DW Drums

Drum Workshop (DW) was founded in 1972 by Don Lombardi, who opened a small teaching studio in Santa Monica, California called Drum Workshop. The company describes itself as having earned a reputation as the most respected custom drum company in the world, and its hardware and pedals are described as trusted by the world's best drummers and recognized as the industry standard. DW's product lines include the Collector's Series, Performance Series (handcrafted in Oxnard, California from 100% North American Hard Rock Maple), Design Series, DWe electronic-convertible drumming ecosystem, and DW Soundworks software.

Drum Workshop (DW) began in 1972 when Don Lombardi, at age 26, opened a small teaching studio in Santa Monica, California called Drum Workshop, offering private lessons and monthly workshops. John Good began taking drum lessons from Don Lombardi at the studio in 1972, and the two spent hours discussing ways to improve drumming through improving drum products. Their first DW product was the height-adjustable trap-case seat, which sold about a dozen a month; when DW received an order for 100 seats, Don and John realized they had something. In 1977, Camco Drum Co. owner Tom Beckman approached Don with an offer to sell him all of the machinery, dies and molds used to make Camco drums and hardware — everything except the Camco name. Borrowing money from his parents and outside investors, Don purchased Camco's tooling and reintroduced the Camco 50...

Custom drum company; hardware and pedals recognized as the industry standard.

• DW Collector's Series

  Each custom Collector's Series kit begins with a dream; DW shapes that dream into an instrument with the finest materials, legendary craft, and hand-applied finishes.

• DW Performance Series

  Handcrafted in Oxnard, California from 100% North American Hard Rock Maple; utilizes DW's legendary shell construction and drum hardware.

• DW Design Series

  Conceived at the California Custom Shop; features North American Maple shells and pro features.

• DWe

  An adaptable and wireless electronic-convertible drumming ecosystem.

• DW Soundworks

  A virtual instrument software that puts authentic drum sounds in the hands of beat creators; offers an expandable library of samples and effects.

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