DCP Staff Favorite Snare Drums

DCP Staff Favorite Snare Drums - 2023

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11 ай бұрын

Get to know our staff, as we pick our current favorite snare drum and review it for our KZfaq audience! If you like any of these drums, you may purchase them using the links below the chapter selection.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:47 - John
03:17 - Max
05:09 - Jayme
07:17 - Adam
09:19 - Nate
10:56 - James
12:56 - Barrett
14:46 - Jeremy
16:30 - Tom
18:44 - Tony
20:46 - Shane
Buy the snare drums here:
Canopus Limited Edition 1ply Beech Snare Drum 14x5.5 Tobacco Burst Lacquer
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/SSBE-1455-TBLQ
Tama Starphonic Copper 14x7 Snare Drum
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/PCP147
Mapex Black Panther Design Lab 14x6 Heartbreaker Mahogany Snare
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/BPMH460LNW
Ahead 3mm Cast Bell Brass Snare Drum 14x6 Black Chrome w/Trick Throw-Off
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/AS614BBB
Canopus 'The Bronze' Hammered Snare Drum 14x5.5 w/Die Cast Hoops
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/HBZ-1455-DC
Milestone Founder's Model Fiberglass Composite Snare Drum 14x6.5 10-Lug Copper Sparkle
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/M6514FM10-CS
Ludwig Supraphonic Hammered Snare Drum w/ Tube Lugs 6.5x14
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/LM402KT
Noble & Cooley Solid Shell Classic Walnut Snare Drum 14x5 Natural Oil
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/FGSSW145COFCWB
DW Collectors Series Satin Black Brass Snare Drum 14x5.5 Satin Chrome Hardware
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/DRVD5514SVSBK
Joyful Noise Knight Hawk Ferromanganese Snare Drum 14x6.5
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CS-6514-KH
Keplinger Stainless Steel Snare Drum 14x8
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/KEPSS-1408
Drum Set:
Noble & Cooley Horizon 3pc Drum Set Cherry Stain Gloss
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/HORIZON3PC-CSG
Cymbals:
Paiste Signature Traditionals Thin Crash Cymbal 20"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY0004301220
Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi Hat Cymbals 15"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY0001143715
Microphones used to capture the drums:
Bass Drum:
Audix D6 Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-d6-dynamic-bass-drum-microphone
Audix A133 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-a133-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
Snare Drum:
Audix i5 Dynamic Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-i5-dynamic-microphone
Audix ADX51 Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-adx51-microphone
Toms:
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthworks-dm20-small-diaphragm-condenser-drum-microphone
Overheads:
Earthworks SR25 Small-diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthworks-sr25-small-diaphragm-condenser-instrument-microphone
Room Mics:
Earthworks QTC30 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthworks-qtc30-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
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@sumnerkinney2166 11 ай бұрын

A truly professional display of talent and product. I am some proud of the staff Shane has surrounded himself with.

@af7119 11 ай бұрын

This is the best gear reviewing channel of them all. You guys are so passionate and I'm a proud customer.

@angelorasmijn7306 11 ай бұрын

All sounded great, but you never can’t go wrong with the Ludwig! Just love that sound. 😊

@thomasmoye664 11 ай бұрын

I remeber visiting Ron Dunnett in Delta, BC to replace some hoops on my George Way walnut snare. I asked him what he had been up to and he shows me the fiberglass shell for the Milestone brand. I was skeptical of its durabilty and without hesitation Ron pulls out a 5B and starts profusely beating the Sh*t out of it, hands me the shell without any noticeable damage and asks me what I thought about it now? Ill never forget that moment 😂

@petermasalsky8844 11 ай бұрын

"Shane: Owns The Store." Yes. Yes, he does. Great job with the video as always, and good to see some of the other employees at DCP getting some air time.

@TomSmith-hq1ok 11 ай бұрын

That 1 ply Canopus sounds like a low and high snare played together!

@spiratustreviso9885 5 ай бұрын

That Milestone Fiberglass sounds incredible!

