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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!
I am lucky enough to own a beautiful DW kit!!! They are by far the best sounding and most beautiful drums on the planet!!! I get nothing but compliments on my kit!
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!😎😎😎
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.
MAN . . . .that is impressive !!! I had NO idea . . .. but this is why DW is the best !! Thank you John for the video tour and the obvious pride you take in your product. I have a set of PDP's and I actually saw the finish in one of those shots in the paint shop. Thanks Again !!
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.
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'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.
Having had the pleasure of getting a personal tour from Garrison, I can say that this factory and all the employees are amazing! I just got my new Maple/Mahogany kit in Tangerine glass (14x20, 14x15,8x12,7x14) and it's absolutely flawless and sounds amazing!
This is why i love DW . Hate not having a kit to play but I'm dealing with some issues. Soon i hope to have my very own kit to play and i would be proud to show its a DW
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 would never have thought so much goes into making a drum kit. I'm relatively new to the drums scene (36yr old, midlife crisis), but will most probably be looking in the DW direction when it comes to buying new. Great video DW.
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!
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!
One day I'll see this all in person AND if blessed enough, see my own kit before it's shipped out. DW's are truly a work of art. The details are astounding, and I know every time I play my kit, they come out with each note.
Hi I was fortunate enough to take a tour of the DW Factory last September and it was so cool! Louie is such a nice guy. The designs he has come up with is spectacular! I am from Canada and my next kit will be a Collectors DW 7 piece kit, Ebony black satin oil with Black hardware!
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.
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 now know what my official drum brand is gonna be once I get the money...I love nothing more than attention to every specific detail aswell as efficiency, plus every time I see or hear someone playing a DW kit it looks amazing and sounds amazing so thank god for DW!
A week ago I brought home a 4 shell pack collectors series kit. I already had the nickel snare. They stayed in the store too long so I had an amazing deal. These went for the price of performers. I am so glad I came across this deal. I tuned them like the John Good tuning video and wow, just wow! Thank you for making such a good sounding drum. I can not wait to take them to my drum recital in a couple months. You guys rock!.
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 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.
I have a DW Design Series kit in Midnight Blue Satin!!! My dad got it for me for Christmas last year. It’s been my dream kit for a long time!!!! And for my 24th birthday in June, I bought a 14x6.5 DW Design Series Black Nickel Over Brass snare drum and it’s just awesome!!!!!! All in all, this kit is just perfect for me!!!!! And to outfit the kit (see what I did there?) I have Remo Pinstripes on the toms, Zildjian A Custom Cymbals all around, and I play this kit with Vic Firth 5A sticks!!!!!
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.
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 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
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!
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!
I dont think anyone who has ever purchased a dw has ever been disappointed... they are a pure work of art
The Collector Series drums are fantastic sounding and reflect perfection in build quality.
Worth every cent!!
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.
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
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.
DW has the best manufacturing quality and standards hands down.
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.
Works of art , Just beautiful .... Hard to know what I want with soooo many choices to choose from.
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!
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. 😀
Came on a factory tour in 2009, it was amazing and the room at the end was fantastic, thanks DW.
Hope they pay their workers well. They work their asses off and make quality stuff
He has been with us since the early 90's.
Ok, yep.... that was cool...Quality workmanship going on all around that building...a good promo idea as well 'cuz, I'm sold!
I am lucky enough to own a beautiful DW kit!!! They are by far the best sounding and most beautiful drums on the planet!!! I get nothing but compliments on my kit!
LOVE my Collectors Maple kit, and enjoyed the tour immensely!
JG is the man for sure! Thanks so much for your kind words!
you're doing a great job, be proud!
We would love to have you stop by! Thanks 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.
Thanks Naso! We very much appreciate your feedback. NP's b-day should be a paid holiday for drummers!
I always wanted to know how Plumbuses are made
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 tour! I've watched the Zildjian factory tour, and I thought that was cool, but this blows that out if the water!
Thanks very much! We are happy you liked the video!
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
MAN . . . .that is impressive !!! I had NO idea . . .. but this is why DW is the best !! Thank you John for the video tour and the obvious pride you take in your product. I have a set of PDP's and I actually saw the finish in one of those shots in the paint shop. Thanks Again !!
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.
Our pleasure!! We appreciate your feedback more then you know!
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!
thank you for taking the time to read it and answer it, you guys are great
THE video on how to make perfect drums.
if you do this on any type of drum series you make then you have earned me as a customer
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.
