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The Workshop
The home of handcrafted excellence.
Explore the California Custom Shop.
About The Workshop
The birth of the legendary California Custom Shop opened up a new era of development for DW. It’s here that DW pioneered new shell construction techniques, and where tonal innovation continues to this day.
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DW Factory Tour
with John Good & Russ Kunkel
The Workshop
DW Factory Tour 2021
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.
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DW Factory Tour 2021
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The Workshop
Introducing our 50th Anniversary Drums and Pedals
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The Story of DW Collector’s Series Pure Almond
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The Pure Tasmanian Timber Story
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The Making of the 45th Anniversary Set
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Timeless Timber (Romanian River Oak) DW Drums
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The Vault Edge Story - DW & Sabian Unite to Make a Very Unique Snare Drum
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The Making of Neil Peart's R30 Kit
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DW is the original American custom drum company™.
Browse through the vast selection of custom drum options available.