British Drum Company Showcase | Defining High-End Drum Sets

What separates a very good drum set from an excellent drum set? To us, it's the little things, and ‪@BritishDrumCo‬ does all of those things. We're showcasing 3 beautiful kits in this one.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:24 - The Details
03:23 - Founders Ebony Info
05:39 - Founders Ebony Demo
07:45 - Legend Ultra Info
09:32 - Legend Ultra Demo
11:05 - Founders 7Pc Info
13:50 - Founders 7Pc Demo
15:18 - Get yours and also subscribe please
Links to Purchase the Drums:
British Drum Company Founder's Reserve Birch 4pc Drum Set Ebony Veneer
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British Drum Company Nicko McBrain Signature Talisman Snare Drum 14x6.5
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British Drum Company Legend Ultra 3pc Club Drum Set W/24"BD Donington
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British Drum Company Aviator Snare Drum 14x6.5
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British Drum Company Founder's Reserve Birch 7pc Drum Set Fumed Eucalyptus Stripe
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British Drum Company Nicko McBrain Signature Snare Drum 14x6.5 The Icarus
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Links to Purchase the Cymbals:
Paiste Giant Beat Hi Hat Cymbals 16"
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Paiste Giant Beat Multi Cymbal 20"
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Paiste 2002 Big Beat Multi Cymbal 22"
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Paiste 2002 Ride Cymbal 22"
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Meinl Byzance Traditional Medium Hi Hat Cymbals 15
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Meinl Byzance Brilliant Medium Thin Crash Cymbal 19
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Meinl Byzance Traditional Medium Crash Cymbal 20
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Meinl Pure Alloy Medium Ride Cymbal 24
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Koide 10J Half Turk Hi Hat Cymbals 15
Link coming soon...
Koide Absolute Thin Crash Cymbal 17
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Koide 10J Traditional Crash Ride Cymbal 20
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Koide 10J Half Turk Ride Cymbal 22
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Microphones used to capture the drums:
Bass Drum:
Earthworks Audio DM6 SeisMic Kick Drum Microphone - drumcenternh.com/products/ear...
Audix A133 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/audix-a1...
Snare Drum:
Earthworks SR117
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - www.drumcenternh.com/earthwor...
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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[@dancalabrese3523]

My wife and I were at DCP back in June and when we saw a British drum kit set up on the second floor, she was so stunned by its visual beauty that she told me I should buy it. When was the last time your wife told you that you should buy a drum set? What better compliment regarding the visual beauty and quality of their drums can you give than that? And they sound just as great.

[@jasonb2180]

You married well!!

[@duncanstewart6982]

The question is, why is it still siting there then if your wife instructed you to buy it? Get it ordered!😂

[@dancalabrese3523]

@@duncanstewart6982 Can't argue with you about that.

[@michaelturner6030]

She’s a keeper.

[@williamfotiou7577]

You’re a lucky man, and so am I. My wife is the same way, she encourages my passions. God bless you!

[@Bensworth_Drummington]

The dcp editors are the best. Instead of editing out a tutorial with a stick drop, they literally highlight it and put a funny sound over it. Hilarious and amazing.

[@drumcenternh]

Embrace the suck

[@philbradshaw8053]

Good God these drums sound utterly amazing!! Have followed Al Murray, one of the founding members of BDC since he used to write for Rhythm magazine in the 80's. He's a great drummer, very passionate about drums and also very funny. Along with Keith and other amazing craftsmen, the progress made in a few years is awesome. Being a small time club drummer I would actually be scared to gig these drums as I've found damage is inevitable and unavoidable no matter how much you try and protect your gear but the sound and look of them blows me away! Great video again from you guys at DCP, really enjoy this channel 😄👍👍

[@goodtimejohnny8972]

Oh to be the night janitor at DCP.

[@drumcenternh]

Much like Night at the Museum, the drums come to life. Just be warned.

[@goodtimejohnny8972]

@@drumcenternh sounds like it could be your next intro. Drum Drum, Dum Dum? 😂

[@stephentyler4352]

The Donington kit sounds so good as a rock/ country kit. That is my choice of the bunch. I’m especially drawn to larger shell sizes in smaller number of pieces. So long as it sounds impeccable and looks refined. Craftsmanship matters and these kits are next level.

[@davidsuprenant893]

I will stick by my original thought the first time I ever laid eyes on a BDC kit.the attention to detail,the quality,and the sound is over the top compared to today's standards. This is a very serious company,these folks know how to build top flight drums.

