What does PDP drums stand for?
Pacific Drums and Percussion
Pacific Drums and Percussion (or PDP for short) is a musical instrument brand established by the Drum Workshop Inc., in 1999, with the purpose of providing its percussion instruments at more affordable prices.
What sizes do bass drums come in?
Standard drum sizes have evolved over time to a fairly predictable choice of diameters and depths (listed here as diameter x depth). Bass drums tend to come in 20″ x 14″, 20″ x 16″, 22″ x 16″, and 22″ x 18″ sizes. Snare drums are usually 14″ in diameter with 5″, 5.5″, 6″, and 6.5″ depths.
Who made PDP drums?
Drum Workshop, Inc.
Founded by Drum Workshop, Inc. in 1999, Pacific Drums and Percussion is a progressive drum brand created to provide drums pedals and hardware that feature boutique-inspired, player-friendly features and best-in-class build-quality to more drummers around the globe.
Does DW make Pacific Drums?
DW drums are sought are a much sought after high end brand that not everyone can afford. Thankfully they started another company Pacific Drums and Percussion, also known as PDP, to manufacture lower end drum kits, snare drums and hardware that still adheres to the same high standards you would expect of DW.
Is PDP the same as DW?
DW makes professional drums and hardware only. PDP makes entry-level and intermediate drums and hardware. As far as the upper level PDP drums, CX, MX, and LX, the difference is the amount of care put into making the drum and the different quality woods used for the shell.
Is a 24 inch bass drum too big?
24″+ bass drums are insane. If you’re playing bigger live gigs, your audience will feel the bass in their chest. Way too big for smaller jazz clubs, these giant drums are great for harder genres like metal. With a big drum you’re getting a bigger sound.
What size bass drum is best?
20″ diameter
Bass drums. The 20″ diameter is the most popular, it’s a great all-purpose size. In addition to the portability, the drum has an easy, tight feel, and the sound is sufficient for both pop and jazz. A good basic sound can be found in 14″- 16″ depths.
What is the part of the drum that you hit called?
Batter head
Batter head – The batter head of a drum is the side in which you hit. There are two heads on a drum, the batter and resonant. The Batter head can be many different styles of skin.