PDP Concept Acrylic Kit, 4-Piece

Product Description

The PDP Concept Acrylic is a four-piece kit built entirely from seamless acrylic — shells and hoops alike are fully see-through, so it turns heads as readily as it fills a room. Acrylic gives a bright attack, a focused tone and a controlled sustain, and with clear Remo heads the whole kit is about as transparent as drums get. This is a shell pack of three toms and a bass drum; snare, cymbals, hardware, pedal and throne are not included.

How it sounds and feels

Acrylic shells have long been a mainstay in popular music, both for the look and for the sound. The attack is bright and direct, the tone focused, and the sustain stays in check without going dead. The seamless acrylic hoops — 1" on the toms and 2" on the bass drum — give a cutting rimshot while helping tame overtones. In practice, that means a kit that cuts through the mix on stage without turning muddy.

Tuning and mounting

The toms ride on PDP's patented STM (Suspension Tom Mount) system, which lets the shell ring freely for maximum resonance while holding the tom securely in place. True Pitch tension rods use a finer thread — 30 threads per inch — for more accurate, more stable tuning, so the kit holds its tuning better through long sets.

Details and looks

Dual turret lugs and vintage-style claw hooks frame the see-through look and tie the classic to the contemporary. It is a kit built to make an impression the moment it hits the stage.

Who it's for

This is a kit for players who want a distinctive, stage-ready look and a bright, cutting sound — in a band, on stage, or in a studio where you want the drums seen as much as heard. Acrylic is a powerful, loud material by nature, so for quiet home practice it isn't the obvious first choice.

Our Tips

• Clear shells and heads show everything — keep a microfibre cloth handy for fingerprints and dust.
• Acrylic reacts to temperature changes more than wood; let the kit settle into the room before fine-tuning.
• For extra punch in the bass drum, a little muffling works well without killing the focused attack.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Do cymbals, hardware and a pedal come with it?

No. This is a shell pack of three toms and a bass drum. Snare, cymbals, stands, pedal and throne are bought separately.

What drum sizes are included?

Two rack toms at 10" and 12", a 16" floor tom, and a 22" bass drum.

Do acrylic kits work in the studio?

Yes. The bright attack and focused tone sit well in a mix, and the controlled sustain makes them easy to mic. Just bear in mind acrylic is loud — in small rooms a little muffling helps.

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