DW Design 20" Pancake Gong Drum

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DW Design 20" Pancake Gong Drum

DW

Design 20" Pancake Gong Drum

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 381378
Brand: DW
Model: Design 20" Pancake Gong Drum
Price: $515.90

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This DW Design Pancake Gong Drum delivers a focused, warm thump that’s perfect for studio work or smaller stage setups where you need a controlled low-end without excessive boom. The maple shell offers a nice balance of projection and warmth, and the DW hardware is a definite plus. It's a great choice for drummers seeking a unique sound without a premium-priced investment.

Product Description

  • DW Design 20" Pancake Gong Drum
  • Gong Drum
  • Size: 20"
  • Shell material: 100% North American maple
  • TB12 Tom holder
  • Mini lugs
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Flat Black
PROS
  • • Maple shell provides warm, resonant, and controlled low-end tones
  • • DW's TB12 tom holder ensures stable, vibration-free mounting
  • • Mini lugs offer a cleaner look and contribute to shell resonance
  • • Flat Black finish is understated, professional, and durable
CONS
  • • Pancake design limits versatility compared to standard bass drums
  • • Maple construction may be too bright for some genres requiring a darker tone
  • • Hardware, while quality, isn't DW's top-tier offering

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Key Features

Size 20in
Shell Material 100% North American Maple
Ply Count 5-ply
Hoops DW Impact Hoop
Legs/Mount DW TB12 Tom Holder
Weight Approximately 35 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The pancake design focuses the low frequencies, resulting in a tighter, more defined thump with less overall resonance and sustain.
Yes, it’s finished with a durable satin lacquer that protects the maple while allowing its natural tone to resonate.
The TB12 tom holder is a standard DW mount, so replacement is possible, but may require some modification depending on the new hardware.

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