DW Drums are available in four distinct hardware color options. Shown from left to right: Chrome, Satin Chrome, Black Chrome and Gold.

DW’s patented STM™ (suspension tom mount) system allows drums to vibrate freely, allowing maximum resonance while securely holding the drum in place. Because there are no washers or grommets inhibiting the lug rod receiver, choking is reduced and tuning is as easy as ever.
(U.S. Patent #5520083)

A shell’s fundamental pitch is where it wants to be tuned. No more fighting with heads to find the sweet spot. We’ve done it for you. Every set that is crafted at DW is done so as a family. Before the shell is sanded, bearing edges are added or even one hole is drilled, every drum is ear-matched to belong together for life. In a word, tuning made easy.
(U.S. Patent #5770810)

The recipe for a structurally sound shell starts with raw materials. Hand selected veneer is cut to DW specifications and delivered from the mill to the DW Custom Shop where the process begins with the plies themselves. To make the perfect plywood for making drums takes years of drum making experience and know how. Special glues are formulated to allow sound to travel actively through the plies, then grain is cross-laminated for superior strength. Once cut to size the shells are precisely rolled and heat pressed. Reinforcement hoops are carefully installed utilizing a finger joint and heat activated glue. Once again undergoing heat and 2000 lbs. of pressure, the raw shells raw edges are cut and the shells are ready for timber matching. It’s the most advanced, yet hands-on way to make shells.

To give drummers even more control over their sound, DW created its patented True-Pitch® rod system. The rods feature 10/32 threads rather than the 10/24 that’s standard on most other drums. The result is a more exacting tuning process. True-Pitch® rods are only available in chrome and gold.

Solid and reliable, DW’s workhorse spurs can rest snug against the drum for easy pack-up and feature telescoping legs for increased adjustability. Spikes are perfect for drum rugs or carpet or the rubber feet can be screwed in place for wood or other hard surfaces. Available in all four DW drum hardware color options.

ESE™ or Enhanced Sound Edge is a revolutionary new concept in bearing edge technology. Over the years DW has lead the way in refining the way drums are constructed to optimize both overall tone and resonance. The ESE™ edge features a sharper backcut that is applied to the resonant head only and provides increased resonance on higher-pitched toms (recommended for 8-12" toms). This sharper resonant edge has proven to add increased attack and a longer fundamental tone. This feature is optional on all DW drums. (U.S. Patent #6,525,250)

DW Coated/Clear heads by Remo USA come standard on all DW drums and incorporate a coated tone ring for just the right amount of muffling with plenty of resonance. Crimped flesh hoops provide maximum vibration and durability. (U.S. Patent #5920021)