Player Date II has a warm, round tone, slightly brighter than the Player Date I, with enhanced mid-range and a smooth even attack. It's 7-Ply Maple/Mahogany/Maple shell provides wide tuning range and versatility. Player Date II drums come standard with Bread and Butter bearing edges on the Bass and Full Contact bearing edges on the Toms. The snare bearing edges are Full Contact on the batter side and Bread and Butter on the resonant-side. There are metal 2.3 mm triple flanged hoops and C & C's centered, double-ended Deco lugs.