The Ultimate USA Drum Set Comparison - Noble Cooley / Ludwig / Gretsch / DW

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Feel the patriotism course through your veins, as we compare the best USA made drum sets, head to head! Links to purchase these American kits are just below the timestamps:
Timestamps for the impatient:
00:00 - 01:59 Introduction
02:00 - 03:03 Noble Cooley Intro
03:04 - 05:04 Noble Cooley Horizon Demo
05:05 - 06:52 Ludwig Intro
06:53 - 08:44 Ludwig Classic Maple Demo
08:45 - 10:41 Gretsch Intro
10:42 - 12:43 USA Custom Demo
12:44 - 14:15 DW Intro
14:16 - 16:05 DW Collectors Exotic Pure Maple Demo
16:06 - 16:24 Cymbals Used
16:25 - 19:00 Head 2 Head Comparison
19:01 - 20:10 The End
Drums used in this video, with links to purchase:
Noble And Cooley Horizon 5pc Drum Set Burnt Ale Gloss
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/HORIZON5PC-BALG
Noble & Cooley Solid Shell Classic Walnut Snare Drum 14x7 Natural Gloss
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/FGSSW147P2FCWB-NG
Ludwig Classic Maple 5pc 22/10/12/14/16 Drum Set Digital Black Sparkle
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/DBS21-2210121416
Ludwig Copper Phonic Snare Drum 14x6.5 Raw w/Tube Lugs
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/LC663T
Gretsch USA Custom 5pc Drum Set Satin Chestnut Duco
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/USACUS5PCRK-SCST
Gretsch USA Custom Ridgeland Snare Drum 14x6.5 Satin Natural
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/GRSL6514S1CLXT-SN
DW Collectors Series Exotic Pure Maple SSC 5pc Drum Set - Ivory Ebony
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/DWCOLL-3-72021
DW Collectors Purpleheart Snare Drum 14x6.5 Natural w/Black Nickel Hw
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/DRU46514SSN
Cymbals used:
Zildjian K Sweet Ride Cymbal 21"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/K0731
Zildjian K Sweet Crash Cymbal 19"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/K0705
Zildjian K Sweet Crash Cymbal 18"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/K0704
Zildjian K Fat Hat Cymbals 15"
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/K1436
Tunings:
10” G3 195hz / D4 294hz
12” D3 148hz / B3 247hz
14” B2 123hz / F#3 185hz
16” G2 98hz / D3 147hz
Snare C#4 277 / F#4 375hz
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...
#usadrumsets #bestamericandrums #bestdrumsets
Room Mics:
Earthworks QTC30 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthwor...
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@pfunnk14 Жыл бұрын

Noble&Cooley are so freaking good. Just superbly made and sounding drums.

@sp1epiphany Жыл бұрын

c and c custom is also amazing

@binaryenvoy3090 Жыл бұрын

I used to like Gretsch least from these brands, but suprisingly when I see the comparison, I like Gretsch best :)

@glennedwardgo Жыл бұрын

I liked it best too with the exception of the kick.

@haroldbrooks4235 Жыл бұрын

There's a reason Gretsch has been around for so long. I loved the sound Lenny White had when he played them. Then there's Vinnie Colaituta and Steve Farron also had that great Gretsch sound

@med6369 Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. The Gretsch speaks and pokes out better. The note drops, then gets out of the way. It's a much cleaner sounding set when you start putting other instruments around in.

@keithpratt1849 Жыл бұрын

Either the USA Custom or Brooklyn will become my high end kit next year. They sound next to musical.

@chrish7336 Жыл бұрын

@@med6369 Older sets could get clean cutting sound even with a bottom head missing. The newer sets not to keen on, if you play a variety of music you don't have the control over the ring/muffling of the drums (any modern set), That said I much prefer the sound of the Noble Cooley snare, to much ring in the others for my liking.

@MyDyerMaker Жыл бұрын

Ludwig, Noble Cooley, Gretsch, DW- in that order.

