"We are extremely proud of our team's effort to nurture and grow each of the individual brands and are enthusiastic for their future. We recognize the strategic opportunity for DW and are confident that they will be champions of the brands moving forward."

Chris Lombardi, CEO of Drum Workshop, Inc., states:

"This is an amazing opportunity to extend our passion and commitment for the art of drumming. We're excited to welcome these legendary American brands to the DW family."

Financial and other terms of the deal are not disclosed.

About Drum Workshop
Drum Workshop, Inc. is a family owned American manufacturer of professional drums, pedals and hardware. Many of the world's top professionals, such as Sheila E., Mick Fleetwood, Neil Peart, Max Weinberg and Dave Grohl have made the DW brand "the drummer's choice". Drum Workshop is also home to Pacific Drums and Percussion, a full line of production drum and hardware products.