Drum Workshop Performance Series Shell Pack - Drummer's Review

Here's our review of a Drum Workshop (DW Drums) Performance Series shell pack with matching snare drum. Filmed at Middle Farm Studios, September 2019.

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[Rick-mc]

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[jimjampicko]

I love this channel more than the first wee in a morning ❤️❤️

[johnbertasius]

I think it looks beautiful. I really like those smaller lugs too. The sound is also to my liking.
Great kit of drums.

[frank]

Just bought a 7 piece performance series. Love them. I haven't played a lot of other kits, save what I could demo at guitar center. What I can say is that I've experimented with different heads on this kit, as one should do. So much much tonal potential in head choice. This kit can do a lot more than the stock heads would suggest. Something to keep in mind...If it sounds ordinary or safe to you, try coated single and double ply or clear double ply, etc...Once I put an Evans ported black reso head on it, the boominess diminished a bit and more character was revealed. The review correctly makes note of this. I definitely confirm that the snare is insane! Glad I got it in my arsenal. Its interesting to see a review on a kit I actually own. In my studio space, I hear more more mid and high detail.

[kevinb]

I picked up a set of these a few years ago in pewter sparkle. My sizes are 18x22, 8x10, 8x12, 12x14 floor, 14x16 floor, 6.5x14 snare. Yes, my 12 inch Tom is 8 x 12 not the normal 9 x 12. The store I worked in had two kits come in in the same color and I was able to switch out for the 8 x 12.

I’ve owned a ton of drum sets (DW collectors, pork pie, SJC, Tama Staclassic, Pearl Masters) and I would compare these with any of them quality wise. I got these as a gigging kit so I didn’t have to take my lacquer pork pie kit or my satin finish SJC kit out to small bars and other gigs. These have absolutely surprised me for how good they sound and how they are holding up. Fantastic purchase.

[Twotontessie]

I like the calm, sensible reviewing style.

[KimFilppudrummer]

You should try out some Canopus stuff! Snares in particular!

[RhymesWithCarbon]

I compared the Performance series and Design series and I opted for the Design series - less shell & finish options, but they had exactly what I wanted anyway. They sound just like this with proper heads, as they're similarly constructed shells. Well stated review in that they are "safe", and what most drummers have in their head. I'd be one of those drummers. These sound like how I want my drums to sound.

[shadowwraith]

I have the Collector's Purple Heart kit (7 piece), so I bought this kit (same configuration) for gigs. I was STUNNED by how nice this kit sounds, very close to the PH kit. And the finish is definitely an opinion thing, it's honestly my favorite finish I've ever had. I love the reviews though, so please, keep it up!

[NEALBABBITT]

I have to say these drums make him sound even better than usual! I've been interested in these drums for some time, the price is something I just can't abide though, I'll have to settle for used drum deals. I do love that finish, I've been hoping to see someone come out with this old Slingerland finish again.

[LexBailey]

I play the natural laquer edition in 10/12/14/20. I play a Mapex Black Panther snare that blends in perfectly. Also the Gibraltar hardware Tom platforms do the job and provide lots of options. Remo coated emperor on top, clear Ambassadors on bottom. Love my kit!

[artimus]

Absolutely love my 6.5 x 14 P.S. snare.

[larsiparsi]

Nice vid! Can you review the Ludwig classic maple please?:)

[Andrew]

I have a cherry stain Performance set, 7 piece. I added a 24X18 bass drum. The whole package is killer. You are spot on with your review on the Performance Series.

[kevinmcneil]

Great review, would love to see one on the new Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch.

[GRJLS.]

I just bought this drum and its badass

[dudecrush]

Hey Nolly! If you can get your hands on a set, I'd like to see/hear a review of the Pearl Master's Mahogany Limited Edition kit. I like maple-mahogany shells but I cannot for the life of me find a good recording of this particular kit.

[stevenkorenek]

I have Remo Coated Ambassadors on my DW Perf. toms and the sound absolutely comes to life!
Even the snare sounds better with a coated Ambassador. Lots of body and more attack than stock heads, IMO.

[avramnovorra]

The snare was the highlight out of the bunch, sweet attack. The toms were also great to my ears, though that kick was ok to my ears at least.. Good review! 🥁

[BrianJSC]

you guys make the best drum review videos! no nonsense, good playing. Love how you hit each drum individually, lets us hear how each one sounds!