The Making of the 45th Anniversary Set
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Join John Good as he travels to the Stradivari Forest to hand select lumber for this very special, limited edition Collector’s Series® 45th Anniversary drumset. From log to finely-crafted instrument, experience each painstaking step of the manufacturing process as narrated by DW’s resident Woodologist.
*The kit you hear during the final reveal is the 45th Anniversary Set.
AN ULTRA-COLLECTABLE LIMITED EDITION KIT FOR THE AGES
From the DW Custom Shop, and inspired by renown violin maker Antonio Stradivari, comes the Collector’s Series “Sapphire” Anniversary drum set and snare drum. Each finely-crafted instrument
is constructed from hand-picked Norwegian Spruce from the Fiemme Valley in Northern Italy and select European Sycamore. An intricate laser-cut inlay adorns each shell that is finished in a Natural-to-Candy Black Burst Lacquer Specialty finish. Offered as pre-configured 6-piece drum sets and individual snare drums, only 145 of each will ever be produced. DRKT45A, DREX6514SSK45A
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It's not just the product, it's also the storytelling. And no one can ever match John Good at storytelling.
My brother is a planner for DW and loves it. My late pops was a woodworker there for many years. When he passed the owners made amazing contributions to our family to help with our loss. I'll never forget that. It's a great company.
Thank you for the kind words.
That is so great to hear! Solidified my love for their company!
I love this man. His passion for his craft is unparalleled and he is one of the greatest human beings i have ever known.
These is not one other Drum Company out there that would make an attempt to include the consumer in how something this important came to be. Thank you Mr. Good, Thank you DW for all that you have done. At 54 years of age I am hoping that I soon will be able to afford to buy a DW kit. Regardless of whether that day ever comes DW will always be the #1 percussion company on the planet, shit probably even in the galaxy! Its a privilege to hear this story,Thank You!
thanks for the love! 😃
If you are still looking for a DW 6 piece collectors series, mint condition I have it. I can make your dreams come true!
I am buying a DW for this very reason. Selling a few kits to afford it, but these drums have a life-blood about them. John puts his heart into every kit.
it really says something of just how he knows everyone's names who works on each step
This guy takes drum making to a whole new level
Congratulations to DW! To 45 more years!
thank you
And more years to come!!!!!! Raise up your glasses in a toast 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂
Maybe enjoy a little bit of the bubbly!!!
John is actually so good in front of the cameras and makes us feel like he really is talking to us in person.
That's just how he is. 🥁
John Good is DW. What a passionate, incredible individual. There is no doubt DW is light years ahead of any other drum company.
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Seriously, thank God for guys like this! Guys who have passion to craft what is in their head! Being a furniture builder I can really appreciate the effort of hand selecting each and every log and knowing exactly what you have planned for it, and why!
You would see a grown man sob if I ever would be able to afford a kit made of this caliber! They are truly works of art that sing!
Very well done and cool to see the whole process.
This is the most amazing story! The special forest with the singing trees is just stunning! Every detail is extraordinary! I love this so much! Thank you for blessing us with all of it John Good DW family ❤️ I am truly inspired! Kimberly Ballard
John now I understand what this means Psalm 96:12!!! You have given us the answer!
Let the field exult; and all that is therein; Then shall all the trees of the wood sing for joy; 🥁
I never knew what it meant until now for trees to sing!!!! 🎻🌳🌳
This what I love about DW, the love and care that they put into each drum. The cutting edge technology of the product, and the fact they include the consumer in the process. You know what you are getting... the Best!
This is genuinely one of the most beautiful drum sets I've ever seen
Congrats DW and John Good for being such a huge inspiration, and pushing the boundaries of drum making time and time again!
this is the greatest story ive ever heard. i cant tell if even morgan freeman could narrate this story better
I own 2 of these masterpiece kits!! 1 I play in my music studio the other is IN BOXES NEVER EVER TO BE PLAYED OR USED!!! DELICIOUS!
I really appreciate DW's contribution to the industry.I experienced a 17 year sabatical from playing.When I decided to start playing again I needed to buy a new kit.Long story short I purchased a design acrylic kit and it was awesome! DW is all that and some in terms of quality, function etc.I enjoyed this kit some much I recently purchased a performance kit in pewter which is beautiful.I can't use enough adjectives to describe my kits! Very pleased, keep up the good work DW!!!
I can listen to John talk about drums all day. It's like listening to a song that brings out all kinds of emotions. I love my collectors kit so much thank you for making such amazing drums. Happy Anniversary to all your hard work and success. You guys just keep one upping it over and over. Gorgeous anniversary drum set and such a great story and adventure in life to create these drums. I hope to one day come visit your factory and shake your hands and tap some shells.
