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Compact All-poplar Drums with a Stellar Sound





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When you’re playing small venues, busking, or just jamming at home, a full-sized drum kit may be more than you need. With an incredible sound that won’t overwhelm a smaller space, the PDP New Yorker is an ideal compact kit. Drummers at Sweetwater noted that the all-poplar shells deliver a clear attack and a focused resonance. Thoughtfully selected shell depths and diameters balance tone and portability, and low-mass, teardrop mini-turret lugs contribute to the New Yorker drum kit’s reduced weight. The PDP New Yorker also includes a bass drum riser to elevate the 16-inch kick drum into your kick pedal’s strike zone. For a grab-and-go kit with stellar sound, you can’t go wrong with the PDP New Yorker.





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PDP hardware enhances resonance and tuning





The PDP New Yorker began its life a decade ago as a portable DW Custom Shop kit. Its legacy of quality performance lives on in PDP’s hardware. Low-mass teardrop mini-turret lugs maximize shell resonance for a lively sound, and True-Pitch tuning rods with fine threads allow for precise tuning.





Includes Remo heads for a classic tone





A full battery of industry-standard Remo heads gives the PDP New Yorker a great tone right out of the box. Sweetwater drummers enjoyed the smooth, subdued tones these brought out in the drums and feel they’re a good starting place for drummers of all levels.





PDP New Yorker 4-piece Shell Pack Features:


Sizes: 8-inch x 10-inch Tom, 12-inch x 13-inch Floor Tom, 5-inch x 14-inch Snare, 16-inch x 16-inch Bass Drum


Compact kit perfect for small venues, busking, and home practice


All-poplar shells deliver a clear attack and focused resonance


Low-mass, teardrop mini-turret lugs enhance resonance and keep the drums light


Bass drum riser included


Ships with Remo heads