DW PDP CM7 Satin Charcoal B.

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DW PDP CM7 Satin Charcoal B.

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PDP CM7 Satin Charcoal B.

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 450675
Brand: DW
Model: PDP CM7 Satin Charcoal B.
Price: $1,714.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The DW PDP CM7 is a fantastic choice for gigging musicians and serious hobbyists looking for professional-grade maple sound without the ultra-premium price tag. The shells have a focused, powerful tone that cuts through a mix, and the hardware mounting system is incredibly versatile. It’s a solid, reliable kit that'll serve you well for years.

Product Description

  • DW PDP CM7 Rock Satin Charcoal B.
  • Shell Set
  • Concept Maple Series
  • Rock version
  • Premium painted shells
  • Chrome shell hardware
  • Complete 7-er F.A.S.T. shell set made of 100% maple with 7 layers for tom/bass shell and 10 layers for snare shell
  • Dual-turret lugs
  • Cast bass drum claws
  • MAG Throw-Off snare lifting system
  • Copper snare carpet
  • STM - Suspension Tom Holding system (free-swinging)
  • True-Pitch clamping screws
  • Heads by REMO
  • Tom toms with 1.5 mm steel hoops
  • Stand toms with 2.0 mm steel hoops
  • Snare Drum with 2.5 mm steel hoops
  • Colour: Satin Charcoal Burst

*Consists of:*

  • 22" x 18" bass drum
  • 08" x 07" tom tom.
  • 10" x 08" tom tom
  • 12" x 09" tom tom
  • 14" x 12" stand tom
  • 16" x 14" stand tom
  • 14" x 5.5" snare drum

*Note:* Cymbals, tripods and other hardware is not included

PROS
  • • Maple shells deliver warm, resonant tones with excellent projection
  • • DW's F.A.S.T. mounting system allows for versatile tom placement
  • • Dual-turret lugs optimize shell resonance and tuning stability
  • • Satin Charcoal Burst finish is visually striking and subtly elegant
CONS
  • • The shell pack only – hardware is a separate, significant expense
  • • 10-ply snare, while good, isn't DW's top-tier snare construction
  • • Satin finishes can be prone to fingerprints and require careful maintenance

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Key Features

Shell Material 100% Maple (7-ply toms, 10-ply snare)
Pieces 7
Bass Drum Size 22 in x 18 in
Tom Sizes 8 in x 7 in, 10 in x 8 in, 12 in x 9 in, 14 in x 12 in, 16 in x 14 in
Shell Thickness 3.5mm (toms), 4mm (snare)
Finish Satin Charcoal Burst

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CM7 is warmer and more focused, lacking the extreme clarity and complexity of the Collector's Series, but still delivers a professional, musical tone.
Absolutely, the included REMO heads are decent, but a move to coated heads like Evans G2 or similar will really elevate the kit’s sonic character.
It's remarkably free-swinging, allowing for a wider range of tom angles and resonance control compared to fixed mounting systems, though some minor contact is inevitable.

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