The shell of the drum is Japanese Shira Kashi™ White Oak. The company’s signature “bands” are inlaid in a beautiful walnut. The hoops are a combination of American Maple and Pau Ferro, an exceptionally hard wood, and the cast gold-plated 50th Anniversary badge is mounted on a small hickory frame.

The drum is finished in a high gloss instrument lacquer for a true “high end” look and feel. Twenty-four carat gold-plated hardware completes the package. Company president Maury Brochstein states:

\"These drums are truly works of art. And, there are simply too many special features to be able to name them all. Suffice it to say that drummers who are looking for something unique and stunningly beautiful that sounds great, too…will want one of these drums!\"

Kevin Radomski and Mark Petrocelli, both staff members at Pro-Mark and talented drummers in their own right, have been involved in the project from the start. Says Mark Petrocelli:

\"Part of the thought process was to build a very special drum, similar in effect to a very famous drum built for Herb Brochstein by the legendary Billy Gladstone.\"

Canadian drumsmith Pete Stanbridge of Stanbridge Drums was intrigued by the project and quickly responded with a prototype. The trio worked closely on each and every detail.

The drums are very special and extremely limited in number. Only 50 of each size (5.5\" X 14\" and 6.5\" X 14\"), are being made. You can reserve one at www.promark.com/drum.”

Each drum will also be accompanied with the following Pro-Mark 50th Anniversary items:

• Hard-shell drum case with a plush black velvet interior.
  
• 1 pair of custom, laser engraved commemorative Pro-Mark oak drumsticks with 50th Anniversary logo in a velvet drawstring bag.
  
• \'Spares Kit\' with gold plated drum key, extra tension rods, fasteners, snare straps and tools nestled in a foam lined wooden box.
  
• Pro-Mark 50th Anniversary embroidered shirt.
  
• Stanbridge logo wear.
  
• Signed and numbered Certificate of authenticity.