


John Good’s visual tribute to music’s “timekeepers”


531 individual laser-cut inlay pieces


Vertical Low Timbre (VLT) purpleheart shell


Rigid 3.0mm triple-flanged True Hoops with Lux Leather “watch band”


Collector's Series hardware maximizes tone and performance


Includes Remo Fibresky Time Keeper batter head