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SKU: PDSN5514NAWHPDP Concept Series Wood Hoop 20-ply Maple Snare 5.53 x 143
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RRP $2,199.00
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SKU: PDSN0814CSBBPDP Concept Select Bell Bronze Snare Drum 8-inch x 14-inch
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SKU: PDLT6514SSTIPDP Limited Edition Twisted Ivory 6.5 x 143 Snare Drum
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SKU: PDHH812PDP PDHH812 800 Series Hi-hat cymbal Stand 2 leg
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RRP $699.00
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SKU: PDJR18KTCBPDP Player 5-piece Complete Junior Drum Set W/ Throne and Cymbals
Original price was: $649.00.$499.00Current price is: $499.00.Out of stock -
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SKU: PDCE2215KTRBPDP Center Stage 5-piece Complete Drum Set with Cymbals Royal Blue
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SKU: PDCE2015KTSSPDP Center Stage 5-piece Complete Drum Set with Cymbals Silver Sparkle
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SKU: PDCC6514SSNWPDP Concept Maple Classic Snare Drum 6.5 x 14 inch Natural with Walnut Hoops
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SKU: PDDTCOLHRPDP Pacific Drums & Percussion PDDTCOLHR Concept Series Low-Height Drum Throne
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SKU: PDDT810RPDP PDDT810R Drum Throne with Padded Seat and Tripod Base 133
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SKU: PDSSCOPDP PDSSCO Concept Series Snare Stand
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RRP $239.00
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SKU: PDCBC10PDP PDCBC10 Concept Series Heavy Boom Cymbal Stand
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SKU: PDCB710PDP PDCB710 700 Series Lightweight Boom Cymbal Stand
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SKU: PDHHCO3PDP PDHHCO3 Concept Series Hi-hat Stand, 3-leg
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SKU: PDHH813PDP PDHH813 800 Series Hi-hat Stand 3-leg
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SKU: PDHH713PDP PDHH713 700 Series Hi-hat Stand 3-leg
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SKU: PDDP812PDP PDDP812 800 Series Double Bass Drum Pedal
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SKU: PDDP712PDP PDDP712 700 Series Double Bass Drum Pedal
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SKU: PDSP810PDP PDSP810 800 Series Single Bass Drum Pedal
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SKU: PDSP710PDP PDSP710 700 Series Single Bass Drum Pedal
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SKU: PDSRCOMBO1PDP Hardware: PDSRCOMBO1 Main & Side Combo Rack
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SKU: PDAX208002PDP Cymbal Seat For Cymbal Stands 8mm 2 PK
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SKU: PDAXTRW12PDP Nylon Washers For Tension Rods, 12pk
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SKU: PDAXTRTP5008PDP True Pitch Tens Rods 50mm 8pk
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SKU: PDAXTRTP4208PDP True Pitch Tens Rods 42mm 8pk
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SKU: PDAX101PDP Bass Drum Beater Dual Felt/Plastic
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SKU: PDAX912QGPDP PDAX912QG Concept Series Long Cymbal Boom Arm 16 inch
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SKU: PDAX934SQGPDP PDAX934SQG Concept Series Short Cymbal Boom Arm 9 inch
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SKU: PDAX909PDP PDAX909 Concept Series Cymbal Stacker
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SKU: PDDP402PDP PDDP402 Double Bass Drum Pedal with double beaters
$369.31Out of stock
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PDP DRUMS
DW Quality at Budget-Friendly Pricing
