Cody convinced me to spend $2K in 13 minutes. I received my Offbeat bell bronze beast last week and it's the best-sounding and best-looking drum I've ever played.
Damn! Hell of an instrument. I clicked the link, and saw many wondrous feats of craftsmanship. And for every drum, there was a "Request a quote" option. In other words, if you have to ask... Still, phenomenal instrument. Thank you for spotlighting it. Your nerdiness thrills me!
Gorgeous. Maybe the best single instrument (for me) I've see y'all showcase. I am slightly mixed on those lugs. They're kinda just sexified tube lugs...but still an incredible snare. I've always wondered why bronze is barely mentioned in snare shell construction. Cymbals are made from bronze, so the musicality is already baked in. Love it, want one!
i see the carter mclean sticks! that tip shape sounds and feels so great, i bet it’s not long before it becomes a common shape for other brands and stick sizes
I''d love a whole video about the concept of "chocking a snare" or a drum, like when is the "breaking point", differences, and all the great stuff you always do. I know you've talked about it here and there but it deserves some deepening.
I very much enjoy you guys. Thanks for the video. I’m sure you made the manufacturer happy with this demonstration , as I even wanted to get one… and it’s well beyond my logical range, given my drumming ability, at this point. 😳
Q Drum Company makes an 8 lug version of a very similar drum, i’m pretty certain all of their snares have eight lugs. Mine is a 7x14 with 8 lugs, the shell is 3mm in the center and 5mm on the edges.
Love this channel. Some great snare's the public aren't aware of. Like this one and that other snare with movable lugs ! How would you compare this snare with the legendary 80's Tama Bell Brass snare y'all did a review of some time ago ?
I totally agree on the 8 lug layout: I am not into super tight ("choked") tension, and 8 lugs are adequate. They simplify tuning, as staying in tune, as the greater tension per lug helps stop the lug creeping out with play. I really like everything about this drum design. Sounds very sensitive played "softly". But, personally, I want the "low" deep fat Tama bell bronze sound. You didn't mention if you played the Tama ?
Stephen, I don't have any in stock at the moment, but I'm happy to put a quote together for you! Just hit me up on the website via the "Request a Quote" section!
Nice snare! Kind of reminds me the good old tama bell brush sound.Just food for thought...what if (in feature videos) we could hear some matched grip playing variations on this snare drum spotlights just because the sound changes massively that way.I mean it's obvious that but... right now I can get a very good idea of how this drum sounds ,with a fairly range of dynamics by your playing and tuning ,but its not gonna be the same with a matched grip playing scenario.Its like someone hears someone to play an acoustic guitar he might wants to buy,but the guy who plays,only does it with a pen and never play with fingers.He gets only one side of it.Till this day I've never seen someone on UA-cam exploring the sound of drums in general like you do, but the traditional grip (in my opinion) just limits some of the tone horizons of the drum and especially on snare drums. Any way...thanks for all the amazing content you bring on the table...always your channel gives me a lot of inspiration
Hey there! Curious what differences you’re looking to hear in a matched vs traditional grip comparison? I’ve heard a lot of people curious about what opens up in terms of articulation options when switching from matched to traditional but rarely the other direction! - -Cody
@@SoundsLikeADrum Hey Coby!! I'm not looking for a this vs that kind of thing...how someone play its a very personal taste.Im looking to see a video with you playing for example with traditional and then switching to matched grip if that's possible.Just to give a different spectrum of sounds
I hear what you’re saying, and I must say that after playing both grips throughout my career I really don’t hear a distinct difference between them sound-wise. Whether you’re primarily a matched or traditional grip player, if you have continuity of tone and dynamics between your hands, the choice of grip is more of a feel thing than a sound thing in my experience. That said, we do always perform the isolated drum demos with the right hand (matched-style grip) so the sound and tone in those instances is indicative of the sound difference (or lack of difference) provided by that grip vs the rest of the demos. Hope that makes sense and thanks for watching! -Cody
What do you think cast bronze would sound like in a 13” diameter? I’ve been searching far and wide to find a 13” x 6” cast bronze snare and may have to get in contact with Offbeat!
