The dw 20 pancake design bass drum is a lightweight highly transportable kick drum for the drummer looking to cut down their on stage footprint and transport woes. Weighing just under 3kg youre not going to be dreading load in or pack down especially if youre playing in compact venues. The single headed shell gives a surprisingly loud punch and prominent low end aided by the north american maple shell.its tone works great as a full sized kit add on or as a replacement it could even be used as a kick for a singer songwriter in a mumford and sons style set up! Previously not celebrated for their sturdiness the dw claw hook spurs keep this pancake drum tall straight and steady under foot. Able to be stored in a cymbal bag too this drum really is a travelling musicians dream!