The Best Beginner Snare Drums
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Күн бұрынAre you searching for your first real snare drum? Are you looking for an affordable snare drum that won't put you into crippling debt? Allow us to make some suggestions. Links to buy are just below the chapter selection!
Chapters:
00:00 - Beginner Snares Intro
02:24 - Tama Woodworks
04:18 - Ludwig Supralite
06:06 - Yamaha Stage Custom Birch
07:59 - Mapex MPX Hybrid
09:58 - PDP Concept Steel
11:36 - Pearl Export
13:24 - Scuffed Plus
Buy The Snare Drums:
Tama Woodworks:
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Ludwig Supralite:
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Yamaha Stage Custom Birch:
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Mapex MPX Hybrid:
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PDP Concept Steel:
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Pearl Export:
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Used Percussion Plus
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/USD-071222-19
Snare Drum Head Used:
Attack Logic Dot - 14"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/LOGICDOT14
Drums:
Gretsch USA Custom 4pc Drum Set Blue Glass Nitron
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/USACUS4PC-BGG
Cymbals:
Paiste 900 Series Color Sound Black 15 Heavy Hi Hat Cymbals
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY0001913415
Paiste 900 Series 22 Ride Cymbal
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY0001901622
Paiste PST 7 Crash Cymbal 19"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CY0001701419
Microphones used to capture the drums:
Bass Drum:
Audix D6 Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-d6...
Audix A133 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-a1...
Snare Drum:
Audix i5 Dynamic Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-i5...
Audix ADX51 Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-ad...
Toms:
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthwor...
Overheads:
Earthworks SR25 Small-diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthwor...
Room Mics:
Earthworks QTC30 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthwor...
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@jrfrondelli2023 10 ай бұрын
I always say, if it SOUNDS good, it IS good! "Beginner snare" is really just a price point designator. I'd take any one of these on a gig.
@jaybrasket3830 Жыл бұрын
Pearl's "Modern Utility" series are some pretty good bang for the buck too.
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
Also solid, didn't have any in stock at the time of filming.
@The_Other_Ghost Жыл бұрын
Naturally I thought "1990s Tama Bell Brass"
@josephlopez1063 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, totally agree Al lot of 90s drums can be picked up for cheap. Lol
@michaeljohnson8058 Жыл бұрын
🤣
@johncollins5552 Жыл бұрын
A steal for a beginner that can afford to pay over a thousand bucks😂 sugar daddy...
@TheMetalFreshTiger Жыл бұрын
“Beginners” ahaha! i would rather say: Great snares that are not expensive! 💥
@mikejpassfilms Жыл бұрын
A year ago, I needed to upgrade my snare and I was pretty constrained in terms of price. After looking at the options, I went with the Yamaha Stage Custom Birch and I absolutely made the right choice. Sound and quality for what it costs is fantastic. Glad it's included here.
@dancalabrese3523 Жыл бұрын
Thinking of function, as well as sound, I think the PDP was the best bang for the buck. I agree in this price point a metal snare is the way to go.
@calzaondrums Жыл бұрын
Loved that PdP and the Supralite too! Great video as always guys
@budokaiboy Жыл бұрын
My first snare was a steel Yamaha that some online retailers will sell for $99 at different times. I put a UV1 on it and it sounds as good as any of my other snares.
@samuelharmoko250 Жыл бұрын
The three step demo was entertaining and educational. Perfect!
@jonashellborg8320 Жыл бұрын
Nice video! True that they aren’t just beginner instruments, it’s also for the budget minded. Like if you play some pubs where your $300 snare drum is the most expensive item in there. :-) You can also definitely get a nice sound out of the drums, but as you say, after some playing tension rods can back out, snare strainer can loosen and other fun things. You can learn to quick tune and adjust on the fly, but maybe that isn’t for everyone. Owning and gigging a lot with a Pearl Decade Maple snare drum, that Yamaha Stage Custom seems pretty darn good! Thanks for the video, as always informative and entertaining.
@Claes_Isacson Жыл бұрын
😊Supralite FTW! 🥁 Thx for a stellar video as always guys! 👏
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
Thanks Claes! Solid choice!
@JasonMcLemore Жыл бұрын
I've got the 6.5x14 Supralite and it's a surprisingly major bang for your buck.
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
A serious sleeper right there!
@bryanherward4679 Жыл бұрын
@@drumcenternh yep...13x6 Supralite here...does what a great Ludwig snare should do...which I'd gotten it after the throw off upgrade though
@pour-g8677 9 ай бұрын
Is the yamaha stage custom steel as loud as the supralite?
