British Drum Company | The Best Drums You Haven't Heard Of

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British Drum Company | The Best Drums You Haven't Heard Of

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Our friends across the pond are making some INCREDIBLE drums. In this ‪@BritishDrumCo‬ showcase, we demo 4 immaculate drum sets! Links to buy them are just below:
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:18 Legend Series Birch
05:54 Lounge Series
08:14 Founders Reserve Cherry
11:23 Founders Reserve Maple
Drums Used In This Video:
British Drum Co Legend Fusion 4pc Drum Set w/22BD Dorchester Blue
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/LEG-...
British Drum Company Aviator Snare Drum 14x5.5
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/AV-1...
British Drum Co Lounge Club 3pc Drum Set w/22BD Carnaby Red
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/LON-...
British Drum Company Big Softy Snare Drum 14x6.5
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/BS-1...
British Drum Company Founder's Reserve Legend Cherry 5pc Drum Set
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/FRLE...
British Drum Company "The Portsmouth" DCP 10th Anniversary Snare Drum 14x7
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/PORT...
British Drum Company Founder's Reserve Legend Maple 5pc Drum Set
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/FRLE...
British Drum Company Archer Snare Drum 14x6
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/ARC-...
Cymbals:
Paiste 2002 Ride Cymbal 22"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY00...
Paiste Giant Beat Multi Cymbal 20"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY00...
Paiste 2002 Big Beat Multi Cymbal 19"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY00...
Paiste Signature Traditionals Medium Light Hi Hat Cymbals 14"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY00...
Microphones used to capture the drums:
Bass Drum:
Audix D6 Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone - www.drumcenter...
Audix A133 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenter...
Snare Drum:
Audix i5 Dynamic Microphone - www.drumcenter...
Audix ADX51 Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenter...
Toms:
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - www.drumcenter...
Overheads:
Earthworks SR25 Small-diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone - www.drumcenter...
Room Mics:
Earthworks QTC30 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenter...
www.drumcenter...
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Пікірлер: 261

@heberluviano1584 Жыл бұрын

whoever is mixing these videos, you're appreciated. the attention to detail is nuts. the panning of the kit changing with the camera angles does not go unseen. not all heroes wear capes.

@adamfrost3722 Жыл бұрын

Aww shucks. Thx man.

@KB-th9jm Жыл бұрын

Agree they do it perfectly

@tinterlande Жыл бұрын

Thanks Heber! While I do the mixing, I can’t take credit for the panning, that part is Adam in the video edit 🤘

@ericp9596 Жыл бұрын

Absofreakinglutely! The editing/mixing is mint!

@MysticTheStrider Жыл бұрын

Can someone help me with micing drums

@johnaquino5055 Жыл бұрын

DORRCHESTER KILLER SOUND

@goodwill559 Жыл бұрын

The kit which tickled my ears the most today was the Mahogany Birch Lounge Series

@vincenzoa2929 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful sounding and looking drums! I’m so glad England is making kickass drums again.

@drummerboyharm3078 9 ай бұрын

And I am glad France is making ASBA drums! ☺️

@KevWhitehead Жыл бұрын

I'm lucky enough to know Keith, live close and had a tour of the factory, and what instantly gets you is their passion for the instrument! Everyone who works there absolutely lives and loves drums!! Such amazing drums.

@spar853 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the quality and attention to detail! Plus, it's a pleasure to be playing such a fine and unique kit (Founder's Reserve Legend Birch in Indian Applewood)! Thank you Max and the gang for all your help in my recent purchase!

@DrummerGrrrl Жыл бұрын

My jaw was on my living room floor for most of this video. It was difficult to breathe, but I died and went to Heaven... soooooo! Seriously, though. I can't believe how amazing all these kits sound!

@RJWPG 2 ай бұрын

Firstly, the chrome on these drums is outstanding! Secondly, I prefer the sound of the Lounge Series but the hardware of the Legend Series. Thanks for putting this together.

@kevinremsen5627 Жыл бұрын

Love my Legend kit! Played it for the first time Sunday afternoon and the tone is absolutely stellar.

@StrengthandSanity Жыл бұрын

I bought a Legend kit in 2021. It's awesome and records really nicely! Enjoy

@unknownregions5014 Жыл бұрын

I love the homage to the HM Royal Navy with the Portsmouth snare, using Oak as the material as Portsmouth is one of the main naval dockyards in the UK. The wood really looks like it has been to be part of one the wooden ships like HMS Victory

@ccdrums1290 Жыл бұрын

The softy snare drum was a surprise for me. I thought it sounded really nice, as well as the lounge series kit. Very nice drums indeed.

@jamesdennett196 Жыл бұрын

I've got one, and it's a beaut. I have mine tuned med high and just love the sound I've found.

@JereBruceO Жыл бұрын

The lounge series is a serious sleeper. The specs are perfect and the sound is the right blend of vintage voicing with modern cut and control

@roadrocket7 Жыл бұрын

TOTALLY Agree! Combined with the "Soft Snare", hands down sweet tone.

@jamesdennett196 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Certainly spoke to me. Looks amazing too.

@bgumbleton Жыл бұрын

The tone, fit and finish are just amazing! Thanks Portsmouth Drum Center for showcasing these amazing kits!!

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@davidsuprenant2782 Жыл бұрын

There probably some of the finest drums out there.BDC is quality,these people are serious drum builders for sure.I hope to own a set in the near future.

@dancalabrese3523 Жыл бұрын

Amazing what this company has done for being in existence for only seven years. That Aviator snare drum is especially outstanding.

@DesignRhythm Жыл бұрын

But they couldn't come up with an original logo/badge? Seems like a rip off of DW, just like Tik Tok.

@stromghouls Жыл бұрын

their logo and badge look nothing like dw drums. nothing on their drums look like dw drums. even their drum shells are nothing like dw drums. they are cold pressed and undersized.

@Assimilator702 Жыл бұрын

@@DesignRhythmNot sure where you see any similarities with the DW logo. That logo and badge is one of the most tricked out and bad ass on the market. The meticulous attention to detail is impressive.

@dancalabrese3523 Жыл бұрын

@@DesignRhythm I see absolutely no resemblance to DW Drums in any way with British Drum Co. If anything, I think they are paying some homage to Premier Drums but in a completely unique and respectful way, not ripping off or copying any drum company. I have seen the drums in person at DCP and they are unique and beautifully constructed. I wish I could justify getting a set for myself.

@DesignRhythm Жыл бұрын

@@stromghouls It's the same rounded style as the "D" in DW, except the musical note silhouette is pointing down.

@rogerwelsh2335 Жыл бұрын

Big shout out to the SNARE drums!!!!!!! Wow, the are all fantastic

@woody4269 Жыл бұрын

...very limited, theres only 1...🤣. Nice to see/hear t new faces strut their stuff. T 'lounge' kit with just t room mics sounded amazing. Now, heres a kings ransom, a dollar. Thank u DCP. 🍻

@omarcortes5754 Жыл бұрын

Those birch shells sound fantastic.

@atishep Жыл бұрын

They definitely pack a punch!👊🤘

@traviswoodall6547 8 ай бұрын

I bought this exact kit a few months ago and I still can’t believe how good they sound.

@carolinewagenknecht1933 Жыл бұрын

Always grateful for DCP videos. Top Shelf as always.

@themog4911 Жыл бұрын

The British Drum Company is only 45 minutes from where I live, I really should pay them a vist :)

@tmaddrummer Жыл бұрын

Now this is quite a journey of purely fantastic British Drums that sound so very, very pleasing; and if ears could taste and talk, they'd say YUMMY! The attention to detail makes these Drums very special indeed. Whomever is fortunate enough to score one of these kits, I predict, will cherish them forever! They are beautiful inside and out, from edge to edge.... WoW! Thanks and Blessings Shane!

@Ripperx121 Жыл бұрын

The attention to detail is insane! These guys are on a different level!

@ericg9092 11 ай бұрын

Wow. These drum kits sound incredible.

@nickdenardo6479 Жыл бұрын

i would also like to give The British Drum Company some props for outfitting Mr. Ian Mosley (marillion), the single biggest influence on my musical evolution, when Tama basically treated him like a nobody.

@CornerStoreDrums Жыл бұрын

I LOVE a birch shell 💯

@af7119 Жыл бұрын

They're real. And they're fabulous.

@spishco Жыл бұрын

Wow, the toms on the Legend birch almost sound like single headers! Phil Collins would approve!

@paulevans9715 Жыл бұрын

Great tone and attention to details. Thanks for the video.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Agreed and thank you Paul!

@xrtgx22 Жыл бұрын

I actually laughed out loud when you played the video of Dorchester, MA

@justinreynolds3935 11 ай бұрын

To all those asking about the mix. A lot of the sound your hearing is actually the room. Big open rooms like that record drums well. I garuntee if they recorded them in a small dead room they would sound wwaayyy different. The room is everything with drums. That said they tune well and they all play fairly well which helps. Great drums from BDC. Basically premier revamped. But better. Kieth at BDC designed a snare years ago called the BEAST that was absolutely insane. Back when with Premier. Keep the great vids coming. Always wonder though why BDC uses birch almost exclusively with the kits.

@MatthiasKnorrMusic Жыл бұрын

Great sounds and production quality as always. Even the panning of the audio changes & matches with the video angles.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Matthias, it is all in the details, just like with these drums!

@thomasgray7128 Жыл бұрын

The founders cherry kit is awesome!! Sounds great and looks great too !! Probably one of the best kits I’ve heard!!!👍👍👍🤘🤘

@goodtimejohnny8972 Жыл бұрын

For a limited time, buy the kit and get a year supply of Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea and a custom Tea set with serving cart. Pinky out of course.

@caryd67 Жыл бұрын

That 4 piece Lounge kit is definitely my cup of tea 👍🏻but all of them are gorgeous.. amazing finishing, and I love the art-deco tuning lugs!

@Avedis-G Жыл бұрын

So far all the snares have sounded amazing and I’m only a few in. The passion is clear.

@StreetsOfVancouverChannel Жыл бұрын

I owned five of their snare drums.... absolutely BEST-IN-CLASS... the finishes are truly mouth watering to behold... I'm not playing the drums anymore otherwise I would happily still own all of those five snare drums!

@johnhickman106 10 ай бұрын

I first took note of this company when I bought my last used Tama Starclassic Bubinga set from Adrian Erlandsson in April of 2022. He had recently made the change and he showed me his newest kit in his home studio. I didn’t ask him to play them (it was early on Saturday morning and he’d only had a little sleep.) What I noticed was the quality of craftsmanship of the drums. I still haven’t played any British Drum Company products in person, but hope to soon. Thanks for another great review.

@attilahajabacs6453 Жыл бұрын

That kick on reserve cherry kit sounds similar to mapex saturn kicks, but the whole kit sounds perfect, that's my favourite from these

@steverichdrummr Жыл бұрын

You had me right at the car accident at Burger King in Dorchester! I know Dorchester, so funny! No really, great job guys.

@urex1717 Жыл бұрын

So I play guitar but I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you drummers do and I got to tell you that these sound great.

@thomastorres9902 Жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL!! 🥁🥁🥁

@indigos290 Жыл бұрын

These drums are singing!

@luiszuluaga6575 Жыл бұрын

It’s easy to see and hear the quality of craftsmanship of these different drums 🥁🔥

@stromghouls Жыл бұрын

i am surprised and kind of shocked at how good that portsmouth snare drum sound. and i like that cherry kit.

@itsjim2875 Жыл бұрын

Wow! The Founder's Reserve Cherry is a fabulous looking kit! Not that I could afford it (I'm too old now anyway), but I wish they'd done the same finish on the snare.

@carlosdrummer4915 Жыл бұрын

The Founders Reserve Maple sounds so round and full, those floor toms are deep but smooth at the same time, really impressed.

@johannjohann6523 11 ай бұрын

Just when you think there is no way to add to, or change the game in drum manufacturing, along comes British Drum company proving that statement wrong. I'm impressed, really nice drums that are unique and different, all in a good way. I think there's no better time than right now to be a drummer with all the different offerings, and prices available today.

@terrybrodsky4948 Жыл бұрын

Daaaaamn!! These kits sound fantastic. Whoever tuned them is a master.

@Brento44 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Great editing, great sound, great playing.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Brent!

@doublea7054 Жыл бұрын

All kits sound great... The Maple sounds huge

@johnnyfencer3411 Жыл бұрын

Hay I'm from Dorchester MA, I resent the comment! Lol! But those drums sound fantastic! Can't wait to check out your store when I got some money to spend. You guys do a great job!

@CharlesTPrimm Жыл бұрын

Beautiful drums; superb drummers

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks you Charles!

@craigjohnchronicles2504 Жыл бұрын

that Reserve Maple was SOOOOOO deliciously sweet.... ssssryupy goodness

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Such an incredible sounding kit!

@LouProsperi Жыл бұрын

Very cool video, and nice to see Jamie and Max getting to join in the fun!

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

They couldn't hide forever!

@turbo7757 Жыл бұрын

Sound better than most current builders today. Excellent ! Those birch shells are by far the best I’ve heard to date . Way to go.

@drumsandstix128 Жыл бұрын

These drums are the best around for all round sound and tone, and quality of build in my humble opinion. I am the proud owner of a Legend birch series in burnt walnut and it sounds awesome. Every time I play a gig other drummers come up and ask about the drums, and comment how great they sound!

@jonboy4672 10 ай бұрын

I have the raven snare , I’ve owned all the good ones and this one holds its own on the sonic front and the build is nothing I’ve ever seen before , the inside is as nice at the outside 😂plus the lugs are just class , say no more , Jon , uk

@BrandonMilner Жыл бұрын

Those are gorgeous. Not loving any of the floor Toms...but that might just be the heads. All the snares were great too.

@Jaake-my2rq 5 ай бұрын

I just got done checking out the Legend Ultra 3pc. in Silverstone from the "Friday Fill" 03/02/24. Good lord man... these guys are like American Top 40 with Kasey Kasem because the hits just keep on coming. That is some SERIOUS eye candy. BDC is the only company I've ever seen that can make a "Duco"-style finish look not only great, but actually desirable. That's no small feat in MY case because I've never been into that at all. Every time I see good pictures of their drums it just drives home my belief that BDC is to this era of drum building what Sonor was from the mid to late 80's.

@marcgingergagne6701 11 ай бұрын

Awesome Presentation Guys ! Beautiful Drums inside and out! All sound Amazing!

@64wisso 6 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for all that u guys do videos , review I admire the work and knowledge u have . I have heard many reviews on different drum kits from different companies but these are the first drums that sound amazing with mics or without , maybe it's just me but I love them. Founders Recerve cherry .Thanks

@MotoXplor 3 ай бұрын

Amazing drums! They look and sound so damn good!

@miked5487 Жыл бұрын

damn that birch fusion kit was like all PUNCH!

@DrummerGrrrl Жыл бұрын

I loooooooved the Monty Python additions.

@LoveItDirtyOffroad Жыл бұрын

All sound great. Good mic’ing

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@hippydippy 11 ай бұрын

Right out of the gate that second drum set sounded amazing!

@rogerwelsh2335 Жыл бұрын

So many great drums out there

@michaelandcolinspop Жыл бұрын

Seriously, I could listen to the Dorchester Blue kit all day, especially that 10” tom. Good grief, those are great drums. I got to see Nicko McBrain at Iron Maiden’s October show in D.C., and his drums sounded beyond great, even unmic-ed as the techs were putting the final tuning touches on them before the band came out. British Drum Co. is killing it right now, and I hope they are around for a long time to come.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

The 10" tom on the Legend series kit is darn near perfect!

@michaelandcolinspop Жыл бұрын

@@drumcenternh Yes it is, indeed. Next time I’m in Nashua on business, I’m going to stay an extra day and make the drive to Portsmouth to see the DCP. Maybe I’ll even buy a snare or a new crash!