Would love to see a review on the PDP limited edition 7x14 wood hoop. Just bought one off fb marketplace for $180 and it has such a warm and beautiful sound with body imo. Rim shots, cross sticks, and rim clicks on it are a blast too! For drummers On a budget I think it’s wonderful.
Snare Spotlights are made possible (and initiated) by the manufacturer so definitely reach out to them and let them know. Out of curiosity, why would you be interested in a video overviewing a drum that you already own?
I don't usually ask this on here, but how much does this snare drum cost in USD. Great review btw, I'm sure these are mostly custom made that's why I ask, thank you
Have you guys ever gotten your hands on the DW concrete snare? It's something I just want for no logical reason, but I have no idea how good or bad it would be.
That would be an awesome video to see from these guys! I picked a used one up not too long ago and it's honestly a great sounding drum, but very different from anything else I've played/ heard. Incredibly throaty but not as much resonance as a metal or wood shell, which makes for a great recording snare but maybe not the ideal pick for live/ high volume situations. That's just my take on it though, and from what I've heard each one can sound and feel vastly different.
That drum needs to live at a higher a tuning in order to really open up & sing. The most surprising thing to me is that the decay isn’t wild & out of control which is why I usually avoid brass/bronze shells. Thanks for the video!
i have to say, that i'm missing two components to these videos. - i'd love to hear two different drummers, with different drum styles, play the same drums and tunings, with A/B comparisons. - i'd also really want to hear the kits in both the current, dry room, but also in a more reflective room. the reason is that, as a drummer and producer, i feel that the the most important elements of a recorded drum recaording comes from 1: the drummer, and 2: the room.
We’d be happy to make that happen! Assuming you’re already supporting the channel as a member of our Patreon, please help spread the word about the Patreon to increase the amount of support for the channel. This will allow us to further enhance the production, cover more in-depth topics, etc.
Me too, in Germany. But 3% Custom fees AND 19% VAT added to the price of the product (which will be no bargain for a reason 😅) will be hard to handle, I guess. 😪
I own a similar drum, a tempest bell bronze snare with tempest cast bronze hoops and I mainly play it with vic firth rock's which are very big, front heavy sticks and when you strike a rimshot on that snare with those sticks it sounds like lightning splitting a tree or some shit like that, absolutely monstrous, a stick like a 5A or even a 5B definitely won't make it sound like that!
You can't really choke cast bronze snares anyway so it's kinda a weird boast. I have a sonor artist bronze and I can't choke it out for anything. I have a marching head on it now and it just cracks but is not choked.
Larr, hit me up on my website: www.offbeatdrumco.com in the "request a quote" section. That way I can get you a price for the exact size/style of drum that you're looking for!
To me the real Test of a snare drum IS when you Play a complete rudimental solo with all the intricate phrases and dynamics to Show the Sound Potential of the drum. Don't you ever do that ? Greetings from Andy Moehring
That's an excellent idea and I'm quite a fan of Pratt's rudimental solos. We'll see about including some excerpts like this in the future. Cheers! -Ben
Cody convinced me to spend $2K in 13 minutes. I received my Offbeat bell bronze beast last week and it's the best-sounding and best-looking drum I've ever played.
Damn! Hell of an instrument. I clicked the link, and saw many wondrous feats of craftsmanship. And for every drum, there was a "Request a quote" option. In other words, if you have to ask...
Still, phenomenal instrument. Thank you for spotlighting it. Your nerdiness thrills me!
Wow what a snare! Thanks for the review and especially the background of the craftsman that makes this snare. I need to give this cat a call.
Thanks Mark! always happy to talk drum design!
What an amazing-sounding snare drum!! I’m truly impressed with the sound and versatility of this drum.
Thank you Liam!
These drums are freaking beautiful both visually and sonically.
Unbelievable! I’ve never heard a drum with so much body at all ranges. Nice ode to Tool at the end there, too!