@CornerStoreDrums Жыл бұрын
OH LETS GO!! DCP always brings the HEAT! 💯 🥁
@gordonwoodbatteur Жыл бұрын
I have the Ludwig supralite 5,5 x 14! I bought that snare because I heard someone playing it without seeing it. The sound was powerful and cutting. Honestly, the last 3 recording session I did, the engineer took that snare! Awesome snare for the price. Mention to the yam birch snare! Awesome video again DCP!
@MeTuLHeD Жыл бұрын
The Ludwig and Tama sounded best to my ears. Solid sounding. I wouldn't be ashamed of either one.
@APdrums77 Жыл бұрын
I got a 13inch supralight and love it. Except mine came with diecast hoops for whatever reason. Super good value!
@JulianFernandez Жыл бұрын
Ludwig did it for me. Thanks guys!
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
Killer drum, thanks for watching!
@JakeStaffin 5 ай бұрын
Great snares listed here!! I have a Stage Custom snare which came with my kit and it may be the best snare drum included with a shell pack under $1,000, it's not common to see a shell that awesome with 10 lugs in a shell pack. The Supralite reminds me a lot of my Supraphonic, and I'm also especially impressed with the MPX snare, glad to see these getting more recognition over time.
@stevenwilson9865 2 ай бұрын
I bought a Ludwig Supralite 14"x 8". new $199. Coated Emperor or a C.S. Dot, it is now my "main" snare drum.
@FreeRPGer Жыл бұрын
A couple of these budget snares sounded good to me. *The Mapex Hybrid & PDP Concept* are the 2 I'd go for. (might even add that Hybrid to my collection if I was to spot it with ca$h on hand).
@nickydean3182 Жыл бұрын
Laughed multiple times during the intro. Great video!
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicky!
@scottculver5728 Жыл бұрын
I’m digging the Yamaha and the mapex ….. 🥁🤘
@cardinalpercussionwholesal1597 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for using our Attack LOGICDOT snare batter in the video 🙏🏻
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
🤘❤️🤘
@AaronTremblay Жыл бұрын
I picked up on that Mars Volta groove during the Mapex snare sample!
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
Good ear Aaron!
@1thess523 8 ай бұрын
I always add Hendrix sleeved washers to keep my entire kit in tune but I use two lug locks right where I hit my snare because I only play rim shot. Mif you haven't heard of Hendrix Sleeved Washers check them out because they work really well and come in cool colors.
@DrummerGrrrl Жыл бұрын
Those Paiste cymbals, though! OMG! ❤❤❤❤
@jorymil 11 ай бұрын
I saw my Mapex in there. I use a Fiberskyn on top and a Diplomat on bottom. It's been fabulous.
@donbelle7171 Жыл бұрын
Dang you got Pearl export sounding killer !! Nice.
@SeanZetterlund Жыл бұрын
Picked up a Yamaha Stage Custom kit that came with the snare. You can easily get pro-level sounds out of the snare (and entire set). Only real negative is the cheap and finicky nature of the throw-off.
@bryanherward4679 Жыл бұрын
same...Evans UV1 and 300 snare side and a set of Puresound 24's...very sensitive and articulate...likes a medium and higher tuning.
@larrytate1657 Жыл бұрын
Yamaha is by far the best for the money imho.
@bryanherward4679 Жыл бұрын
@@larrytate1657 yep...except for a maple kit...
@af7119 Жыл бұрын
@@bryanherward4679 Not a fan of maple kits.
@bryanherward4679 Жыл бұрын
@@af7119 that Yami birch is king
@T.Maximus 7 ай бұрын
I got the yamaha stage custom in white, and the pearl export but its older with actual steel inside.. also a few other snares not in the video..thinking of getting a pearl utility maple, or a ludwig supralite soon though!
@jcdrums2798 Жыл бұрын
the TAMA superstar classic 14x5, is a very good value, less price!
@loko306 Жыл бұрын
The spider apparently helps with te tuning cuz the PP was my favorite snare drum !
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
😂
@daltonidaho Жыл бұрын
All of the steel drums sounded pretty nice, even that old scuffed snare!
@adamfrost3722 Жыл бұрын
They always do 🤷🏼♂️
@jordansaltmarsh3808 Жыл бұрын
Man, I've had the Supralite 6.5x14 for 10 years and it has been a total work horse for me. Throw off eventually gave out so had to replace that, but man, but put some good heads and it'll rip! The Canopus Vintage snare wires are the chef's kiss for sure.
