Glad we've caught your attention! Defects are found through inspection. Although it looked quick like, this operator has been doing this for while now and knows what he's looking for. Performance get the same treatment as the Collector's series in the manufacturing process aside from the note being stamped on the inside of the shell. We can color and tone match no problem for add on drums!
Thanks for your kind words! If there was only one thing we could strive for(besides making quality drums:)) is you having a great time playing on DW's.
Wow I'm speachless it's so nice to see people so passionate about drums Actualy making them. I was at my local music shop today and gave a couple toms that were on a shelf a good bit they were not tuned yet they clearly were if that makes sense. They sounded exactly as I like my drums to sound. I am very passionate about vintage drums slingerland Rogers leedy WFL Ludwig Gretsch Fibes Premier and my plan was to save and find a Buddy Rich kit. Now I see why almost everyone of the Ol' fellas that used to play those kits now play DW. Needless to say I'm saving my loonies and toonies for a DW and it will be well worth the wait. I already use all DW hard wear so none of this should have surprised me thank you Mr. Good and every one who makes DW possible yous RocK!!
There are 3 drum makers that I want to play in the future: Pearl, Yamaha and DW. Though I want to play Pearl or Yamaha, this tour gained my respect for DW! Great narration from John Good! Now I really wanted a big setup (22x18 bass, 14x6.5 steel snare, 6x8, 8x8, 10x8, 12x9, 13x10, 14x11, 16x16 and 18x16 toms) as my dream configuration. Don't forget the tom mounts! DW rocks along with Pearl and Yamaha!😎😎😎
I have a Collector's Series Tobacco Fade kit that I love. 22", 10", 12", 14", 16". Shipped the 12" back to DW and had them make the 14" for me. And I SWEAR I am actually considering getting a 6", 8", and a 13" to match. I gig with them and then don't have a single blessed scratch. Also, if you get a chance to go to Oxnard, they are the nicest group of people. I was late getting there (CA traffic!) and one of their guys stayed and spent a bit of time with me walking me around...he didn't have to do it, he wanted to do it as he knew my guys at the Memphis Drum Shop! Small, small world. Thanks DW.
We love you, too! Glad you are liking your PDP kit and DW hardware. thanks for your support! You should the Blue to Black MX finish for your kit. Enjoy!
Thanks so much Chuck! We are flattered you are choosing DW! The deepest Rata tom or octoban style tom we offer is 18 inches. We hope this can work for you and of course we can match them to the rest of your kit!
I'm not a fan of DW drums/snares. I have owned them, sold them, bought them but I've never heard or played a kit or snare that works for me. I do however LOVE their hardware. Can't fault it. I own lots of it. Aside from the fact DW drums don't work sonically for me personally...there's no denying that DW's quality control, manufacturing process and workmanship is top notch! I think DW are a fantastic company.
That's fair. Never played their drums (always had Pearl Exports). I had some DW5000s like 30 years ago. The ones with the plates. Excellent pedals. I don't recall seeing actual drums made by them until years later. Based on the pedals, I assumed the drums themselves would likely be top shelf.
Wow! We so appreciate your passionate, kind words. We are very happy to show our drum making process. We have many great people working hard everyday to build the best possible drums for you and all of our awesome customers. Thanks again!!
Wow as a long time drummer and also a mech enginerr. I found this video very interestingand informative and has given me even more respect for the care expertise and the combined personal/automatic tasks andtime it tiakes to produce such amazing drums. thanks DW cheers
I had the great fortune of taking the factory tour in 2000 in Oxnard and at the age of 16 got my Collectors series kit a few months later. These are truly magical drums.
Thanks for asking! Those heads are the Coated Clear Remo DW heads. They are used for the batter side and are the most popular for our kits that leave the factory. They do not have a control ring separate from the drum they have a coated ring on the head.
We are here to assist you in your fun times with drumming. Hopefully you having even more fun now that you have your new Solid Stave Snare. Thanks for choosing DW!
I have owned my Collectors Series kit since 2000! It still looks brand new and sounds amazing! People can't believe they are 13 years old, and II play out every weekend! I just ordered a new All Cherry wood kit!!! Cannot wait! Anyone who reads this, do yourself a favor....buy DW!!!!They are the most beautiful drums on the face of the planet!
