DCP Staff Favorite Snare Drums!
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- We asked 10 of our staff members to select and demo their current favorite (in-stock) snare drum! Now all of us can experience the trauma of life in the comments section!
STAFF FAVORITE SNARE DRUMS:
Tama Star Reserve Hand Hammered Brass 14x6.5 Snare Drum - DCP Exclusive
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/TAMA-...
British Drum Company Nicko McBrain Signature Snare Drum 14x6.5 - The Talisman
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/TAL-1...
Gretsch USA Solid Aluminum Snare Drums
Available for purchase here: www.drumcenter...
Noble And Cooley Tulip Snare Drums:
Available for purchase here: www.drumcenter...
Noble And Cooley Copper Snare Drum 14x8 w/Chrome Hardware
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/FGNCC...
Canopus 'The Maple' 10ply Snare Drum 14x6.5 w/Cast Hoops - Natural Oil
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/MO-14...
Dunnett Classic Titanium Snare Drum 14x6.5
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/6514TI
Dunnett Classic Gergo Borlai Bronze Snare Drum 14x6.5
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/GB6514BZ
Canopus Mahogany Snare Drum 14x6.5 Black Lacquer
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/MH-14...
Keplinger Stainless Steel Snare Drum 14x5.5 8-Lug
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/KEPSS...
DRUM SET USED:
Sonor SQ2 Vintage Maple 3pc Drum Set Mint Sparkle
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/SQ2-1...
CYMBALS USED:
Wuhan KOI Ride Cymbal 21"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/WUKOI21R
Wuhan KOI Crash Cymbal 18"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/WUKOI...
Paiste Formula 602 Medium Hi Hat Cymbals 15"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY000...
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FUN FACT: Tony is killing it on these mixes! He needs to do a drum recording tutorial video. Pretty please?
...I think too !!!
Thank you! If enough people are interested… maybe…
@@tinterlande ...that would very, very cool and helpful, many greetings from Germany !!!
@@tinterlande You make drums sound like I want them to sound. I'm not even gigging, and I was oh so close to buying the Tulip kit. Good gravy you make that kit, and all these snares, absolutely sing! Do it! Share your secret sauce! :)
With sugar on top?
That Gretsch Solid Aluminium was incredible 🤯 Expertly played too 👌
I was only half paying attention, but when that gretsch started playing I sat up and paid attention. What a sound.
@@andrewgarlock4728 Exactly the same for me, it demanded my attention 😆
Same !!!!
Ya, I was like I gotta get that, so I looked up the price and you know what nevermind man...
Ditto
How does a town of 22,000 people generate so many good drummers?! Love these videos. Great job guys.
They got nothing else to do
Four months ago I wasn't drummer, now I am and have spent alot of money at Drum Center of Portsmouth, but the staff is so friendly everytime I go in. Thank you all so much.
of course , when you buy a lot, it's normal that they are friendly. Money makes people smile !!!!
i need a solid tulip snare drum in my life. they always sound the best.
This is a mahogany 14x7.5
Its lowest tuning top skin.
Tell me what you think.
ua-cam.com/video/-x4Wacv_7Fg/v-deo.html
Some more "bad" demo available on my channel.please check it out
The Gretsch kicks butt!
That Dunnett Bronze and the Noble & Cooley Tulip drum does it for me!!!!
Tony is amazing at mixing and tuning so honestly, any drum that he mixes will sound great! Keep up the excellent work!!!
Dunnett Bronze, Gretsch aluminum and Noble & Cooley Tulip. Great snares and great video!!!
First, I want to work with you guys! Second, that Gretsch aluminum sounded really nice. You guys opened up a whole new series of videos! Staff favorites on kits, rides, crashes, hi-hats, oh my!
My favorite hi-hat is the one that I have. It's the Paiste Signature dark crisp 13". That thing cuts like a razor through absolutely anything.
That gergo borlai snare drum was epic
You guys make THE best drum videos on UA-cam. No other channel compares to the quality, sound, humour or sense of community you guys provide to drummers worldwide. THANK YOU.
Thank you so much Michael, that's a huge compliment!!
Beautiful snares all around but hell yes Barrett is my spirit animal!
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Perfect response!