@wayne5022 Жыл бұрын

As a Gretsch owner and fan, I have to admit that I was really impressed with the Ludwig set. The kick drum sounded better, in my opinion, than that of the Gretsch set. Thank you gentlemen for the informative and entertaining upload. All the very best to all at DCP.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Wayne!

@chrish7336 Жыл бұрын

Gretsch owner here as well. Its just to bad they don't honor the lifetime shell warranties on sets from the 60's. Also to bad that they don't still use the old style mounts and muffles which I prefer.

@nortuber Жыл бұрын

Nothing beats a Ludwig kick.

@jeffcherry1643 Жыл бұрын

Currently playing Brooklyns but own and have owned Ludwig , I like the Gretsch with Ludwig snare but they all sounded dang good ! 20:11

@search4truth104 10 ай бұрын

They all sound good, but to my untrained ear I thought Ludwig sounded best, just a resonance they have I cant describe.

@nbl95 Жыл бұрын

The crazy thing to me is that Ringo Starr bought one of those ludwig maple kits in like 1963, and The Beatles went on to do pop, country, folk, latin, psychedelic, hard rock, and the Ludwig just sounds great on whatever style they played.

@Retroman1 Жыл бұрын

Noble and Cooley is such an underrated company, thanks for showing how dope they are

@Brandondrumkc Жыл бұрын

That kick was insane.

@larrytate1657 Жыл бұрын

Agree They sounded great.

@goodtimejohnny8972 Жыл бұрын

I never heard of them until I saw a recent Mellencamp show. Now I've been saving moolah!

@tweevers2 Жыл бұрын

Back in the 90's the only time their name would come up would be in music stores. If someone mentioned 'boutique' drums they would bring up Noble and Cooley. I saw a couple drum clinics with drummer/teacher Frank Briggs in the 90's.He used Noble And Cooley kits and snare drums. They were so expensive and a luxury. People would say they were the best drums one could acquire.

@calmac9720 Жыл бұрын

I don't think that they are underrated. No one who hears them is likely to say that they are just 'so so' drums. They do not have the same exposure as the bigger companies so they are less well known. Chris Whitten- UK session drummer brought them to public prominence when he toured with Paul McCartney in the late 80s/early 90s, but they are probably better known to U.S. drummers since then.

@rolomcfury Жыл бұрын

Came for the drums. Stayed for the romper.

@nortuber Жыл бұрын

Awsome job guys, thank you! Now I want a Noble&Cooly kit with a Ludwig bass drum and the DW snare :)

@julianmendoza203 6 ай бұрын

Brother you need help in the snare department Noble and Cooley are the absolute best. It is no wonder most LA Studio have them no questions asked.

@peteyaskovic5567 Жыл бұрын

My favorites in order: Ludwig, DW, Noble and Cooley and Gretsch. The Ludwig's sounded the most beefy but cutting and clear not to mention the kick drum is just awesome. But all fantastic drums!

@mcwalton6721 Жыл бұрын

I'm a die-hard Ludwig guy and you just can't beat their tone and character. Having said that, they all sounded good.

@chrish7336 Жыл бұрын

To much ring out of the Ludwig Snare for my liking

@Juniscrazy 11 ай бұрын

@@chrish7336something you can control but live it will cut through the music, that’s a good thing.

@search4truth104 10 ай бұрын

I have come to the conclusion that - to my ear Ludwig drums have the best sound.

@jasonb2180 Жыл бұрын

I think I like the Noble & Cooley the most, maybe followed by the DW. All great options!!

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Agree, all great options!

@OliKember Жыл бұрын

Thirded!

@anthonysaponaro6318 5 ай бұрын

@@OliKember 4th’tid

@joeywaters7927 Жыл бұрын

Terrific video, the effort was astronomical I'm sure! The Gretsch and Ludwig have more cut than the Noble & Cooley and the DW, and the Gretsch is the overall winner to my ears. They have a lot of punch and plenty of high-end clarity that would be present in any mix.

@tiedupsmurf Жыл бұрын

Your time and effort is appreciated Noble & Cooley to me sounds the best

@adamfrost3722 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

We appreciate that!

