PDP By DW SHELL SET CONCEPT MAPLE FINISH PLY CM5 KIT 22" TWISTED IVORY PDCM2215TI

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The Concept Maple series represents PDP's "top-line": a range designed to offer the spirit and many design solutions derived from the DW universe, while maintaining a direct and performance-oriented approach. Offered in pre-configured kits, it adopts F.A.S.T. shell depths to optimize response, presence, and ease of tuning, with the possibility to add additional shells to evolve the configuration according to your needs.

Who This Drum Kit Is For

The PDP Concept Maple is aimed at intermediate to advanced drummers seeking a versatile acoustic drum kit ready to withstand rehearsals, live performances, and recording. Thanks to the European maple and precision-oriented design, it suits modern styles (pop, rock, funk, fusion) as well as more dynamic contexts where attack and projection need to remain clear (alternative rock, punk, accessible metal), while retaining the warmth necessary for smoother grooves (soul, RnB, blues).

Features and Innovations

The Concept Maple incorporates key elements known to improve tuning, tuning stability, and ergonomics. The STM tom suspension system promotes the natural resonance of the shell and facilitates positioning, while the True Pitch tension rods provide a more progressive and precise tuning feel, especially appreciated during fine-tuning. On the snare, the DW MAG trigger ensures smooth and reliable action to quickly switch from an open sound to a tighter tone without compromising stability. The bass drum is equipped with molded claws, designed to enhance strength and consistency of tension, and the whole kit is complemented by Remo heads that provide a solid foundation for achieving a usable sound right out of the box.

Sound Characteristics

European maple is recognized for its overall balance: full lows, present mids, and soft highs, making it a particularly musical wood that is easy to place in a mix. On the toms and bass drum, the 7-ply construction contributes to a clear attack, controlled sustain, and consistent projection, ideal for maintaining definition at high volume while preserving a pleasant roundness at lower dynamics.

The 10-ply European maple snare enhances the sense of precision: the rebound feels firmer, the attack stands out more, and rimshots gain impact, all while keeping the typical warmth of maple. With the original Remo heads, the drum kit offers a homogeneous response and a comfortable tuning range, allowing for both open, resonant tunings and tighter, drier, and punchier tensions.

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