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Your cart is empty.What if boutique-inspired drums loaded with pro-features were more affordable? What if drummers could get a wide variety of our most popular Custom Shop sizes and colors without breaking the bank? We're proud to introduce a new concept, a completely re-imagined line of PDP drums designed for every drummer. It’s called the Concept Series and it has a fresh new look and a sound that already has drummers talking. Choose from Concept Maple or Concept Birch shells in a myriad of today’s most popular configurations. Then, add toms or bass drums to build custom-style kits to suit just about every musical style. Add to that, high-end features like STM (Suspension Tom Mounts), True Pitch tension rods, MAG throw-off, die cast low-mass claw hooks, proportionate counter hoops and durable lacquer finishes, and you have a kit that unquestionably lives up to its DW roots. Concept Series is a new line of PDP drums that are available in both all-maple or all-birch shells. All shells are 7-ply, except for the snare which is 10-ply. Through our research with the DW Custom Shop, we have found some particular detail features that have a big effect on sound and quality. We believe every drummer deserves these features, so we included DW-style STM mounting systems, True Pitch trade; tuning, F.A.S.T. tom sizing, proportional counter hoop sizing*, and Remo drum heads. Snare drums come with the DW MAG throw-off and boutique-style copper wires. Bass drums come with die-cast claw hooks, and all drums feature the new retro-inspired dual-turret tube lug.
Hali Lewis/Timothy Jones
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020
Only differences are dual turret lugs, Not a DW quality snare drum, and built offshore. Otherwise it carries the name of DW justly. This is an absolute gem, worth twice the price. if you're in the market for a professional level product, this is just that. I cant imagine PDP/DW is going to continue offering this for much longer, I can imagine the concept series is bleeding sales off of the Performance series and design series of DW kits.Get it. You wont regret it. just dont get blue/turqoise fade, that color's mine.; )
Michael Harmon
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2018
Great
BB LB
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018
My PDP Concept Maple kit creates the most amazing tones and sounds and it cost LESS than a thousand dollars!!! I literally pinch myself when I play it because I just can't believe how little I spent on my kit. Of course, all the money I saved went to my cymbals. Don't ever convince yourself that you need to spend big-time money to create your dream kit. Concept Maple from PDP by DW is all that you will ever need.
Robert R.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2018
I bought this set through guitar center and was very disappointed. Problems right out of the box.1. One tom came with the wrong hoops. They were a different lug pattern. Luckily the drum tech at guitar center was very helpful and switched em out for me.2. There was a crack on the bass drum. When contacting PDP/DW they said it was cosmetic when it was clearly body/shell damage. Very little help from the manufacturer. I was very disappointed with Dan's help in customer service. I got the runaround was left waiting for a response.3. The bearing edges were uneven. I was having a hard time tuning this set and couldn't figure out why there where so many overtones. After trying a couple of different head types I finally checked the bearing edges. They were uneven/not square. I don't know if you know anything about bearing edge on drums but I've learned that they can be a really big problem.If it weren't for the guys at Guitar Center I'd still be dealing with DW. Fortunately I was able to return it through Guitar Center Pro coverage. I got my money back and I'm now waiting for a Mapex Armory set. Mapex seems to be the only drum company that's even concerned with bearing edges. We'll see.I'm sure PDP/DW make wonderful sets. I may have just gotten a bad one. My first set is a PDP Z5 and it has its issues but that's what I expected from a starter set. I won't be buying from PDP/DW anymore based on their customer service alone. Guitar Center is still cool though
Rob Varney
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2016
This kit is incredible !! The quality is great for the investment. I have been playing a Ludwig kit that is ok, but these are really higher quality. The finish and hardware are very nice, and maple is a plus also.
Kayla N. Collier
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2016
I'm the type of person, especially with music gear, that always refers to the old saying, "You get what you pay for." This drum set is an absolute beauty in person and the sound really will surprise you! Go with Evans G2 on tops and G1 on the bottom and your set! I use these in a studio, mic'd with sub par mics and the sound will still blow you away. Are there better kits out there? Of course, but I'm definitely not going to pay $6,000+ for a DW. The only kit I would consider buying over this one is a Yamaha Live Custom. But again, about a $700 price difference.Bottom line, most of us musicians will never hit the big stage. Most of us will play shows in front of people who know absolutely nothing about gear quality. Unless you just have the money to blow, most of us don't need anything more than this. Great product, great price, 5/5
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