Thursday June 13th 2013. That is the day I've been waiting for for the last 9 years. That is the day that I am visiting the DW factory in Oxnard. I am traveling all the way from Sydney, Australia to do it. To say I'm looking forward to it is an understatement. It will be a dream come true for me. These guys simply make the best drums around today!
Thanks so much for choosing DW!! Please contact the dealer you ordered your drum kit through. They will be able to assist you with your drum kits production status.
Thanks for asking! Abe has been using some bigger sizes for quite sometime now. His drum sizes are usually a 14" tom in a snare stand, 16 and 18 inch floor toms and larger sized 24 or 26 inch bass drum.
I play a Collector's now for several years and it's a set I will never get rid off. Love the sound and looks of my DW set. Seeing how it's being made is a real treat.
Huge compliment to the guys who administrate the youtube account! It's nice to see, how they reply to almost every comment, and always in a remarakable polite way. This is DW's image, a polite and super nice company, which builds amazing drums.
Awesome! Thanks so much for coming out here! We look forward to having you. We are sure one of our customer service guys will show you around just fine.
I love my DW set. Had them for 20 years. They have an incredible sound. Warm with plenty of attack. And I’m not even that great at turning, but they still sound awesome.
We very much appreciate your feedback and watching the video! You are very correct in saying there are many people who are taking pride in their job to get you the best sounding and looking drum kit. :)
Bought a Performance shell pack 20", 12", 16" Natural Lacquer and could not be happier. Beautiful looking and even more beautiful sounding. Even my wife walked into my office/studio and said the drums sounded so good!
I toured the factory and watched the who process. They really do this, all the way trough. Had lunch with John Goode afterwards and discussed the 40th anniversary shells,, He's very dedicated, very brilliant and makes fantastic product. Worth every penny!
Thanks for asking! Really it depends on the finish and the amount of drums in the kit. For example, a lacquer kit with 5 pieces would take about 3 months.
PDP drums are in 2 boxes. One box will consist of a bass drum, 14 inch tom and a snare. The other boxes will include the rest of the toms. All drums are packed inside of each carefully, with padding in between for a safe delivery. :)
Thanks so much!!!! We feel our customers are the best and we truly enjoy finding the positivity in drumming and learning more about drums. Thanks again!
At first we applied them to strengthen the shell. Then after we could make our shells strong enough we noticed that it changed the tone of the shell. After reapplying the hoops we noticed they helped to focus the note of the shell. Where we are now we can apply them on request or advise customers to use them depending on the sound they want.
Awesome thanks! With the metal snare drums they are rolled or cast depending on the type of metal. We outsource these shells with our design in place. We will definitely make not of your suggestion for a future video!
Wow I showed this to my dad and it convinced him to get a DW kit!
When he saw the video, he saw that it was made with good quality
Glad we've caught your attention! Defects are found through inspection. Although it looked quick like, this operator has been doing this for while now and knows what he's looking for. Performance get the same treatment as the Collector's series in the manufacturing process aside from the note being stamped on the inside of the shell. We can color and tone match no problem for add on drums!
Nothing sounds like a DW, they have their own unique tone to them that I cannot find in any other drum out there. Someday I will own one.
I prefer Ludwig drums
@CarsonSwitalskiDrums serious ?
cuznred human shit
Thanks for your kind words! If there was only one thing we could strive for(besides making quality drums:)) is you having a great time playing on DW's.
The Collector Series drums are fantastic sounding and reflect perfection in build quality.
Worth every cent!!
He has been with us since the early 90's.
DW has the best manufacturing quality and standards hands down.
Thanks so much for your kind words and feedback to this video! We have many great people here taking pride in their work everyday.
Wow I'm speachless it's so nice to see people so passionate about drums Actualy making them. I was at my local music shop today and gave a couple toms that were on a shelf a good bit they were not tuned yet they clearly were if that makes sense. They sounded exactly as I like my drums to sound. I am very passionate about vintage drums slingerland Rogers leedy WFL Ludwig Gretsch Fibes Premier and my plan was to save and find a Buddy Rich kit. Now I see why almost everyone of the Ol' fellas that used to play those kits now play DW. Needless to say I'm saving my loonies and toonies for a DW and it will be well worth the wait. I already use all DW hard wear so none of this should have surprised me thank you Mr. Good and every one who makes DW possible yous RocK!!