Having had the pleasure of getting a personal tour from Garrison, I can say that this factory and all the employees are amazing! I just got my new Maple/Mahogany kit in Tangerine glass (14x20, 14x15,8x12,7x14) and it's absolutely flawless and sounds amazing!
Mano de obra orgullosamente mexicana, por algo trabajan en dw drums
The drum with the hockey paint job was the coolest thing I've ever seen. Gives me some ideas....
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.
This is why i love DW . Hate not having a kit to play but I'm dealing with some issues. Soon i hope to have my very own kit to play and i would be proud to show its a DW
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
It's all about the ply wood! We spend our lives obsessed and dedicated to the stuff. I feel really blessed! Love ya DW!
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
@phlipdog Thanks so much for watching and appreciating the video. Thanks for being a part of the DW family!
What a great video. And what looks to be a great place to work!
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!
beautiful stuff!
I did the factory tour and met John back in '98. It was very cool.
What a downer :) I was going to try to make a drum but now I know it is futile :) haha
ArtisanTony I agree hahaha
I would never have thought so much goes into making a drum kit. I'm relatively new to the drums scene (36yr old, midlife crisis), but will most probably be looking in the DW direction when it comes to buying new. Great video DW.
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=
It's just beautiful. DW drums are just number 1 greetings from Mexico
I wish i had the money
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. :)
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.
@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 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
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!
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 😂
Thanks so much for your kind words and feedback to this video! We have many great people here taking pride in their work everyday.
awesome video. I really appreciate the work that goes into these drums!
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!
One day I'll see this all in person AND if blessed enough, see my own kit before it's shipped out. DW's are truly a work of art. The details are astounding, and I know every time I play my kit, they come out with each note.
Thanks! We are happy to show you the process!
Thanks for watching! We appreciate your kind words and support!
I used complain a lot about how DW drums cost so much. But after seeing this, all I can say is,
THANK YOU...
Hi
I was fortunate enough to take a tour of the DW Factory last September and it was so cool! Louie is such a nice guy. The designs he has come up with is spectacular!
I am from Canada and my next kit will be a Collectors DW 7 piece kit, Ebony black satin oil with Black hardware!
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 think its fantastic that you guys actually respond to peoples comments. Thank you.
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.
These drums are so fucking beautiful.
We appreciate your kind words! We almost felt it was to long at first. We wish you all the best also!
DW drums are so beautiful.
Thanks so much! Sounds like you know your stuff so appreciate your feedback as we do with all people.
I loved my DW Collectors - dearly. Superb drums...
😃
Thanks so much! We are happy you feel that way.
I now know what my official drum brand is gonna be once I get the money...I love nothing more than attention to every specific detail aswell as efficiency, plus every time I see or hear someone playing a DW kit it looks amazing and sounds amazing so thank god for DW!
Thank you very much. We hope you like the sound of them also.
Our pleasure!
I´ve watched this factory tour, I never get tired of watching it, so many details, I´m a fan, I salute you all at DW! 8)
We are located in Oxnard, CA. No openings at the moment. Thanks for your inquiry!
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
A week ago I brought home a 4 shell pack collectors series kit. I already had the nickel snare. They stayed in the store too long so I had an amazing deal. These went for the price of performers. I am so glad I came across this deal. I tuned them like the John Good tuning video and wow, just wow! Thank you for making such a good sounding drum. I can not wait to take them to my drum recital in a couple months. You guys rock!.
@MichaelTrabitsch Nice choice on the snare! Thanks for watching and your kind words. We keep going because people like you. :)
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 wish I could afford one! Simply because John Good is the man! Great company with amazing people!
I probably will play DW/PDP drums for the rest of my life, such great craftsmanship goes into the instrument, I absolutely lobe my PDP kit
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.
Thank you very much for your kind words and support of DW!
I have a DW Design Series kit in Midnight Blue Satin!!! My dad got it for me for Christmas last year. It’s been my dream kit for a long time!!!! And for my 24th birthday in June, I bought a 14x6.5 DW Design Series Black Nickel Over Brass snare drum and it’s just awesome!!!!!! All in all, this kit is just perfect for me!!!!! And to outfit the kit (see what I did there?) I have Remo Pinstripes on the toms, Zildjian A Custom Cymbals all around, and I play this kit with Vic Firth 5A sticks!!!!!
Thanks so much! We have the best customers to make our drums for sure!
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.
We salute you! Thanks so much for coming back!
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!!
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 so much! We are happy to give you the inside look into our factory. :)
Oh, How I love my Kit. DW is and always will be the best.
I cant help but appreciate all of the hardwork put into these beautiful drums.
Thanks Daniel Nehring