PDP stands for “Pacific Drums and Percussion” and is a brand founded by renowned manufacturer DW, which sells drums and hardware at affordable prices. With the 700 series, PDP offers hardware that is particularly lightweight for a compact and portable design, with all products boasting design elements and technical features that can also be found in DW’s professional hardware series. The 700 series also includes cymbal stands, hi-hat stands, snare drum stands, single and double bass drum pedals, and even fully equipped hardware sets, thus providing all the essential drum hardware components.
The lightweight DW PDP 700 Double Pedal is fitted with concentric single-chain drive systems, which are attached to a dual-column frame, and provides a comfortable playing feel thanks to its excellent performance characteristics. The footboards and rounded heel pieces are produced with a smooth finish, whilst a simple steel base plate complete with retractable spikes on the slave pedal, a simple bracket construction, and a bass drum fixture on the main pedal ensure reliable stability. The conventional spring suspensions also allow easy adjustment of the beater and footboard angle, complete with the option to vary the spring tension. The beaters additionally offer two different playing surfaces.
All products from the PDP 700 series have been designed by the renowned manufacturer DW (Drum Workshop) in California. In terms of design and technical features, they reflect the professional hardware series available from DW, but carry a budget-friendly price tag, which primarily aims them at ambitious new drummers, music schools, and music teachers. However, the high-quality workmanship involved in creating these products also makes them an excellent choice for advanced drummers, particularly where lightweight hardware is preferred for ease of transport to smaller local venues.
PDP is the acronym for "Pacific Drums and Percussion" and is the name of a California-based drum and hardware manufacturer. The company was founded in 1999 by DW Drums to offer affordable instruments in addition to its own exclusive - and correspondingly expensive - brand, DW drums. To reduce costs, the production of the drum shells was outsourced first to Mexico and later to China. PDP has always used many original parts from the DW series. The Concept Series, with shells made of 100% maple, is currently the flagship in the portfolio. The Black Wax snare drums, available in six different sizes, are also part of the product range.
The low overall weight and affordability of the DW PDP 700 Double Pedal makes it the ideal choice for more minimalist drum setups in rehearsal rooms and classrooms, but also suitable for advanced applications involving compact arrangements, such as bop sets. A high level of portability makes the DW PDP 700 Double Pedal an excellent all-rounder for regional performances in small bars or cafes, for example. Thanks to the solid workmanship involved in its production, the double pedal also offers excellent performance characteristics and a comfortable playing feel, with a variety of setting options and a beater with two playing surfaces providing the finishing touches.