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

Tune to Shell Tone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y5jac5zeKg   ===   Gregg Bissonette is a highly respected American drummer known for his versatile playing style and extensive work as a session musician and touring drummer. Born on June 9, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, Bissonette began playing drums at a young age and quickly developed his skills. Throughout his career, Gregg Bissonette has … Read more

Snare Drum Tunage — “It’s all about that tang”

This video is an in-depth response to the folks who have been asking me how I tune snare drums. Packed with a good bit of info it is useful for anyone really wanting to understand how to get great snare drum sound. Tuning is HUGE… but stick with me to the end to see how … Read more