The Drummer’s Choice™ since 1972.
Founded in 1972 by Don Lombardi, Drum Workshop (DW) has earned a reputation as the most respected custom drum company in the world.
DW’s innovative advancements in the tonal qualities of wood led by the unwavering creativity of John Good has revolutionized the craft of custom drums. DW hardware and pedals are trusted by the world’s best drummers and recognized as the industry standard.
Our Story
DW from 1972 to today
Drums
Handcrafted to your sound.
Snares
We’ve got your backbeat.
Pedals
A pedal for your pocket.
Hardware
Built to last.
Parts and Accessories
Mod out your DW kit.
Lifestyle and Apparel
Wear your DW passion with fashion.
DW Collector’s Series™
Each custom Collector’s Series kit begins with a dream. DW shapes that dream into an instrument with the finest materials, legendary craft, and hand-applied finishes.
DW Soundworks™ gets heavy.
The new Metal Legacy expansion pack for DW Soundworks™ compiles sounds of modern DW shells, vintage Slingerland drums, and aggressive sounds from Japanese, German, and American brands for maximum impact. The Metal Legacy expansion pack is a free download on Roland Cloud Manager for use with the DW Soundworks application.
DW Soundworks puts the most authentic drum sounds in the hands of creators everywhere. Used as a stand-alone app or as a virtual instrument plugin compatible with most DAWs (AX, AU, VST), DW Soundworks equips drummers, multi-instrumentalists, and producers with a sonic canvas to find just the right drum sound.
The World's Best Drummers Play DW
DW Sessions
Chris Turner
Straight Up DW Drums
DW Sessions
Chris Turner - Straight Up DW Drums
Oceans Ate Alaska’s Chris Turner, Straight Up and direct from a recent performance in the DW Custom Shop. No interviews, no product speak, just Straight Up playing.
DW Sessions
DW Sessions
Chris Turner - Straight Up DW Drums
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Jamal Moore - Straight Up DW Drums
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Pudge Tribbett - Straight Up DW Drums
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Tony Escapa - Straight Up DW Drums
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Marco Iannetta plays PDP Concept Series Drums & Pedals by DW (100% GoPro)
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50th Anniversary Collection
Celebrate DW's anniversary with a whole new line of limited drums and pedals.