Varus Deluxe 2up2down Black Forest

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Varus Deluxe 2up2down Black Forest

Varus

Deluxe 2up2down Black Forest

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 530211
Brand: Varus
Model: Deluxe 2up2down Black Forest
Price: $4,947.80

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The Varus Deluxe 2up2down Black Forest is a seriously well-built kit. The maple shells offer a warm, controlled sound that’s perfect for jazz, studio work, or any genre needing a refined, articulate drum voice. This is a kit for the drummer who appreciates craftsmanship and wants a distinctive look.

Product Description

  • Varus Deluxe 2up2down Black Forest
  • Shell set
  • Deluxe Series
  • 100% maple shells
  • Colour: Dark Red with Black Forest design
  • Gold shell hardware
  • Matt lacquered shells
  • 2.3 mm tom hoops
  • Handmade in Spain from hand selected woods

*Shell configuration:*

, 22" x 16" (8-ply) bass drum with extra wide hoops, 10" x 07" Tom tom, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 14" Floor tom, 16" x 16" Floor tom

PROS
  • • 100% maple construction delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent projection.
  • • Black Forest design and gold hardware offer a strikingly premium aesthetic.
  • • 2.3mm tom hoops contribute to a focused, controlled drum sound.
  • • Handmade in Spain ensures meticulous craftsmanship and consistent quality.
CONS
  • • The dark red finish may not appeal to all drummers' aesthetic preferences.
  • • Being 100% maple, the kit might lack the aggressive attack of birch.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most players.

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material 100% Maple
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 22" x 16"
Shell Thickness 8-ply
Bearing Edge Standard 30-degree bearing edge – typical for European drum construction, promotes broad frequency response.
Finish Matt Lacquered

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Frequently Asked Questions

The finish itself doesn't directly impact the sound, but the thicker lacquer adds a tiny bit of dampening – a negligible change, mostly aesthetic.
They're 2.3mm hoops, a slightly thicker-than-average specification intended to provide more focused resonance and control, but not a bespoke Varus design.
Yes, maple tends to be a denser wood, and 8-ply adds some weight. It’s manageable, but not a lightweight touring kit.

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