[@JamesFromDCP]

Ditto! My next kit will be a Legend kit! They work such magic in those Birch shells - Its safe to say I'm simply obsessed with BDC! 🇬🇧 -James from DCP

[@anthonymedd8718]

Yet another stunning video on an amazing range of drums from BDC…. Which are truly stunning in both sound and especially DONington finish (as in the racetrack/ Donington monsters of rock festival… which was and is now renamed/named Download festival in the uk😉). Your videos are just so informative as well (loved the cymbals as well😎) the best drum demo videos on KZbin by miles🙌🏻

[@pumpkin1982]

Incredible sound, especially the 7 piece. Well tuned.

[@carolinewagenknecht1933]

Barrett....like Sting. Madonna, Prince...BARRETT always makes the video conplete! Love that energy!

[@stefanaleksic4113]

This is ex Premier people thats why is that drum so great! Premier Signia is the most beautiful drum set in the world!

[@Musiknird]

I own a Signia kit and it looks stunning, sounds amazing, is easy to tune and it's the best kit I ever owned! Best part, you can get them for a very decent price. If it had said Ludwig or Gretch you'd pay five times as much for them and in my opinion not as good sound.

[@Musiknird]

Also live techs love them! I have been laughed at so many times having live techs saying shit like "you play Premier!? Don't they sound like cardboard boxes?". After 2 seconds of playing them they're blown away by the sound of them.

[@soko1450]

Absolutely gorgeous. Love that Nicko McBrain snare. Just figuring out which bank to rob.

[@drumcenternh]

Let us know if you recommendations 👍

[@stephentyler4352]

I’ll recommend the Union Depository. I hear it contains tons of gold. ;)

[@trafalgerdavis7839]

Love the gong. Love it, now!!

[@niklaskahl5955]

What Keith and the people at BDC are crafting is beyond everything I ever experienced in 30 years of drumming. It's incredible how much love and passion someone can put into an instrument. I love it!

[@vincenzoa2929]

Those drums are beautiful and sound beautiful.

[@daltonidaho]

That last kit is insane! I'm also liking that matte black kick reso🤌

[@drzoidbergmd3200]

Lovely. I took the cheapest entry route to BDC ownership and bought a Raven snare after watching your review. The attention to detail is fantastic, it sounds and looks gorgeous

[@drumcenternh]

While inexpensive, there is nothing "cheap" about those! Incredible value!

[@drzoidbergmd3200]

True, it's amazing. And that Nicko Mcbrain oak snare. 😱

[@AndosBongoni]

Thanks for the great video. These kits look and sound absolutely stunning.

[@drumcenternh]

Glad you like them!

[@gregmgm06]

The last set, the Founders 7pc...wowowow. Visually amazing, they sound incredible also. The demo playing was fantastic!! You guys make the best videos!

[@Sundaydrumday]

My personal favorite parts of the video you may also enjoy 7:13 [nice save Tony] as well as 7:53 and about 10:49 I will highlight as a warning to not be drinking any soda when you watch this part otherwise you may shoot it out of your nose. This company really is making some killer drums and you can hear the difference in these kits, the resonance and punch of every single piece of the kit are really a step up from other companies, folks at British remind me alot of a higher end Canopus which in my mind is kind of bonkers. Great video as always. Cliffy T.

[@adamfrost3722]

Thanks, Cliffy.

[@Sundaydrumday]

@@adamfrost3722 aye!

[@scottlevine5030]

That middle cymbal on the last kit.....thats the thing right there.

[@theorgazoid9459]

Magnificent work as always lads. No one else gets anywhere near you.

[@drumcenternh]

Much appreciated!

[@joshkirkwoodrealty3643]

These drums sound pretty-mixed. Every sound engineer is going to love these. Tremendous sound

[@woody4269]

Superb vid again gentlemen. Thank u. I still remember t vid u did at t BDC Shane with t inner ply 'popping'(?) perfectly in place. Barrett on t Legend with t Aviator snare....who'd a thunk that? 🤙

[@RevJorgeDiaz]

These drums so rich. 😮

[@philphilison1623]

Roger, the attention to detail speech you used could easily be applied to the videos you create/edit for DCP. Thank you for caring and putting so much thought into these videos.

[@adamfrost3722]

I guess I do kind of look like a "Roger". Thanks for watching!

[@philphilison1623]

I thought you'd enjoy a little joke before a serious thought. Cheers. How are you enjoying your new set of sonors btw? @@adamfrost3722

[@CornerStoreDrums]

What beautiful kits they make! DCP = TOP SHELF!

