Introducing our 50th Anniversary Drums and Pedals

John Good, Don Lombardi, and the whole DW family celebrate 50 years of inspiration with these limited edition drums and pedals. #DW50
See more at dwdrums.com

[@stefanaleksic4113]

Josh Frese is the legend. DW and Paiste=perfection

[@nimitz1739]

He really is. One of my top three favorite drummers.

[@ed370zx3]

He’s badass with APC. Cat can play anything!

[@kirjian]

Whoever thought that simple yet passionate talking over the sound of powerful drums was a good idea... You are a straight up genius. I got goosebumps.

[@ELSKEETO]

I would love to have this kit. I’m probably going to settle for a garage door and a tennis ball.

[@vahioslim3003]

🤣

[@marceugeni]

hahahahahaah!!!! it has to be made out of Spruce!

[@glenndolleck1262]

Knob Turner, that's hilarious. I'm not able to come up with stuff like that. Stratavari (yea, the famous one) used spruce for his violins .

[@russfairley]

This comment wins, hands down.

[@intradibles]

Knowing that Josh Freese has been a DW artist since 1984 makes me so much happy. Cheers for the next 50! 🥁🥁🥁

[@Noteven0]

DW! The most amazing kits you’ve never played on!! DW! The most expertly crafted kit to never inspire you!! The DW 50th anniversary edition, collector series drums! The wall candy you never touched, or even stood next to… and thus, have no reason to remember! DW! The innovation you couldn’t afford!!

[@BenGamingShorts]

you just got to save up for a decade or so.

[@koalatools]

These men have achieved the absolute pinnacle of drum technology and aesthetics. They knew this, which is why Josh Freese is the man behind this incredible kit. Great video!!

[@johns6426]

John- Please send me a DW set. I have been drumming for almost 50 years. I will wear DW swag for the next 5 years!

[@jde9095]

imagine sitting behind that kit as an owner, heaven

[@stevenfederico2594]

I just recently received my custom collector 8 inch Tom with black nickel hardware and the lacquer is robins egg blue, and I just wanted to thank DW for this gift. However, it didn’t come with a birth certificate or any recognition was a little disappointed, but still amazing.

[@johnkenn1608]

That hardware is the best looking finish I've ever seen! Beautiful work gentlemen and ladies.

[@buzztone6250]

I'm yet to own a DW kit, watching this video has now made it a priority . They have such a beautiful punchy rich sound, and seeing the dedication John and Don have put into their craft is so reassuring for the next 50yrs for DW.

[@janrohlfingslp7627]

Congratulations! 50 years! That's just great - thank you John and all of you for your inspiration and for keeping up with those great DW Drums!

[@drumsandstix128]

Congratulations on your 50th anniversary! Well done and please keep going!

[@morganneher8643]

Going back to American Dream 3, incredible to see Josh still with you and glad you picked him :) Incredible looking drums, well done DW :)

[@stephanes.4758]

Nice ! And of course those highest end Paiste sure help that sweet brown sound

[@ThomasLykins]

Congratulations John and Don! Thanks for all the years of fine products you have built for us!

[@HarrisonBeam]

Congrats you guys! Best in the biz! Happy 50th!

[@luvomdleleni84]

Congratulations and thank you DW for pushing the boundaries in drum development and manufacturing. Your innovations have pushed the industry forward! 🙏🏾🎉

[@pumpkin1982]

Sounds incredible.

[@Romans219]

John Good will always be my favorite drum guy. I've met him so many times and he is awesome 😎

[@CiaoGibson]

Congrats! Spectacular work❤

[@drummachine86]

Congrats on your anniversary, I have my DW kit ready for the tour!

[@drummeralbertrivera9577]

I’ve been a DW player since my birthday this year when my parents bought me a DW Collector’s Series kit out of all things! What can I say, thank you guys for the innovation!

[@Killenmachine05]

please never for a second take for granted how fortunate you are, many many many parents would struggle to buy a drumkit for their kid, and its typically a very large serious purchase, receiving a DW kit as a birthday gift is like winning the lottery. just never forget how fortunate you are and never take it for granted ever for a second. please.

[@lilbacon7777]

Play the life out of that kit man. Like the other guy said, lots of parents can't buy their kids ANY drum set because they're very large and expensive instruments. I know lots of drummers in my area who don't have a drum kit of their own at their house. Practice every day!

[@drummeralbertrivera9577]

Thank you guys so much for your amazing comments! I’ll have you know that my kit is still kicking ass and joining me at every gig!

[@Brento44]

Love DW drums!! Been a 32 year obsession!! Maybe one day I’ll own a kit! But I’ll definitely be watching all this new stuff!!! Cheers!!

[@Ticonderous1]

Beautifully Stunning Drums ...

[@davidmcaninch4714]

I’m just happy with my Design Series kit in Midnight Blue Satin!! I love it!!!

[@seelanseelan7309]

Well done sir 50 years of drums production 🎉I love ❤this kit 🎉 awesome

[@percywoods3167]

Thank you, John, for all your many years of hard work creating some of the best-sounding eye-catching drums in the world. I've owned 3 DW Collectors Series Maple kits and have always been thankful for such great engineering, sound, and appeal. Please continue to inspire us all to make better music with whatever God puts in you to create even better drums (if that's even possible, Lol). God bless you!!

