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DW50

Five decades of inspiration.

DW celebrates 50 years of tireless innovation with groundbreaking instruments and stories.

About the DW 50th Anniversary

In 2022, DW celebrated its 50th anniversary just blocks away from where Don Lombardi founded the company in Santa Monica. Revisit all the inspiring sessions and product releases from the event here.

Meet the Makers

Don Lombardi & John Good

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DW 50th Anniversary

Meet the Makers: Don Lombardi & John Good

Enjoy Don Lombardi and John Good’s DW50 keynote session, where they shared stories from DW’s 50-year journey from teaching studio to hardware innovator to global custom drum brand.

DW 50th Anniversary

Meet the Makers: Don Lombardi & John Good

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Play DW50: Our Story

DW 50th Anniversary

DW50: Our Story

Play Clinic: Queen Cora

DW 50th Anniversary

Clinic: Queen Cora

Play Clinic: Dave Elitch

DW 50th Anniversary

Clinic: Dave Elitch

Play Clinic: Don Lombardi & Special Guests

DW 50th Anniversary

Clinic: Don Lombardi & Special Guests

Play Meet the Makers: Don, Rich, Ruben, & Connor

DW 50th Anniversary

Meet the Makers: Don, Rich, Ruben, & Connor

Play Meet The Makers: Louie Garcia

DW 50th Anniversary

Meet The Makers: Louie Garcia

Play Meet the Makers: Shon Smith & Jose Campos

DW 50th Anniversary

Meet the Makers: Shon Smith & Jose Campos

Play DW 50th Anniversary Concert with SRT Band

DW 50th Anniversary

DW 50th Anniversary Concert with SRT Band

50th Anniversary Collection

Celebrate 50 years of DW with a new line of limited drums and pedals.

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