PDP (Pacific Drums and Percussion) represents DW Drums budget-friendly subsidiary delivering exceptional value through simplified construction and efficient Chinese manufacturing while maintaining DW design standards and quality control. Founded in 1999 as a wholly-owned DW subsidiary, PDP provides drummers access to DW engineering expertise and proven hardware designs at accessible pricing impossible from independent budget manufacturers. At Angkor Music Melbourne, we stock PDP Concept Series ($900-1,500 complete kit), Concept Maple Series ($1,000-1,800 complete kit), and DW Design Series ($1,800-2,800 shell pack), all manufactured in China under DW ownership and quality oversight. Concept provides best entry-level drum value worldwide with poplar shells and quality chrome hardware perfect for beginning drummers, students, and budget-conscious musicians requiring reliable affordable drums surviving years of use. Concept Maple offers genuine maple shells at entry-level pricing through DW subsidiary efficiency warm resonant tone typically found on $2,000-plus kits available at budget-friendly cost making it exceptional value for intermediate players wanting maple character. DW Design represents PDP flagship providing genuine DW features including STM tom mounting, True-Pitch tuning, and MAG throw-off at substantially lower pricing than American-made DW Performance series. Our professional drummer on staff teaches hundreds of students on PDP Concept kits and provides honest recommendations based on real-world teaching experience rather than profit margins. We maintain PDP Concept complete kits setup on our showroom floor for hands-on trial, tune and set up all PDP drums we sell ensuring optimal performance, and guide students toward appropriate PDP series matching their skill level and budget while setting realistic expectations for entry-level and intermediate drum performance. Located 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. Call (03) 8360 7799 for PDP drum advice from working drummers who teach on these drums daily.
DW
DW-Owned Subsidiary
DW engineering expertise and quality control standards
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Teaching Experience
Hundreds of students taught on PDP Concept kits
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Exceptional Value
Best entry-level drum value worldwide
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Showroom Trial
Concept kits setup for hands-on evaluation
Why PDP Drums The DW Advantage at Budget Pricing
PDPs greatest strength lies in DW Drums ownership providing quality oversight, engineering expertise, and proven hardware designs impossible for independent budget manufacturers to match. From a teaching perspective, PDP Concept represents the best entry-level drum value worldwide, surviving years of student abuse while maintaining playability.
As a drum teacher who has taught hundreds of students on PDP Concept kits and seen their reliability over years of abuse, I trust PDP for beginning and intermediate applications requiring affordable dependable drums. DW subsidiary status provides quality oversight, proven hardware designs, and manufacturing efficiency creating an exceptional value proposition that independent budget manufacturers simply cannot replicate.
At Angkor Music Melbourne, our professional drummer provides honest PDP recommendations based on real-world teaching experience rather than profit margins. We guide students toward appropriate PDP series matching their skill level and budget while setting realistic expectations for entry-level and intermediate drum performance. This practical knowledge helps families make smart investments in drums that serve their purpose without requiring premium pricing for uncertain long-term commitment.
PDP Drum Kit Series
Concept Series
Best Entry-Level Value Worldwide
Concept represents the best entry-level drum investment for beginning drummers, providing reliable construction, adequate hardware, and playable tone at $900-1,500 complete kit pricing. Perfect first drum kit for students age 8-16 learning fundamentals.
7-ply poplar shells (7mm) durable construction
Chrome-plated steel hardware adequate for entry use
DW quality oversight ensures playable bearing edges
Survives years of student use with basic maintenance
Complete kit with hardware, throne, cymbals included
Price: $900-1,500 complete kit
Concept Maple
Genuine Maple at Entry Pricing
Concept Maple delivers genuine all-maple shells at $1,000-1,500 complete kit pricing typically requiring $2,000-plus investment from other manufacturers. Warm resonant maple character at budget-friendly cost creates perfect intermediate drum choice.
7-ply all-maple shells warm resonant character
Upgraded double-braced chrome stands for stability
Die-cast hoops on toms enhanced tuning stability
Maple snare drum matching shell material
80% of premium maple tone at 30% of price
Price: $1,000-1,800 complete kit
DW Design Series
Professional Features at PDP Pricing
DW Design represents PDP flagship offering genuine DW features including STM suspension, True-Pitch tuning, and MAG throw-off at $1,800-2,800 shell pack pricing. Accessible path to DW quality without $4,000-plus Performance series investment.