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
100% it's like a cheat code of a snare drum!
@sammcdouall4849 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video. Please do new/ updated videos on cheaper different metal snares. The budget friendly aluminium, brass & bronze snare drums that sound as good as expensive snares.
@DynamicRockers Жыл бұрын
I want to see that too! Bronze is never cheap, let's say "most affordable" :)
@damnyankeefl Жыл бұрын
i've had the 13x6 supra for years. probably should try the 14 one day
@rickjones507 Жыл бұрын
that Tama sounded great! nice and FAT 😁
@Theratron Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure that "Percussion Plus" snaredrum was also sold together with super cheap drumsets from other brands in the 1990's, such as "Linko" and "Action". The latter was my first drumset, and it had the exact same snare :) Out of these, I would go for the Yamaha. Couldn't believe the price when I heard it.
@damnyankeefl Жыл бұрын
those heads look awesome. need to try them
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
Very cool head, lots of low end punch!
@willymccabe6602 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore my Luddy Supralite. Put a die cast hoop on the batter side with a regular ol coated Remo ambassador and off to the races. Hits way above its price point. Liked it so much I got the 8" depth as well. Great video by the way. You don't have to spend huge $ to get a killer snare sound.
@TheDayisMineTrebeck Жыл бұрын
Same, was at gc and bought a 6.5 on the spot becuase of the sound. Added die cast, sabian 40strand wires and some evans heads. Thing is a gig monster. cuts through loud rock music amazingly
@tiekbane 3 ай бұрын
Heck, my Percussion Plus floating-snare, 6.5, 10 lug is my favorite snare. I'd put it up against my Super-Sensitive or Dynasonic any day. I probly got it at a pawn shop for less than a hundred bucks 30 years ago. I think I'll add a dead spider. That sounded awesome dude!
@carlupthegrove4201 Жыл бұрын
Scuffed Steel 🤣. You guys are great.
@evilhubert Жыл бұрын
I have a Supralite and it’s become my Nr. 1 Snare. It’s competing against a Supraphonic and a Prolite Brass, which are excellent but I duno… there’s something about the Supralite that I adore. Maybe it’s the steel shell after all
@af7119 Жыл бұрын
My buddy Tom S. created Attach Drum Heads. Good dude.
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
They are doing a lot of cool things over there!
@estudiotamboril6025 Жыл бұрын
Supralite ❤
@grahamroden8897 Жыл бұрын
I can’t tell the difference between them. I think out of them I’d probably go for the Yamaha or the PDP depending on $$$ it’s a shame there wasn’t a Stage Custom steel snare in there because that is my first choice of value snare. It’s also a shame Mapex don’t do the excellent Armory series anymore, I’ve got the Tomahawk and the Exterminator both are fantastic drums.
@1thess523 8 ай бұрын
Ludwig and Yamaha were my two favorite, Tama was my least at least in this tuning because I like a higher tuning so who knows what everything sounds like (except ludwig I've seen it tuned high) in that range
@tiekbane 3 ай бұрын
They purposely tuned down all those snare drums with loosened snares & played simple riffs on 'em. Cant make cheap snares sound as good as 2 grand snares.
@Mike-ol7xp Жыл бұрын
You can't forget the Yamaha Stage Custom Steel Snare Drum
@philphilison1623 Жыл бұрын
How close was the dead spider to the rim of the drum?
@lassek2719 Жыл бұрын
The Export sound very dry. For me the PDP is the winner, Ludwig not bad either. I have the Mapex in 13 X 6 version and I like it😊
@1thess523 8 ай бұрын
That Percussion Plus sounds like a worship snare drum
@ohigginssz8146 Жыл бұрын
Percussion Plus snare hands down, no contest--the winner!
@hoozerob Жыл бұрын
it's because of that dead spider inside. Gave it a little more suptm-suptm. 🤣😁
@ohigginssz8146 Жыл бұрын
@@hoozerob 🤣the umami of the music world--dead spiders!
@Sundaydrumday Жыл бұрын
lmao, the scuffed plus for the win!!!
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
You can hear the years of neglect it has been put through 😂
@Sundaydrumday Жыл бұрын
@@drumcenternh Rotflmao!! 🤣
@anthonyn1312 Жыл бұрын
Right, how about the Professional snare drum?
@RianGalway193 Жыл бұрын
What is the batter head on the snares? Aquarian?
@dreamdrummer01 Жыл бұрын
Ludwig and PDP are for me the winners. I'm surprised of how awefull the Tama looks and sounds. It screams cheap louder than the Export, which btw, not that bad. Not good either. Mapex what a nice surprise
@davepounds8924 Жыл бұрын
The Ludwig Superlite would be my choice Hard to tell the difference from a Suprafonic!! Good video but it would help to tell the prices!!!
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
It's difficult with the whole price thing, mainly because the prices can change without notice from our vendors. The links in the description will bring you right to the product page with the most up to date pricing.
@JustinGoldsmith Жыл бұрын
Where can I get that PP Spyder-D?
@CatabductionsAnoym 10 ай бұрын
Doesnt a 14 inch snare head work on the a 14 inch floor tom if you really need a spare? I thought the percussion plus was a joke untill i remembered how well a steel could be useful. They actually have steel 6.5 inch depth deep snares for good prices!
@heidiheidiho6412 Жыл бұрын
Here's a question: if you replace just the top hoop on the "flimsier" snares of this batch, how would this affect the final price? Outstanding video as usual.
@adamfrost3722 Жыл бұрын
+21 usd
@jamesdennett196 Жыл бұрын
Gibraltar do 2.3mm hoops for about £22. Pearl Superhoop 2 around £40. So would add 20%-40% off the cost. If the model already has 2.3mm hoops, then you're looking at diecast. Diecast hoops are more variable in price. Budget ones start at £40, but branded ones can be up to four times that.
@bryanherward4679 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, the best budget snare that flies under the radar is the Sonor AQ2 Steel 14x5.5...Sonor quality, 10 lugs and a steal @ $179...
@007CRUSHINDO Жыл бұрын
PDP 🔥
@scotttucker8127 7 ай бұрын
I think the dead spider made the last one sound the best out of all of them 😅
@jamesdennett196 Жыл бұрын
Tama sounded the cheapest, imo. And looked cheap too. Are those seams down the middle of the lugs? Tbh, i don't think the black finish on the hardware helps
@brettt1268 Жыл бұрын
Ludwig doesn’t make a bad sounding snare I also like the pdp mybe I just need a steel snare
@weschilton Жыл бұрын
How much for the dead spider? Halloween is just around the corner.... ish.
@benjaminthomas8092 10 ай бұрын
The Pearl , The DW ,Stage custom Blue snare
@Drummer55 Жыл бұрын
Fun! There are people on the Drum Forum Vintage page that would get all wet over the last drum in this video. Personally, I love new gear.
@toddelroddrums Жыл бұрын
I liked the supralite the best I guess, but tbh they all kinda sounded the same. . . I really wish you guys would tune the snares up higher on these videos
@tomkelsey2303 11 ай бұрын
Why don't you have any Brothers working there? 😮
@georgeguest397 5 ай бұрын
The Percussion Plus was a trade in for a single drumstick....LOL
@joseceraia Жыл бұрын
pdp did not impress me. Pearl has never disappointed me.But for the average listener all sound the same. Therefor, Drumcenter should explain once how exactly they amplify, and EQ exactly a kit for a video.
@joshkirkwoodrealty3643 Жыл бұрын
I mean, why isn’t a 50’s Slingerland Radio King on here? Best beginner drum ever
@carlupthegrove262 Жыл бұрын
I still use mine :-)
@walterhammond290 5 ай бұрын
Radio Kings were not beginners drums. They were expensive slingerland snare drums!
@pacificdrumma Жыл бұрын
10:42 Black Dog 👀
@hasan_bahramian Жыл бұрын
🌹 💞 💞 ❤❤❤
@pfunnk14 Жыл бұрын
Annnd yep, there’s a dead spider in there so…
@georgefromgreece4119 4 ай бұрын
Truth be told around 04:45, steel snares are always good and more often than not, cheap.
@tulrid7550 Жыл бұрын
I miss when you guys changed the tuning instead of assuming everyone likes a fat snare sound.
@adamfrost3722 Жыл бұрын
We do that for more capable snare drums. Extremely affordable snares don’t necessarily have as wide of a range.
@Clurichaun8 Жыл бұрын
Surprised Tama look so cheap and sound cheap compared to all; even old one with spider, sound better. My set, throne and hardware is Tama so not hating on the brand..The PDP was best but some others shown, nice quality Snares. I thought had in mind next snare wanted but now rethinking…..🙄 Personally, think if about $400 up ok for cymbals then finance dream snare too, in whatever budget makes sense. Like one say though, the special snare stay at home. Great video!