@Ashlord 11 ай бұрын

These all sounded amazing! Really speaks to how good every staff member is at just being a drummer 😂

@ampdrum1 11 ай бұрын

Put Max on more. Has a groove, man. Mapex is the dark horse. Give Nate more coffee!

@neekondrums 11 ай бұрын

Holy Crap! It was actually 5 years ago this month that I bought my 14x6.5 Ludwig LM402 hand-hammered with tube lugs FROM BARRETT! It was between this drum, a Tama Stewart Copeland signature snare, and 1 other one that I don't remember. I bought the one I don't remember, drove to where I was staying (about an hour away), and tried it out for a day or 2. I was feeling some remorse, so I drove back to the store. Barrett let me exchange it (I paid the difference in price, of course) for the LM402. It's been my number 1 snare ever since. I'd like to think I somehow influenced your pick for this video. I'm sure you don't remember someone who traveled from Ohio with his wife to buy a snare 5 years ago, but subliminally, I know it's my love for the snare you're feeling. ... Probably the other way around that you influenced my purchase. Anyway, thank you, Barrett!

@yehudarakia137 11 ай бұрын

Canopus Limited Edition 1ply Beech 👌👌👌👌

@stephentyler4352 11 ай бұрын

Nate wins my vote with the Canopus ‘the hammered’ bronze snare. Nicely done, bro! In a close second, Tony with the Joyful Noise snare. 🤘🏽I’m highly impressed with that beautiful creation. In third, Tom (as James) playing the Milestone Reserve snare. The N&C Horizon kit sounds great however, I wasn’t as big a fan of the walnut snare. Interestingly, I own one of them as well. At a price tag of $1200 Canadian, I would suggest other options over it.

@louishebert1595 3 ай бұрын

Le DW satin brass sonne vraiment bien

@Theratron 11 ай бұрын

The Noble & Cooley for me! Has a really nice "crack" to it. I would go thinner though, I love the 14 x 3.875 inch Solid Shell Classic Series :P

@RA2Music 11 ай бұрын

Tough call, I'm split between the Canopus 1-Ply Beech and the N&C SS Classic Walnut. I'm a sucker for a single ply shell. Great video guys, well done.

@TheCapedCrusader94 11 ай бұрын

Canopus and N&C won my ears, but all snares demonstrated are exquisite, very nice variety of choices.

@robertocalderonabogado1427 27 күн бұрын

Mapex drums sounds so good!!! The Canopus wooden snare drum also is great.

@YXLdiamond 11 ай бұрын

that starphonic is amazing, I have it on my kit and i love it

@CornerStoreDrums 11 ай бұрын

NEVER anything but TOP NOTCH!! DCP 💯🥁

@andrewbailey8257 Ай бұрын

Wow that milestone sounded amazing what a surprise, unlimited budget I'm going for joyful noise.

@stromghouls 11 ай бұрын

canopus 1 ply beech is my favorite.

@anthonymedd8718 11 ай бұрын

Shane!... that KEP!!! Stunning!!! ❤️

@garyglynn6124 11 ай бұрын

They all sound great but The Keplinger and the Ludwig Lm402KT were my favs.

@treypav 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE the sound of that 1 ply beech.

@mchaelfoley 11 ай бұрын

I gotta say I loved the joyful noise Tony was playing. followed by the Keplinger. Great video guys as always!!

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

Thanks as always!

@Claes_Isacson 11 ай бұрын

👏 Superb video as always guys! 👏 My top three snare-picks are, surprisingly, 3. Barrett (Ludwig LM402KT) 2. Tony (JN Knight Hawk) 1. Shane (Keplinger Stainless). Barrett gets extra points for the Sabbath shirt too btw. 🤘🙂 Rock on guys!

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

Thank you and great choices!

@loucontino4804 11 ай бұрын

And Yes folks the Award goes to Tony for very smoothly sliding in one of the highest priced drums! That aside, Joyful Noise is a prize drum to own and that drum is a beauty. I will have to wait for hitting the lottery though. Jeremy: Talk to us another time about tuning the N&C and Canopus Snare drums. I love both and I owned a N&C Solid Shell Cherry decades ago, but that tuning is 'the dagger' for me not to buy another single lug drum.I eventually had to drill out the tension rod holes on the die cast hoops. I know that's sacrilege, but the tension rods will not align without doing top and bottom head tuning together. That's a deal breaker for my patience level.

@rafaelgonzalez7230 11 ай бұрын

Glad I was able to find the channel again 😊🤘🏾

@anthonymedd8718 11 ай бұрын

Tony!... That joyful noise knight hawk!!! Need me one of those! 😍

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

That you do, Anthony!

@pfunnk14 11 ай бұрын

Just bought a knighthawk a few months ago. So good. Couldn’t recommend them enough.

@daverudd9426 11 ай бұрын

The Ludwig LM 402KT 14x6.5 and the Tama Starphonic Copper 14x7 are the big winners for my ears !!! The Canopus models are huge too !!! 💣🧐💫

@AdrianBlackburnDesteni 11 ай бұрын

For me the Mapex Heartbreaker sounded incredible and probably costs half as much as all the others.

@Ashlord 11 ай бұрын

Same! Jayme was the most charimastic to me anyway 😂

@comeintothepantheon 11 ай бұрын

@@Ashlord He was awesome with our 2.5 year old on Saturday. Really sweet!

@daverudd9426 11 ай бұрын

The 500th like is for me !!! 😎 Awesome video, as per usual !!!

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@michaeleuefueno3517 11 ай бұрын

Hello Gentlemen. Fantastic Playing. My favorite is the N&C solid walnut, with the Milestone 2nd. Thank You DCP for another Great Video.

@rogiermigchielsen5319 11 ай бұрын

John number 1 with the Canopus 1-ply Beech, beautiful sound!!

@Trapkit-bq8cl 8 ай бұрын

The Canopus Hammered Bronze is just sexy...deep dark tone but, pinpoint precise attack. "Just an all around nice drum that I would play any day at any gig" - Well said brother, well said.

@spencerlawrence8318 11 ай бұрын

Wowww that Canopus was a so snappy

@pito100100 11 ай бұрын

they are all perfect

@tempiehayes743 11 ай бұрын

Joyful Noise!!!

@The_Crooked_Step 11 ай бұрын

My favorite was the DW Brass one. Dark, warm and controlled! Great playing by Tom as well.

@ronjon5386 6 ай бұрын

Damn that kit sounds amazing

@generationalmolehill7674 11 ай бұрын

totally cool. the hearbeaker is by far the best. you can tell it encapsulates the drummer and the attack!

@Hreodrich 11 ай бұрын

Nate had some sick ghost note phrasing.

@TheRomichou 11 ай бұрын

7:24 : V-neck Enthusiast. Now that is a great position to put on your resume.

@ks7507 11 ай бұрын

You are all so entertaining! Nicely done! Those are all some incredible snares! How am I suppose to choose!? lol

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and yeah it is hard to choose!

@vedder10 11 ай бұрын

My favorite was the Joyful noise Nighthawk.

@progression_decibel 11 ай бұрын

Wood: Mapex Heartbreaker, Metal: Tama Starphonic Copper - superb snares!! Not usually a fan of acrylic or fiberglass drums but that Milestone was nice.

@dogmart 11 ай бұрын

Really liked the Milestone fiberglass! Joyful Noise steel and DW black satin brass also very nice. Canopus elm also great, but I think the Milestone was my gut favorite. Great video, gentlemen.

@anthonymedd8718 11 ай бұрын

That NC bass drum!!!! (Adam v neck enthusiast 😂😂😂) (It's ludVig btw 😉😉🤣🤣🤣) Man! Yet another amazing video. Your KZfaq content is just fantastic. Awesome guys 🙌🏻

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

Thanks as always!!!

@MarkMonolithOfficial 11 ай бұрын

That Ludwig Supraphonic Hammered Snare sounded INSANE!!

@genericsomething 11 ай бұрын

I played one years ago, and I still can't forget it.

@cfusilier2 11 ай бұрын

Funny you mentioned how tastes can change over time. I think my ears are starting to change. The nickel-over-brass and other mixed metals have really grown on me. Plus, really cool job featuring some of the lesser known brands and materials.

@MoeZwo 11 ай бұрын

Wow. Very cool guys. I love the N&C Walnut, the Canopus Hammered and was really surprised by the very cool Mapex heartbreaker. Given the price, that’s probably the one to get. Cheers!

@MeTuLHeD 11 ай бұрын

They all sounded great! But I LOVED the Mapex the Ludwig and the Ahead!

@josephandrachick1774 11 ай бұрын

really liked the canopus solid shell had a woody tone but had some crack and projected well. keep up the videos.

@vaclavkolar6750 11 ай бұрын

I dig all the snares in this one but that Mapex Heartbraker... it just sounds so amazing for its price And has got good looks too

@pawelmorrison 11 ай бұрын

Working at DCP seems like a dream come true. Appreciate all the quality videos you guys put out!

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

It's pretty great, thank you for the support!

@Gretsch0997 11 ай бұрын

@ 4:00 min mark. The Tea Party (Temptation) !!!

@stephentyler4352 11 ай бұрын

Jeff Burrows 🤘🏽🤘🏽🥁

@richboshart1201 11 ай бұрын

I’m admittedly bias because I own both, but the Joyful Noise and copper Starphonic sounded the best to me.

@LouProsperi 11 ай бұрын

Another great video, and some amazing drums! I liked the Canopus 1-Ply Beech and the Noble & Cooley Solid Shell Walnut. I've played that Canopus in the shop, and it's amazing!

@munton5150 11 ай бұрын

My fave were the Canopus Beech #1) then the Ahead, then the Joyful Noise.

@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I’m only at the Canopus right now, but it sounds incredible. Seems like a snare Jimmy Chamberlain would love to play..

@PilanWatson 11 ай бұрын

The NC surprised me, the joyful noise intrigued me, but the keplinger,, I want that one.

@cheezruff 11 ай бұрын

Great demo's guys! Always appreciate your vids!

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@davidcurtis4478 11 ай бұрын

Awesome guys! All great snares! Shane always seems to bring the magic 😀🤘🤘 Rock on guys!

@rosmakloma 11 ай бұрын

I'm here for those hi-hats

@michaelbruhl4425 11 ай бұрын

...for me, Kepplinger 14x8 sounds the best, cheers from Germany.

@zacharysmithingell5460 11 ай бұрын

I just love that Tama copper. Also I'd love to see a video on how you mic and mix drums for these reviews, everything always sounds fantastic; as a listener I can really pick out the details and differences in the comparisons.

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@BabyThomas 11 ай бұрын

1. Tama Starphonic Copper (in my wishlist for a few years); 2. N&C Walnut; 3. Canopus 1-ply Beech. Great video as always, but it's too sad nobody plays open handed. 😉

@mgdrummer77 11 ай бұрын

Digging the Knight Hawk, Tony! I picked up a Sonor D508 8x14 ferro earlier this year and have been loving it, would love to find a D506 but if I can't maybe one of the 6.5x14 Knight Hawks would come close. It'd be at home with my 6.5x14 TKO brass.

@opticalinch 11 ай бұрын

You guys put out some fantastic content that helps prospective buyers. Lots of good Snare drums in this video.

@dancalabrese3523 11 ай бұрын

So many snare drums, so little time. I wish I was younger.

@MicahJoelDrums 11 ай бұрын

I have to go with Shane's Keplinger. Although I also really enjoyed Tony's Joyful noise. Very unique finish!

@AdamStachelek 11 ай бұрын

Great video - that Milestone was surprising!

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

Thank you and TOTALLY!

@jamesdennett196 11 ай бұрын

I think Ronn could make a beautiful drum out of any material.

@AdamStachelek 11 ай бұрын

@@jamesdennett196 As an owner of 3 snares and 2 kits he's made (Dunnett and George Way) I think you're right. He makes incredibly musical and versatile snares.

