Enjoyed all the kits but the DW made the biggest impression on me. It was such a nice finish, maybe I was listening with my eyes! What I really loved were those cymbals. The ride cymbal was maybe the best sounding ride I have ever heard. Great video guys. I always enjoy Tom's playing.
Nice finish on the Canopus, "George is very good.”I was stuck with that Gretsch drum kit for this one anyway. Tom, that jazz guy as always - the drummer in action, his talent for jazz is very sharp."
DW and Gretsch both sound great. Depending on the size of venue I’d be playing in these two kits would cover all of my needs. Great video, lads! I should mention that those cymbals sound wonderful for jazz!
I love playing my ebony lacquered Canopus Yaiba bop kit. I’ve had it for several years now and have played out hundreds of gigs with it. I don’t the maple snare from the series, but rather a 5 x 14” aluminum Yaiba snare instead which I absolutely love (dry and crispy, with a great tuning range). I fell in love with the resonance of 5he kick and floor tom when heard them in the shop. I was looking at the Gretsch at the same time, but just adored the tone of the Canopus’. I use Sabian cymbals and Yamaha hardware to round out the kit and it never fails to inspire me when I play. These are all exceptional instruments, which you can’t go wrong with, but for my money, Canopus Yaiba is the way to go. Thanks for the video DCP.
Wonderful video as always! As a Gretsch USA custom bopkit player I feel at home with the Gretsch kit. The bass drum especially has « the » sound. Canopus and George Way came in second but would be very close, except for the bass drum that is more « controlled » and pre-dampened. DW came in the last position, warm but too much focused and boomy, with an all around kick sound. But it may be a good choice for a very resonant room and its finish is outstanding. Snare-wise, Gretsch and Geo sing beautifullly but all were superb. I didn’t know about the cymbals but… wow! I’m gonna check at once!
I think they all sounded great! I'm a Gretsch guy, but I love all good quality instruments and I think all of these sounded really good. I think the George h Way snare drum stood out as a unique instrument. And I agree that the DW had some really beautiful controlled low end.
Gretsch for the win! Fantastic finish and amaaaaaaaazing tones. Second place is a tie between the Geo Way and the DW Performance kit. All the cymbals were spectacular. Great job, my dudes. 😂🎉🎉🎉
Any of the kits tested here, would be super useful for my very next jazz jamming session, or rehearsal as well. The pitch tone of jazz sizes are simply stunning.
Can't lose, they are sound really good. I'd probably pick Canopus or Gretsch based on this video. I love the open 'jazz' sound and I tune my drums that way whenever I can ...
Finally a real drummer! can I rate drummers? he's the second best you had on here... on my Grado headphones I leaned toward the DW's beautiful rich overtones and nice balance in the tuning between the different sizes and of course, the Gretsch sounded more aggressive open and faster on the attack. the Ways are right in the middle.. a good drummer can make any of these kits work style and technique can make all the difference in the final analysis
They were all good. I would go with the George Way or the Gretsch. The Canopus same the same volume perhaps it just moved the sound away from you when you played. My favorite finishes were the George Way and Canopus.
Everyone sounds quite the same, but is the playing that makes the difference...great performance!...it's a shame that REMO doesn't produce the gold crown anymore!
Was not dissapointed in any of them. Would choose the Gretsch as my favorite. If George Way could give a few more finnish options, I would definitly consider them. I do like there pinks and greens, but would not want to look at it all the time.
I think the canopus sings the best and I liked the dw. I'm person who knows? I'm kinda a Gretsch lover but not the Brooklyn as much. I've loved the George Way in person but also love the Canopus in person. I'd likely be happy with just about all.
Not a jazz player but Gretsch drums have that vibe!! They all sounded great but Gretsch owns jazz & this video just proved that. Nice playing again Tom & Tony always gets the audio perfect to hear each kit. I really enjoy DCP’s videos..
Can you guys please do an Acrylic drum comparison? I already bought a dw design acrylic but im curious as to how it sounds against tama a pearl as well as ludwig. 😊
That Gretsch 18! Like butter on cinnamon toast! Thanks for using the same rack tom stand for all four kits. And best of all: no perimeter muffling on the kick drum batter! Coated Ambassador is like margherita pizza: it lets you know the true quality of a drum (pizza) without muffling (toppings) getting in the way. Food metaphors unite!
Trying to make my mind up between the George Way and the Gretsch kits. They all sound fantastic. Thanks again for another great video - with production quality 2nd to none. You know you guys have the best job in the world right?
