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Hard Maple Shells with Exotic Mahogany Outers





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DW's PDP Concept series is a major player in the realm of high-performance drum kits priced for the working drummer. And thanks to their reformulated shells and upgraded visuals, today's Concept shell packs look and play sweeter than ever. The Concept Exotic Honey Mahogany starts with a base of dense and richly musical European hard maple, outfitted with a full set of beautiful mahogany veneers for enhanced visuals. It's the very same one-two punch that has brought DW's premier American-made kits to the forefront of collectibility. Factor in a full set of DW-derived hardware ? graduated hoops, fine-threaded tension rods, Dual Turret lugs, and deluxe round badges ? and the PDP Concept Exotic Honey Mahogany hits all the right notes for value-conscious stage performers to image-conscious studio owners.





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The Concept series means unbeatable value





From the beginner to the gigging professional, drummers at all stages in their careers are discovering the sound and performance they've been searching for in PDP Concept shell packs. These kits come highly recommended by players at Sweetwater due to their premium shells, DW-quality hardware, and smart-sized kit configurations, built to meet the needs of today's players.





European maple shells





The Concept Exotic Honey Mahogany is built from hard, dense European maple to deliver studio-worthy tone and stage-ready projection. Brushwork to stickwork, ghost notes to gock shots, these shells are engineered to come across loud and clear under close mics or unplugged. The toms and kick drum pack an enveloping low end that can be tailored with head choice to suit a wide range of stylistic needs.





Exotic mahogany outers





The pairing of maple and mahogany has been a musical instrument mainstay for decades. This Concept Exotic's decadent mahogany veneers come set to stun, which means all eyes on you onstage and on camera.





DW-inspired looks and performance





From the newly designed round badges to the Dual Turret lugs, DW's influence on the Concept Exotic Honey Mahogany is unmistakable. Here's what you get:





Fine-threaded True-Pitch tension rods maximize tuning accuracy


STM tom mounts and isolation floor tom legs enhance shell resonance


Graduated counterhoops unlock a dynamic balance of attack and sustain


Die-cast claw hooks and Dual Turret Lugs look great and keep weight off your shells


Ready to rock with Remo heads





With a full set of DW-designed Remo heads, your PDP Concept Exotic shell pack is ready to rock straight out of the gate. Looking for top value in an all-maple kit? You'll find it in the PDP Concept Exotic Honey Mahogany.





PDP Concept Exotic Honey Mahogany 5-piece Shell Pack Features:


A high-performance shell pack at an irresistible price


DW-inspired shells, hardware, lugs, and finishes


European maple shells deliver studio-worthy tone and stage-ready projection


Decadent mahogany finish plies


Graduated triple-flanged hoops strike the right balance of attack and sustain


Fine-threaded True-Pitch supply precision intonation across the head


Remo heads provide great tone out of the box


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