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DW Factory Tour

Fresh from Drum Day LA, session great Russ Kunkel and John Good give you a tour of the DW Drum factory including the people, techniques, materials and technology that make it all possible. There’s also a very special drum set featured at the end.

DW Factory Tour 2021

John Good, Don Lombardi, and the whole DW family celebrate 50 years of inspiration with these limited edition drums and pedals.

Introducing our 50th Anniversary Drums and Pedals

Resident Woodologist, John Good, explains all there is to know about this newly-discovered tonewood​.

The Story of DW Collector’s Series Pure Almond

John Good’s most recent wood hunt took him “Down Under”.  Tasmania, to be exact. Travel alongside DW’s adventuring Woodologist as he discovers yet another rare wood for 2018’s Limited Edition Collector’s Series kit. Make sure to take a listen to the Tasmanian kit in the soundtrack as well.

The Pure Tasmanian Timber Story

Join John Good as he travels to the Stradivari Forest to hand select lumber for this very special, limited edition Collector’s Series® 45th Anniversary drumset.  From log to finely-crafted instrument, experience each painstaking step of the manufacturing process as narrated by DW’s resident Woodologist.

The Making of the 45th Anniversary Set

Timeless Timber (Romanian River Oak) DW Drums

Years in the making, The Vault Edge is a cooperative effort combining Sabian's proprietary cymbal alloy and DW's patented Edge snare drum technology. The result is a distinctive instrument that marries a centuries-old cymbal recipe with today's latest methods in drum making. Each Edge ring is cast in California using actual re-purposed Sabian cymbals played by Sabian artists. The rings are machined to aircraft-quality specifications and press-fit onto a wood core made from ten plies of several-hundred-year-old Lake Birch. The turret lugs, MAG throw-off system and 3mm steel True Hoops™ are plated in custom Antique Bronze and the wood core is finished in natural matte lacquer Hard Satin. The 6x14" drum's earthy appearance is consistent with its dry, warm tonality. Only fifty Collector's Series Vault Edge snare drums will ever be produced.

The Vault Edge Story - DW & Sabian Unite to Make a Very Unique Snare Drum

Originally released in 2006 to promote a giveaway of 30 kits, Neil Peart tells the story of how he worked with John Good and the team at DW to create his dreamkit to celebrate of 30 years of Rush.

The Making of Neil Peart's R30 Kit

DW is the original American custom drum company™.

DW 50th Anniversary Drum Kit

DW 50th Anniversary Snare Drum

Packed with a slew of features, the MDD Pedal is the result of years of painstaking design and engineering.

MFG Direct Drive Double Pedal

The DW50 Edge' Snare fits an 11-ply persimmon and spruce shell with a quilted maple veneer between stout bra

DW 50th Anniversary Edge Snare Drum

Features a thin industry-standard 1mm shell and a striking satin finish.

Satin Black Over Brass Snare 8x14

The DW 5000PK4 Hardware Pack is the perfect complement to any 4-piece acoustic or electronic kit.

5000 Series 5 Piece Hardware Pack

9000 Series pedals offer drummers an unequaled combination of speed, feel, and power.

9000 Single Bass Pedal

5000 Series pedals are now fitted with more features and upgrades than ever before.

5000 Series Double Bass Pedal XF

The Performance Series is handcrafted with North American maple by DW in our California custom shop.

Performance Maple Snare Drum 5.5x14

Designed with a 13" seat top, and the strength of a cast, under-seat, vise mount and double-braced legs.

5000 Series Round Top Throne

The DW Design Series' raised the bar for DW and made custom-style drums available to more drummers than ever

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