@edwardx.winston5744 Жыл бұрын

All very good. No losers here. My favorites were the N&C snare and the Gretsch toms. N&C kick was my winner for best kick, but that Gretsch kick was so tight that it was an interesting contrast to how open the Gretsch toms were. The way you guys record these things is amazing, though. You guys could mic up 5-gallon pickle buckets and make them sing.

@raconteurful Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your efforts in producing this video. Great job! It's difficult to pick the best from such a fine bunch.

@Diatonic5th Жыл бұрын

The Noble & Cooley kit with the DW snare is my favorite. That snare sounds amazing.

@keithferris9574 Жыл бұрын

That Noble and Cooley snare is likely the best sounding snare I've ever heard.

@williamperri3437 Жыл бұрын

I liked it as well but I liked the Ludwig way better.

@TheJester134 Жыл бұрын

I own both. Noble and Cooley is a far superior drum.

@julianmendoza203 6 ай бұрын

absolutely, it is on another planet.

@DaGretschguy Жыл бұрын

I love that Gretsch USA Custom kit, and that Ridgeland snare drum is just killin’! Thanks guys!

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@themodernshoe2466 11 ай бұрын

These all sound amazing. If i have to choose, it's Ludwig, DW, Noble and Cooley, Gretsch

@johnmcmahon7068 Жыл бұрын

Best drum comparison I've ever seen ,you let the drums speak for themselves . This helped me make up my mind with my next pro kit. Cheers.

@brentharmonmusicproduction Жыл бұрын

You guys do better drum demo's out there than some of the others that I've seen

@Drumbo_Limbo Жыл бұрын

Hot damn, that Noble & Cooley sounds insanely good. They all do, of course, but the Horizon’s tone felt “fullest”. That with the Copperphonic would be the chef’s kiss of chef’s kisses. Somewhat related, you all deserve huge kudos for the quality of videos you make now - and especially the mixes of the kits. Memphis Drum Shop used to be the king of the hill, and their set-up still sounds great. But DCP’s sound is incredible, like if drum sample libraries actually sounded like real drums in a room.

@tinterlande Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alex, I care a great deal about making them sound as good as I can!

@Drumbo_Limbo Жыл бұрын

@@tinterlande The work shows! You should feel proud.

@ViktorSyrotin Жыл бұрын

Tony, please tell me which audio interface you are using. Thanks for the great work.

@tinterlande Жыл бұрын

@@ViktorSyrotin Presonus StudioLive 32AC, nothing fancy but gets the job done. Thank you!

@ViktorSyrotin Жыл бұрын

Sounds great, Tony, thank you!

@EricT43 Жыл бұрын

Wow. The engineering and mixing was top notch! These all sound incredible. I have to say the Ludwig sounded best to my ears, followed by N&C, DW, and Gretsch. Not what I expected!

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@tinterlande Жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric!

@JakeStaffin Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite videos you guys have done, 4 exceptional kits from some of the most iconic brands ever. It makes it really hard to choose a favorite because of how nice they look and sound!! Side note- I'd love to see a full video from your time at the Gretsch factory!!

@cagg311 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. All sounded great. But man, the noble and Cooley took the win for me.. I've never really heard of them before this video. The history behind the company is also amazing.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@patdeniston3697 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Ludwig guy but all those kits sounded killer. Hard pressed to pick a favorite but that gretsch kick was the best by a good margin

@adityarifqi5286 6 ай бұрын

i will stay with ludwig no matter how hahah

@brammie Жыл бұрын

I have a Gretch Catalina Maple, and a George Way Tuxedo Maple/Poplar set, and love both of them. But this Noble&Cooley you showed sounds so great, that I wanna drive up to NH today, and take it home.

@jonashellborg8320 Жыл бұрын

All of those kits sounded awesome. It was nice to see you play what you felt like on each kit, what vibe, feel each kit gave you. Great comparison video, it was a pleasure to watch!

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tinterlande Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jonas! Each kit did make me play a little differently, good observation!