Thanks Zack! Glad that you like the snare!
That is a GREAT snare drum. Checking out the Co. Great recording too of course. And yes, drumming at its best. Sounds awesome. Thx. Dean
favorite channel on earth, thank you for always sharing such cool stuff! god bless :)
This sounds amazing
That sound is godly!!!
Perfect SD sound!!!!
Gorgeous. Maybe the best single instrument (for me) I've see y'all showcase. I am slightly mixed on those lugs. They're kinda just sexified tube lugs...but still an incredible snare.
I've always wondered why bronze is barely mentioned in snare shell construction. Cymbals are made from bronze, so the musicality is already baked in.
Love it, want one!
Great Sound, thanks for the Review 👍
Great as always Cody. Thank you.
i see the carter mclean sticks! that tip shape sounds and feels so great, i bet it’s not long before it becomes a common shape for other brands and stick sizes
I''d love a whole video about the concept of "chocking a snare" or a drum, like when is the "breaking point", differences, and all the great stuff you always do. I know you've talked about it here and there but it deserves some deepening.
Ep. 47 from Season two goes WAY into this: ua-cam.com/video/UvhzFh9eQdI/v-deo.html
@@SoundsLikeADrum you're just too good. 😍
It even sounds perfect without headphones on a mobile.... incredible
Jordan knows his craft. I have one of his copper drums with maple rerings. It’s a terrific drum.
Thank you for the kind words Rich! Glad you're digging the snare, cheers!
you guys should also check out the VK kast bronze snare drums.
that is one nice sounding snare.
That is a cool snare drum.
Cool snare! And that Vic Kick felt beater (round side) makes any bass drum sound its best.
Yes, that classic thud sounds much better than the click sound that so many newer drummers are using. Especially in the death metal blast beat thing.
Would love to see what you think of an oriollo bellmaker...
Let ‘em know!
Awesome what else to say a new drum name to remember wow im blown away 👏👏👏🤟🏻🤟🏻🥁🇨🇦
I very much enjoy you guys. Thanks for the video. I’m sure you made the manufacturer happy with this demonstration
, as I even wanted to get one… and it’s well beyond my logical range, given my drumming ability, at this point. 😳
Beyond happy! If Cody said any more nice things people are going to think I paid him to promote it.
@@offbeatdrumcompany2568 Great!
What a Beast!! Love it!! Checking out their 12x4 piccolo brass hybrid snare at a very reasonable price.
What do u consider reasonable?
@@davidperez5089 for these, probably _any price_ they ask for…
$425.00, the list price on their website, is more than fair IMHO.
@@DidYouReadEULA considering curr nt inflation I have to agree.
@@DidYouReadEULA That's way more reasonable than what I thought it would be. I thought something like this would be $900-$2000.
Fantastic snare drum, nice explanations, but I need more playing so I can hear 👂🏻 and listen 🎧 without having to rewind the darn video constantly.
Q Drum Company makes an 8 lug version of a very similar drum, i’m pretty certain all of their snares have eight lugs. Mine is a 7x14 with 8 lugs, the shell is 3mm in the center and 5mm on the edges.
This is literally the last snare you ever need to buy. Good lord.
Love this channel. Some great snare's the public aren't aware of. Like this one and that other snare with movable lugs ! How would you compare this snare with the legendary 80's Tama Bell Brass snare y'all did a review of some time ago ?
O. M. G.
I totally agree on the 8 lug layout: I am not into super tight ("choked") tension, and 8 lugs are adequate. They simplify tuning, as staying in tune, as the greater tension per lug helps stop the lug creeping out with play. I really like everything about this drum design. Sounds very sensitive played "softly". But, personally, I want the "low" deep fat Tama bell bronze sound. You didn't mention if you played the Tama ?
they've played the Tama, they have a video on it
Cool drums! I’m salivating over the Kraken model, from an aesthetic perspective. I wonder how it would work for my jazz combo?
11:12 It was not a bell brass, but I broke a hoop, too. People looked at me crazy since...
