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PROFESSIONAL SHELL PACKS & SNARES MADE IN THE USA

WTS Artistry Series®

Welcome to the rebirth of the Artistry Series; our flagship line of instruments crafted with premium, American-made drum shells.  Born at the intersection of heirloom quality, tonal beauty, and unmatched tuning ease and efficiency, the Artistry Series delivers an unprecedented percussive experience.

WTS Artistry Series Drums - the best WTS series - artistry and excellence with all snares, rack toms, floor toms, and bass drums

WTS Artistry Series

Premium Signature Shells Made in the USA

Featuring INDe Hardware

Innovative Drum Tuning Technology

Premium Signature Shells Made in the USA

Designed exclusively for WTS in collaboration with Nordic shells, WTS signature Artistry shells are carefully crafted utilizing our True Fortified Tone ply configuration. This features a structural maple core at the center of two inner and outer plies of the chosen species to provide both tonal and aesthetic distinction. The innermost ply is a vertical grain orientation, transmitting vibrations through the shell with less resistance resulting in a lower fundamental note.

Choose from three distinct wood options:

  • Ribbon Mahogany

  • Cherry

  • Walnut

All shells are finished with a matte lacquer, accentuating the stunning grain patterns of the wood while allowing the drums to resonate freely.

Mahogany shell

Ribbon Mahogany

Produces a warm, mellow tone with a controlled attack. The highs are naturally attenuated while the lows are open and full, providing a deep, thunderous quality of sound within a focused range.

Cherry shell

Cherry

Offers balance, with equal representation of highs and lows punctuated by a definitive yet not overstated attack. Cherry provides the widest tuning range while maintaining its signature characteristics, delivering a degree of versatility that most closely aligns with the tuning functionality of WTS hardware.

walnut shell

Walnut

Cuts through with a pronounced attack while the overall tone leans towards low and punchy. Clarity in the bass frequencies prevents the natural sound from becoming muddy and convoluted within lower tunings. Shelved high frequency response contributes to an articulate and impactful quality of sound.

Featuring INDē Hardware

Independent Drum Lab (aka INDe) produces some of the most elegant and practical hardware on the market, and we are proud to feature INDe hardware standard on our WTS Artistry Series drums.

Artistry Ribbon Mahogany Maple

SBMini Snare Strainer

Smooth, light, simple, and reliable. Everything a strainer should be, nothing it shouldn't.

Artistry Ribbon Mahogany Maple

Ultralight Bass Drum Spurs

Provide better stability, lighter weight for transporting, and memory locks for repeatable setups.

Artistry Ribbon Mahogany Maple

Ultralight Floor Tom Legs

Provide better stability, lighter weight for transporting, and memory locks for repeatable setups.

Artistry Ribbon Mahogany Maple

BR2 Suspension Mounts

A sleek and practical adjustable suspension system, allowing you to dial in your drum’s resonance.

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Innovative Drum Tuning Technology

Free yourself from the limitations of tension rods and utilize the full tonal palette of your drums on the fly! With our proprietary WTS single-point tuning system, you can tune your drums in seconds, make tuning adjustments mid-performance, and reach optimal sound and pitch every time you play your drums.

 

In addition to effortless tuning, WTS hardware is 90% free-floating, allowing the drums to resonate freely over a much wider tuning range, providing a clean, clear, and pure tone.

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