Playing a Helmet song on Nicko's snare made my day 😀 Thank you 🤘
Gretsch Alu is beautiful ! Thanks for the vid guys !
I bought you exactly the same Gretsch Solid Aluminum, I love it !!! I equipped this beauty with S-Hoops ...
🤘😈🤘
Lots of favorites but the Gretsch Aluminum probably stands out for me.
Oofta that Gretsch snare was killer. Tama was my second favorite.
I don't think Gretsch gets the amount of snare drum love that they deserve.
The Gretsch Aluminum that Harry picked sounds great
Tony, add “Harry” to the list
@@barrettgoeman8622 #Hairy
Gretsch and Tama. I’ve recently found out about noble and Cooley and I really like their snares. Their a must have for the arsenal.
HOLY SHIT! SKIP! skippy used to work at a local music store and i would always shoot the shit with him! I was sad when i heard he had moved but i'm so stoked he's working with yall now!
hi from michael engle/texas!
Wassup Michael! 😊 🤜🤛
One of my favorite videos ever! Loved all the different snares, although the humor in your videos is what Im really here for. :]
4:46 I love Helmet! second concert i ever went to, John Tempesta was playing with them
James! Representing Texas! Miss ya bud!
I’m so lucky to have purchased one of the star reserves at the end. So lively. Thank you guys for pushing Tama to make it with the 6.5 inch depth!
Great video and comparison.
Full rundown - mics, pre's, converters, mixing. Spill it DCP!
Feel free to email me! tony@drumcenternh.com
the TAMA is great, but I was chocked hearing the ALU Gretch. Number 1 for me.
James, the best drum guy i ever met in San Antonio! from Hermes to Guitar center to Sam Ash! Guy knows his stuff
Loved it, you guys are so engaging. I wish you were in the original Portsmouth in England then I could come and visit...
Why does the Grestch aluminum sound so good?! WOW!
beCauSe I wAs ThE oNE pLaYinG iT hAHaHahAHa
@@barrettgoeman8622 Yep- haha I figured that had something to do with it LOL
One of the reasons is theres an actual drummer playing it
@@barrettgoeman8622 But isn't that snare usually coming with die-cast hoops?
a great snare, aluminum is always good, but we all have to understand that the player behing really make justice, he was a having little more consistency on his playing. it feels good for the demo.
All snare drums sound really good, but if i had to pick:
1. Gretsch USA Solid Aluminum
2. Dunnett Classic Titanium
3. Noble And Cooley Tulip
Agreed👍🏻
Shane's flams and 4-stroke ruffs are the best in this video 👌😉
I’d play any of these drums. They all sounded great. But gun to head I’d go with the TAMA Star Reserve hammered brass. Just a great balance. To my ears, the most versatile.
My picks
1. N&C tulip
2. Borlai
3. Gretsch aluminum
I love your sense of humor. And the snares of course ;)
Man, those Keplinger shells do not mess around.
They're all good, but really liking the N&C tulipwood. Another great video, guys. You spoil us.
I made the move from a major music store drummer posting reviews to yours simply because he never actually REVIEWED the gear, only pointed out the positive aspect of each kit. As a female drummer I needed a real comparison and something to help me decide on my next kit. That's where Shane, Tony and the crew stand out from the rest. They're honest and transparent, which is what I need. I visited DCP a couple of years ago and never wanted to leave, but they do have operating hours :). DCP is now my go to, even though I now live on the Jersey Shore. I'll be purchasing a new kit soon. Which one? I'll keep watching, and hopefully you will point me in the right direction. Thank you guys!!
If The Police ever does go back to the studio, I could see/hear Stewart Copeland recording on that Tama. I have the Gretsch. Love it. Not sure how you can pick a favorite. All these Snare's were awesome. Love your videos DCP. Thanks
Thank you for watching!
Stewart's snare wasn't that special, it's more the studio production work after he recorded it that we all think of as his sound .Not to take anything away from the Legend, I will never forget seeing him Live on the glorious but brief Police Reunion tour.
1. Gretsch
2. Dunnett
3. Noble
4. Tama Reserve
Nice line-up!
I’m so happy so see the Tama Star reserve hammered brass as the first displayed one in this video.
Huuuf!! The Nicko snare from British drum Co is great!!! I love it!!
