Much like their experimentation with ash in previous lines, ddrum® has now turned to another tried and true tonewood, alder! Used in guitars for years, this exceptional wood has a warm and focused tone, almost "naturally equalized". They call it Aldertone®. It makes for a pure and focused drum sound, with smooth overtones and a warm decay. To help you realize the tone of the, shells, the shell pack includes Chrome Fixtpitch suspension mounts (including tom arm and clamps) to maximize resonance. Additionally, the drums are topped off with 2.3mm steel hoops, "face off" style lugs and matching bass drum hoops. Cymbals and hardware sold separately.