John Good is a true inspiration. He is always reaching for new heights even when it seems like he has done it all. Thank You for sharing this video with us I enjoyed it a lot. 🙂
Great job John, each & every
person involved in this undertaking should be proud!
Hey John, how about wood from
Noah's ark for DW's 50th Anniversary!
Funny. Biblical. DW 50th Anniversary Noah's Ark Drums - Noahther Drums Like Them. Amen.
Matthew Paluch you are hoping for a imaginary set of drum
The wood from the crucifix would be the ultimate. Premium price though.
Really enjoy these videos!! Thanks for posting!
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it's wonderful hearing the back story to how this kit came about... honestly when I saw coverage of this from NAMM I didn't think much of it... you know another(beit beautiful) anniversary kit from a major manufacturer.
I see this kit in a whole new light...
well, I bought my lottery ticket... here's to dreams.
great job DW... and happy 45th anniversary, wish you all many more celebrations decades to come. cheers.
I have been playing drums for 35 years and have never played a DW. But watching all these videos makes me want to buy one without even hearing it in person.
Thanks for the love.
Amazing Story!
Amazing Journey!
Amazing Drums!
Thank you JG!
Amazing story of passion, tenacity and love of drum making. Thank you Drum Workshop family. Keep up the superlative drive of creating drums. Always expansive. Best, Andy-(owner of a six piece Lacquer Inca gold kit.)
John Good really is something else..
Johns passion for quality is infectious!
John, I absolutely loved this documentary! At 55 years of age I am just starting out playing drums and aspire to own a set of these now! I am already dedicated to DW and PDP products, You seem like someone that would be great to have a beer with and listen to stories! Thanks again!
Thanks Kevin! 😄
32:00 that bass drum sounded so amazing.
lmao
Log 525 was one of the top logs I’ve had the pleasure to photograph! To know the journey you took for such a special line just adds to how beautiful 525 was. The finished product is breathtaking!!!
You are a nut guy! Love you!!! What a wonderful drum set! What a wonderful story! I remember the exact day, 40+ years ago, that I bought the Dw5000 that I still have and running!!!!!!
Cool drum kit
These are beautiful, but I LOVE the Tasmanians Devils!
A very good looking 45'th drum set there.
Always been a dream to own a DW kit, and after seeing John and all these fine people that help make them (that he knows all by name) man it would really be something special!
Now my wife is going to wonder why I'm outside tapping our trees with a hammer. Its always inspiring to hear John's passion for the work that is put into DW drums, and the respect he has for the trees that brought him to this point of 45 years.
What an amazing story and awesome kit! Can't wait to see what dw does for the 50th!
I recall a video where John Good shares that years ago he wanted to be a drummer in a band, but just didn't have it in him. But much like a creative sound engineer becomes part of the band by selecting the proper equipment and carving the sound with EQ, Compression, Pan, Gain, deployment of amps and speaker hangs, etc., John Good has become part of many bands with his immense passion for creating drums and the many innovations in the way drums are designed and crafted. How different construction methods can affect the tone and sustain qualities... and how even the beauty of the woods and finishes can inspire drummers the world over. John Good has indeed become part of each drummer that plays DW drums. John Good has become a member of many bands. Congratulations to DW Drums, to John & Don and the entire family at DW on 45 years of being in the band. What an awesome adventure!
I see some people say DW are over priced but to my ear they have a sound I am after for my overall desire. Are there other kits/makers that offer great kits at great price points? Absolutely! Gretsch being one of my favorite. But I am of the belief that I will spend my hard earned money on a set of DW customs. They sound amazing and worth it
Thank you for the kind words. When most people refer to cost they are referring to our custom made kits in which every option you could imagine is available. That being said. We also offer kits for every budget as well.
the Indonesian kid who plays tin cans and buckets note for note to dream theater music , vs me with a 7 piece Dw gold plated kit that cant even play motley crew . lol . at least expensive drums feed my ego
They are expensive for a reason. The name Collectors says it all. My buddy Sergio acedo bought 2 Dw snares…. One is 14x5 and the other is a brass 14x6.5. The brass went up in price up and is worth $1,200. The 14x5 is now $2,500. And the 50 anniversary edge snare was $1,200. Now it’s $5k. One of hardest kits to find out as a set or so… the candy apple red is the price of a collectors and it’s a performance series.
Also gretsch has been runner by Dw and gewa drums now took ownership of it and with permission of Dw.
