PDP By DW SHELL SET CONCEPT MAPLE FINISH PLY CM5 KIT 22" SATIN OLIVE PDCM2215SO

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The PDP Concept Maple series is presented as the top-line of PDP. Designed as an entry point into the DW spirit, it incorporates design elements and hardware popularized by the famous DW Collectors series. The idea is simple: to offer an acoustic maple drum kit positioned as premium within the PDP universe, with preset configurations and the possibility to add additional shells to evolve the kit according to your needs.

Who This Drum Kit Is For

This PDP Concept Maple is aimed at the intermediate to advanced drummer who wants a reliable, adjustable, and musical instrument capable of covering a wide range of contexts. The configuration with a 22x18 bass drum and 16x14 floor tom is particularly suited to styles that require presence and foundation: rock, pop, funk, fusion, and variety. Thanks to the maple and versatile dimensions, it is also very comfortable in the studio for clean takes and easy mixing.

Features and Innovations

PDP equips this Concept Maple series with performance-oriented technical choices. The toms are mounted with the STM suspension system, designed to reduce stress on the shell and promote resonance, while improving placement stability. The True Pitch tension rods provide a more consistent tuning feel, useful when seeking precise and reproducible tuning from session to session.

The bass drum benefits from molded claws designed for robustness and reliable tension retention. On the snare side, the DW MAG trigger facilitates tone adjustments with a clean and progressive action, a real plus for quickly switching from a "tight and snappy" sound to a more open response. Finally, the included Remo heads provide a solid foundation right from setup, with a consistent response to start without immediate consumable changes.

Sound

European maple is appreciated for its ability to produce a sound that is both warm and balanced, with a nice continuity between lows, mids, and highs. On the 7-ply toms and bass drum, you generally get an attack that is defined enough to retain detail, while maintaining body and a natural projection, ideal for cutting through a mix without becoming harsh.

The 10-ply snare emphasizes responsiveness and power: sharper rimshots, a firmer center, and dynamics that remain clear even as playing intensity increases. By adjusting tension and tone via the DW MAG, you can easily switch from a precise and controlled "studio" snare sound to a more open signature, perfect for live performance.

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