[@davidsuprenant893]

Congratulations DW,wow 50 years.i remember the first time I seen a kit in modern drummer magazine. I knew someday I would own a kit.well after 50 years I have owned 8 collector kits,and recently bought a 11pc.performance kit.Just the greatest drums and hardware on the market today.Thank you DW for your inovation,your the best.

[@mitchmaule6517]

Josh was one of my favorite drummers growing up

[@johnbonilla9448]

all drummers out there will love dw drums so much and im also in love with dw drums in my almost 50 years also as a drummer......☺☺☺☺ i love to play dw drums so much....

[@drummercarson896]

Happy 50th Anniversary DW Drums

[@janusnicolajsen7103]

Happy 50th to all at DW - best drums in the world🏆 that´s a beautiful anniversary kit❤ Thank you for all the incredible innovation you´ve made to the drumming community - hope there is more in the goodybag 🤞🏻 Have a great party this weekend and beyond - would love to have been there with you, must make a visit in the near future, i hope🤞🏻🎉 #dwdrums #DW50

[@mikemckerracher]

Saw it in person on Friday. No surprise that DW made another beautiful kit.

[@prupowerdrums]

Oh wow I would love to play with this kit

[@Will13drumheaded]

DW and TAMA are the only companies I truly love.... I started with TAMA and had my fair share with DW every time I had to rent it out from a friend of mine who doesn't play much gigs..

[@jancker06]

Awesome set!

[@Digimonich1]

Background drums sound amazing.

[@JeeQuinones]

Thank you DW! Best drums in the world

[@markaldridge3321]

Congrats DW

[@mr.lindsaymcdonald2065]

Congratulations Drum Workshop Drums!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@idn]

Love me some Josh Freese. See you at PF Chang's soon!

[@marbuijs3135]

Great story telling John!

[@duane9415]

GORGEOUS KIT

[@25Drumer]

Happy birthday dw 🎁 🥁 🎶 🎂

[@terrydonegan1622]

Just Wonderful

[@RANGDAP]

Congratulations 🎉

[@mauri_drums8545]

Wow those drums😍😍

[@andersdo2925]

Josh making those things sing is perfect!

[@JoshDaSilva_Drums_Official]

love it!!🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@julioadriel8246]

HBD DW. I need my first drumkit

[@SRDDRUMS]

50 years old and I wish I had one of these so that one day I would die happy and know that I had mine. Unfortunately, they are so expensive that you can't. 😭 happy anniversary DW.. - At least to sacrifices I got my pedal... As little as possible.

[@anthonyn1312]

Nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 drum set and pedals too!

[@AbrieEngelbrecht]

Someday, one day, I also want to own one of these!!!

[@JJsiN84]

I would absolutely love to have a dw Maple Mahogany set. It's just you could buy a used car for the amount it cost! With inflation I just can't justify that purchase. I definitely see that John has enormous passion for what he does and the amount of love they put into creating their drums.

[@Olliemets]

Thank you John and Don for your contributions to our Drumming world. Love my 9K Pedals and keep a well worn 5K as a spare. Might have to check out. And thes 50THs are stunning. MAybe someday ....sigh LOL. I've owned 6 DW Kits, have visited the showroom, just love the workmanship of everything. Currently have Jazz Series and Classics (Buddy Tribute) kits and they are stunning. Personally prefer them to collectors which are also excellent. Keep up the good work and Thank you so much for what you've done.

[@csrboltfan2643]

Why have you owned 6 DW kits ?? Poor quality?

[@Olliemets]

@@csrboltfan2643 Superb quality. Every time. I purchased 2 new, 4 used. Usually a case of sizes or swapping finishes, trading up, etc. Always wanted a DW kit but price was out of range. Came into first one used at a Sam Ash that I could afford in 2006. Eventually sold and traded up for a collectors kit I liked more. Purchased a Classics series in 2009 new which was different but I really liked...then sold when I came across a Classic Buddy Tribute kit- Same Shells but Bearvertail Lugs. I still own my Jazz Series and the Buddy Kit. Cannot beat the quality.

[@mikejay7516]

Sounds good John

[@ComedyCigarsMusic]

Excellent. 🤘🏽

[@cutitshaveit]

Absolutely 💯

[@stickwithit]

These update are unparalleled. That said I would love to install lights into a DW acrylic kit! I have already had some success with a project featuring my Roland kit. Now that DW has been acquired I'm excited to see what's on the horizon for acoustic electric drums.

[@RickMichaelis63]

It was truly a pleasure spending over $10,000 on my DW drum kit and hardware and pedals

[@flanger001]

Blink twice if you're in danger lmao

[@RickMichaelis63]

Hilarious

[@bobc2039]

I had a DW Collectors Series purple heart kit custom made to match the sizes of their frequent flyer kit as a divorce present to myself. I get great joy just looking at it.

