Pacific Drums and Percussion
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Pacific Drums and Percussion (or PDP for short) is a subsidiary company under Drum Workshop
established in the year 2000 to provide high quality drum equipment to those unable to afford the higher prestige and quality Drum Workshop
equipment. Pacific Drums and Percussion also manufactures drum hardware and accessories. Their factory is located at Ensenada, Mexico. The line still uses some custom techniques, but primarily uses computerized machinery to cut costs and reduce steps to create high-quality drums in large quantities. Pacific Drums have now made DW's innovation and quality available to a larger market, while still maintaining the reputation of DW drums as high-end unique instruments.
kits as their primary kit. They are rarely seen using their PDP kits, but often appear on PDP advertisements.
Drum Workshop
Drum Workshop is a drum and hardware manufacturing company based in Oxnard, California. Their slogan is "The Drummer's Choice".-History:...
established in the year 2000 to provide high quality drum equipment to those unable to afford the higher prestige and quality Drum Workshop
Drum Workshop
Drum Workshop is a drum and hardware manufacturing company based in Oxnard, California. Their slogan is "The Drummer's Choice".-History:...
equipment. Pacific Drums and Percussion also manufactures drum hardware and accessories. Their factory is located at Ensenada, Mexico. The line still uses some custom techniques, but primarily uses computerized machinery to cut costs and reduce steps to create high-quality drums in large quantities. Pacific Drums have now made DW's innovation and quality available to a larger market, while still maintaining the reputation of DW drums as high-end unique instruments.
Current drum lines
- X7 - As the name implies, these kits are pre-configured as a 7 piece kit. They were made from poplar (up until 2009), and come with both lacquer and wrap finishes. For 2009, the X7 kit features all-maple shells. Pearlescent Black replaces Orange Sparkle for 2010. Purple Sparkle will be coming out soon in 2011.
- M5 - The all-maple M5 shell kit is made for serious drummers who want to have a professional drum set with an affordable price tag. The fusion sizes of this kit is a perfect combination which offers sonic power with clarity. Like the FS series, 8" and 16" add-on toms are available.
- FS - These drums are made from Birch and comes with matte lacquer finishes. These drums are pre-configured as a fusion kit with 8" and 16" toms available as add-ons.
- Mainstage - PDP's latest entry level kit that includes hardware, cymbals, and drum throne.
- Z5 - PDP's entry level of drums that are all-wood construction, FinishPly wrap, and an array of five color choices.
- PDP Player - A junior drum kit which includes a kick drum, two rack toms, a floor tom, and a snare. This kit also comes with a crash/ride cymbal, a set of hi-hats, and a child-sized throne.
Discontinued Drum Lines
- Platinum Series - PDP's top-of-the-line drums made from maple. These drums come in a wide range of sizes and four different types of finishes (FinishPly, Satin, Lacquer, and Exotic). For 2010, only four finishes are available. The series was discontinued in 2011.
- 805 - Drums made from Birch and come in either a lacquer or wrap finishes and powder-coated hardware, with Fusion and Rock sizes available. The series was discontinued in 2009.
- LX/LXE - Drums made from maple and come in a lacquer finish. LXE series drums come in exotic lacquer finishes.
- MX/MXR - Drums made from maple and come in satin finish. MXR series drums are available in rock sizes.
- CX/CXR - Drums made from maple and come in a FinishPly wrap. CXR series drums are available in rock sizes.
- FX/FXR - Drums made from birch and come in a lacque. FXR series drums are available in rock sizes. Replaced by the FS series.
- EX - Mid-level kits constructed from beech, oak, and mahogany.
- EZ - A budget-priced entry-level drumset. Replaced by the Z5 series.
Notable Endorsing Artists
Most of these artists use their DWDrum Workshop
Drum Workshop is a drum and hardware manufacturing company based in Oxnard, California. Their slogan is "The Drummer's Choice".-History:...
kits as their primary kit. They are rarely seen using their PDP kits, but often appear on PDP advertisements.
- Eric Moore - Suicidal TendenciesSuicidal TendenciesSuicidal Tendencies is a U.S. crossover thrash band founded in 1981 in Venice, Los Angeles, California by Mike Muir, its leader and only permanent member. The band is sometimes credited as one of "the fathers of crossover thrash"...
- Jordan Mancino - As I Lay DyingAs I Lay Dying (band)As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
(Uses LXE series drum live, as seen at Warped Tour 2008) - Joey CastilloJoey CastilloJoseph Willam "Joey" Castillo is an American drummer currently playing with Queens of the Stone Age and Eagles of Death Metal...
