Santa Monica Series drums feature DW’s first-ever shell design from the 1980's in a thicker, all-Maple formulation. These drums are fitted with new hardware and built with modern techniques developed by DW in the resulting decades.

Handcrafted Maple Shells

Made in the California Custom Shop from 100% North American Maple, these shells are based on the original formulation, these 6-ply shells feature thicker 1/32” plies and 6-ply Maple reinforcement hoops, with horizontal outer and inner plies.

Bearing Edge

These Collector’s Series shells are precision-cut with 45-degree (toms) and 60-degree (bass and snare) bearing edges. These edges provide tonality and sustain from your toms, and depth and punch from your bass and snare.