The Gretsch sounds so cool, I’m eyeing them out for rock, but roughly same sizes due to gig transport challenges. All of the kits sounded great in their own way. Also, nice magic trick in the intro.
Loved the intro (and outro) 🤣👏 I have a Tama Silverstar in these sizes that I gig playing old r'n'r covers. I absolutely love it. Tbh, if the venues we played had the space, I'd use my 13,16,22 Silverstar more often, but I enjoy the jazz sizes so much anyway. A 14x14 floor just seems to be so easy to tune, and always sounds so good. Quite envious of the DW and Gretsch bass drums in this video, as they seem to have more low end than mine. For my more rock orientated ears, I loved the low end of the DW kit generally, but they all sound sublime. Tom's playing might have something to do with that I suppose. I saw a George Way in that colour at Ronn's stand at the UK Drum Show and in the flesh I thought it looked beautiful. And in the flesh it was obvious where the colour name comes from. 👍
Great video. I'm from Vancouver and I had no idea that there was a drum manufacturer there. Didn't like the color but the George Way kit sounded great. Canopus was my second choice, I thought the Brooklyn had more extended range but colder midrange on the toms. All good kits though.
I hate the finish on that Canopus kit. Normally I love their finishes but this one just didn't ring my cymbal bell. 😂. Much softer sounding kit. You fellas were right.
Keller shells ruined modern drum companies. For under $2,500, you can get WAY MORE sound in a vintage kit. Slingerlands and Ludwigs can be had for very cheap--well under $2,500. Pearl drums used to be great modern drums, but I don't know their wood supplier.
Great video, though I wish the tom toms were tuned a bit higher. DW and George Way win based on finishes. Canopus and Gretsch sounded slightly better but very little difference between these sets. I’d probably go with a Yamaha Tour Custom-competitive tuning range and quality but a grand less.
The George Way is so rich in tone. What a beauty. The proficient playing helped too.
0:21 you guys just hit me with a MASSIVE punch of nostalgia with that sound effect :')
Another amazing comparison and video. My preference were the Gretsch and the DWs.
Came for the drums but was blown away by the cymbals. And excellent playing, of course!
The overal production quality of your videos get better each day
Great video!
Enjoyed all the kits but the DW made the biggest impression on me. It was such a nice finish, maybe I was listening with my eyes! What I really loved were those cymbals. The ride cymbal was maybe the best sounding ride I have ever heard. Great video guys. I always enjoy Tom's playing.
How you mentioned the Gretsch being lively is why I love Gretsch and they just fit all styles of music!
Really impressed by the George Way kit 🥁
Canopus for me.
Sounded great!!!
Nice finish on the Canopus, "George is very good.”I was stuck with that Gretsch drum kit for this one anyway.
Tom, that jazz guy as always - the drummer in action, his talent for jazz is very sharp."
I am not a fan of any particular brand, but to my ears, DW for the win.
DW and Gretsch both sound great. Depending on the size of venue I’d be playing in these two kits would cover all of my needs. Great video, lads!
I should mention that those cymbals sound wonderful for jazz!
I love playing my ebony lacquered Canopus Yaiba bop kit. I’ve had it for several years now and have played out hundreds of gigs with it. I don’t the maple snare from the series, but rather a 5 x 14” aluminum Yaiba snare instead which I absolutely love (dry and crispy, with a great tuning range). I fell in love with the resonance of 5he kick and floor tom when heard them in the shop. I was looking at the Gretsch at the same time, but just adored the tone of the Canopus’. I use Sabian cymbals and Yamaha hardware to round out the kit and it never fails to inspire me when I play. These are all exceptional instruments, which you can’t go wrong with, but for my money, Canopus Yaiba is the way to go. Thanks for the video DCP.
Yaiba!! For sure
I like them all, was surprised by DW in a good way.
DCP brings TOP SHELF content each time out! 💯🥁
Damn those Gretsch drums sound so good.
Oh my....those cymbals are so crispppppp
Fantastic sounds and drumming, can't go wrong with any of them.
Great line up, can't go wrong with any of these. I liked the Canopus tone. The fact it's a bit quieter works well for trio work.
As a drum set enthusiast, I always look forward for your videos! Great job again guys!!!
Nice playing and good cimbal choice too.