I just love this guy such a passion for what he does Simply Amazing
ive grown to really admire his work.
I went to see John Good on the third of May 2019 and walked into his factory in Oxnard Ca.. I had watched him give the graduation speech at Music Institute this past July, but John did not know me from Adam. He abruptly stopped his day and spent three hours showing me the entire DW factory and introducing me to virtually each one of his craftsmen. I have been playing drums for 45 years and can tell you with absolute certainty I have never seen such a level of craftsmanship and commitment to precision and excellence. It was amazing how happy all the people producing these instruments were. They would stop work remove their gloves and safety glasses and shake my hand. What they are doing is in no way easy or easily learned. There is no way anyone on this planet is producing drums that sound this good or are this unique. Add to this John is doing this In America, in California, and employing Americans. No rest for John as he is constantly pushing the envelope of acoustic perfection.I asked John is there any wood you have not used to make a drum and he replied, only one Balsa! It was an experience I shall never forget imparted to me by a very humble, grateful human being. John Good is a one in a million.
Alan Tooraen , Burbank, Ca
Thank you for the kind words Alan.
Croatian wood was the missing link! Being a Croatian drummer this makes me very proud. Thank You for sharing this wonderful story! 😁
Great Video John thanks!!!
Fascinating video. Thanks for sharing this experience and your vision
Man, this video is very touching, passed by that forest one time-
What a great video! Those drums are incredible. What an achievement.
Thank you
Thank you for sharing from me here in UK .
John Good's obsession with wood is really just a clever excuse for traveling the world. We're onto you John Good.
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Hey, if it weren’t for John Good traveling the world hunting wood, we wouldn’t have beautiful (if unaffordable) drum kits like these here. So show some respect!!!!
What a beautiful drum set!
I am happy owner of one of the 145 sets - no. 33. After 7 years unplayed and in its original packaging 🙈🙈🙈 - a masterpiece for experts
that Don clip at the end was hilarious!
wow-amaaaaazing!
The resonant trees from Val di Fiemme are called "Abete Rosso". They are resonant because of the alternating layers of more or less resinous rings due to fluctuations in winter temperatures. Fazioli makes its pianos' soundboards using this wood. Mostly, the wood has been used for centuries for stringed instruments, the most famous of which were made in nearby Cremona by Nicola Amati and his pupil, Antonio Stradivari.
This is incredible
Damn, this is amazing. Can't wait to see what the 50th Anniversary kit will be like.
Honestly I have no idea how it will top this one. But when there's John Good, there's a way...
The 50th are more about john’s memories. A story of him sitting with a friend under a persimmon tree. The 45th anniversary are more about pursuing the best drums possible. And these 45th anniversary drums are extraordinary.
John, I come down to Oxnard once in a while to play golf with old Navy buddies, I'll definitely stop by next time I'm down there!
Not necessarily a big fan of dw but seeing how proud he is of his product and how he considers all of his employees and how he seems to care sooo much about every details: it makes me wonder if sooner than I expected I might get one of those!!
We're happy to welcome you to the DW Family. Thanks for the kind words.
Hey John, nice story. Love the incredible spirit and passion of this project. Looking forward to your 50th anniversary drum kit next year. Greetings from Belgium.
most amazing video ever!! can't wait to see what the 50th Anniv. Set looks like !!! :-O
I love this video thank you for Showing us how these kits are made John huge respect I have a collectors series fusion kit with the older Keller shells I love it the tone is sweet as a nut I have Evans 360 EC2 Hydraulic heads on my drums they really make the drums sing for me extremely proud to be a member of the DW owners club as a learner Drummer I feel privileged to own these
you're awesome John
keep up the great work
very beautiful and luxurious drums. one day I'll definitely have a DW drum, to support my musical needs, as a professional drummer. my dream as a drummer to be able to own it and make music with dw drums. must look really cool and full of confidence. success always for de drum.
Congrats Your a Legend sir 🤘🤘🤘
The reason behind why DW is the Best drum🔥🔥🔥 and im one of your hard fans 😍😍😍
Ha. Thank you.
Fantastic...amazing DW
Amazing!... good story
Thank you for taking us on this “Near Religious” experience with you. Keep up the awesome work!
You had ONE job Renzo!!!! How can you of forgotten the HAMMER?!?!?!
I Love DW John is the best
This is art.
I've been patiently waiting and saving for the 50th anniversary kit. Please don't let me down. I don't care what it costs, find a way to make a shell even more stunning than these!
We're working on it.