@CrappyProducts Жыл бұрын

The best drum review channel, not even close

@tinterlande Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@philphilison1623 Жыл бұрын

Very nice! Remo heads for the win 🥳 This was a big step up in film making all due to the segment layout/format of this video. Please continue this format in the future. It is nice to hear what you both think about these products. After so many years of playing and selling drums you are able to share a valuable unique insight. Think of video making like a song. Intro, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, instrumental, chorus, outro (optional prechoruses and bridges sparsed in for color). Intro, thoughts, gear, thoughts, gear, funny whathaveyou, thoughts, gear, outro. You guys got this!

@Romans219 Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure watching Shane's crew share my favorite instrument.

@alkingborn4620 Жыл бұрын

As usually happens you nailed it once again. N&C and Gretsch sound very similar and are definitely my favourites as well as cymbals, simply amazing

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Al!!

@yehmate1528 Жыл бұрын

I've watched a lot of your videos and I think this is one of the best. Loved the DW Purple Heart snare, Amazing

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@joc8 Жыл бұрын

All these kits sounded amazing, I'd be happy with any one of them... I'd have to be in the room and have a play to choose. Having said that, I really enjoyed the demo, and look forward to the next one! Thanks guys!

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Joanne!

@Claes_Isacson Жыл бұрын

You’ve done it again guys! 👍 Great work on the vid! Since I’m kind of a Ludwig guy, I’m going to have to say those are my fav. But all of the kits sounded killer! 🥁

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Claes!

@johnhoof1 Жыл бұрын

All sound fantastic. My ears and heart say Gretsch. It really has that great Gretsch sound. You really can’t go wrong with any though and I’d happily have all four.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Good choice and no, you really can't go wrong!

@drummerkev1627 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic head to head video versus America’s best! Although I own a DW Collectors pure maple kit. I have to say that N&C sounds fantastic! That said, they all sounded really good, but the N&C seemed to have a little more attack than the others to my ears anyway. Love your videos guys!

@ekimnamtnuts Жыл бұрын

The Noble & Cooley sounds the most transparent to my ears. Definitely the brightest and most resonant I think followed by the Gretsch. They’re all pretty close and all great kits though. Great video and some nice chops to boot! Well done!

@remygaron8311 Жыл бұрын

You guy,s are the best to srewed my mind i think i know is i love em all thanks for the awesome segment👏👏🤟🏼🤟🏼🥁🇨🇦

@robertobernardi739 6 ай бұрын

Bravi ragazzi e' tanto tempo che vi seguo . Grazie per la ottima recensione che avete fatto sulla batteria TAMBURO .✌️😉

@zzettecarla Жыл бұрын

Cool shoot out and I appreciate the head-2-head cuts. Really clarifies the tonal subtleties. Oddly, to my ears, the Ludwigs sounded the most balanced and complementary to how I imagine I sound. I'm not a heavy hitter, and as lovely as the Gretsch's were, they deserve to be struck hard and they'll give it right back at you. The Ludwig's appear to want to "play along" with the player and I expect they'll take well to a wide range of tunings. I really appreciate your channel and my local drum shop, Buffalo Drum Outlet closed as the owner retired, so I'm without a shop. I dig the dog hangin' with you guys too. Feels friendly in Portsmouth. Cheers!

@Antoniovixc301 Жыл бұрын

I’m just excited reading the title!!!! 😍

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Then I think you are really going to like the video!

@bobdadruma Жыл бұрын

I own the Ludwig Classic Maple so I am partial to them but the Noble & Cooley really tickled my heart.

@CornerStoreDrums Жыл бұрын

The ultimate store for ANY & EVERY drum need!! -Indiana Love 💯🥁

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

You're the man, Al.

@petermasalsky8844 Жыл бұрын

Another great job, guys. I really enjoyed all of the kits and would be happy if I found any one of them on my doorstep. And I completely agree on the Ludwig snare comment.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter! Can't go wrong with any of these!

@frankmilano 4 ай бұрын

EPIC job. I’m a Gretsch Broadkaster guy. Got them from you guys, and you were very helpful. As much as I LOVE my kit, if I owned any of these kits with my choice of heads, I would never have to look back. Thanks for doing this. Can’t wait to make the trip back up from Jersey. Your shop is mind blowing 👊

@TM_Stone Жыл бұрын

Mixing and audio sounds great Tony along with your playing!

@tinterlande Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Jackalope40 Жыл бұрын

Love the güey you break down each drum individually, in a row, by mfg. very useful! The Gretsch drums sound the warmest to me. All great kits tho!

@musicatto1 Жыл бұрын

That was an outstanding comparison! So well. done - congrats and thanks much guys! All kits sounded really great to me, and I'd be happy playing any one of them. Agree with the other comments about the great sound of the N&C. They definitely caught my ear too (maybe just a surprise for a lot of us, due to the fact they are not heard nearly as often as the others?) That said - in addition to the N&C, I'm gonna give a nod to DW kit. I just loved the tom sounds there. But again - all sounded like fantastic drum sets.

@user-yb2vq5el2u 8 ай бұрын

The NC kit was surprisingly good. The Gretch had more sustain. I think the DW overall had the best drum sound and the DW snare was killer. Thank you for putting this together

@Lumerdrums Жыл бұрын

again you nailed it. I love your content :) btw this noble cooley set sounds gorgeous

@tinterlande Жыл бұрын

Thank you and yeah it does!

@DrumLab88 7 ай бұрын

My wife just bought the N&C kit from this. Video for me for Christmas and I am moved to tears at the beauty and quality of this work of art of a drum set. Just absolutely gorgeous drums and built by a company with so many years of history.

@brucedoane5244 Жыл бұрын

All fantastic kits! Have to say, if I wasn't on a budget, hands down I go with N&C. Especially the snare. However, on a budget considerations, I'd have to go with Ludwig. Best sound for the money in my opinion.

@gregbartlett5818 Жыл бұрын

Favourite is the Noble Cooley!! Have a great high frequency transient but gutsy, warm mid to bass end. All the others lacked that high end attack. At least to my ears. 😏

@TimBatkin Жыл бұрын

As a Brit and Gretsch USA Custom owner I decided that the best drums in the world were those from the US and made from US maple. A great heritage and tradition in drum making. I could easily have gone Ludwig DW or Noble. I especially like, if true, that Noble made snare drums for the battle of Gettysburg.

@bakedalaska4363 Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't surprise me if most of that superb "North American Maple" is actually from Canada with its ideal growing climate. Can't say I've ever seen North American Maple explicitly advertised as "USA Maple" though I'm open to being proven wrong. I think that calling it North American Maple obfuscates its origin without actually being dishonest.

@chrish7336 Жыл бұрын

@@bakedalaska4363 I believe you are right, while there is MAple in The Northern USA, not sure if they could support the drum making quantities, so I am pretty sure they also get from canada

@Not_Andrew_Huberman Жыл бұрын

I have 5 kits and they're all Ludwig, if I bought another.. it'd be a Ludwig. After watching this video, I have to say the Ludwig is my favorite. That being said.. I really wanna copperphonic now.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

After this video, I feel like everyone should have a Copperphonic!

@graysonhoward1562 4 ай бұрын

I’m about to buy a kit for my studio and I’m thinking about going classic maple Ludwig kit with a supraphonic snare. I’ll be recording in a well treated living room and my only fear with this is that they’d be too powerful for too small a room. You seem experienced so could you help me out?

@ChristopherSmithNYC Жыл бұрын

Those N&C toms are insane. The DW Floor sounds nicest to me. That whole DW actually.

@JacobPorras-dj3cq 11 ай бұрын

You don’t know how much I’m in love with DW, it just looks gorgeous, sounds good. I personally go for it cause I’ve always been a huge fan of DW, I still and always dream about it, so” i will give it a shout out for DW, 🎉John Good🎉 you’re a perfect example of a DW community, U just Rock and thank you for being showing your hard work, were just drum Families, so thank and God bless U. ❤❤❤

@julianmendoza203 6 ай бұрын

the tom from DW, by far the best thanks to John Good and his shell designs and technology, however; the snare and kick drums from N&C are on another planet.

@metzilla Жыл бұрын

I wish the Ludwig would have had the same depth rack toms as the rest, but ... great video ....and quite honestly, ... they all sounded great!