@jamesdennett196 11 ай бұрын

@@AdamStachelek I was thinking that he's no stranger to your 'Best Snares of....' lists, with Dunnett and the George Way brand, but that he gets an acrylic snare amongst this company, with the Milestone brand too??? He is a master. A marvel.

@jamesdennett196 11 ай бұрын

@@AdamStachelek And it was the choice of TWO guys.

@ForeverDownByLaw 11 ай бұрын

You guys rock. I always try to buy my drum gear from DCOP.

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@peak905 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Keplinger and Canopus Hammered Bronze

@Picklesismyhero 11 ай бұрын

Amazing video, you guys rule. Shane’s kep is the best sounding and also like a gym membership in load in 💪🏼

@NintenDub 11 ай бұрын

12:10 the best part

@dogmart 11 ай бұрын

And I was surprised by the Mapex: good sound and excellent cross stick.

@carlupthegrove4201 6 ай бұрын

WOW.... I'm glad I don't have pick one. the Mapex was awesome, they have come a long ways, N&C, what can you say... that drum could fit anywhere.

@Joe.M 9 ай бұрын

My favorite was the Milestone, then the Noble & Cooley snares.

@GregBatte 11 ай бұрын

Canopus HH Bronze an easy #1 for me. #2 was easy too, Tony's Knight Hawk. Wow what a snare, can't wait for the full review.

@stevenfederico2594 4 ай бұрын

Just happened to listen to this video again and I still love DW❤

@jamesloveswork1 11 ай бұрын

Great content guys. Nate ain’t messin about!

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

Thanks and no he ain't!

@joewhittle801 11 ай бұрын

This was a fun watch! Thanks guys, nice range of gear! Side note: the kit was well chosen. N&C are absolute beauties ❤️

@drumcenternh 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and agreed!

@jerrygamez5723 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video

@loudandclearmedia 6 ай бұрын

The Keplinger is nuts. REALLY close second, to my ears, is the Noble and Cooley...and that Dunnet built Milestone/Tempus whatever they're calling themselves these days....yeah, getting Ronn involved was the the right move (probably has lug-to-lug snare bed to accommodate that 40 strand). Sounds great.

@wuffb 11 ай бұрын

I want them ALL! LOL What I really like is how each drum speaks to it's chooser . . . each has a different tone and pop and articulation that they prefer. It's why I keep my 30 year old Maple Custom Snare, but also use my brass Benny Greb . . . after playing so many snares, there are just some things that make each of us smile.

@ronjon5386 6 ай бұрын

The Milestone sounds really nice

@knolljo 8 ай бұрын

The sq2 in the background looks sooo good

@samanthagregoryurich4167 11 ай бұрын

The Milestone fits the drum set perfectly. The Canopi sound great too!

@PilanWatson 11 ай бұрын

Shane brought one I didn't know about. #kudos

@carlupthegrove262 11 ай бұрын

That N&C....WOW... there were none I wouldn't love to own but that one sounds great and the walnut looks amazing...

@AlbertMoyerJr 11 ай бұрын

A lot of choices and they all sound great.

@CharlesTPrimm 10 ай бұрын

The Kepy is rad🎉

@brandonjones8646 11 ай бұрын

I think i liked all the picks!!! Maybe add a bit of an old old wooden ship to your staff!! (Ron Burgundy).. DW satin black brass WON!!!

@claudeabraham2347 10 ай бұрын

All sounded good. I liked fiberglass, & solid ply.

@drumjedi5301 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, these are some great snares, but that Luddy LM402KT takes it for me...which is exactly why I bought one! Fantastic drum. BTW, Nate is a straight beast! I wouldn't mind seeing more of his playing...

@af7119 11 ай бұрын

Adam introducing himself in the third person was the most Adam thing ever.

@footnotedrummer 6 ай бұрын

I'm still blown away that you guys aren't over 100k subscribers yet. I share your your content with every drummer I know. So, I'm trying to do my part ;-) Great content, great production and you all appear to be very good people. Continued success, guys! Oh... and you guys all have great chops. I especially love watching Tony and Tom. Great stuff!!!

@drumcenternh 6 ай бұрын

This is very much appreciated. Thank you!