[@meekoloco]

Great vid guys! All stunning kits! My fave is the first one, the Founders Birch Ebony, wow! Great seeing everyone in the vid also!

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much!

[@kushking420]

The attention to quality is amazing, really love the "Founders ebony kit" love the sizes and tiger stripe look. They sound great, fat and warm. The "Legend ultra" comes at a very close 2nd place, but really hard to choose.

[@PicardManeuver]

It really says it all that Nicko left Sonor for these guys. Not hating on Sonor at all- they're still one of the GOATs, but BDC is just completely changing the game.

[@johnhickman106]

Nicko also left Sonor for Premier, which was the worst sounding of drums Iron Maiden ever had recorded. He definitely made a better switch this time.

[@stromghouls]

@@johnhickman106 nope. the Premier drums Nicko played were very good drums. the Yamaha era Premiers like the Signias were S tier drums. the first generation Signia are my all time favorite drums. up there with the best ever made.

[@frozd58]

@@johnhickman106 I can see that you ve never played a Signia or a Genista first gen kit . I hope you will some day. There is no modern kit sounding better than those .

[@johnhickman106]

@@frozd58 I haven't. Maybe someday (currently play Tama Starclassic Bubinga and Star Maple). I can only go off of what I heard at the shows and Nicko's Premiers (up until 2015) never sounded as good as his Sonor kits. Cheers

[@MichProgNerd]

Ian Mosley is also a BDC endorser.

[@user-lw5wc4fq3u]

😂😂😂😂 👏 “Are You Ok?” I Love it! You guys are the best 🥇 😎

[@drumcenternh]

You're the best!

[@banditY2K]

You can't beat that Scandinavian Birch! What a clean sound.

[@LDdrums20]

So beautiful! Sounds great!

[@eDrummerLife]

Love every single thing that this guys makes!

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Man I wish you were at least Portsmouth in the UK then i might be able to visit !!!

[@duncanstewart6982]

Graham Russell drums isn’t far from Portsmouth and he stocks BDC.

[@johnnymerritt9544]

Sounds great like a high end drum kit should

[@morbidmanmusic]

give the tuner and engineer a raise!

[@skfootit]

Unbelievable quality from such a new company. I'm more than intrigued. Here in Hawaii, it will probably be quite some time before I get to see our hear any of these in person. Maybe I'll have to pick up one of their snares just to get a hands on. Speaking of newer drum companies, have you guys checked out any Ocho Catorce drums yet? I believe they're from Argentina. Absolutely stunning looks, and I wonder about the build quality. I'd love to hear what you guys at DCP think of them. Anyway, thanks for another great video. It's always a great way to start a weekend. Aloha!

[@wuffb]

Founders Reserve . . . Stunning!!!!

[@stevecurtis-go8kk]

All of these sound so good!!

[@alanpassmore2574]

Those bass drums sound gorgeous. Well done guys..

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much and agreed!

[@TheHeartlandBoquete]

"way to go, Tom!"

[@soulproprietor]

As expected, these drums sound very nice. But it needs pointing out that the DCP staff's flannels are all on point.

[@lungching7102]

I love yhe idea of these this beautiful unique drunset

[@ynotw57]

These drums are absolutely gorgeous in their details and finishes. The sound…not as stellar. Cymbals were great. Not saying they’re bad drums, I just don’t hear a massive improvement over others who aren’t boutique or “small batch.” Maybe they sound better in person. I dunno. Always look forward to your videos, though. Excellent quality, and the humor is just right.

[@af7119]

Tom is trying very carefully not to hurt the cymbals.

[@SAHBfan]

I bought a new kit just before Christmas. I had heard about TheBritish Drum company and I liked the idea of supporting a British manufacturer. I spent ages on the Internet and on the phone and couldn’t find anyone who had a kit anywhere. The only thing I could find were a few snare drums. One guy in a shop listed as a ‘stockist’ gave me the impression you pretty much have to contact them direct, tell them what you want and then wait 6 months. I tried emailing them, but they never got back to me. In the end I bought DW.

[@SaS-Music]

Wow!... The English may not be that great at cricket (ducking for cover) but they sure know how to make stunning drums!

[@matthewpredmore6523]

Beautiful sounding and looking. Love me some Meinel cymbals! Wish I had some spare funds for that Legends Ultra Donington.