Wonderful video as always! As a Gretsch USA custom bopkit player I feel at home with the Gretsch kit. The bass drum especially has « the » sound. Canopus and George Way came in second but would be very close, except for the bass drum that is more « controlled » and pre-dampened. DW came in the last position, warm but too much focused and boomy, with an all around kick sound. But it may be a good choice for a very resonant room and its finish is outstanding. Snare-wise, Gretsch and Geo sing beautifullly but all were superb. I didn’t know about the cymbals but… wow! I’m gonna check at once!
1. Canopus
2. Geo Way
3. Gretsch
4. DW
I think they all sounded great! I'm a Gretsch guy, but I love all good quality instruments and I think all of these sounded really good. I think the George h Way snare drum stood out as a unique instrument. And I agree that the DW had some really beautiful controlled low end.
Gretsch for the win! Fantastic finish and amaaaaaaaazing tones. Second place is a tie between the Geo Way and the DW Performance kit. All the cymbals were spectacular. Great job, my dudes. 😂🎉🎉🎉
Fantastic video. Great selection to compare. Like them all actually. DW and Gretsch probably my favorites. Again, great work.
Any of the kits tested here, would be super useful for my very next jazz jamming session, or rehearsal as well. The pitch tone of jazz sizes are simply stunning.
Can't lose, they are sound really good. I'd probably pick Canopus or Gretsch based on this video. I love the open 'jazz' sound and I tune my drums that way whenever I can ...
They all sound beautiful, but I prefer the Gretsch kit. Good choice to have Tom play the kits as well.
Gretsch and Canopus both pretty much rule.
Finally a real drummer! can I rate drummers? he's the second best you had on here... on my Grado headphones I leaned toward the DW's beautiful rich overtones and nice balance in the tuning between the different sizes and of course, the Gretsch sounded more aggressive open and faster on the attack. the Ways are right in the middle.. a good drummer can make any of these kits work style and technique can make all the difference in the final analysis
The Gretsch just stands out. The George Way would be my second choice
That Gretsch Brooklyn is a nice sounding kit.
Gretsch sounded good to my old ears.
Geo. Way for me. I have one of their snares from 2011.
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I liked the Canopus best
They were all good. I would go with the George Way or the Gretsch. The Canopus same the same volume perhaps it just moved the sound away from you when you played. My favorite finishes were the George Way and Canopus.
Gretsch and Canopus for me
The Gretsch was it for me for sure!
Everyone sounds quite the same, but is the playing that makes the difference...great performance!...it's a shame that REMO doesn't produce the gold crown anymore!
Gretsch is the Winner For Me. 🥁👍🎉
The sound of the Gretsch (especially the snaredrum), but definitely the finish on the Canopus, what a gorgeous looking kit : P
One of the rare times I´d prefer tthe DW. But all sounded pretty good.
George all the Way!
To my surprise, I’m gonna have to go with the GW
Most drawn to the Gretsch, though I dug the Canopus snare sound.
All really worthy. Wish GW offered a shell bank for the customer to build a set.
I’m just here to hear the intros 😂
IN THE WOOORLD
Gretsch, then GW (and I own a GW Tuxedo kit that sounds incredible)
The Gret.... That Outro🤘...err, The Gretsch, closely followed by the Geo Way.
Was not dissapointed in any of them. Would choose the Gretsch as my favorite. If George Way could give a few more finnish options, I would definitly consider them. I do like there pinks and greens, but would not want to look at it all the time.
Quatro belas baterias ! Casa uma com um som especial. Difícil escolher qual a melhor !!
You should do a video on the DW Walnut Lacquer. It looks way more glossy on your website but its hard to tell.
Yaiba toms, DW bass drum, George Way snare. All 'round, I liked the Gretsch the least, though I could work with any of these kits.
I think the canopus sings the best and I liked the dw. I'm person who knows? I'm kinda a Gretsch lover but not the Brooklyn as much. I've loved the George Way in person but also love the Canopus in person. I'd likely be happy with just about all.
Canopus >Gretsch > (DW & George Way=tie)
Gretsch for me. Sounded great!
1 Canopus
2 DW
3 Gretsch
4 Georgie
George Way and Gretsch.
Cool, about time. Thanks.
Not a jazz player but Gretsch drums have that vibe!! They all sounded great but Gretsch owns jazz & this video just proved that. Nice playing again Tom & Tony always gets the audio perfect to hear each kit. I really enjoy DCP’s videos..
