PDP By DW SHELLSET CONCEPT CLASSIC WOOD HOOP NATUR/WN. HOOP
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PDP By DW
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Historical context and positioning in the range
Around the year 2000, DW Drums sought to make its manufacturing standards and design solutions more accessible. It was with this in mind that Pacific Drums and Percussion, better known as PDP by DW, was born. The goal: to translate DW's high standards into a broader production while preserving the Californian brand's DNA, with shells and components designed to offer an excellent balance of performance and reliability. Since then, PDP has established itself as a credible alternative, embraced by students and amateur musicians as well as seasoned drummers looking for an efficient and coherent kit.
Who this drum set is for
This shell set is aimed at demanding beginners, intermediate, and advanced drummers who want a compact, easy-to-transport, and musical kit suitable for many contexts. The 18-inch bass drum favors setups oriented towards jazz, funk, pop, indie, worship, or small stages, while still delivering a solid foundation for rehearsals. It's also an excellent choice as a secondary kit for gigs or a "studio" set for controlled and clear recordings.
Features and new elements
The kit highlights elements designed for practicality and precision: the True Pitch tension rods facilitate fine tuning adjustments, useful for quickly restoring tuning after transport. The Remo heads contribute to a reliable response right from setup, with dynamics that allow for nuanced playing. The set comes with a bass drum shell and a tom mount, as well as a bass drum riser that helps optimize the bass drum position according to your pedal and stroke setup.
The sound
Maple is renowned for its overall balance: round lows, rich mids, and open highs, with a natural sustain that adds breadth without becoming overpowering. In a compact format, this wood retains depth while remaining quick to cut through the mix, particularly appreciated in live and recording situations.
The wood hoops influence the response by providing a softer feel under the stick and a slightly more muted edge than metal hoops, while maintaining solid projection. The 18 x 14 bass drum favors a precise and punchy kick that's easy to control, while the tom and floor tom offer a natural and singing decay, ideal for clean and musical drum tuning.
Technical specifications
| Shells | maple |
| Hoops | wood |
| Tension rods | True Pitch |
| Heads | Remo |
| Bass drum | 18 x 14 |
| Tom | 12 x 8 |
| Floor tom | 14 x 14 |
| Shell set | without snare drum |
Questions frequently asked
Is the PDP By DW Concept Classic Wood Hoop delivered with a snare drum?
This shell set is provided without a snare drum and includes an 18 x 14 bass drum, a 12 x 8 tom, and a 14 x 14 floor tom.
What components are included with this PDP drum kit?
The set includes a bass drum shell, a tom mount, and a riser. The riser helps adjust the position of the 18-inch bass drum according to the pedal and striking setup. Remo heads are fitted on the shells.
What sound do the wooden hoops provide on this drum kit?
The wooden hoops offer a softer feel under the stick and a slightly more muffled attack than metal hoops, while maintaining solid projection.
Is this 18-inch configuration suitable for jazz and small venues?
The 18 x 14 bass drum delivers a precise and punchy kick that is easy to control. The setup with a 12 x 8 tom and 14 x 14 floor tom fits jazz, funk, pop, indie, worship contexts, and small venues.
What are the benefits of True Pitch lugs on this kit?
True Pitch lugs allow fine tuning of the drumhead tension. They facilitate returning to the tuning after transporting the kit.