HELL YEAH! Glad to see James! :)
Great episode, thanks guys!
#paistefever ftw 🤘🤘 🤜🤛
You guys have so much fun with your editing, I love it.
It's nice when people notice. Thx!
@@adamfrost8417 Keeps me coming back, dude! 🙂
@@adamfrost8417 the country music you put over mine was perfect! Joe's head, the fun facts and Barrett's slip up - Priceless!
My top 3: Brit Drum Co., Dunnett Titanium, and Gretsch. Love to any of them. Plus, that Sonor kit sounds fantastic. Thanks for another informative video.
#1 Gretsch USA Aluminium
#2 Tama Star Reserve Brass
#3 Dunnett Aluminium
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To my ears, Keplinger for the win! Thanks for introducing me to that brand! Love your videos guys!
And here's me hoping you'd get that HLD588 down from in the background... ;) Great work as always chaps!
Good googley moogley, 14x8 copper is giving me this funny feeling I can’t control.
ALL of em are beautiful drums and without any doubt I would buy and play ALL of them !!
Loving that blue shirt Shane!
Putting that Dunnett Bronze on my “someday” list
Wow!! All great sounding snares!
It's gonna take a few listens to narrow it down for sure.
Great job guys!
James is from Texas, I'm from Texas, James is from San Antonio, I'm from San Antonio 😀. If you want to laugh go hang out with James because when he was down here at Sam Ash that's what would always happen 👍
That Noble and Cooley tulip is fire!
I like watching you guys progress as drummers, you can always tell who is on a practice streak
Noble & Cooley.
Been playing one since the 90’s.
Makes my eyes blink every time I lay into it.
If I want to get my bands attention
I’ll just hit a rim shot.
Works every time.
Tough call between the Dunnett Bronze and the Canopus Maple….
As to my ACTUAL favorite, it’s a tough call between my 1980’s 14x8 maple free floater and my 13x5.5 DW cast aluminum. Also gotta give an honorable mention to my Ludwig LM402 bronze!!! That thing sounds amazing with an Evans HD Dry on it!!!
Honestly, they all sounded great, but that Tulip caught my ear for sure, wow!
JAMES!!!
Miss you down here in San Antonio man!
Hope to have a run of shows up that way so I can visit this monstrosity of a store!
My favorite was Gretsch solid aluminum! Thank you DCP for the comparison!!
This video sold me on the Wuhan Koi's more than anything. That ride is pretty awesome sounding.
Please get Nate in more videos. That dude gots chops!
The last one, the Tama hammered brass that Shane played. Wow! Loved everything about it. And I'm usually a maple snare kind of guy!
Love the Mr. Bungle shirt, Adam. :)
I got to see them on that tour!!
All great choices! I’d take any of them in a heartbeat. It’s a good time to expand the collection, so maybe I’ll have to look at more than just one. I wish! Great video, guys!
Ya can’t beat that Gretsch sound. Some great sounding snares for sure. I need a Dunnett in my collection. My personal favorite snare right now is my Ludwig Copperphonic 6.5x14.
That Gretsch Aluminum!! And the solid Tulip. But that aluminum tho...
They all sound absolutely amazing! Would love to see a behind-the-scenes video from Tony on tuning and recording etc!
14x7 black iron is what i was hoping someone would pick!
Like I said, I likely would have picked that one if it were in stock. That said, I LOVED the 14x5.5 SS I played in this video!
@11:43 : is O.C. putting on a Southern accent?! Great job, seriously! 👏 I thought I was the only one in the crew who could put that off naturally, but that was quite welcomed!😄
-James from SATX (The DUNNETT TITANIUM Snare guy)
Very good snares ALL OF THEM!!!!
Fun fact: I went to High School with Joe! We played in Jazz band, Concert band, Show Choir rhythm section and Marching band together. Great guy and solid drummer!
DUNNETT BRONZE ..👍🏿 6min 50 sec mark.
The tama is the only with this special eq-effect, really great. The borlai and the cooleys are close.
The Tulip win here despite I generally never like wood snares...
A big reason why the Gretsch aluminum drum sounds so good is because of the 302 hoops...they just give any drum a really fat, meaty tone that sits in the sweet spot between die casts and triple flanges. I won't use anything else anymore. Hilarious that he originally thought the drum had die casts on it!
