Since 1972, DW has built drums, pedals and hardware for drummers who want every detail right. We keep pedals and hardware in stock, along with some drum kits and snares. Anything we do not have in stock, we can order in for you. Get in touch and we will help you choose.
Design Series in Cherry Stain. North American maple, 8 plies.
1972Founded in Santa Monica as a teaching studio
1979The 5000 pedal launches and becomes the industry standard
OxnardFactory and Custom Shop in California
2000 to 9000Pedals and hardware in stock
The story
From teaching studio to drum factory
Don Lombardi started Drum Workshop as a teaching studio in Santa Monica in 1972. His student John Good soon became a partner, and together they began building what they could not find elsewhere. The company's first product was a height-adjustable drum throne, followed by pedals.
The 5000 pedal arrived in 1979. It became one of the most played bass drum pedals in the world and is still the core of the DW pedal range. Today the headquarters and the Custom Shop are in Oxnard, California.
Drum kits and snare drums
Design Series
The Design Series was developed at the DW Custom Shop in California. You get maple shells, bearing edges and details in the spirit that made DW famous, at a price more drummers can afford. Some kits and snares are in stock. Anything we do not have, we can order in for you.
Shells
100% North American maple
Plies
8 in toms and bass drum, 10 in the snare
Bearing edges
45° toms, 60° bass drum and snare
Tom mount
STM (Suspension Tom Mount)
Tension rods
True-Pitch
Stands and cymbals shown are not included. The bass drum comes with a muffling pillow.
In stock or to order4-piece shell pack
Design
Popular sizes with a 22" bass drum. A matching snare is ordered separately.
Bass drum22x18"
Rack toms10x8" · 12x9"
Floor tom16x14"
Black SatinBlue SlateCherry StainGloss WhiteSteel GrayTobacco Burst
Broadly, the higher the series number, the more adjustment and the better the bearings. The exception is the 6000, a lightweight retro series. We keep the pedals in stock.
Entry level2000
The new 2000A is all metal, with an Accelerator cam, adjustable footboard angle and stroke adjustment modelled on the 5000.
Best for: beginners, hobby players and percussionists with standing or side setups.
Stands for the rehearsal room, the club and the tour
3000Light to medium weight steel stands, single or double braced.Best for: rehearsals and weekend gigs. Lots of engineering for the money.5000Heavy tubing, oversized joints and double-braced legs. Built for touring.Best for: drummers who play a lot. The industry standard.6000Retro style with a low flat base. The Ultralight version is especially easy to carry.Best for: jazz, small kits and anyone carrying their own gear.9000The DW flagship, with heavy tubing and well-thought-out details.Best for: touring, heavy cymbals and big setups.
Choose your series
Which series suits you?
Applies to both pedals and stands. 2000 is pedals only.
Playing style
Heavy hitter
50009000
Light touch
6000
A bit of both
3000
Carrying
Lightest
6000
Mid weight
3000
Beefed up
5000
Most stable
9000
Budget
First DW pedal
2000
Best value
3000
Mid to pro
5000
Pro
9000
The details that make the difference
Memory locksStands return to the same height and angle every time.
TechLockHolds your settings in place so nothing slips.
MAG throw-offSmooth, precise throw-off on Design snares.
Floating RotorLess resistance and smoother action on the 9000 pedal.
Don't forget the throne. Often overlooked, but it makes a real difference to comfort and endurance. 5000 is the industry standard and 9000 has the largest seat.