Îm still waiting for my tama bell brass since 1986 and im 52 but you changed my mind thanks
What's the hihat you're using on this one?
So what is the weight of this one? and the price?
16lbs. Please inquire directly with Offbeat Drum Co. regarding a quote.
Cool. But I don't see It in their site.
Gotta get in touch with Jordan! These are made to order.
@@SoundsLikeADrum oh thanks! is it possible to know the price range?
You’d have to check with him for all details regarding pricing and various options. We’re not a retailer so that’s not for us to share.
I’m not seeing any on the website. Wtf
Built to order
Stephen, I don't have any in stock at the moment, but I'm happy to put a quote together for you! Just hit me up on the website via the "Request a Quote" section!
@@offbeatdrumcompany2568 thank you I received your email
I haven't been able to get a response after two emails and a message via messenger. Are these guys still even in business?
It's a one-man operation and he's been quite busy as of late so it may take some time to hear back.
@@SoundsLikeADrum Ok. Thanks, I appreciate the info. I was hoping he was still making these.
Nice snare! Kind of reminds me the good old tama bell brush sound.Just food for thought...what if (in feature videos) we could hear some matched grip playing variations on this snare drum spotlights just because the sound changes massively that way.I mean it's obvious that but... right now I can get a very good idea of how this drum sounds ,with a fairly range of dynamics by your playing and tuning ,but its not gonna be the same with a matched grip playing scenario.Its like someone hears someone to play an acoustic guitar he might wants to buy,but the guy who plays,only does it with a pen and never play with fingers.He gets only one side of it.Till this day I've never seen someone on UA-cam exploring the sound of drums in general like you do, but the traditional grip (in my opinion) just limits some of the tone horizons of the drum and especially on snare drums. Any way...thanks for all the amazing content you bring on the table...always your channel gives me a lot of inspiration
Hey there! Curious what differences you’re looking to hear in a matched vs traditional grip comparison? I’ve heard a lot of people curious about what opens up in terms of articulation options when switching from matched to traditional but rarely the other direction! - -Cody
@@SoundsLikeADrum Hey Coby!! I'm not looking for a this vs that kind of thing...how someone play its a very personal taste.Im looking to see a video with you playing for example with traditional and then switching to matched grip if that's possible.Just to give a different spectrum of sounds
I hear what you’re saying, and I must say that after playing both grips throughout my career I really don’t hear a distinct difference between them sound-wise. Whether you’re primarily a matched or traditional grip player, if you have continuity of tone and dynamics between your hands, the choice of grip is more of a feel thing than a sound thing in my experience. That said, we do always perform the isolated drum demos with the right hand (matched-style grip) so the sound and tone in those instances is indicative of the sound difference (or lack of difference) provided by that grip vs the rest of the demos. Hope that makes sense and thanks for watching! -Cody
Sounds like my vk snare awesome
Cool! Did u happen to weigh it? 🙂
Lee, they didn't mention it in the video and I'm going by memory, but I think the raw shell is 9lbs and the fully dressed snare is around 16lbs.
It's definitely a beast of a snare, though exactly what you'd expect for cast bronze with cast bronze hoops.
What do you think cast bronze would sound like in a 13” diameter? I’ve been searching far and wide to find a 13” x 6” cast bronze snare and may have to get in contact with Offbeat!
I stank faced on the crosstick
Would love to see a review on the PDP limited edition 7x14 wood hoop. Just bought one off fb marketplace for $180 and it has such a warm and beautiful sound with body imo. Rim shots, cross sticks, and rim clicks on it are a blast too! For drummers On a budget I think it’s wonderful.
Snare Spotlights are made possible (and initiated) by the manufacturer so definitely reach out to them and let them know. Out of curiosity, why would you be interested in a video overviewing a drum that you already own?
@@SoundsLikeADrum oh okay! And for other people
I don't usually ask this on here, but how much does this snare drum cost in USD. Great review btw, I'm sure these are mostly custom made that's why I ask, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! These drums are indeed made to order. Please send all pricing inquiries to Offbeat Drum Co.