I will be ordering a snare to go with my natural finish performance series kit that is way awesome!!!!! thanks for caring about WOOD
Art!
According to your own website in 1974 a height adjustable trap case seat is the first product to market
Passion for craft :)
Keep up the good work John. I'am very good friends with Donny S up here in the 906.
Ok...Don at the very end...savage
I will make it a goal to take a vacation to the forest one day. And I just wish really really wish I could afford a drum set like this!
can I double like/love this?? the story is as fantastic as the kit. I love my Collector's Series Exotic Quilted Maple kit, so I'd love to hear this thing do its thing! I'm interested in the different tones these woods will produce as drums and not a guitar, etc...
The drums in the soundtrack are this kit! 😎
dw drums awesome I'll have to listen again with headphones 😊
Magnifico !
fascinating!!!
And lo and behold...
Jesus...I'm sitting here tryna picture what 2022's 50th anniversary kit has in store. Like how can you possibly top the amount of precision that went into this thing? Better start saving up now...
nice sound tone trees
cool storry
Come to germany, you will see the trees on your video are about normal size, they are getting much bigger.
Blessings from Baden Württemberg
I love how he sings over the video of the iron hitting the trees. Like so you can't hear the tree.
My DWs were built for a famous drummer in 1992. I think I'll start referring to them as "The 20th Anniversary Kit".
How many beautiful kits has DW made???
No seriously, how many?
that kit is beautiful. the candy black burst on that Sycamore is just amazing. I really wish I had that kit. so what you gonna do for your 50th anniversary in 2022
I wish DW would do a video on LP congas wood
What I want to know is, how does this kit stack up against the "Timeless Timber" series of kits. That is a wonderful sounding kit and I know that it is an old series of drums, none the less, a fantastic sounding kit. I have not had the pleasure of playing one, but, I did get the store owner to play on it for a few minuets and what a sound! Just AWESOME, all made from forgotten wood that was sitting in deep cold fresh water for decades. And these logs still fetch a hefty price when pulled up from the bottom of lake Michigan and probably any of the other Great Lakes as well. I have been fortunate enough to purchase a "Collector series" of drums in "Green Candy to Black Fade" and what a great looking and sounding kit. I have never been one to "muffle" the natural sounds of a kit. On lower end kits you kind of have to, but, The Collector's series I have never put anything on the heads to change the timber or pitch of the drum at all. And depending upon the head that I use, I get a different sound. The note is there, but the timber will change. And I love that fact. slap on some coated heads and you have a totally different feel to the kit, it sings to you differently. Put on DW series heads and it sings to you in a different manner. I just love these kits. The only thing that I like and dislike at the same time is that they are not clear coated. That allows the natural sound to work its way through the shell from the inside out as well as top to bottom; which with a clear coated head contains that sound and forces it through the heads. That is my belief. I have two kits, one is a Birch wood custom recording from Yamaha that is clear coated, and the Collectors kit from DW that is not clear coated. I know Yamaha and DW are two totally different companies and differing philosophies as to making an instrument; however you can not deny the fact that Yamaha makes great drums and pianos. I don't know if they are in the business of making other instruments, but, I know of drums and pianos, lol. I love both kits in differing ways, and they will always hold a place in my heart. I love this story; it sounds amazing to have set foot upon ground, where one of the premier violin makers in the world once walked, that is something. That would be like going into DaVincis workshop if it were still up and in its original place. That would be amazing as well! I would also like to know if there is a video like this when they were making the "Timeless Timber" kits? If anyone knows, please share with me!
hermosa :3 una obra de arte
Acting like I will afford this
Plis make some more vidoes about this
How the hell are you going to find a way to top this for your 50th anniversary kit?
Dylan Hughes the wood whisperer probably already has it figured out.
use Buddy Rich coffin
It’s John Good, Dylan. He’ll find a way.
1982 Dw start experimenting with drums ...You should rename this set as the 36 years anniversary of Dw making drums
Hi Jonh Good I was wondering if you could make and upload a youtube video on a battery finish ply exotic mappa burl but with the measurements of the toms of 12 x 8, 14 x 15, and 16 x 16 and but with the aerial grips in all The toms is that this battery would be the one I most like to see it on youtube at least this only if you want and if you do not look very busy because it is all the work you have by the way I love the brand dw and I hope it keeps progressing.
Hi Daniel,
Mapa Burl is a Veneer and will have little affect on the overall tone of our drums. We have many videos with different wood types and similar sizes that will give you a representation of sounds.
Hopefully I’ll be smart enough to get the 55 year anniversary kit 🤣