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DW Factory Tour

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Fresh from Drum Day LA, session great Russ Kunkel and John Good give you a tour of the DW Drum factory including the people, techniques, materials and technology that make it all possible. There’s also a very special drum set featured at the end.

DW Factory Tour 2021

John Good, Don Lombardi, and the whole DW family celebrate 50 years of inspiration with these limited edition drums and pedals.

Introducing our 50th Anniversary Drums and Pedals

Resident Woodologist, John Good, explains all there is to know about this newly-discovered tonewood​.

The Story of DW Collector’s Series Pure Almond

John Good’s most recent wood hunt took him “Down Under”.  Tasmania, to be exact. Travel alongside DW’s adventuring Woodologist as he discovers yet another rare wood for 2018’s Limited Edition Collector’s Series kit. Make sure to take a listen to the Tasmanian kit in the soundtrack as well.

The Pure Tasmanian Timber Story

Join John Good as he travels to the Stradivari Forest to hand select lumber for this very special, limited edition Collector’s Series® 45th Anniversary drumset.  From log to finely-crafted instrument, experience each painstaking step of the manufacturing process as narrated by DW’s resident Woodologist.

The Making of the 45th Anniversary Set

Timeless Timber (Romanian River Oak) DW Drums

Years in the making, The Vault Edge is a cooperative effort combining Sabian's proprietary cymbal alloy and DW's patented Edge snare drum technology. The result is a distinctive instrument that marries a centuries-old cymbal recipe with today's latest methods in drum making. Each Edge ring is cast in California using actual re-purposed Sabian cymbals played by Sabian artists. The rings are machined to aircraft-quality specifications and press-fit onto a wood core made from ten plies of several-hundred-year-old Lake Birch. The turret lugs, MAG throw-off system and 3mm steel True Hoops™ are plated in custom Antique Bronze and the wood core is finished in natural matte lacquer Hard Satin. The 6x14" drum's earthy appearance is consistent with its dry, warm tonality. Only fifty Collector's Series Vault Edge snare drums will ever be produced.

The Vault Edge Story - DW & Sabian Unite to Make a Very Unique Snare Drum

Originally released in 2006 to promote a giveaway of 30 kits, Neil Peart tells the story of how he worked with John Good and the team at DW to create his dreamkit to celebrate of 30 years of Rush.

The Making of Neil Peart's R30 Kit

DW is the original American custom drum company™.

Showcasing DW artists with stories of handcrafted rhythms.

A series showcasing DW artists with stories of handcrafted rhythms and instruments.

DW STORIES: On The Drums

On The Drums

Watch this collection of inspiring DW artist performances.

DW Sessions

Watch this collection of inspiring performances from DW's roster of artists.

Stories: DW Sessions

Learn about DW's journey from teaching studio to trailblazer.

Founder's Feed

Go behind the scenes of DW's amazing journey from teaching studio to trailblazer.

Stories: Founder's Feed

A collection of vintage DW media from the archives.

The Vault

Step into a world of DW nostalgia with this collection of vintage media from the archives.

Stories: The Vault

DW50

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

The journey continues

Stories: DW50

Explore DW's acoustic-electronic convertible drum set ecosystem.

DW. Electrified. Explore DW's latest innovation.

Stories: DWe

DWe and DW Soundworks tips, tricks, and tutorials.

DWe How To

Learn how you can transform your sound with DW Soundworks and an infinitely expandable library of authentic drum sounds.

About The Workshop

To The Finish: Exploring Lacquer

DW Factory Tour

DW Factory Tour 2021

DW is the original American custom drum company™.

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