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DW Design Series 4-Piece Kit acoustic drum kit

DW Design Series 4-Piece Kit

The core DW Design Series maple shell pack for working drummers.

DW Shell pack

The DW Design Series 4-Piece Kit is the standard maple workhorse in the line, with North American maple HVLT shells in a 22/10/12/16 configuration. STM mounts, mini-turret lugs, True-Pitch rods, and multiple finish options make it a serious upgrade shell pack for players who want DW tone without custom-shop pricing.

Recommended for

Intermediate players stepping into pro maple shells Gigging drummers Studio players who want DW tone without Collector's Series pricing
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Shells & sizes

Shell material, finish, and exact drum sizes (diameter x depth).

Configuration4-piece shell pack
Shell materialMaple
Plies / thickness8-ply HVLT North American maple
FinishSatin Black, Cherry Stain, Tobacco Burst, Slate Blue, Gloss White, Steel Grey
Bass drum22 x 18 in
SnareNot included — None
Rack tomsRack tom 1: 10 x 8 in
Rack tom 2: 12 x 9 in
Floor tomsFloor tom: 16 x 14 in
Hardware includedSTM mounts, graduated triple-flanged hoops, mini-turret lugs, True-Pitch rods; stands/pedals sold separately
Cymbals includedNone
Made inTaiwan

Pros and cons

Pros

  • North American maple HVLT shells
  • Versatile 22/10/12/16 sizes
  • Multiple satin/gloss finish options
  • True-Pitch rods and STM tom mounting

Cons

  • No snare included
  • Hardware stands and cymbals sold separately

Key specs

Pieces4
TypeShell pack
Shell materialNorth American maple
Bearing edge45-degree
Price verified$1,699

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