Each custom Collector’s Series kit begins with a dream. DW shapes that dream into an instrument with the finest materials, legendary craftsmanship, and hand-applied finishes. The result is a look and sound you’d always dreamt of.

Each custom Collector’s Series kit begins with a dream. DW shapes that dream into an instrument with the finest materials, legendary craft, and hand-applied finishes. Learn More

Collector's Series® Jazz Shells built for expression. The DW Jazz Series™ offers all the quality and innovation of the modern age with a tonal spectrum reminiscent of mid-century bebop.

Inspired by John Good’s memories of growing up in Northern Italy, the DW Collector’s Series 50th Anniversary Limited-Edition 6-Piece Shell Pack matches persimmon and spruce, two of the woods that stimulated his lifelong passion for crafting the perfect sound.

Give your kit a modern finish, shells sized to fit your style, and sleek hardware colors—while maintaining tone from mid 20 th century onward.

Give your Classics Series kit the vintage or updated look you're seeking with your choice of finishes, shell sizes, and hardware.

Each DW drum is loaded with a half century of innovation. Revolutionary shell construction, patented drum hardware, and high-quality finishes make a complete instrument. Explore drum sets by series.

Santa Monica Series drums feature DW’s first-ever shell design from the 1980's in a thicker, all-Maple formulation. These drums are fitted with new hardware and built with modern techniques developed by DW in the resulting decades.

SSC gives you full access to DW's tonal expertise. Artisans at the California Custom Shop will handcraft you a set of drums utilizing John’s legendary shell formulas. Your kit will be a perfect blend of X-Shell™, HVX™, HVLT™, VLT™, and VLX™ shells.

For over 50 years, DW has handcrafted instruments with innovation, precision, and the finest materials possible. The same passionate spirit lives on at DW today.