This particular kit featured a red oak burl veneer created by book-matching the veneer from small sheets from the same log.  This involves carefully slicing the veneer to match up the grain lines, to create mirror images of it around the drum.  The labor is intensive, but the final product is beautiful.  The sizes are 12″x8″, 14″x14″, 18″x14″, and a matching 14″x4″ snare.  The veneer is finished with a thick layer of polyester, buffed to a mirror shine.  There is no coloring or staining, that is the natural hue of the red oak burl.  A great sounding jazz kit suitable for the classiest gig: