I’m a simple man I see a carter McClean video and press like before it’s even started to load

1:23 Mario Bros Fill!

Your single strokes always blow my mind

Digging the sounds AND the grooves!

If I had to pick ONE snare.... this would be it

Fantastic snare. Ludwig snares are just at another level. It’s like they’re laced with pixie dust or something 😊

This guy could make a 40 $ millennium snare sound awesome

Just found your channel today, and I can’t get enough of your sound and musicality while you play. I also am insanely jealous of your long rolls and buzz rolls. If you wouldn’t mind, do you have any tips on how to practice/what to practice to increase the smoothness and consistency of rolls? Thanks so much! Can’t wait to watch more from you

My two favorite drummers of the past 3 years. Mark Guiliana and Mr. Carter McLean. Carter, please invite Mark to your studio. I think you'd have a major KZfaq overload due to an overwhelming amount of views..

I have a copper snare (AK) and I love the sound of these drums. The Ludwig offering of copper is extraordinary. And well played. Thanks.

You are indeed the Dynamic's Wizard...

I've never really fallen in love with a Copperphonic…………………..Until now!!! One of the best Luddys I've heard in years. You just made a strong case for Fiberskyn's on snares!. Gorgeous sound all through the range!. That low range practically made me weep!!. It's a desert island recording drum. Oh, and you're very.....very good!!

Great recording! The playing is always great and so is the drum itself. As someone who records drums constantly, I really admire the sound that was captured. It’s better than being in the room with it.

That's fatter than playing an old large inner tube from a truck tire....... great sound Carter and you have the BEST single strokes that I've ever seen or heard! Thanks and Blessings!!!

Ludwig makes such great snare drums !!!

Your demo videos are so tasteful that they should be on a high class restaurant menu.

Nobody gonna talk about this epic pairing between Kick and Snare. As I'm typing he hit that left hand roll. Eff this dude Lol.

Actually just a Bass player enjoying your playing. Have you ever thought of uploading these in podcast format to platforms such as spotify? I'd love to listen to these on the go, just concentrating on the sounds, learning about the differences in sound between pieces of drum equipment. Cheers. Keep it up.

Solid grooves. What I like about this is that you can pick one of these up for around $800 and they still sound better than some of the copper or brass snares that cost $300-$500 more.

Excellent stick control, I mean really great! Even when my hands were working, (like, 25 or 30 years ago), I could only do some of that. That, and the fact that I really never mastered the match grip. I started playing back in the early 60's, (I was 8 yrs old in 64 when I started), and I learned to play with the conventional grip. Years later, I could see some advantages to the match grip but I was already pretty deeply 'programmed' for the conventional grip and never was able to acclimate to a match grip. I used the match for some real simple stuff once in a while but nothing more than that. I still play at home just to help all my joints to stay flexible and working but nowadays, arthritis in my fingers keeps me from the finesse buzz rolls and neat little tricks I used to do. It's been quite a while since I saw any really nice stick work. I have some Buddy Rich videos when he had The Rocket City Band (or did he call it The Rocket City Orchestra?). Once in a while, I'll watch some of his stuff but otherwise, I haven't seen that kind of stick-work in a long time. That copper snare is really a great sounding snare and you proved the range of versatility that it's capable of, but I have to tell you; your choice in cymbals just doesn't make it. The hats are OK, but that 'hub-cap gong' is definitely not making the trip as a ride cymbal. I would have liked to hear a lot of that drum work done with a 24" or even a 26" K-Ride. The Zildjian rides are still some of the best ride cymbals produced. About 5 years ago, I bought a townhouse, (which is interconnected to another homeowners townhouse), so I couldn't stay with acoustic drums. I had to buy an eKit so that I could control volume levels through an amp and at night, through headphones. It's a rather large kit with dual kicks, 4 toms and snare, and 5 cymbals, (e-cymbals). I much prefer acoustic drums and it's the first and only electric drum kit I ever owned and played, (great for home recording and practice, but I'd never take it on stage). The module is an RBM-20 Pearl RED Box, which offered great versatility for a module in that price range. My point is that I've spent hours, over a period of weeks, trying to dial in the 26" Zildjian ride cymbal's characteristics and never was able to get the sound the way I remembered it 'back in the day'. Maybe some of the newer drum module technology can pull it off. Anyway, I just realized that I'm slipping off topic, so even though I didn't care for the cymbal selection, the demo was great! Thanks, Rich

A week ago I said... "I gotta get one." Now I got one!!! 🎼🎵🎶🥁 Thanks for the sound sample and great playing! Drum on ✊😎👍

Dang that thing sounds good. Tasty playing too!!

I've played this snare, and fell in love. After about an hour of nobody helping me at GC, I left w/out it.

That single dislike on the video is from the guy you bought this snare from, I guess

Carter! Love your videos. I can’t speak for everyone but I know I’d absolutely love to see a video of you showcasing all of your ‘toys’ ie different/unique sticks/brushes, your shakers, those steampunk looking things. Sort of like your cymbal demo videos but with your toys. Who cares - love your playing bye forever!!

At 5:54 sweet left hand roll.very nice.I just love stuff like that.All this man needs is a snare a pair of hats and a bass drum.What a wonderful technique.!!!

I love the tone of the bass drum

The snare sounds so good!

