Pacific Drums and Percussion (or PDP for short) is a division company under Drum Workshop established in the year 2000 to provide high quality drum equipment to those unable to afford the higher prestige and quality Drum Workshop equipment.
Pacific Drums and Percussion also manufactures drum hardware and accessories. Their factory is located at Oxnard, California. The line still uses some custom techniques, but primarily uses computerized machinery to cut costs and reduce steps to create high-quality drums in large quantities.
Concept Series - is a new line of PDP drums that are available in both all-maple or all-birch shells. All shells are 7-ply, except for the snare which is 10-ply.New Yorker - is a new line of compact drums with poplar shells. Available in a choice of 2 wraps.Mainstage - PDP's latest entry level kit that includes hardware, cymbals, and drum throne.Z5 - PDP's entry level of drums that are all-wood construction, FinishPly wrap, and an array of five color choices.PDP Player - A junior drum kit which includes a kick drum, two rack toms, a floor tom, and a snare. This kit also comes with a crash/ride cymbal, a set of hi-hats, and a child-sized throne.X7 - As the name implies, these kits are pre-configured as a 7 piece kit. They were made from poplar (up until 2009), and came with both lacquer and wrap finishes. For 2009, the X7 kit featured all-maple shells. Pearlescent Black replaced Orange Sparkle for 2010. Purple Sparkle is also available.M5 - The M5 shell kit is all maple. Like the FS series, 8" and 16" add-on toms were available.FS - These drums are made from Birch and come with matte lacquer finishes. These drums were pre-configured as a fusion kit with 8" and 16" toms available as add-ons.Platinum Series - PDP's top-of-the-line drums made from maple. These drums came in a wide range of sizes and four different types of finishes (FinishPly, Satin, Lacquer, and Exotic). For 2010, only four finishes are available. The series was discontinued in 2011.805 - Drums made from Birch and come in either a lacquer or wrap finishes and powder-coated hardware, with Fusion and Rock sizes available. The series was discontinued in 2009.LX/LXE - Drums made from maple and came in a lacquer finish. LXE series drums came in exotic lacquer finishes.MX/MXR - Drums made from maple and came in satin finish. MXR series drums were available in rock sizes.CX/CXR - Drums made from maple and came in a FinishPly wrap. CXR series drums were available in rock sizes.(the finest drums made by PDP, DW Quality made in Mexico)FX/FXR - Drums made from birch and come in a lacquer. FXR series drums were available in rock sizes. Replaced by the FS series.EX - Mid-level kits constructed from beech, oak, and mahogany.EZ - A budget-priced entry-level drumset. Replaced by the Z5 series.Concept Series - Black Nickel over Steel (Available in sizes 6.5"x 14", 6.5"x 13", 5.5"x 14", 6"x 12", and 6"x 10")Specialty - LTD Classic Wood Hoop (Available in sizes 6"x 14" and 7"x 14") LTD Bubinga (Available in sizes 5.5"x 14", 6.5"x 14", 7"x 13", and 8"x 14") LTD Birch (Available in sizes 5.5"x14", 6.5"x14)Black Wax - Maple Snares (Available in sizes 5.5"x 14", 5.5"x 13", 6.5"x 14", 7"x 13", 6"x 12", and 6"x 10")Other* - Black Nickel over Brass Ace of Spades Snare (Available in sizes 5"x 14" and 6.5"x 14"Mainstage (Available only in 6"x 10")Chrome over Steel Piccolo (Available only in 13"x 3.5")Limited bubinga (Available in sizes 6.5"x 14" , 5.5"x 14" , 7"x 13" , 8"x 14")SX Series Hammered brass700 Series - PDDT720 Tractor ThronePDHH700 3-Legged Hi Hat Stand (20' Min / 25" Max Height)PDCB700 Straight/Boom Cymbal StandPDSS700 Snare Stand (18" Min / 25" Max Height)PDCS700 Straight Cymbal StandPDDT700 Throne (20" Min / 25" Max Height)800 Series - PDCB800 Straight/Boom Cymbal StandPDCS800 Straight Cymbal StandPDDT820-X Tractor Throne (21" Min / 28" Max Height)PDHH800-01 3-Legged Hi Hat StandPDSS800 Snare Stand (17" Min / 21" Max Height)PDHH820 2-Legged Hi Hat StandPDDT800-04 Standard Throne (21" Min/ 28" Max Height)Concept Series - PDHHC20 2-Legged Hi Hat StandPDHHC00 3-Legged Hi Hat StandPDSSC00 Snare Stand (16" Min / 24" Max Height)PDDTC00 Throne (22" Min / 28" MAX Height)PDCSC00 Straight Cymbal StandPDCBC00 Boom Cymbal StandPDTSC90 Double Tom Stand500 Series - SP500 Single Pedal and DP502 Double Pedal features:Dual Chain DriveAuxiliary Side Base PlateSide Adjustable Toe ClampTwo-Way Beater BallOffset Cam400 Series - SP400 Single Pedal and DP402 Double Pedal features:Two-Way Beater BallAuxiliary Side Base PlateOffset CamLefty Version of 402 AvailableConcept Series - Direct Drive Single Pedal and Double Pedal features:Cobalt Low-Mass Drive TrainRetractable SpursNeedle Bearing HingesDW Air Beater (felt/plastic)XF Extended Footboard (270mm / 10.6")Offset Toe ClampDW Spring Rocker AdjustmentDual Base-Plate (double)Most of these artists use their DW kits as their primary kit. They are rarely seen using their PDP kits, but often appear on PDP advertisements.
Eric Moore - Suicidal TendenciesJordan Mancino - As I Lay Dying (Uses LXE series drum live, as seen at Warped Tour 2008)Joey Castillo - Queens of the Stone Age (Uses DW kits live)Mike Cosgrove - Alien Ant FarmBrain - Guns N' Roses (Uses DW kits live)Stephen Perkins - Jane's AddictionLongineu W. Parsons III - Yellowcard (Uses DW kits live and in studio)Travis Smith - TriviumThe Rev - Avenged Sevenfold (Used DW kits live and in studio, also used PDP LXE for City of Evil)Tony Thaxton - Motion City SoundtrackBrooks Wackerman - Bad ReligionYael - My RuinJohn Mennel - Clouds On StringsAlex Ashtiani - Life Among The LivingJose Pasillas - Incubus (features PDP drums on the "Make a Move" video)Scott Ellis - She Wants RevengeSaul - Soul OpusJohnny Rabb - (Clinician/Drum 'n' Bass extraordinaire)Jordan Jones - Evangel Life Center Worship TeamGary "Zeus" Smith - AittalaBanda Brazo Fuerte - (Uses PDP Concept Birch kits live)Mick Fleetwood - Fleetwood Mac (uses DW collectors series live)
