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The DW Design series empowers drummers of all stripes to take a seat behind a deluxe set of shells appointed with premium hardware. In turn, timekeepers will quickly find standard drum sessions transform into studio-grade performances. Just ask any drummer here at Sweetwater! North American hard-rock maple is the key; it’s plied across the board eight times using DW’s proprietary HVLT alternating-ply construction protocol, resulting in a sound that’s warm, definitive, powerful, and rooted in tradition. Low-mass mini turret lugs, triple-flanged hoops, and True Pitch tension rods give the Design series exceptional tuning flexibility and resonance preservation, the latter factor further enhanced by an included pair of DW’s iconic and deco-esque suspension tom mounts. With elements so extravagant and rock-steadily dependable, it’s hard to believe that the Design series is DW’s entrance-level shell pack!





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When it comes to drum tonewoods, few can hold a candle to the traditional beat of a maple kit like the Design series from DW. That’s because maple provides a very warm foundational tone overall, presenting excellent definition and punch to excel in just about any mix you place it in, live or in the studio. It’s also sensitive enough to catch on to those nuances that make your sound uniquely you without drying out the tone so much that it loses presence. Knowing that DW gave the Design series a full-fledged 8-ply maple shell set formed using the company's exclusive alternating grain HVLT process, you can rest assured each drum will sing with a strong and tonally pure sound.





In addition to its tonal character, DW also optioned the Design series with carefully cut 45-degree bearing edges across the toms and 60-degree bearing edges for the bass drum. Why does this make a difference? At 45 degrees, each tom engages with the vibration of the batter head with perfectly balanced responsiveness, allowing the player to extract the most energy from both elements. For the bass drum, a 60-degree bearing edge helps further enhance the punch and low-end presence for a backbeat that lands with absolute authority.





How about that hardware!





DW wasn’t fooling around when designing a kit that every drummer could get the most out of, and the proof is in the hardware. Subtle details like low-mass and resonance-favoring mini-turret lugs impose virtually zero limitations to your shell’s sustain ? and they look darn good doing it, too. The same can be said for the Design series’ triple-flanged hoops, promising a wide-open sound with the flexibility to accommodate tensions of all types, whether you like prefer them low and thunderous or tight and ultra-responsive.





True Pitch tension rods keep your tensions of choice in check, eliminating slippage from constant play and utilizing rubber washers for safe and reliable performances. Last but not least are DW’s suspension tom mounts, a foolproof system for keeping the natural woody tone and resonance of your mounted toms alive and well while you play. Boasting an aesthetic laden with elegant charm, the Design series offers the same visual appeal to accompany its remarkable performance. Plus, all pieces of the hardware puzzle come fitted with rubber grommets for a flawless metal-to-shell seal that’s entirely rattle-free.





DW DDLM2214BL Design Series 4-piece Shell Pack Features:


8-ply shells constructed with proprietary HVLT alternating grain plying protocol for maximum strength and tonal purity


Maple shells produce a traditional-sounding presence highlighted by their warm, definitive, and highly responsive natural tone


45° tom bearing edges and 60° bass drum bearing edges create a balanced drumhead response with enhanced low-end for the bass drum


Low-mass mini-turret lugs offer weight reduction and promote proper shell resonance


Triple-flanged hoops deliver wide-open sound with incredible tuning flexibility for any tension


True-Pitch tension rods with rubber washers eliminate easy tension slippage


Suspension Tom Mounts give the mounted toms plenty of sustain freedom to resonate to their fullest potential


Rubber-grommeted hardware performs with flawlessly rattle-free playability


Cymbals, stands, snare, and additional hardware not included.