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DW-inspired Shells and Hardware at an Irresistible Price





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The PDP Concept Maple shell pack has all the makings of a high-performance kit at a down-to-earth price. That's because every component of this shell pack, from the all-maple F.A.S.T. shells right down to the graduated hoops and True-Pitch tension rods, has been influenced by DW's American-made masterpieces. Shell packs are available in several configurations and many finish options to please any player. Remo heads and DW-inspired Dual Turret lugs and PDP round badges crown each shell.





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The Concept Maple series means unbeatable value





From the beginner to the gigging professional, drummers of all stripes are discovering the sound and performance they've been searching for in PDP Concept Maple shell packs from Sweetwater.





All-maple shells





PDP's Asian maple shells ? considerably softer than DW's standard North American hard rock maple shells ? deliver a full, meaty tone in the Concept Maple shell pack. Toms are round and powerful, and the kick drum packs an enveloping low end that can be tailored with head choice to suit a wide range of stylistic needs.





DW-inspired looks and performance





From the satin finish to the Dual Turret lugs, DW's influence on the Concept Maple series is unmistakable. Here's what you get:





True-Pitch tension rods with fine threads maximize tuning accuracy


STM tom mounts and isolation floor tom legs maximize resonance


Magnetic MAG throw off holds snare wires securely until it's released


Graduated counterhoops unlock the right balance of attack and sustain from each shell


Low-mass claw hooks look great and keep weight off your kick


Ready to rock with Remo heads





With a full set of DW-designed Remo heads, your PDP Concept Maple shell pack is ready to rock straight out of the gate.





PDP Concept Maple 5-piece Shell Pack Features:


All-maple shell pack at a great price


DW-inspired shells, hardware, and lugs


7-ply and 10-ply F.A.S.T. maple shells deliver a fat, full, focused tone


Triple-flanged graduated hoops strike the right balance of attack and sustain


Dependable MAG magnetic snare throw off


Remo heads deliver great tone out of the box


Shell sizes (depth x diameter): 8" x 10" and 9" x 12" toms, 14" x 16" floor tom, 18" x 22" bass drum, 5.5" x 14" snare