All-maple shells with reinforcement hoops
STM (Suspension Tom Mounts) genuine DW system
True-Pitch tuning rods for enhanced stability
MAG (Magnetic) throw-off DW design
85% of DW Performance functionality at 45% of cost
Price: $1,800-2,800 shell pack (no hardware)
What Makes PDP Different
01
DW Ownership Ensures Quality
PDP operates as wholly-owned DW Drums subsidiary founded 1999. This ownership structure creates unique advantages PDP benefits from DW engineering expertise in bearing edge design, hardware development, and quality control procedures while maintaining lower pricing through Chinese manufacturing and simplified construction.
02
DW Hardware Designs
PDP drums incorporate simplified versions of DW hardware designs providing proven reliability at accessible pricing. DW Design series features genuine DW components including STM suspension and MAG throw-off creating professional functionality at fraction of DW Performance cost. Even entry-level Concept benefits from DW engineering knowledge.
03
Exceptional Value Proposition
Chinese manufacturing under DW oversight enables PDP to deliver playable drums at $900-1,500 complete kit pricing impossible through American or Taiwanese manufacturing labor costs. This creates accessible entry point for beginning drummers while DW quality control maintains acceptable standards preventing the frustrating unreliability of truly cheap drums.
04
Perfect Upgrade Path
PDP series create logical progression: beginners start with Concept building skills and determining commitment, intermediate players upgrade to Concept Maple gaining maple warmth, serious players invest in DW Design acquiring professional features, and professionals eventually transition to DW Performance or Collector when budget allows and applications demand ultimate quality.
05
Teaching-Proven Reliability
From teaching hundreds of students on PDP Concept kits, I can confirm these drums survive years of student abuse while maintaining playability. Bearing edges arrive cut consistently allowing proper tuning. Hardware functions reliably without immediate failure. Shells remain round maintaining tuning stability. These fundamental quality aspects separate PDP from truly cheap drums.
06
Honest Expectations
PDP drums sound like budget drums should functional and adequate for their price point. Concept serves beginning drummers perfectly for 12-24 months. Concept Maple provides genuine maple warmth for intermediate players. DW Design delivers professional features for working drummers on budget. Understanding realistic capabilities helps avoid disappointment and ensures smart purchasing decisions.
Choosing the Right PDP Series
Understanding which PDP series matches your skill level, musical requirements, and budget ensures smart investment in drums serving their purpose without unnecessary overspending or disappointing underperformance.
Who Should Buy PDP Concept
Perfect for beginning drummers age 8-16 learning fundamentals, students unsure of long-term commitment to drumming, families on budget requiring affordable first drum kit, young players needing durable drums surviving enthusiastic playing, and practice rooms requiring low-cost reliable drums. Concept delivers exceptional value at $900-1,500 providing playable kit surviving 12-24 months of skill development without excessive investment before determining serious commitment. Students outgrow Concept as skills advance typical progression represents successful entry investment rather than product failure.
Who Should Buy Concept Maple
Ideal for intermediate players outgrowing entry drums and wanting maple character without premium pricing, students upgrading from Concept series seeking genuine tone improvement, working drummers on budget requiring maple warmth adequate for club gigs and church work, and players prioritizing shell material over ultimate refinement. Concept Maple provides 80 percent of premium maple tone at 30 percent of price through efficient manufacturing. Serves intermediate drummers perfectly for 2-4 years before requiring professional-grade upgrade.
Who Should Buy DW Design
Suited to working drummers requiring professional features without DW Collector or Performance pricing, serious hobbyists investing in long-term drums approaching professional quality, intermediate players ready for significant upgrade from Concept or Export level, and drummers wanting genuine DW hardware and design at accessible cost. DW Design creates bridge between intermediate drums and true professional kits providing DW features at PDP pricing. Represents serious investment for players committed to drumming long-term requiring professional features lasting 10-plus years.