I'm going George weigh Tom's and canopus bass drum. Love Gretch but it's gotta be USA custom hahaha
Can you guys please do an Acrylic drum comparison? I already bought a dw design acrylic but im curious as to how it sounds against tama a pearl as well as ludwig. 😊
The best sound....for me...
Aristocrat ❤ wins ✌🏻
High end kit comparison, please. 🙏
PHX, DW Collectors, Tama Star, SQ2
The George Way kit had the best sound. I'm curious why you mounted the tom's on snare stands for the Gretsch & Canopus. They have bass drum mounts.
Is it just me, or do the drums actually sound better via the room mics?
I liked the George Way with the Gretsch as a close second. GW had a warmer sound to me and didn’t have any unpleasant overtones like the others
By the way I have a 14x12 Ludwig Classic floor tom and losing the two inches make it sound like the bomb.,
Gretsch! This time.
❤❤❤
Yaiba
That Gretsch 18! Like butter on cinnamon toast!
Thanks for using the same rack tom stand for all four kits. And best of all: no perimeter muffling on the kick drum batter! Coated Ambassador is like margherita pizza: it lets you know the true quality of a drum (pizza) without muffling (toppings) getting in the way. Food metaphors unite!
Trying to make my mind up between the George Way and the Gretsch kits. They all sound fantastic. Thanks again for another great video - with production quality 2nd to none. You know you guys have the best job in the world right?
For jazz, got to go gretsch, but im a DW guy so they get 2nd place.
Gretsch!
Can you please post the tunebot readings?
Bop Kit Tunings
12” - Batter 269Hz Reso 281Hz
14” - Batter 202Hz Reso 233Hz
SD - Batter 298Hz Reso 360Hz
BD - By Ear
Added!
Why does it appear the wrap on the DW and Gretsch floor toms is lifting at the seam? Is this real or my imagination?
The Gretsch sounds so cool, I’m eyeing them out for rock, but roughly same sizes due to gig transport challenges. All of the kits sounded great in their own way. Also, nice magic trick in the intro.
Loved the intro (and outro) 🤣👏
I have a Tama Silverstar in these sizes that I gig playing old r'n'r covers. I absolutely love it. Tbh, if the venues we played had the space, I'd use my 13,16,22 Silverstar more often, but I enjoy the jazz sizes so much anyway. A 14x14 floor just seems to be so easy to tune, and always sounds so good.
Quite envious of the DW and Gretsch bass drums in this video, as they seem to have more low end than mine.
For my more rock orientated ears, I loved the low end of the DW kit generally, but they all sound sublime. Tom's playing might have something to do with that I suppose.
I saw a George Way in that colour at Ronn's stand at the UK Drum Show and in the flesh I thought it looked beautiful. And in the flesh it was obvious where the colour name comes from. 👍
Great video. I'm from Vancouver and I had no idea that there was a drum manufacturer there. Didn't like the color but the George Way kit sounded great. Canopus was my second choice, I thought the Brooklyn had more extended range but colder midrange on the toms. All good kits though.
I hate the finish on that Canopus kit. Normally I love their finishes but this one just didn't ring my cymbal bell. 😂. Much softer sounding kit. You fellas were right.
Perfect video. Can you tell about tuning here? Was the tunebot used?
Bop Kit Tunings
12” - Batter 269Hz Reso 281Hz
14” - Batter 202Hz Reso 233Hz
SD - Batter 298Hz Reso 360Hz
BD - By Ear
@adamfrost3722 thank you
Keller shells ruined modern drum companies. For under $2,500, you can get WAY MORE sound in a vintage kit. Slingerlands and Ludwigs can be had for very cheap--well under $2,500. Pearl drums used to be great modern drums, but I don't know their wood supplier.
DW had a better low end.
The Royal cymbals were the winners here👍
Gretsch was my number 1, followed closely by the Canopus. Surprisingly I didn’t really dig the George way the much, I think it was my least favorite
Great video, though I wish the tom toms were tuned a bit higher. DW and George Way win based on finishes. Canopus and Gretsch sounded slightly better but very little difference between these sets. I’d probably go with a Yamaha Tour Custom-competitive tuning range and quality but a grand less.
Not a jazz fan but the Gretsch sounded great.
I'll take any of them but scratch his my favorite. Way too much snare buzz but that's just my preference
For a second I thought he just changed clothes...
We all look the same here
1 GW then 2 Gretsch .
DW ALWAYS ❤
Gretsch and George Way.