Ryan Chappell Thanks for the love Ryan. 😀
JG is the man for sure! Thanks so much for your kind words!
There are 3 drum makers that I want to play in the future: Pearl, Yamaha and DW.
Though I want to play Pearl or Yamaha, this tour gained my respect for DW! Great narration from John Good!
Now I really wanted a big setup (22x18 bass, 14x6.5 steel snare, 6x8, 8x8, 10x8, 12x9, 13x10, 14x11, 16x16 and 18x16 toms) as my dream configuration. Don't forget the tom mounts! DW rocks along with Pearl and Yamaha!😎😎😎
Thanks for the love, Kyle.
@millerscapes Wow! Very stoked to hear the space lift off comparison. We are truly happy to have you enjoy this video so much. Have a great weekend!
I have a Collector's Series Tobacco Fade kit that I love. 22", 10", 12", 14", 16". Shipped the 12" back to DW and had them make the 14" for me. And I SWEAR I am actually considering getting a 6", 8", and a 13" to match. I gig with them and then don't have a single blessed scratch. Also, if you get a chance to go to Oxnard, they are the nicest group of people. I was late getting there (CA traffic!) and one of their guys stayed and spent a bit of time with me walking me around...he didn't have to do it, he wanted to do it as he knew my guys at the Memphis Drum Shop! Small, small world. Thanks DW.
Thanks for sharing the love.
No sweat. Much appreciated.
Thanks very much! We are happy you liked the video!
Works of art , Just beautiful .... Hard to know what I want with soooo many choices to choose from.
We love you, too! Glad you are liking your PDP kit and DW hardware. thanks for your support! You should the Blue to Black MX finish for your kit. Enjoy!
LOVE my Collectors Maple kit, and enjoyed the tour immensely!
Thanks so much Chuck! We are flattered you are choosing DW! The deepest Rata tom or octoban style tom we offer is 18 inches. We hope this can work for you and of course we can match them to the rest of your kit!
Ok, yep.... that was cool...Quality workmanship going on all around that building...a good promo idea as well 'cuz, I'm sold!
Our pleasure!! We appreciate your feedback more then you know!
I'm not a fan of DW drums/snares. I have owned them, sold them, bought them but I've never heard or played a kit or snare that works for me. I do however LOVE their hardware. Can't fault it. I own lots of it. Aside from the fact DW drums don't work sonically for me personally...there's no denying that DW's quality control, manufacturing process and workmanship is top notch! I think DW are a fantastic company.
Thanks for sharing Jay Joseph. Just curious what drums generally speak to you sonically?
dw drums This Jay Joseph person is making up phony statements...May God forgive his hate.
JayJo i agree. Their hardware is good. Pricey, but works very well
JayJo you just haven’t gotten a good kit
That's fair. Never played their drums (always had Pearl Exports). I had some DW5000s like 30 years ago. The ones with the plates. Excellent pedals. I don't recall seeing actual drums made by them until years later. Based on the pedals, I assumed the drums themselves would likely be top shelf.
Thanks Naso! We very much appreciate your feedback. NP's b-day should be a paid holiday for drummers!
Awesome tour! I've watched the Zildjian factory tour, and I thought that was cool, but this blows that out if the water!
Wow! We so appreciate your passionate, kind words. We are very happy to show our drum making process. We have many great people working hard everyday to build the best possible drums for you and all of our awesome customers. Thanks again!!
Hope they pay their workers well. They work their asses off and make quality stuff
We would love to have you stop by! Thanks for your kind words!
Wow as a long time drummer and also a mech enginerr. I found this video very interestingand informative and has given me even more respect for the care expertise and the combined personal/automatic tasks andtime it tiakes to produce such amazing drums. thanks DW cheers
Thanks for the love Robi!
I had the great fortune of taking the factory tour in 2000 in Oxnard and at the age of 16 got my Collectors series kit a few months later. These are truly magical drums.
wow. Does any other manufacturer put this much care and thought into their drums? Amazing.
