DW PDP CM4 Standard Satin Black

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DW PDP CM4 Standard Satin Black

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PDP CM4 Standard Satin Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 505428
Brand: DW
Model: PDP CM4 Standard Satin Black
Price: $1,043.90

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The DW PDP CM4 Standard is a fantastic entry point into DW's renowned maple drum sound. These kits offer a warm, focused tone that’s incredibly versatile—great for rock, pop, and even jazz. It's a premium-priced kit that provides exceptional value for the aspiring or gigging drummer.

Product Description

  • DW PDP CM4 Standard Satin Black
  • Shell Pack
  • Standard Version
  • Concept Maple Series
  • Maple shells
  • Toms / Bass Drum: 7-ply
  • Foiled shells
  • Chrome shell hardware
  • Dual-Turret tuning lugs
  • Die-cast bass drum mounting hooks
  • Suspension Tom Mount (STM) - Freely suspended tom mount system
  • True-pitch tension rods
  • Remo drum heads
  • Colour: Matte Black

*Set configuration includes:*

, 20" x 16" Bass Drum, 10" x 08" Tom Tom with 1.5 mm steel hoops, 12" x 09" Tom Tom with 1.5 mm steel hoops, 14" x 14" Floor Tom with 2.0 mm steel hoops

PROS
  • • Maple shells deliver warm, resonant tones with excellent projection
  • • Dual-Turret lugs minimize shell dampening, maximizing sustain
  • • STM mount allows for flexible tom placement and resonance
  • • Chrome hardware is robust and visually appealing, a DW hallmark
CONS
  • • Satin black finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily
  • • 1.5mm steel hoops on smaller toms might feel a bit thin to seasoned players
  • • Standard version lacks some premium features found in higher-tier DW kits

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material Maple
Pieces 4
Bass Drum Size 20 in x 16 in
Tom Sizes 10 in x 08 in, 12 in x 09 in, 14 in x 14 in
Shell Thickness 7-ply
Finish Satin Black

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Frequently Asked Questions

While the CM4's maple isn't the same grade as their top-tier offerings, it still delivers a very respectable maple tone – a bit more focused and less complex than the higher-end models.
The included Remo heads are a decent starting point, but many drummers upgrade to their preferred heads for a more personalized sound. They’re perfectly usable to get you started though.
The STM is well-engineered and quite robust; it’s designed to handle standard tom sizes and weights without issue, though extreme modifications might require additional reinforcement.

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