Drum Workshop, or DW for short, is the
leading new American drum company and offers
a large variety of snare drum shell materials
including aluminum, copper, steel, brass,
brass/maple combination, a great selection of
lacquered finishes, and various types of
rims.

In 1980, DW patented the chain and
sprocket bass drum pedal drive system, which
is the industry standard today. The first
chain and sprocket model was the 5000CX,
which was followed by the addition of a
stabilizing footboard on the 5000T Turbo
model, and an offset sprocket for quicker
action on the 5000A Accelerator. During the
1980s Drum Workshop also led the industry in
manufacturing of double bass pedals based on
their 5000 series.  

Drum Workshop followed their accomplishment
in pedal making with great success in their
drum manufacturing effort. Today, DW is a
leading custom drum manufacturer.