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RARE PDP LX Maple (Ensenada-Made) in Red Lacquer – The Unicorn of Drum - $700
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Drummers, behold. You’re looking at one of the last PDP LX Maple kits to roll out of Ensenada, Mexico and the last one to be sold to me brand-spankin'... new before production moved overseas. Translation: this isn’t just any drum set… this is a maple-bodied piece of history wrapped in a drop-dead gorgeous red lacquer finish that DW/PDP doesn’t make anymore. It’s rare. It’s beautiful. It’s the kind of kit that makes drummers whisper in hushed tones: “That’s the one.”
What You’re Getting (aka “Why You’ll Flex on Every Other Drummer You Know”):
PDP LX Maple Shell Pack (Ensenada-Made, Rare Red Lacquer)
• 10" & 12" rack toms (with upgraded STS suspension mounts)
• 14" floor tom (with STS mount, no extra leg holes)
• 22" kick that punches harder than your double-shot espresso
• Matching 14" snare — the cherry on top of this lacquer sundae
Drummer-to-Drummer Truth Time:
The Evans coated G1s were the only full set of new heads I had lying around for you, so consider it my expensive freebie gift to your tone. But if you really want these toms to open up and sing like gospel, throw on clear Ambassadors up top and match them (or clear Diplomats) on the bottom. Trust me, the 10, 12, and 14 absolutely bloom with that combo.
I’ve had sound engineers from every corner of the gig world pull me aside just to say, “Man, those drums sound amazing.” But let’s be honest here, great sound isn’t just gear, it’s experience and a good ear. I’ve heard multiple thousand-dollar kits that sound like they’re made of Amazon boxes. So yeah… this one? It’s the real deal
Bonus Toms for Extra Mojo
• 8" Yamaha TT808GL white tom w/ Yamaha Fast Mount clamp + ball joint mount (because every kit deserves a splash of contrast flair and you need more flair)
• 16" PDP EZ Series floor tom w/ legs (because low end thunder never goes out of style)
Hardware Included (aka the “No More Craigslist Treasure Hunts” Package):
• PDP Drum Workshop straight cymbal stand
• 2x Yamaha CS755 boom cymbal stands (rock-solid, like your bass player’s excuses)
• DW9000 Drumthrone hardware stand (no seat — BYO butt cushion)
• Yamaha extended snare stand
Why This Kit Rules:
Rare red lacquer finish — discontinued, highly desirable, and straight-up drool-worthy.
Ensenada build quality — the golden era of PDP before production moved offshore.
Upgraded suspension mounts — because resonance matters.
Gig-ready hardware — you can literally set this up today and play.
Asking $700 (but honestly, once you see this finish in person, you won’t want to haggle).
This isn’t just a drum kit. This is your next forever kit, your practice motivator, and your Instagram showpiece. Buy it before some other lucky drummer swipes it and you’re left crying into your hi-hats.
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