Tama, Ludwig, Yamaha,
Iam Noone Yamaha may be debatable lol but otherwise I agree
Iam Noone yes also Pearl, Gretsch and even SJC...
You guys missing Sonnor
Sonor for sure
I dont think anyone who has ever purchased a dw has ever been disappointed... they are a pure work of art
you're doing a great job, be proud!
We did! What an attic that is. Thanks for supporting DW! Everyone should have an attic like you. :)
DW drums are waaaay too good to have wraps placed on them!
I agree. Sparkle designs especially are hideous on drums or any music instrument.
Thanks for asking! Those heads are the Coated Clear Remo DW heads. They are used for the batter side and are the most popular for our kits that leave the factory. They do not have a control ring separate from the drum they have a coated ring on the head.
I always wanted to know how Plumbuses are made
We are here to assist you in your fun times with drumming. Hopefully you having even more fun now that you have your new Solid Stave Snare. Thanks for choosing DW!
THE video on how to make perfect drums.
We are very happy to hear your kind words. You keep rocking and we will stay patient hoping we can roll you some shells soon. :)
Mano de obra orgullosamente mexicana, por algo trabajan en dw drums
Thanks! We are happy to show you the process!
Now i understand why their drums are so expensive.
Me too tho!
me too :D thats alot of hard work, not everyone can do this work as good as they do it
Lol me too. Still gonna get one though
Dw are meticulous in all they do they sound great look awesome and have bullet proof hard ware there is nothing they do suspect at all
This tour explains and justifies the reason why I love playing my DW Kit
Thank you very much for your kind words and support of DW!
What a great video. And what looks to be a great place to work!
I have owned my Collectors Series kit since 2000! It still looks brand new and sounds amazing! People can't believe they are 13 years old, and II play out every weekend! I just ordered a new All Cherry wood kit!!! Cannot wait! Anyone who reads this, do yourself a favor....buy DW!!!!They are the most beautiful drums on the face of the planet!
When did they start putting the labels inside? My kit just had a stamp with a note to tune it to inside. purchased in early 2000's
Thursday June 13th 2013. That is the day I've been waiting for for the last 9 years. That is the day that I am visiting the DW factory in Oxnard.
I am traveling all the way from Sydney, Australia to do it.
To say I'm looking forward to it is an understatement. It will be a dream come true for me.
These guys simply make the best drums around today!
What a downer :) I was going to try to make a drum but now I know it is futile :) haha
ArtisanTony I agree hahaha
We appreciate your kind words! We almost felt it was to long at first. We wish you all the best also!
beautiful stuff!
Thanks so much! We have the best customers to make our drums for sure!
if i need to buy a DW ... HOW MUCH IT COST ME 5 PIECES
Hi, If you contact one of our dealers they will help you with pricing. locator.dwdrums.com/drum/cgi/index?mapid=World&design=default&lang=en&option=
Thanks so much for choosing DW!! Please contact the dealer you ordered your drum kit through. They will be able to assist you with your drum kits production status.
I salute DW for the passion of making drums. But Pearl in my opinion is the better drum manufacturer
sabianjyea that is like comparing Bugatti veyron to Honda Accord
We are honored to have you in our family! Thanks so much for your support!
I wish i had the money
I loved my DW Collectors - dearly. Superb drums...
😃
mr dw guy, just a question. i always thought dw were keller shels?
They were many years ago. We make our own, highly engineered shells. Take a look. www.dwdrums.com/drums/collectors/shells.asp
thanks for the reply. i enjoyed the video as well.
We salute you! Thanks so much for coming back!
is this Oxnard or Tijuana? haha
HDDrummer Visited some family out there last summer . I was shocked at the amount of Mexicans (myself included) out there 😂
@phlipdog Thanks so much for watching and appreciating the video. Thanks for being a part of the DW family!
Thanks for asking! Abe has been using some bigger sizes for quite sometime now. His drum sizes are usually a 14" tom in a snare stand, 16 and 18 inch floor toms and larger sized 24 or 26 inch bass drum.
Awesome! We are happy that you got to come by for a visit. The showroom can definitely be a head turner. We do our best to keep it well stocked.
