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Drum WorkshopDrum Workshop (also referred to as DW) is a California-based company that is considered the premier manufacturer of drums and drum hardware and pedals. The list of endorsers includes some of the greatest names in drumming, such as Neil Peart of Rush, Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthews Band, and legendary studio drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. Founded in 1972 as a teaching studio by current President Don Lombardi, it originally only offered private lessons and the occasional workshop. However, Don, along with student (and current Vice President) John Good, began a small drum equipment sales operation to cover the facility's operation costs. This operation soon created the first-ever DW product: The height-adjustable trap seat envisioned by Don. The demand became so great that, after accepting an offer to purchase all of Camco's manufacturing equipment, the primary focus of the DW operation became drum hardware manufacturing. Following this, the next big product introduced by DW was the 5000 series nylon strap bass drum pedal, which was essentially a Camco pedal with the DW name placed upon it. However, this basic design spawned the first double bass drum pedal, which allowed drummers using a single bass drum to take advantage of the bass drum speed formerly reserved to drummers using two individual bass drums. Now that DW had made a name for itself, the innovations came pouring out of the Santa Monica, California company's doors. The double bass pedal was soon joined by rotating-base and cable remote hi-hat stands. After additional growth and expansion, the first full DW endorser was found in Tommy Lee of Mtley Cre, after he tried out a prototype DW drumset when he came to the shop to get his pedals adjusted. DW has since expanded into far larger facilities in Oxnard, California, and has grown to oversee two new companies: the value-oriented Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) and percussion manufacturer Gon Bops. Their lineup now includes 4000, 5000, 7000, and 9000 series pedals; 5000, 6000, and 9000 series hardware; and a nearly infinite spectrum of drums that can be custom-ordered in many unique combinations of wood, color, and size. External Link:
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