@daveeccles1181 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a1963 Ludwig but I was impressed by the new Ludwig

@yujproductions Жыл бұрын

this video is not about which kit is better, its about which sound you want. its definitely helped pushed me more towards the kit i came in wanting a little more (Gretsch USA custom), but otherwise, to me, the NC kit is about equal to the DW kit which everyone usually foams at the mouth over

@andreaskanto3084 Жыл бұрын

If I had to choose one kit I would go with Ludwig or DW. The other two sets had soundcharacter that I didn't like. Great video, well done.

@descallyjr1 Жыл бұрын

What I love most is in the end I still think the Gretsch is the best on the kit I've been playing Gretsch (all Ludwig snares tho) since I was 11 years old? I love that you boyzz did the individual drum sound comparisons at the end -that's epic! And I still hate DW. Bought my first Customs over the years and blended it with the Renown kit I bought from y'all about 3 yrs ago. Well done video and I'm going to watch again with Bluetooth connected to good stereo.

@911diaries Жыл бұрын

So basically, you can't go wrong with any of these high-end kits :).... They all sound amazing!!! Hard to choose one; I'd go with the Gretsch, but that's probably in most part because that's what I've been playing for the past 13 years :)

@2008alde Жыл бұрын

Ludwig classic maple is not Ludwig's high end kit. Their Legacy Maple are and they harken back to thinner shells with re-rings. These classic maples remind me of the Ludwig's when they got ris of the re-rings and when with thicker shells in the late 70's so I suppose in a way they are "classic" but not high end .. my opinion of course.

@lilbacon7777 Жыл бұрын

@@2008alde Does Ludwig still produce new legacy maple kits? They're a little difficult to find for sale ignoring the fact that they're expensive

@2008alde Жыл бұрын

@@lilbacon7777 you would have to find a dealer that sales them. Most like they would have to be ordered. You’re better off trying to find a vintage kit that has been maintained at roughly half the price. The only caveat is that Ludwig dropped the ball during the very last 60sand 70s because of Ringo popularity. Attention to finishing like the bearing edges left a lot to be desired . I am considering having minor recut on two kits I own from 1972 .

@drumdad1242 Жыл бұрын

Love the sound and look of the Gretsch USA Custom

@edodonnell5042 Жыл бұрын

One of the best comparisons I’ve seen and heard my favorite DW

@mgdrummer77 Жыл бұрын

N&C kit w/the Ludwig copper snare: MONEY!!!

@tinterlande Жыл бұрын

This is what I would choose personally 👌

@mgdrummer77 Жыл бұрын

@@tinterlande just curious, was the outside kick mic left on in the "room" portion of the N&C demo? If not, man, that kick throws some serious low end acoustically. Love it!

@tinterlande Жыл бұрын

@@mgdrummer77 Nope! All you are hearing on the room mix is the stereo rooms with no low end boost. The N&C kick definitely threw the most low-end!

@footnotedrummer Жыл бұрын

Ok... the drums all sound amazing, but the real showcase in this video is Tony. Damn, dude! You have gotten so good over the past few years. Amazing playing, brother.

@yehudarakia137 Жыл бұрын

Great sounding sets 👌 Nobel & Cooley should send you a big check $ for this video...they just sound awesome here 👌. Gretsch Kick sounds terrible in comparison to other - The rest of the set is fantastic. It is amazing how similar Gretsch and Ludwig 16" floor tom sound. DW has Unidentified buzz coming out of the rack toms , but their Bass drum and floor toms are the best. * If I had to choose one set, Ludwig is my choice. Overall kit just sounds the best !!!! Thank You guys for all your work, love this Chanel ❣️

@raymondcardona2635 Жыл бұрын

Gretsch BASS DRUMS sound best in a 14 inch depth. More attack, and you don’t loose any bottom end fatness. They made a mistake using a long shell bass drum. With a Gretsch drum, you don’t need it.

@goodtimejohnny8972 Жыл бұрын

Timestamps for the impatient....I want to hear them all! If I happen to hit the power ball I will buy them all!