@jamesdennett196 Жыл бұрын
Agree about the Tama. Thought it was the worst sound and the hardware looked the cheapest. And I have 2 Tama kits. No Tama snares though. Mine are Pearl, Mapex Black Panther and British Drum Company. I do think the Tama SLP snares are excellent though.
@AT-wl9yq Жыл бұрын
Get the best cymbals you can afford, then the snare. Cheap cymbals typically don't sound very good, and you have no real tuning options. If you buy a cheap snare, you can put new heads on it and have a wide variety of tuning options. Basically, you're not stuck with the sound like you are with cymbals.
@Clurichaun8 Жыл бұрын
@@AT-wl9yq Totally agree about cheap cymbals. Very expensive but lifetime investment so worth it. Have old steel Tama snare that came with 89 Tama kit and have great head and tuning, plus use gel tack for muffle and it sound fine to me. The fancy snare I wish for, on bottom of wish list right now.
@massimoazimonti7673 Жыл бұрын
In my opinion all these snare drums are tuned a bit too low...or just the yamaha have real projection and didn't sound dead like the oders
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
All personal preference. This is just where we felt each drum sounded the best with this head.
@AT-wl9yq Жыл бұрын
@@drumcenternh Have you ever compared the sound quality of a youtube video like this with how the drum sounds when you're actually it? There could be a big difference that we're not able to hear just watching youtube.
@thomasmoye664 Жыл бұрын
That Poplar shell just sucks the tone out of the drum. 😢
@drummerkev1627 Жыл бұрын
So Adam Frost with your telling us with your cool-aid budget, the owner doesn’t pay well? We all know who that is…. 😂
@adamfrost3722 Жыл бұрын
It’s a fair wage, I just make poor financial decisions
@CFChristian Жыл бұрын
Jeez Louise, the Tama Woodworks went *out of tune* while you were playing. 😳
@jamesdennett196 Жыл бұрын
I thought it was the poorest of the bunch too. Looked like very cheap hardware, imo
@CFChristian Жыл бұрын
@@jamesdennett196 I thought they were going for a rainbow esthetic but I looks like they ran down to Home Depot real quick and shit something out to pad their inventory.
@mdrumt Жыл бұрын
Prob just me but almost alll 14" snares should have 10 lugs. I'm sure the extra 2 lugs and drill hole cost is absolutely marginal.
@heidiheidiho6412 Жыл бұрын
True but the extra hardware can affect the overall cost. Case in point: an airline from back in the day was able to save several thousand dollars per year just by eliminating one olive from one of their in-flight dishes (I think it was a salad.)
@mdrumt Жыл бұрын
I get that the sentiment for sure, I just don't like it, nor snares with 8 lugs haha
@TheDude1764 10 ай бұрын
I agree…but sadly, it’s not the cost per unit but rather the expected number of units to be produced that determine the budget for hardware and features. I can’t stand the 8-lugs either. Or 6-lug floor toms!😮
@walterhammond290 5 ай бұрын
You can't just drill the shell and put two extra lugs on. You have to change the spacing of all the lugs around the shell.
@johnnysweetly3757 Жыл бұрын
I bought the mapex one featured here, it's my Black Cutie. I am going to want to replace the hoops sometime down the line, but is a future project a bad thing?
@ronaldzeoli7528 Жыл бұрын
You did not mention the 10 lug yamaha stage custom steel snare drum. Or the 8x14 poplar shell sound percussion lab ten tube lugs and a beautiful lacquer blue or red fade snare drum
@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын
As always, we feature drums that we carry and are in stock. We are not a Sound Percussion dealer.
@edwardkaminsky8142 Жыл бұрын
Agree Ronald. I started with a Yamaha stage custom snare drum 18 months ago after a 50 year hiatus. Built around the snare with the SPL ( guitar center exclusive) Sequin Gold shell pack. ( couldn't afford those smooth honey amber Yamaha birch shells.) Sold the SPL snare that came with the set with a set of edrums and amp. I would dig that steel snare by Yamaha but would also dig that SPL 8" snare in turquoise blue fade. That new line of 4/6/8 snare does not come with the original SPL Velocity shell pak which is on sale for $379.00. DCP does a class act job on providing this information for us. That establishment is on my bucket list.
@robertdemaree2165 Жыл бұрын
Ludwig as usual
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