DW Drums DDLM2214BS Design Series 5-Piece Shell Pack - Blue Slate

The DW Design series empowers drummers of all stripes to take a seat behind a deluxe set of shells appointed with premium hardware. In turn, timekeepers will quickly find standard drum sessions transform into studio-grade performances. Just ask any drummer here at North American hard-rock maple is the key; it’s plied across the board eight times using DW’s proprietary HVLT alternating-ply construction protocol, resulting in a sound that’s warm, definitive, powerful, and rooted in tradition. Low-mass mini turret lugs, triple-flanged hoops, and True Pitch tension rods give the Design series exceptional tuning flexibility and resonance preservation, the latter factor further enhanced by an included pair of DW’s iconic and deco-esque suspension tom mounts. With elements so extravagant and rock-steadily dependable, it’s hard to believe that the Design series is DW’s entrance-level shell pack!

Proper 8-ply maple shells

When it comes to drum tonewoods, few can hold a candle to the traditional beat of a maple kit like the Design series from DW. That’s because maple provides a very warm foundational tone overall, presenting excellent definition and punch to excel in just about any mix you place it in, live or in the studio. It’s also sensitive enough to catch on to those nuances that make your sound uniquely you without drying out the tone so much that it loses presence. Knowing that DW gave the Design series a full-fledged 8-ply maple shell set formed using the company's exclusive alternating grain HVLT process, you can rest assured each drum will sing with a strong and tonally pure sound.

How about that hardware!

DW wasn’t fooling around when designing a kit that every drummer could get the most out of, and the proof is in the hardware. Subtle details like low-mass and resonance-favoring mini-turret lugs impose virtually zero limitations to your shell’s sustain — and they look darn good doing it, too. The same can be said for the Design series’ triple-flanged hoops, promising a wide-open sound with the flexibility to accommodate tensions of all types, whether you like prefer them low and thunderous or tight and ultra-responsive.

DW Design Series Snare Drum Features:

• Great drum for a wide range of sounds!
• Dimensions: 6 inches x 14 inches
• Full, resonant sound thanks to 10-ply North American maple shells
• Mini turret lugs look beautiful and prioritize intonation
• True-Pitch tuning rods offer smooth and precise tonal adjustment
• Smooth-action MAG throw off releases snare strands quickly and completely for zero buzz
• True-Tone snare wires provide musical and snappy sound with durable brass ends

DW DDLM2214BS Design Series 5-piece Shell Pack Features:

• 8-ply shells constructed with proprietary HVLT alternating grain plying protocol for maximum strength and tonal purity
• Maple shells produce a traditional-sounding presence highlighted by their warm, definitive, and highly responsive natural tone

• 45° tom bearing edges and 60° bass drum bearing edges create a balanced drumhead response with enhanced low-end for the bass drum
• Low-mass mini-turret lugs offer weight reduction and promote proper shell resonance
• Triple-flanged hoops deliver wide-open sound with incredible tuning flexibility for any tension
• True-Pitch tension rods with rubber washers eliminate easy tension slippage
• Suspension Tom Mounts give the mounted toms plenty of sustain freedom to resonate to their fullest potential
• Rubber-grommeted hardware performs with flawlessly rattle-free playability

Tech Specs

•  Finish: Blue Slate
• Configuration: Shell Pack with Snare
• Number of Drums: 5 Snare 
• Drum Depth: 6" 
• Snare Drum Diameter: 14" 
• Snare Shell Construction: 10-ply HVT 
• Snare Hoops: Double-flanged 
• Snare Lugs: 10 x Mini Turret Lugs 
• Color: Blue Slate 
• Finish: Matte 
• Heads: DW by Remo USA
• 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: North American Hard Rock Maple