@jemmace2586 11 ай бұрын

Addendum, the Noble and Cooley AND Ludwig are absolutely top drawer as well, of course, if I was going to make a custom special order it'd be either of the Gretsch, Noble and Cooley or DW.

@jackdelessio1591 Жыл бұрын

I recently asked ya'll for a comparison like this, and here we are! All are fantastic. It would take better ears than mine to tell a huge difference, and, in the hands of a good sound man, any would work. I own Gretsch, and play Ludwig at church, but if I had to pick one here it would probably be the N&C. (But, since playing a set at NAMM a few years ago, I've always wanted one). Not crazy about the finishes. N & C is ok, and the Gretsch is classy. But I'd have the Ludwig in WMP. Love most DW finishes. Owned a Redwood Burl. Not crazy about this one, but love the purple heart snare.

@andreasbreitwieser1449 Жыл бұрын

like every time when you make this kind of comparisons: I would take them all !!!! But its also a little bit of an image thing, and so would be my ranking: Gretsch first, by a hair's breadth before Ludwig, by a skin of one's teeth before Noble and Cooley........ and then...............

@TheCliffzone Жыл бұрын

I find this very inspiring. Wow very nice work there in all the drums.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@anthonymedd8718 Жыл бұрын

Noble and Cooley... All the way ❤️👍🏻

@jcsk8 Жыл бұрын

03:05, 6:55, 10:47, 14:17 To my ears that Noble & Colley is my favourite. Oh, and best looking too.

@CharlesTPrimm Жыл бұрын

I really dig the Classic Maples, personally. Thanks for the great video! All beautiful drums indeed.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and you can't go wrong with a Classic Maple!

@dancalabrese3523 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Somehow, they just get better each time. Overall, I'd have to go with Noble and Cooley as my favorite with Ludwig a very close second. In the head-to-head that Gretsch bass drum was killer and the DW snare made me do a double take. All great sounding, beautiful kits.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Dan!

@vinnie4635 Жыл бұрын

Love the channel. You guy's are the Bomb 💣💥🔥. 👍

@adamfrost3722 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Vinnie!

@jedfearon Жыл бұрын

I love it! Strong opening with the romper joke too!

@keithpratt1849 Жыл бұрын

Very similar. The Gretsch had the best in way of the overtones. Also the bass and snare sounded great. The Ludwig's had it happening also. It would be a blessing to own any of these kits. Leaning towards Gretsch when I can make the investment.

@sumnerkinney2166 Жыл бұрын

What a GREAT JOB MEN! That was a tremendous amount of work I am sure. I appreciate the showing of the colors. Adam has guts. Where can I get rompers like that? I go with the Ludwigs.

@adamfrost3722 Жыл бұрын

Amazon - 40 bux!

@dwprado25 Жыл бұрын

The prices are insane but that’s high end products and craftsmanship.

@kevinremsen5627 Жыл бұрын

Herbert the Pervert in a DCP video. I did not see that coming. 😂

@davidkral7317 Жыл бұрын

I guess it's like fine wine tasting, they all sound great! I didn't notice that much difference between them. Nice playing, thanks!

@fab5720 Жыл бұрын

Being completely unbiased (luckily), I must say that the Ludwig sounded - for me - best, really well balanced, nice sustain and a great bassdrum. Impressive. Runner up - the Gretsch. The N&C was a bit disappointing for me, it lacked some low-end. Would be great if you could do somthing similar with the go-to asian drumbrands, Pearl, Yamaha, Tama, Mapex.

@ddrum1090 Жыл бұрын

Not mentioned here, but I love C&C so much. fav USA drum set. From this video, I think Gretsch takes the cake for me

@FrankWarrick Жыл бұрын

To my ear they all sounded great. The real difference to me was the floor toms. I thought the N&C really won on the floors. Great video! I would love to see more comparison vids like this

@andersdo2925 Жыл бұрын

I own a Gretsch USA Custom and I use a Ludwig Black Beauty snare with it. They sound incredible together live and in the basement. With that said all of these kits sound amazing, N & C was a big surprise!