@patdeniston3697 Жыл бұрын

Man they all sounded great. That cherry has a lil something extra to it. And the finish on all these kits is super sweet.

@nanceeleana Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you didn"t choose those god awful AA Meinl cymbals to go with this demonstration. Those drums and cymbal combinations work and sound fantastic.

@robertomorales6488 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous drums, the birch model sounds killer!

@MoeZwo Жыл бұрын

I go for the lounge series with an aviator snare drum all day long. Very good video as always.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Great choices right there!

@Artist1974CH Жыл бұрын

I can imagine John Bonham, Jason Bonham, Keith Moon, and/or Ringo Starr play those BDC drum kits.

@GrassRoots-fp4ty Жыл бұрын

Nicko Mcbrain playes British Drum co. Says they are the best drums he has ever played.

@TC-lk2ev Жыл бұрын

He said that about premier and sonor too lol

@StereoAnthony Жыл бұрын

To be fair, I'd never heard of them until what I'll call is a DW style kit showed up in Fields Of Rock Superior Drummer 3 library. I really love the sound of the kit they sampled, and this has that very same vibe. Really great sounding drums.

@paulburke9198 Жыл бұрын

Weeell, ! , I'm not really a drummer ,(well I "think" I'm not) but do really I mean rally like the LOUNGE Series , colour of the wood , tone , nice small, full sounding setup ,juust love it .

@boyna13 Жыл бұрын

The founder reserve maple reminds me of the Hendrix ambrosia maple kit. Amazing sounds.

@calzaondrums Жыл бұрын

Those cherry shells.. WOW

@petermasalsky8844 Жыл бұрын

All great drums, but I do covet that Portsmouth snare.

@russellesimonetta9071 Жыл бұрын

Nice looking art deco lugs!

@chipvdrum Жыл бұрын

😂I haven’t even gotten through this video, I stopped at “Dowehchestahh” and had to pause for 😂. Also, I’m really digging the British Drum Co. snares which I first got to try out courtesy of Andy at Drum Supply in East Nashville. Would love to check out a kit some day. Hope to finally stop into the shop sometime sooner than later too. 🙌

@carlupthegrove262 Жыл бұрын

Top Shelf instruments.... beautiful and they sound great

@Halberstramshaberdashery Жыл бұрын

That Founders Reserve Maple sounds incredible.

@geoffreygriffin4807 Жыл бұрын

wow Dorchester Blue........!!sweet

@Cowdog1 Жыл бұрын

Maaaaaaannnnn.... that lounge kit!❤❤

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Right? We are loving the Lounge series kits!

@andresmarin5328 Жыл бұрын

First kit sounds great!

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

It sure does!

@frenziedfortressdrums Жыл бұрын

I think this is the first demo I see where you switch between full mix and room mix and the difference is negligible! Testament to great sounding kits.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

The character of these drums definitely carry in the room, good ear!

@Truck_Perry Жыл бұрын

They finally got a guy that knows how to demo drums

@Pastorius23 Жыл бұрын

Those Birches sound amazing!

@robertlucas9867 5 ай бұрын

I like how they or maybe not pay homage to Premier drums with the label “b” is similar shape to “p” Premier used to have on their badge because I think he worked for Premier for a short time before they went out of business. Too bad Premier drums went out of business. I miss those drums. I like British Drum company but can’t afford them.

@craigoliver3709 Жыл бұрын

You can see the premier influences, but really subtle

@theothertroll Жыл бұрын

They sound like drums, wow 🤪

@johnwilliams1223 Жыл бұрын

I guess you gotta be a drummer to know the difference. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

^ this ^

@jameslyons1661 Жыл бұрын

Hi Shane 🥁

@cornholy69 Жыл бұрын

Excellent 👌🏻👌🏻

@julesplace9107 Жыл бұрын

These drums sound amazing.

@tophatjohnny Жыл бұрын

Looks Amazing

@dennisgoettl3308 Жыл бұрын

WOW!! NICE!!!

@Johnnodonoughue Жыл бұрын

"It's different" 🤣 Stockport up the road from me where they are made is worse though I guarantee you. I just picked myself up an Aviator snare today 🤘