- Queens of the Stone AgeQueens of the Stone AgeQueens of the Stone Age is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, United States, formed in 1997. The band's line-up has always included founding member Josh Homme , with the current line-up including longtime members Troy Van Leeuwen and Joey Castillo , alongside Michael Shuman and...
(Uses DW kits live) - Mike Cosgrove - Alien Ant FarmAlien Ant FarmAlien Ant Farm is an American alternative rock band that formed in Riverside, California, in 1995. Their name comes from an idea original guitarist Terry Corso had about aliens and the earth: "I was daydreaming at my dull desk job with my feet up, and I thought to myself, 'Wouldn't it be cool if...
- Brain - Guns N' RosesGuns N' RosesGuns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
(Uses DW kits live) - Stephen PerkinsStephen PerkinsStephen Andrew Perkins is an American musician and songwriter. A drummer and percussionist, he currently plays with Jane's Addiction and Hellflower....
- Jane's AddictionJane's AddictionJane's Addiction is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band's original line-up featured Perry Farrell , Dave Navarro , Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins . After breaking up in 1991, Jane's Addiction briefly reunited in 1997 and again in 2001, both times... - Longineu W. Parsons IIILongineu W. Parsons IIILongineu W. "LP" Parsons III is a French-born American rock musician. He is best known for being the drummer for the American pop punk band Yellowcard and is now one of the two remaining full-time members of the band from its original line-up along with bandmate Sean Mackin.-Early life:Longineu...
- YellowcardYellowcardYellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre...
(Uses DW kits live and in studio) - Travis SmithTravis Smith (musician)Travis Smith is the former drummer in the metal band Trivium. He was with Trivium since forming the band in 1999. Travis is best known for his very fast footwork, and intricate rhythms on the toms, a skill that has been noted several times by music magazines such as Revolver and Modern Drummer as...
- TriviumTrivium (band)Trivium is an American heavy metal band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 1999. Signed to Roadrunner Records, the band has released five studio albums, eleven singles, and twelve music videos... - The RevThe RevJames Owen Sullivan , more commonly known by his stage name The Reverend Tholomew Plague, often shortened to The Rev, was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold...
- Avenged SevenfoldAvenged SevenfoldAvenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1999, the group consists of vocalist M. Shadows, lead guitarist Synyster Gates, rhythm guitarist Zacky Vengeance, bassist Johnny Christ....
(Used DW kits live and in studio, also used PDP LXE for City of Evil) - Tony Thaxton - Motion City SoundtrackMotion City SoundtrackMotion City Soundtrack is an American rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, formed in 1997. The band consists of founding members Justin Pierre and Joshua Cain , along with keyboardist and moog synthesist Jesse Johnson, bassist and backing vocalist Matthew Taylor, and drummer, percussionist and...
- Brooks WackermanBrooks WackermanBrooks Wackerman is the current drummer for the American punk band Bad Religion and the younger brother of Chad Wackerman, formerly a member of Frank Zappa's band.-Career:...
- Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the... - Yael - My RuinMy RuinMy Ruin are a Los Angeles-based hard rock/stoner metal band fronted by Tairrie B , they have been going through various line-up changes since 1999. They have a dedicated fanbase, most notably in the UK...
- John Mennel - Clouds On Strings
- Alex Ashtiani - Life Among The Living
- Jose PasillasJosé PasillasJosé Antonio Pasillas is an American drummer known as the drummer of alternative rock band Incubus.-Biography:José Pasillas is of Mexican descent. He grew up in Calabasas, California. He began playing drums in 1990...
- IncubusIncubus (band)Incubus is an American rock band from Calabasas, California. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer Jose Pasillas while enrolled in high school and later expanded to include bassist Alex "Dirk Lance" Katunich, and Gavin "DJ Lyfe" Koppell;...
(features PDP drums on the "Make a Move" video) - Scott Ellis - She Wants RevengeShe Wants RevengeShe Wants Revenge is an American musical duo, based in San Fernando Valley, California. The group's debut album She Wants Revenge was released in early 2006, with three singles to follow...
- Saul - Soul Opus
- Johnny RabbJohnny RabbJohnny Rabb is a professional live/studio drummer, author, inventor, and instructor. As a Product Specialist for , Rabb performs around 70 international clinic dates per year...
- (Clinician/Drum 'n' Bass extraordinaire) - Jordan JonesJordan JonesJordan Jones is an Australian rules footballer currently listed with in the West Australian Football League . He previously played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League . He was selected at pick No. 52 in the 2008 AFL Draft with West Coast's 4th round selection...
- Evangel Life Center Worship Team - Justin Teves - Signals