@zachplaysdrums Жыл бұрын

Idk what all y'all did to the mix, but I like the way the Gretsch toms sustain. They sound more alive and complex with high overtones, but they're subtle and nice to my ear. The other toms sound kind of sterile, but very clean. That Ludwig snare, wow.

@drummer42050 Жыл бұрын

N&C kicked butt....attack, tone...unique !

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Agreed, killer sounding kit!

@kosycat1 Жыл бұрын

Listening to this on my studio speakers, its sounds like the ludwig has the most distinct sound . I wonder if thats because they are the only wraped drum here. its a slightly less resonate sound to me. Which I do not mind being a ludwig owner and a '70s drum fan. i dont like my drums very resonate. But I really like the sound of all of these. I'd be happy playing any of them. Might have to visit NC this winter while im up in vermont snowboarding

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

It's worth the trip...if you like drums.

@TheNextLevelBandSanDiego-ro1cx 11 ай бұрын

great video.... tuning and performing....thank you!!!

@michaell.8938 Жыл бұрын

The Gretsch kit was my favorite. They just sing. I will say that DW snare kicked ass though.

@zeichner42 Жыл бұрын

They all sound great. My personal preference out of these four sets, is the Ludwig (which came as a complete surprise to me). I think the sound is more focused that the other three. I haven't played on Ludwig drums since the 1980s, never played Gretsch, or Noble & Cooley. I recently had the opportunity to play a gig on some DW drums, so of the four sets, the DW is what I have most experience with (in view of the fact that the last time I played Ludwig was at least 40 years ago). I'm currently playing a 1990-vintage Pearl MLX kit. Thanks for the great video!

@jimmymugalu9523 Жыл бұрын

Toms: N&C, Kick: Ludwig, Full kit: Gretsch. That dude in glasses looks like a doctor man😂 until he picks the drum sticks😄 you guys are good as dope😉

@patrickfarley8036 Жыл бұрын

Tip of the hat to Tony for what looks like a Black and Gold (Bruins colors !!!! 👍) plaid shirt while playing another Massachusetts classic combo, Noble and Cooley drums and Zildjian cymbals!!! A few of my favorite things from "home"! You're a class act Tony!

@attilahajabacs6453 Жыл бұрын

For the shell pack, I would take the Gretsch, especially that kick drum sounds exactly as I like. But the snare would be the Ludwig, that's a beast!

@pbaker7160 Жыл бұрын

The N&C toms sound phenomenal!

@goodstick2126 Жыл бұрын

I am a drummer /percussionist. When I play percussion, my bandmate drummer partner plays Noble an Cooley drums and I've been listening to them for years. They sound very much appropriate to this video. They are the most expensive drums on this market. And are probably the most beautiful drums. DWS don't sound any better in this demonstration in my opinion than the Gretch drums or Ludwig except for they may look better and resale value is better because the woods that they use. Gretch drums Toms have five lugs and make them distinctive in their sound. Those Ludwig Drums were totally consistent to the 65 silver Sparkle Ludwig I had. I got many compliments with my Ludwig Drums. I love the Gretsch drum sound as a whole. They sound good and feel good. My friends Noble and Cooley's are solid Maple shells and he spends a lot of time tuning them. They are not very forgiving drums they were solid ply Maple shells. After years of playing the shells warped and he had to send them back to the factory to get edges recut. Bob Gadson engineered those N&C. They came with pinstripes on the batter side of them which we really studied them for quite some time what was the better drum head for those Noble and Cooleys. By price Noble and Cooley's cost more. DW next, then Gretsch, then Ludwig in price. Gretch drums round edges surprised me. It was distinctive from the other drums. For this demonstration and for the price I think I prefer the Grinch drums. Thank you for the wonderful demonstration, I hope I didn't write too much.

@drumcenternh Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, we appreciate your feedback!

@williehamilton1533 5 ай бұрын

Way off. That dw kit can cost over 10,000 dollars and they have others that cost most than that . N& C OLNY sets that come close in price was the oak set. Then their union series , which I think is one of the best sounding drums of any price range that I've ever heard. But, I think all N&C drum sets are amazing sounding .