Yeah, they caught me finding that out in real time on camera!! Not my finest moment…
My 1968 double kick Gretsch kit all dicast all made like earthquake proof. Absolutely amazing drums. I do prefer the 302 hoops on toms but dicast on my. snare. The 302 is like a dicast that opens up the Gretsch barring exclusive 30° machined shells perfectly especially for the toms.
Love the Dunnett Bronze ND N&C Tulip but of all the drums demo'd here, only one sung with equal batter/reso transparency and that was the brass star reserve. Don't think I've ever heard a snare drum so well balanced and again, that transparency. You truly get the image of the 6.5" shell with every backbeat. I'd want to play one in person though because as with higher end Turkish cymbals, anything hand hammered will have it's own unique voice. Great demo guys.
My current favorite is my Pearl Phosphor Bronze 14x6.5 with Die Cast hoops.
Joe! My man, you are THE DCP groovemiester! It's no wonder your head swelled up during your tulip stint. You get better with every performance!
James makes good picks and his playing is grooooovy.
So many great sounding snares! My pick would be the Dunnett bronze. I played a 6.5x14 black beauty super sensitive bronze shell for years. It's warm but cuts.
I have to say, I think this is my favorite DCP video so far. the fun facts were great.
as far as the drums, I think I like the Keplinger for a metal shell and the tulip for a wood shell. never mind that I almost wet myself from laughing due to the video for the tulip section.
thanks for this.
So cool to see the Drum Whisperer in the videos! Hope you're doing well James!
Loved getting to be in a video! I obviously need to practice....🤷♂️
That Gretsch aluminum sounded freaking killer! Wow.
#1 wood N&C tulip
#1 metal gretsch alluminium
Runner up british talisman
good choices, gentleman.
I love the way a great aluminum drum sounds like idealized wood. Winner = Gretsch.
That Keplinger gets me right in the feels😍 my dream snare!
You sir have exquisite taste!
Totally diggin the Gretsch Aluminum!!
All these drums are works of art!!
The Keplinger had me until the Barrett tow-it-up with that Gretsch USA Solid Aluminum. Man, it sounds great,...Barrett knows how to hit. I'll still give the Keplinger the nod, but not by much -- #3 for me would be the Canopus Maple. That floor tom sounded amazing too.
Gretsch Solid Aluminium & Dunnett Classic Bronze - are the BEST
The choices available in snare drums now is just amazing. It is hard to pick out just one 'all-around, go to, favorite' that is why I've built up a snare drum collection over the years in the quest to find the snare drum sound I need for any situation. Out of this collection I really like that Canopus mahogany..warm and articulate. Out of my collection, the closest to an 'all around' snare drum that covers a variety of musical situations is my Ludwig 'Carl Palmer Signature' 3.7 x 14" brass-shell snare drum..it has a surprisingly wide tuning range everything from a sharp crack down to a meaty fat tone when tuned lower.
Dunnett Gergo Borlai Bronze. maybe it was the higher tuning but just cut through the mix perfectly.
Runner up was the Star Reserve hammered brass.
The Gergo Borlai snare is by far the best sounding one. My personal favorite is actually my DW Collectors Series 6.5x14 Copper 3mm thick shell that I heard on your channel in the DW comparison video. I ordered it as soon as I heard it.
The Tama Bell Brass has long been the most sought after go to Snare ..But dam ..That hammered Bronze Tama snare is not far behind ,Its a sight for the eyes and a delight to the ears !!! ..along with the many other quality snares ,,,cheers ,,
My 1st drum was a Rogers snare. Love all 6, the warmth of the woods impressed me, the medium size and the deep one….. sound very good
I’ve got 28 snare drums and can’t tell you which is my favorite. It’s usually the one on the stand at any given time
If I didn’t see that Dunnett titanium snare when James was characterizing that drum I would have thought he was talking about a fine bottle of wine.
That's actually how I describe a fine cup of coffee 😬
-James (The Dunnett Snare Sommelier)
That Noble & Cooley Solid Ply Tulip 14x7 !!! Very fun big head one !!!
The gretsch sounds incredible the best for me.