DW Design Series 4-Piece Shell Pack
- 4-piece maple shell pack, drums only
- 10 and 12 inch toms
- 22 inch bass drum
- 8-ply North American hard rock maple, HVLT
- 46.5 pounds, 25 x 24.3 x 20.9 inches
- 2-year warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An all-maple DW shell pack with pro-style hoops, lugs and tension rods for drummers upgrading from a starter kit. It comes without hardware or cymbals, and the fourth drum is not named.
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ASIN: B09QYZPM4YCategory: Drum Sets
Overview
Recording rooms and club stages get a warm, punchy maple voice from this DW shell pack. Low-mass turret lugs, triple-flanged hoops and True Pitch tension rods hold tuning, and the blue slate finish covers eight-ply shells.
Maple shells with DW tuning hardware give this kit a pro sound and fine tuning control. The lugs touch the shells lightly to let them ring. Stands, cymbals and pedals are separate, and the listing names only the toms and bass drum.
Who it's for
Working drummers and serious hobbyists get warm maple shells for studio and stage. Newcomers without a hardware pack will face a second large purchase before playing.
Pros and cons
- Eight-ply hard rock maple shells
- True Pitch rods for fine tuning
- Low-mass lugs aid resonance
- Rock-sized bass drum
- No hardware or cymbals included
- Fourth drum not identified
- Heavy to carry
Performance notes
Tone comes from the alternating-ply maple shells, which give warm lows and clear attack. Low-mass lugs touch less of the shell, preserving resonance. True Pitch rods use a finer thread, so small turns make small pitch changes for precise tuning.
Specifications
| Brand | DW |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 46.5 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 25 x 24.3 x 20.9 inches |
| Bass drum size | 22 inch |
| Tom sizes | 10 inch, 12 inch |
| Construction & materials | |
| Shell construction | 8-ply HVLT alternating-ply |
| Material | North American hard rock maple |
| Color | Blue Slate |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2-year warranty |
| Other details | |
| Configuration | 4-piece shell pack |
| Hoops | Triple-flanged |
| Lugs | Low-mass mini turret |
| Tension rods | True Pitch |
Frequently asked questions
What are the DW Design Series shells made of?
8-ply North American hard rock maple using DW's HVLT alternating-ply construction.
How do the True Pitch tension rods help the DW Design kit?
DW says the lugs, hoops and True Pitch rods give wide tuning flexibility and preserve resonance.