Yep Carter you could make a wet pillow sound great,but this snare is extremely good!

I think I like the raw brass snare better. This one seems pretty dry and can do a lot at all kinds of tuning ranges, but that raw brass just has such sweet and cutting overtones. Copper for the job interview, raw brass for the house party.

Some lucky SOB on Reddit got one of these in like-new condition, for like 3 or 400 bucks at Guitar Center the other day.

Jeez man , All of these demos sound incredible How about a quick video on tuning ? cheers !

Tasty vid! Sweet copper snare, super sweet playing. Very entertaining performance.

One of my “most desired” snares on my list.

Beautiful sound!

I roll with a Yamaha copper drum. It's a crazy good metal for snares. Bite with quite a lot of tone still.

Great sound and playing!

I almost wept at that single stroke crescendo around 4:50. That is some stone cold technique (and dynamics). I gotta get practicing!

2:05-2:11 Crescendo roll made me cuss him out.

The first one is my favorite sound

There's more feel in those strokes than in a Catholic Church backroom.

Just a masterpiece sound and performance...

You know how lame it is to have a favorite drummer that's not famous? I can't explain this shit and get taken seriously. You're on my top 5. No lie.

Wonderful sounding drum and beautiful playing.

Fantastic!

Your playing is always stellar.

I think I've watched this demo at least 4 times, super tasty playing and amazing sound out of this drum... so much so that I just ordered one, it's the swiss army knife of snare drums!

Very cool drumming! See some nice WFL in the background.

I’m eagerly awaiting my fed ex delivery right now. Ordered the hammered version of this snare. Thanks for the demonstration Carter! Ludwig artist of the year 🥇

Copper is awesome! Got a Starphonic from tama for 399 used.Loud but a fatness and smooth highs. Also kind of alumium but more lows and great snare wire response too.

Oh my, this is so nice. Great gear and awesome drumming. Thanks

Came because of the Ludwig Snare Stayed, because of the other drums kits suit up from Carter McLean :P

more like a demo of that pocket we know and love...

Chapeau!!!!!!! 😎

Man great demo! That thing sounds awesome, but the playing really makes it!

Wow. Snare drum sounds great. But your sticking is amazing. Single stroke 🎶🎶😊

Great video! I am thinking of getting one of these. I definitely like the low and medium tunings the best.

Like butter... Love it!

I just had to get one - got it with copper hardware, too. I know it's going to be awesome, I love my Black Beauty.

This is insaaaaneeee! Thank you for this pure enjoyment. Here i stayed not only because of the Ludwig Snare haha :P Please Carter McLean, could you tell the rest of your kits set up? Personal favorit was your High Hat. Loved it! Awesome suitable groove also

Loving the drummer, good skills.

Gorgeous!!

Your ghost notes are simply insane!!

Carter, Great vid! Saw your clinic in Chicago at Vic's. It is now closed by the way. I won the Black Magic snare in the raffle. Anyhoo, are your sticks made of maple?

that's impressive! I'm talking about the drumming wow, very good! Snare sounds great

😂🤣🤣 nice to listen your rock grooves....

That clutch

best snare rolls ever

Amazing demonstration, and the production is sublime! I'm going to pull the trigger on this drum - Carter - would you consider the tube lugs to be a must have?

Solid sound, I like

bravo, love your drumming

feels!

Hidden gem 💎 = Bass Drum:)

8:06 !!!!!! Is that even legal?

Snare Head is a Fyberskin? Grat sound and playing as always! ;)

As a guitarist i love that snare

Oh man, does that sound goooooorgeous🤤🤤🤤.

I know its not the issue here, but this hi- hat is amazing

I think he could play a car fender and make it sound incredible!

Any affiliate link or anything for folks interested in buying and hoping you get a cut of the pie? You just do a tremendous service to these companies showcasing their drums so well man, I am heavily considering buying this thang but wouldn't mind knowing you're gettin some bread for this killer vid!

Well that sucks… looks like I’m buying a new Ludwig Hi-hat stand… that thing is sexy looking… nice playing as always Carter.

Grande batterista!

Great sound. bON BON. Fiberskin just best head.

Your finger technique is scary

How often do you practice to click (nowadays or ever), Carter? Your sense of time is always a wonder to behold!

What's that hi-hat clutch?

Are your Signature Sticks out yet? Want to try them out...

I really like this snare... but that drummer... way underrated.. Dude got a touch like no other.. and a left hand that could scare a ghost.

Had to learn some grooves after this one 0_o

Can I come over and just sit and listen? I'll bring beer - nothing more nothing less. I might throw a couple compliments though.

Radio Ga Ga's snare!

love that snare, but I want one of those hi hat clutches!!! where do I find them? please and thanks!

Love the late attack

I need one.

I own this snare. Sure wish I could make it sing like that.

Ya man!

Do you use some kind of muffling like gaffer tape under the batter head or pre-muffled heads? You sound amazing man!

Dammit! My list of things to buy grows more. This guy is gonna make me poor XD

I love this snare. On my list. Playing a Tama Bronze that won over my BB. Hey Carter. May ask what stick size you play plz??? Thx for all. Deano

Dyno-mite!! Great sounds all around! Do you think this would do super tight and dry low tunings? Also what are your sizes on your kit? Thanks for a great vid!