Have you guys ever gotten your hands on the DW concrete snare? It's something I just want for no logical reason, but I have no idea how good or bad it would be.
That would be an awesome video to see from these guys! I picked a used one up not too long ago and it's honestly a great sounding drum, but very different from anything else I've played/ heard. Incredibly throaty but not as much resonance as a metal or wood shell, which makes for a great recording snare but maybe not the ideal pick for live/ high volume situations. That's just my take on it though, and from what I've heard each one can sound and feel vastly different.
@@NickAcker I still want one! but there are other things on the list in front of it. Namely a new ride cymbal.
Used to have a 6.5 one, and I regret selling it.
To my ears, it was 80% cast bronze, and 20% the bite of steel.
It’s a beast.
What are the dimensions of this drum?
That drum needs to live at a higher a tuning in order to really open up & sing. The most surprising thing to me is that the decay isn’t wild & out of control which is why I usually avoid brass/bronze shells. Thanks for the video!
i have to say, that i'm missing two components to these videos.
- i'd love to hear two different drummers, with different drum styles, play the same drums and tunings, with A/B comparisons.
- i'd also really want to hear the kits in both the current, dry room, but also in a more reflective room.
the reason is that, as a drummer and producer, i feel that the the most important elements of a recorded drum recaording comes from 1: the drummer, and 2: the room.
We’d be happy to make that happen! Assuming you’re already supporting the channel as a member of our Patreon, please help spread the word about the Patreon to increase the amount of support for the channel. This will allow us to further enhance the production, cover more in-depth topics, etc.
God I wish you could get these in Europe. New dream snare!
Get in touch with him! I would imagine he’ll ship internationally.
Max, glad you dig the snare! I can absolutely ship internationally, so hit me up!
Me too, in Germany. But 3% Custom fees AND 19% VAT added to the price of the product (which will be no bargain for a reason 😅) will be hard to handle, I guess. 😪
It sounds to me like it “wants” to be hit with a really heavy stick. Of course about everything you throw at it works.
I own a similar drum, a tempest bell bronze snare with tempest cast bronze hoops and I mainly play it with vic firth rock's which are very big, front heavy sticks and when you strike a rimshot on that snare with those sticks it sounds like lightning splitting a tree or some shit like that, absolutely monstrous, a stick like a 5A or even a 5B definitely won't make it sound like that!
You can't really choke cast bronze snares anyway so it's kinda a weird boast. I have a sonor artist bronze and I can't choke it out for anything. I have a marching head on it now and it just cracks but is not choked.
How much$$$$
These drums are made to order and we're not a retailer so you've got to get a quote from Offbeat Drum Co.
Larr, hit me up on my website: www.offbeatdrumco.com in the "request a quote" section. That way I can get you a price for the exact size/style of drum that you're looking for!
Being poor is no fun. That is a beautiful instrument.
To me the real Test of a snare drum IS when you Play a complete rudimental solo with all the intricate phrases and dynamics to Show the Sound Potential of the drum. Don't you ever do that ? Greetings from Andy Moehring
That's an excellent idea and I'm quite a fan of Pratt's rudimental solos. We'll see about including some excerpts like this in the future. Cheers! -Ben
@@SoundsLikeADrum Cool, Wish you all the best, keep on pushing !
Sounds like an album.
This is when I have to convince you to sell it to Philly Drum.
This is just on loan to us for the production of this video- we don't own it.
@@SoundsLikeADrum Either way you have good taste.
Best look at it is off the tiny thumbnail.
Or the section where we slow pan across the drum…
Check out Oriollo Drums!
We'd love to! Let them know that you'd like to see their work featured on our channel!
Shut up and take my money...
Nothing beats a cast bronze. Just ask the Black Album.
𝓟Ř𝔬𝓂𝔬𝐒ϻ 😄
Sexy. If you're digging this, check out a Pearl Ultracast of you haven't already.