PDP By DW Stage 22 Concept Maple Natural

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Like the rest of the PDP range, the Concept Maple series was developed in California by DW with a clear idea: to offer the DNA and technical solutions of the parent company in an accessible, reliable kit designed for frequent playing. Within the PDP lineup, Concept Maple is positioned as an acoustic drum set oriented towards "performance": a true workhorse for rehearsing, recording, touring, and evolving your setup thanks to configurations designed for current needs.

Who This Drum Kit Is For

This PDP Concept Maple primarily targets intermediate to advanced drummers looking to step up in projection, tuning precision, and hardware quality without entering a boutique range. Its configuration with a 22-inch bass drum and 10- and 12-inch toms is perfectly suited for rock, pop, funk, fusion, country, and variety styles, while remaining open enough for more dynamic contexts like alternative or worship. In modern jazz, it performs very well if you choose an appropriate head and tune higher, especially on the toms.

Features and Innovations

The kit emphasizes practical elements that improve daily use: the STM (Silent Block) tom suspension frees the shell and increases note sustain while maintaining stable and discreet mounting. The True Pitch tension rods provide a more consistent tuning feel and facilitate fine adjustments, particularly appreciated when moving between venues or needing to quickly restore a setting.

Regarding the snare, the DW MAG trigger is designed to be simple, fast, and secure: the vertical adjustment lever is held by a magnetic system that limits the risk of accidental activation. Robust hardware choices (including cast iron hoop claws) contribute to tuning stability, durability, and a more "solid" feel under the stick, especially on the bass drum.

Sound

European maple is prized for its ability to produce a sound that is simultaneously round, ringing, and balanced across the spectrum. Practically, you get a clear attack on the smaller toms and snare with great definition, while the larger shells develop a fuller low end and a more present fundamental tone. This signature makes the Concept Maple a very "mixable" drum kit: it fits easily into a band without forcing and retains nuance when playing softer.

The 22-10-12-16 configuration favors modern playing: the 22-inch bass drum provides foundation and depth, the 16-inch floor tom delivers generous low frequencies, and the 10- and 12-inch toms allow smooth fills with good clarity. The Remo heads contribute to an immediate and consistent response right out of the box, which facilitates handling, tuning, and adjustments according to your style (drier attack, longer sustain, or more controlled sound).

Technical specifications

Material	European maple	Tom suspension	Silent Block (STM)
Toms	7-ply shells	Tension rods	True Pitch
Bass drum hoops	7-ply	Trigger	DW MAG
Snare drum	10-ply shell	Hoop claws	cast iron
Bass drum	22 x 18 inches	Floor tom legs	steel
Tom	10 x 8 inches	Heads	Remo
Floor tom	16 x 14 inches