[@batako0o]

Those drums look and sound amazing! So the price most be amazing too :P

[@dilankarun9172]

Price wise it has to compete with a Pearl Masterworks. I still like the DW better. Sorry Pearl.

[@elliotpietri98]

I remember being able to purchase the first generation DW 5000 double pedal way back...the pedal linkage uses holes and auto hood pins instead of today's drumkey screws...it cost almost as much as a whole 2nd bass drum but l went for it...the thing came with a crude, photocopied instruction sheet...humble beginnings indeed...wonder how much it's now worth to collectors, since it's as old as some "vintage" drums on the market...😉

[@VK4VO]

Love to hear them without being belted to the moon and back.

[@mjm5081]

Love my DW5000 🏆

[@asagraphics247]

I play my Yamaha drums and sound pretty cool. I was nervous playing live however I was on a DW set and sounded like twice the drummer!

[@goingnowere101]

More Josh Freese videos of him drumming please.

[@joeldrummer23]

My dream kit right there 😭 wish I didn’t have to sell my all maple DW , rough times ☹️ someday

[@kushking420]

Beautiful set. My mind says buy it, but my pocket wants to stay full

[@Drummerbobo]

2:30 nice nice drumming man~! So cool👍👍

[@danielmorales711]

You're welcome!

[@treatb09]

These are beautiful drums!. John should be proud. They have a warmth to them that belongs with the classiness they project. Need to find a buddy rich style drummer to demo them properly. Cause these are jazz drums if I ever heard it. Waited a long time. Wondering how they could ever top the 45th anniversary set. And I think they stand together as testaments. Neither better or worse. Just fine instruments...

[@hiptoalieu]

Say what you will about DW but OH MY GOSH do these sound AMAZING!!!

[@duane9415]

SPRUCE IS THE MASTER WOOD USED BY THE MARTIN GUITAR COMPANY

[@danielmorales711]

Spruce is an amazing sounding wood

[@mrmusic21]

Best drums in the business

[@peperodriguez6435]

Aunque nunca tócare una batería dW, creo que está es una de las mejores marcas a nivel mundial, ya que producen un buen sonido y muchos bateristas profesionales la prefieren.

[@grayknight836]

*Who would have thought 💭 it all started with tennis ball 🎾 thump on a spruce 🌲 garage door. But that’s what it takes from a good ear 👂🏻 to notice that unique residence.* The trees 🌳 are alive with the sound of music 🎶! 👍🏻

[@BamBam_PDX]

DW is the Apple of drums.

[@leandrodelima5440]

Never! Tama is Best!

[@christianmaidana147]

😍😍😍

[@flanger001]

Tell Josh he looks very handsome here

[@TonyDiaz.]

Can I consider myself part of the DW family if I bought a PDP Concept Maple? 'Cause I've been a DW fan for years!!!

[@glengamble526]

You’re like the bastard cousin, twice removed…😂

[@triprack]

How do you know the garage door was made of spruce if you were a kid and about to move to Italy?

[@rogercardenas111]

The drum kit for the professional drummer. 🥁🥁🥁🥁 Most of us ,it's out of our reach..

[@elliotray6233]

Josh freese came dressed as the drums

[@Shawn757_]

I need that new 5000😍

[@csrboltfan2643]

Why?

[@Shawn757_]

@@csrboltfan2643 what do you mean why do you see that thing lol. Plus I’ve been playing the same iron cobra since I was 14 I turn 22 tomorrow and I’ve been wanting a 5000 just never got one but this one will definitely have to come home with me. That carbon fiber foot board look heavenly.

[@williamboyle8918]

@@Shawn757_ so, you buy it ?

[@F3PIZZA]

Do you guys make any adaptive pedals? I can’t lift my foot off the ground anymore and there’s no way I’m going to be able to get where I was. I need a flat footboard that has more spring. Idk, either that or a strap hanging from the ceiling I can loop my leg through.

[@julianandreaswiggins5756]

I LOVE IT💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

[@JG-nx3jg]

So how much is this 50th anniversary kit?

[@danielmorales711]

Cedar is another amazing wood I'm surprised you haven't messed with

[@dwdrums]

It is indeed, and we have made kits with it in the past.

[@musikman337]

Which model paiste's are those

[@Everyoneh8sRohan]

Sounds so good 🫡

[@hardcore907]

“John Good: An Origin Story”

[@matthewpaluch777]

😎👍💗🇨🇭🔥🎼🔊)) PAISTE!!!

[@angeldominguez5846]

Ey Dw, can i order a customized collector snare? Just a snare though.

[@kharmastreams8319]

Not sure if I even want to know how much this kit costs 🙂

[@HybridMusicians]

Happy Anniversary! Looks amazing.. sadly ‘most’ of the people who can afford this aren’t drummers... so sponsor some drummers ✊🏾

[@TheAtheistworld]

Thick heavy ass shells. ??? Brothers, what models/kits have thick or very thick shell drums? Pls recommend some models. I don’t know where to look for them. Thick shells!Thnxx ❤

[@Odthean]

How tf did he find out it was spruce?! Did he go back later and cut it open? Inspect the grains? Genuinely curious.