Various metal drum shells compared

Mapex Black Panther 2020 Metal Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK5Y970ma6E The Mapex Black Panther 2020 Metal Snare is a high-quality snare drum designed for drummers seeking a powerful and versatile sound suitable for various musical genres and playing styles. Part of Mapex’s Black Panther series, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and premium materials, this … Read more

Zebra Drums Free Floating 5-Piece Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6yAE-R0zbQ   Zebra Drums is a drum manufacturer known for producing high-quality custom drum kits and snare drums. Based in the United States, Zebra Drums is dedicated to crafting instruments that offer exceptional sound, craftsmanship, and customization options for drummers. Here are some key features and aspects of Zebra Drums: 1. **Customization**: Zebra Drums specializes … Read more

What Is The Best Maple Drum Set Under $1000? – good comparisons of shells

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz2lAEeIHdc   2024-02   There are several options for maple drum sets under $1000 that offer good quality and value for drummers on a budget. Here are a few options to consider: 1. **Pearl Decade Maple**: The Pearl Decade Maple series offers excellent value for money with high-quality maple shells and professional features. These drum … Read more

Noble & Cooley Solid Snare Drums – Six 14×8 Wood Shells Compared

solid wood shells. oak, beech, maple, walnut, tulip, ash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9wtxTenSow low ash, low walnut both nice, high beech nice, high walnut also nice, high tulip also nice.  Ash kind of “bends down”, “rougher”, sloppyish.  Oak, solid, thick, dense.  Tulip, forgiving.   Noble & Cooley is a renowned manufacturer of high-quality drums, including solid snare drums, … Read more

Best sounding snare in his life + the PDP Concept Maple Classic kit — Drum Center Portsmouth

Tony Interlande, GM at DC/NH — loves the unique sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9wtxTenSow     The PDP Concept Maple Classic kit is a drum set offered by Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP), a subsidiary of Drum Workshop Inc. (DW). The Concept Maple Classic series combines vintage-inspired design elements with modern construction techniques to create a versatile and … Read more

Put your money where it matters — $4,000 Drum Set with Cheap Heads VS $400 Drum Set with Nice Heads

Heads.  Hoops.  Lugs.  Lug Washers.  Metal.  Plastic.  Wood.  Maple.  Birch.  Poplar.  Cherry.  Oak.  Spurs.  Mounts.  Shells.  What matters? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qvYr8KOMu0 DW kick was a nightmare to tune.  DW lots more finicky, much more on-edge between good and bad sound than cheaper EASTAR kit. Wow.   Quality drum heads are essential for achieving optimal sound quality, responsiveness, … Read more

Snare Drum Hoops Comparison – Drummer’s Review — triple flange, s-hoop, die-cast, in wood, steel, brass

Very useful, and toneful! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtiVNCIRE4o   ===   Drum hoops are the metal rims that hold the drumhead in place on a drum shell. There are several types of drum hoops, including triple-flange hoops, die-cast hoops, and S-hoops, each with its own characteristics and advantages. Here’s an overview of each: 1. **Triple-Flange Hoops**: Triple-flange hoops … Read more

Jojo Mayer – Exploring the distance between 0 and 1

Jojo Mayer gives brief synopsis on the emergence of rhythm culture and its relationship to technology and communication in the western world. In regards to this, he shares his thoughts on interacting with digital culture and cross examines… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KExLCJAuTXA   Jojo Mayer, a renowned drummer and music educator, has often discussed the emergence of rhythm … Read more