DW Design Series, Tobacco Burst

The DW Design Series makes DW’s signature quality accessible to drummers of all skill levels. The shells are crafted from eight layers of North American hard rock maple and built using DW’s HVLT alternating-ply construction. This results in a warm, full-bodied sound with plenty of power, clear projection, and a distinctly classic character.The combination of low-mass mini turret lugs, triple-flanged hoops, and True Pitch tuning screws ensures a precise and flexible tuning experience, while allowing the shells to resonate freely. Thanks to this high-quality finish, well-thought-out hardware, and solid build quality, the Design Series delivers performance you’d typically expect from a higher product class, despite its position as the entry-level series within DW’s lineup.

*Snare, hardware, and cymbals not included* 

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8-ply maple shells with HVLT construction
Maple has been a beloved wood for drum sets for decades, and that’s no different here. The maple shells of the Design Series provide a warm foundation with ample attack and definition, allowing them to fit effortlessly into both live and studio settings. Subtle dynamics and playing nuances remain clearly audible, without the sound sacrificing body or “presence.” The 8-ply construction with alternating grain direction, achieved through the HVLT process, also ensures a stable shell with a pure, consistent tone. DW uses precision-cut bearing edges for this series: 45 degrees on the toms and 60 degrees on the bass drum. The 45° bearing edges ensure that the toms respond evenly to the head’s vibration, resulting in a balanced response and efficient energy transfer. The 60° bearing edge on the bass drum, on the other hand, enhances the punch and low end, delivering a tight and powerful backbeat.

Features: 

• Series: Design 
• Finish: tobacco burst
• Shell: 8-ply maple 
• Hardware: chrome 
• Hoops: triple-flanged hoop 
• Lugs: mini-turret lug 

About DW
For over 30 years, DW Drums has been crafting some of the most highly regarded drums, pedals, stands, and other drum hardware. It all started with an innovative adjustable pedal-case seat. This was not only the first of DW’s many groundbreaking hardware designs, but it also demonstrated that they truly understand what drumming is all about. Moreover, DW Drums’ craftsmanship has raised the bar for drum manufacturers everywhere. You can feel this commitment to quality in every drum shell and every piece of DW Drums hardware you use.