Smart Upgrade Path Strategy
Following logical progression through PDP series or transitioning to premium brands as skills and budget develop helps plan long-term drum investments avoiding unnecessary purchases.
Stage 1: Beginning (0-2 years)
Start with PDP Concept complete kit ($900-1,500). Focus on learning fundamentals, developing timing, and building coordination. Timeline: 12-24 months before outgrowing. Students typically progress to Concept Maple or Pearl Export as skills advance and commitment solidifies. Concept serves entry purpose perfectly without requiring premium pricing for uncertain long-term musical involvement.
Stage 2: Intermediate (2-5 years)
Upgrade to PDP Concept Maple ($1,000-1,800) or Pearl Export ($1,500-2,400). Focus on developing style, playing with bands, and learning advanced techniques. Timeline: 2-4 years before requiring professional upgrade. Intermediate drums provide substantial tone improvement over entry kits while remaining affordable. Maple warmth and enhanced hardware support musical growth through high school and early gigging experiences.
Stage 3: Advanced/Semi-Pro (5+ years)
Upgrade to DW Design ($1,800-2,800), Pearl Masters ($3,500-6,000), or equivalent professional drums. Focus on gigging regularly, recording, and pursuing serious musical career. Timeline: Many years of service before requiring ultimate professional upgrade. DW Design provides genuine DW features adequate for most working drummer applications. Eventually professionals may upgrade to American-made DW Performance or Collector though DW Design serves many players indefinitely.
Each upgrade should represent significant improvement in tone, hardware, and playability justifying investment. Avoid incremental upgrades providing minimal benefit wait until ready for substantial step up in quality.
Professional PDP Drum Services
Proper tuning and setup transforms budget drums from mediocre to optimal playability. Our Melbourne drum department provides comprehensive services supporting PDP drummers from beginner through intermediate levels.
Expert Drum Tuning
Professional tuning service optimizing PDP drums achieving best possible tone:
Bearing edge inspection ensuring proper head contact
Lug tension balancing eliminating buzzing and overtones
Resonant head tuning for optimal sustain
Musical interval tuning creating melodic relationships
Hardware adjustment for ergonomic comfort
Service pricing: $80-180 depending on kit size
Teaching Experience
Honest advice from drum teacher with hundreds of PDP students:
Concept vs Concept Maple upgrade justification
PDP vs Pearl Export comparison for your budget
Realistic expectations for entry-level drum quality
Upgrade timeline guidance when to transition
Hardware upgrade options improving playability
Teaching-proven reliability insights from daily use
Professional Setup
Complete kit assembly and optimization included with purchases:
Complete kit assembly and hardware positioning
Ergonomic adjustment for comfortable playing
Professional tuning across entire dynamic range
Head selection consultation and installation
Teaching proper tuning technique during service
Realistic capability assessment and guidance
Why Buy PDP Drums From Angkor Music Melbourne
We maintain PDP Concept complete kits setup on our showroom floor enabling hands-on trial before purchasing. Play drums yourself experiencing build quality, hardware function, and tone firsthand rather than relying on online specifications.
Our professional drummer teaches hundreds of students on PDP Concept kits, providing honest recommendations based on real-world teaching experience rather than profit margins. This practical knowledge helps families make smart investments in drums serving their purpose without requiring premium pricing for uncertain long-term commitment to drumming.
Every PDP drum kit receives comprehensive professional setup before delivery or pickup. This includes precision tuning, hardware adjustment, and thorough inspection ensuring optimal performance from the moment you begin playing. Our setup service eliminates the frustration and guesswork beginning drummers often experience attempting to achieve quality tone from improperly configured budget kits.
We guide students toward appropriate PDP series matching their skill level and budget while setting realistic expectations for entry-level and intermediate drum performance. This honest approach prevents disappointment from unrealistic expectations while helping families invest wisely in drums supporting musical development appropriately.
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Angkor Music Melbourne | 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018 | Professional Drum Services Since 2010
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