Oxnard, CA January 21, 2026 – Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) and PDP have expanded their lines of drum kits and options for these kits at the 2026 NAMM Show.
First, Drum Workshop's Custom Shop welcomes Pure Walnut to its expansive line of premium tone woods.
Recognized for their award-winning custom drum kits, DW is renowned for offering drums crafted from a range of hand-selected woods, each with its own unique sonic characteristics. The company’s legendary drums are also celebrated for the innovative way in which its patented grain orientation technology is combined with various wood species to produce highly-customizable sonic attributes.
All-new Pure Walnut shells feature DW’s VLT (Vertical Low Timbre) shell technology, helping the drums deliver a full-bodied, musical tone with a decidedly shorter note. Available as part of the Collector’s Series® line, Pure Walnut is perfect for drummers seeking a unique sonic personality that's well-suited for live performance and recording.
Each Pure Walnut shell is hand-crafted at the company’s California factory and available with DW’s innovative drum hardware, including Suspended Tom Mounts (STM), MAG™ throw-off, five-position (5P) butt plate, True-Tone snare wires, True-Hoops®, True-Pitch® Tension Rods, and more.
To find out more about the Pure Walnut shells please go to http://www.dwdrums.com/.
Additionally, Drum Workshop has announced a major expansion of the DWe ecosystem, delivering new levels of module integration and hybrid-drumming flexibility. Launching at NAMM, the latest DWe offering introduces updated kit bundles with new drum module options and a new side snare bundle.
All DWe 4-piece and 5-piece bundles feature DW Collector’s Series 333™ Maple shells, factory-equipped with fully wireless internal triggers powered by DrumLink, DW’s patented and expandable wireless system that enables drummers to build hybrid rigs one component at a time.
Players can choose between a 4-piece setup with a 9x12" mounted tom, 12x14" floor tom, 14x20" bass drum, and 5x14" snare, or a 5-piece setup with 8x10" and 9x12" mounted toms, a 14x16" floor tom, 16x22" bass drum, and a 6.5x14" snare. Each bundle includes a cymbal pack, DW Soundworks license, and a legendary DW 5000 Series hardware pack.
Expanding flexibility even further, drummers can connect their DWe kit to either of two Roland plug-and-play drum modules. The Roland V51 module boasts a user-friendly interface, a flagship sound engine, and streamlined menu navigation, making it ideal for players who seek quick setup and immediate results at home or in the studio. For touring professionals, the Roland V71 module offers a durable, road-ready option with balanced XLR and ¼" main outputs and eight balanced direct outs, ensuring easy integration into any stage or production environment. Both modules’ sound libraries can be expanded with DW expansion packs via Roland Cloud Connect and integrate smoothly with DWe kits.
DW offers two cymbal options: the Roland V-Cymbal Pack provides three crash/ride pads and a hi-hat pad with natural movement and responsive feel, while the DWe Metal Cymbal Pack includes real 14" hi-hats, two 16" crash/rides, and an 18" crash/ride, each with three trigger zones to deliver an authentic acoustic look and playing response.
Also at NAMM is the DWe Side Snare Bundle, which introduces a compact, acoustic-electronic 5×10" Maple snare designed to help creators incorporate hardware such as the Roland SPD-SX Pro Multi-Pad into any drum kit or DWe setup. The bundle includes a DrumLink Wireless Hub, a DW Soundworks license, snare wires, and both mesh and mylar heads for fast acoustic-to-electronic conversion. With assignable sound triggering via the digiMAG throw-off, drummers can easily expand their sonic palette and explore new hybrid performance possibilities.
To find out more about DWe please visit https://www.dwdrums.com/dwe/
Finally, the Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare offer a new twist on synthetic drums, featuring seamless Acrylic hoops around the drum set for a unique translucent vibe.
A world first, the Concept Acrylic Series features 1” seamless Acrylic hoops fitted on the seamless shells on the toms and snare, with 2" seamless hoops on the bass drum. These hoops offer a cutting rimshot and help to control the overtones.
The patented STM™ system secures the mounted toms in place and provides enhanced resonance with maximum sustain. The drums are also equipped with chrome hardware, True-Pitch® tension rods for accurate and secure tuning, vintage-style claw hooks, and Remo heads. The Concept Acrylic Snare is 6-½ x 14” and is equipped with the DW MAG™ Throw-Off for a smooth, rapid on-off adjustment.
There are two shell pack configurations, with a matching 6.5”x14” snare drum also available:
4-Piece: 7x10, 8x12, 16x16, and 16x22 or
6-piece: 7x8, 7x10, 8x12, 14x14, 16x16, and 16x22
Acrylic kits have been the mainstay of popular music for decades. With appealing looks, bright attack, focused tone, and controlled sustain, the PDP Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare will make an instant impression.
To find out more about the PDP Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare, please visit: http://www.pacificdrums.com/
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