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The Workshop
Go behind the scenes with stories from DW’s legendary California Custom Shop and tireless R&D lab.
About The Workshop
Since 1972, DW has been pioneering new breakthroughs in handcrafted drums and problem-solving hardware. Now, you can tour the facility, read insights directly from craftsmen on the drum shell production process, and go in-depth with designers on product development to get the stories behind the magic of DW innovation.

LATEST
To The Finish: Exploring Lacquer
Walk through the multi-step lacquer evolution of a Collector’s Series snare drum from hand-selected raw shell to paint shop masterwork.

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.

The Workshop
DW Factory Tour 2021
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Play Introducing our 50th Anniversary Drums and PedalsThe Workshop
Introducing our 50th Anniversary Drums and Pedals
Play The Story of DW Collector’s Series Pure AlmondThe Workshop
The Story of DW Collector’s Series Pure Almond
Play The Pure Tasmanian Timber StoryThe Workshop
The Pure Tasmanian Timber Story
Play The Making of the 45th Anniversary SetThe Workshop
The Making of the 45th Anniversary Set
Play Timeless Timber (Romanian River Oak) DW DrumsThe Workshop
Timeless Timber (Romanian River Oak) DW Drums
Play The Vault Edge Story - DW & Sabian Unite to Make a Very Unique Snare DrumThe Workshop
The Vault Edge Story - DW & Sabian Unite to Make a Very Unique Snare Drum
Play The Making of Neil Peart's R30 KitThe Workshop
The Making of Neil Peart's R30 Kit

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