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PDP Concept Maple Exotic Shell Pack - 5-piece - Charcoal Burst over Walnut

5-piece Drum Shell Pack with 10" and 12" Toms, 16" Floor Tom, 22" Bass, and 14" Snare - Charcoal Burst over Walnut
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A Steal on a Boutique-level Shell Pack

You'd never imagine a "budget" kit could look, sound, and play as good as the PDP Concept Maple Exotic. This kit borrows concepts from DW drum kits costing several times as much — including all-maple shells, STM tom mounts, and fine-threaded True-Pitch tension rods — and serves them up at a bodacious price. The most striking thing about the PDP Concept Maple Exotic has to be its figured walnut veneers, which are finished in a smoky charcoal burst that's sure to draw the eye of every drummer in the room.

What do I get with the PDP Concept Maple Exotic?

  • A full kit of all-maple shells — today's stage and studio standard
  • Modern Dual-Turret lugs for a look all your own
  • Unfaltering snare tension with the MAG magnetic throw off
  • Fuller, more resonant high toms through STM mounts
  • A great sound out of the box thanks to PDP-branded Remo heads
  • A crisp, sensitive snare snap from included carbon-steel/brass snare wires
  • Finer tuning with True-Pitch tension rods

Boutique quality at a down-to-earth price

PDP's Concept Maple Exotic shell pack proves it's possible to get boutique build quality and pro features at an affordable price. The 8-ply maple tom and bass drum shells are crafted for fast response and a warm, satisfying sustain. The 10-ply maple snare shell has a powerful crack and projection to meet the demands of today's music.

Exotic finishes add wow factor

The Concept Maple Exotic looks every bit as good as it sounds. Shells are wrapped in a figured walnut wood veneer, stained to perfection, then lacquered to a sumptuous gloss finish.

PDP: a proud part of the Drum Workshop family

Pacific Drums and Percussion has made legendary DW quality available to working drummers everywhere. This quality extends not only to the look and tone of the drums, but to their durability as well. Sweetwater drummers know that PDP drums can handle whatever abuse your gigging schedule can dish out. Whether you're a percussion student or a seasoned drummer, you can trust PDP for durable, great-sounding, affordable drums and hardware.

PDP Concept Maple Exotic Walnut Shell Pack Features:

  • A boutique-grade shell pack at an intermediate price
  • Crafted from 8 and 10 plies of maple — today's stage and studio standard
  • Decked out with exotic walnut wood veneers
  • Borrows features from DW kits costing several times more
  • Included sizes (depth x diameter): 8" x 10" and 9" x 12" high toms, 14" x 16" floor tom, 18" x 22" bass drum, 5.5" x 14" snare drum
  • All other hardware (stands, throne, and pedal) sold separately

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Tech Specs

  • Finish: Charcoal Burst over Walnut
  • Configuration: Shell Pack with Snare
  • Number of Drums: 5
  • Snare (Depth x Diameter): 5.5" x 14"
  • Mounted Toms (Depth x Diameter): 8" x 10", 9" x 12"
  • Floor Toms (Depth x Diameter): 14" x 16"
  • Bass Drums (Depth x Diameter): 18" x 22"
  • Shell Material: Maple
  • Manufacturer Part Number: PDCMX2215WC

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Rated 5/5

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I have now had this kit over a year i have done a few suttle upgrades and mods. I also now have every tom they offer for this kit. It sounds great looks awesome ... check out pic. i have a 4 inch hoop (if you make this modifications note you will have to change out the screw in part for the normal ones the true tunning grooves dont work),evans black chrome on the top and remo color tone smoke on the resonant side.
Rated 5/5

PDP Exotic Walnut

For the money the kit is very very nice. I ordered the Pearl Studio Master Maple kit and was not at all happy with the shell quality. The bearing edge on the snare was so terrible it looked like a rollercoaster with chatter. In other words it looked like it was produced with a CNC machine that had not been maintained for 20 years, needless to say it went back. I would have called PEARL but these days its all email with them. I called Drum Workshop and yes they have a phone! Very nice to be able to ask questions and get answers from a human! Anyway I ended up with the PDP Exotic Walnut to charcoal burst, what was nice about the shell pack is the heads are not installed on the kit less the 10'' tom. The bearing edge on all of the shells looked perfect and even though the shell thickness is not published it is the same as the DW Performance Series 7mm on the toms anyway. I ordered REMO pinstripe for the toms, REMO power stroke for the snare and and Aquarian Super kick II for the kick drum. The kit is amazing for the money. I know it is asian maple but the heads made the kit come to life. Thank you Sweetwater and especially DW for all the technical information.
DW also uses the same machines in china as they do in the states so the quality is outstanding and you also get the tom mounts at no extra cost unlike the DW and the PEARL
Music background: Rock, Jazz, Folk
Rated 5/5

A year in Review

After a year now these drums are phenomenal. I had the black chrome heads on them they sounded good but a bit to thuddy so I am using Evans black hydraulic heads omg amazing sound. I am also still using the Evans hybrid snare with 36 strand snares and getting a robust fat sound. I purchased another floor tom, 8inch tom and another PDP exotic bass drum I use it as my gong drum. My kit is complete it looks good sounds awesome, I get a lot of compliments on the sound and looks. I still say for the money you can't beat it. I now wish they offered it in more colors my only complaint that virgin bass drum is a beast.. I highly recommend this kit. Put the heads you love on it right tuning and you have a professional kit without spending 3 or 6 thousand dollars to do it.. Great Job PDP.
Music background: Pro Drummer
Rated 5/5

Perfect tones

These drums are so well made you'll sound like your playing a much more expensive kit. Right out of the box, with a little tuning, these drums sound perfect. They don't vibrate, they sing. P.S. This kit includes the mounted tom hangers and kick drum pillows. Enjoy
Music background: Blues, Rock
Rated 5/5

Concept Maple Exotic

This Kit is Phenomenal. For the price, there really no comparison. It looks as good as it sounds. I have gotten complements on the looks of the kit. I will be seeking to expand this kit with one or two more toms. Great work Sweetwater. Thank you for your excellent service.
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