DW PDP New Yorker Daru Jones

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DW PDP New Yorker Daru Jones

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PDP New Yorker Daru Jones

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Product Info

Article Number: 565276
Brand: DW
Model: PDP New Yorker Daru Jones
Price: $767.80

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The DW PDP New Yorker Daru Jones is a seriously cool kit. This setup nails a modern, punchy sound – perfect for players in genres like rock, pop, and even some funk. The Daru Jones configuration offers a great starting point for a killer drum sound, and DW’s build quality shines through.

Product Description

  • DW PDP New Yorker Daru Jones
  • Shell Set
  • Daru Jones Signature Set
  • Shell material: Poplar - Maple
  • Chrome hardware
  • Lacquered shells
  • True-Pitch tension rods
  • Remo heads
  • Colour: Blue Fade
  • Incl. riser and cover plate for kick drum

*Shell set consisting of:*

, 18" x 11" Kick drum, 10" x 05" Tom tom with snare strainer, 14" x 07" Floor tom with snare strainer, 13" x 06" Snare drum

*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included

PROS
  • • Poplar/Maple blend delivers a warm, focused tone with surprising projection.
  • • Daru Jones signature configuration offers a unique, modern, and versatile setup.
  • • DW's True-Pitch rods guarantee precise tuning and consistent shell resonance.
  • • Lacquered finish provides a striking aesthetic and protects the shells beautifully.
CONS
  • • Poplar/Maple construction might lack the ultimate sustain of all-maple shells.
  • • Hardware, while DW quality, is standard chrome – an upgrade could enhance feel.
  • • Limited shell sizes restrict versatility for extremely diverse musical styles.

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Key Features

Shell Material Poplar/Maple
Pieces 4 (1 Kick, 2 Toms, 1 Snare)
Bass Drum Size 18" x 11"
Tom Sizes 10" x 5", 13" x 6", 14" x 7"
Shell Thickness 3.5mm (estimated, typical for PDP New Yorker series)
Finish Blue Fade Lacquered

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Frequently Asked Questions

The poplar adds warmth and a quicker response, while the maple provides some brightness and sustain – it’s a balanced tone, less 'pingy' than all-maple.
They're decent stock heads, but upgrading to coated heads will really unlock the shells' potential for a more controlled, warmer sound.
This kit is accessible for beginners but offers enough nuance for experienced drummers to appreciate and customize – a great all-around choice.

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