Thanks so much! Sounds like you know your stuff so appreciate your feedback as we do with all people.
It's all about the ply wood! We spend our lives obsessed and dedicated to the stuff. I feel really blessed! Love ya DW!
We are proud to have you Alex! Thanks for being a part of the DW family!
I play a Collector's now for several years and it's a set I will never get rid off. Love the sound and looks of my DW set. Seeing how it's being made is a real treat.
Thanks so much! We are happy to give you the inside look into our factory. :)
@MichaelTrabitsch Nice choice on the snare! Thanks for watching and your kind words. We keep going because people like you. :)
We are located in Oxnard, CA. No openings at the moment. Thanks for your inquiry!
Thanks so much! Thanks for watching!
Huge compliment to the guys who administrate the youtube account! It's nice to see, how they reply to almost every comment, and always in a remarakable polite way. This is DW's image, a polite and super nice company, which builds amazing drums.
Wow. Great, GREAT example of what you guys do. I don't think I've ever played a DW kit that didn't sound amazing. And now I see why.
Thank you very much. We hope you like the sound of them also.
Thanks for being a part of the DW family! Enjoy!
Awesome! Thanks so much for coming out here! We look forward to having you. We are sure one of our customer service guys will show you around just fine.
I just realized how high quality their drums are . there's a lot of attention to detail and that's why I love them so much
I love my DW set. Had them for 20 years. They have an incredible sound. Warm with plenty of attack. And I’m not even that great at turning, but they still sound awesome.
Thanks so much! We are happy you feel that way.
We very much appreciate your feedback and watching the video! You are very correct in saying there are many people who are taking pride in their job to get you the best sounding and looking drum kit. :)
Bought a Performance shell pack 20", 12", 16" Natural Lacquer and could not be happier. Beautiful looking and even more beautiful sounding. Even my wife walked into my office/studio and said the drums sounded so good!
And thank you for your kind words!! We have some great people doing hard work everyday to get the best quality drums to our customers.
Thanks so much! We are very happy you found the video an easy read!
Thanks for watching! We appreciate your kind words and support!
We love working here! Our drum production team are always working hard to get the best quality out to the customer!
I toured the factory and watched the who process. They really do this, all the way trough. Had lunch with John Goode afterwards and discussed the 40th anniversary shells,, He's very dedicated, very brilliant and makes fantastic product. Worth every penny!
DW is just simply an amazing company! Thank you John Good and the DW family for putting in so much passion when developing your drums and hardware.
Thanks for asking! Really it depends on the finish and the amount of drums in the kit. For example, a lacquer kit with 5 pieces would take about 3 months.
PDP drums are in 2 boxes. One box will consist of a bass drum, 14 inch tom and a snare. The other boxes will include the rest of the toms. All drums are packed inside of each carefully, with padding in between for a safe delivery. :)
Thanks so much! We'll keep it up as long as we can!
Absolutely! The Performance Series are more uniform because they have set sizes but have the same process as the Collectors Series.
Thanks so much!!!! We feel our customers are the best and we truly enjoy finding the positivity in drumming and learning more about drums. Thanks again!
Came on a factory tour in 2009, it was amazing and the room at the end was fantastic, thanks DW.
@TheXrythmicXtongue YOUR WELCOME! We are very happy to show the process and are happy to hear your appreciation. :)
It is! We are lucky to have many hard working interesting people here making our drums. :)
Glad you are liking it! If you didn't know that is the Natural to Emerald Green Fade over Olive Ash Burl Exotic.
At first we applied them to strengthen the shell. Then after we could make our shells strong enough we noticed that it changed the tone of the shell. After reapplying the hoops we noticed they helped to focus the note of the shell. Where we are now we can apply them on request or advise customers to use them depending on the sound they want.
I used complain a lot about how DW drums cost so much. But after seeing this, all I can say is,
THANK YOU...
Thanks so much for enthusiasm! We will give greeting to Rich for you!
Awesome thanks! With the metal snare drums they are rolled or cast depending on the type of metal. We outsource these shells with our design in place. We will definitely make not of your suggestion for a future video!
Nice choice! We are here for your when you are ready for a new kit!