[@theorgazoid9459]

Something just slightly special about the way that kit in the intro sounds.

[@stevebond7387]

10:49 Love him going off on that gorgeous sounding and looking kit!!! Bonzo reincarnated!!!!🔥🔥

[@bretthoffman9863]

I thought that 7 piece would be 10-12k. It's only $6,999. What a deal.

[@carlupthegrove262]

I love the attention to detail and the little 'extras'. Actually in comparison to other manufacturers top of the line kits the prices are not that bad. I need to make a trip to NH..... :🙂

[@an-is-watchingyoutube]

God SAVE THE BRITISH DRUMC! Elegant finish and amazing sound. (Want to smell these drum too😂)

[@manowire5403]

Thunderous !!!!!!

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

Back in 1973 Carl Palmer teamed with British steel company to design his custom Stainless Steel Kit…❤️✌🏼 from California

[@JulianFernandez]

yessir!

[@mwb78]

Can we avail Garrett to play more of these kits, please? Love the other guys but Garrett plays like I want to hear the drums. Thanks, DCP!

[@sinabogado2278]

Nice video guys. I think it would cool if you would say how you tuned the drums when you do the videos. Not necessarily the exact pitch but how you tuned the top had compared to the bottom. Not only with the toms, but the snare as well. To me, it would give the customer an idea of where to start if they purchase one of the kits. I'm sure you don't tune identical sized toms and snares the same for each video, because I know that simply doesn't work, so i think it would be a bonus to the consumer. Just a thought.

[@edgardotoro-quinones6581]

Awesome review as usual..Great drums, not sure I liked the sound of the second drumkit with that head selection though and the last one, ufffff, makes me want to sell my DW's and go after one of those. A little observation, the cymbals on the last one, were hard to hear as the overhead mics seemed to be lower in volume, might want to do a separate review for the cymbals, surely they sound great but again, hard to hear them. Just my 2 cents.

[@toddneilmacintyre]

My god they sound delicious!

[@luigisavoia2401]

@9:31 not a byzance traditional medium ride but a meinl pure alloy ride. 😅 just sayin. I only noticed because I have that cymbal.

[@adamfrost3722]

I noticed after exporting the video, but figured nobody would notice

[@DidYouReadEULA]

10:48 Patrick Hallahan would approve!!

[@Musiknird]

They kinda look like Premier Soundwave MKll. Premier used to be a fantastic British company that build drums.

[@tradgrip]

Quick question: Did BDC move away from adding re-rings to their Legend Series drums or only in the "extra" High-End models?

[@doublestrokeroll]

Founders 7 piece by a good margin for me. The other ones sound really good but they sound typical. That 7 piece has a very musical quality nice overtones. I get you're probably tuning them differently but still...they have a resonance I prefer in drums to the more typical "tubby" sound of the other two. Still...they're all amazing. And those Japanese cymbals...wow....those sound great.

[@bobbyjones2112]

The badge kind of reminds me of the Premier badge upside down. Are they related in anyway?

[@adamfrost3722]

Kind of

[@hasan_bahramian]

❤❤

[@MichelPeindaries]

j aimerais en voir une en vrai , les coquilles sont magnifiques et la finition du 3ème modèle présenté , une œuvre d art , elle a rien à envier aux modèles haut de gamme des autres marques

[@DidYouReadEULA]

7:12 WTH?!! That NEVER happens to me!! 😁

[@drumcenternh]

I just strive to be as cool as Benny Greb is when drops a stick.

[@petermasalsky8844]

Great job, guys. Liked them all, but enjoyed the seven piece the most. However, not a fan of the gong drum.

[@mikeploetner9280]

Wish you would post at least a retail price of the kits!

[@drumcenternh]

Links in the description. Prices can change pretty quickly, and then people complain that we're being misleading. 🤷

[@drumtravelfun]

Needs more flannel.

[@tinterlande]

I agree 100%

[@karstenbursak8083]

9:26 to me that looks like a Meinl Pure Alloy Medium Ride 24, not a Meinl Byzance traditional Medium ride 24 😉 Greetings from a german Meinl Player 😂

[@adamfrost3722]

I noticed my mistake, but was too lazy to re-export the video. You’re like the 3rd person to point this out 😬

[@plutopowered1116]

Easy there, Beavis. lol

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

Google Carl Palmer British Steel Company customer Stainless Steel Kit…

[@krusher74]

High end has been "defined" by Sonor sin the 1980's

[@doublestrokeroll]

sure...but that doesn't mean there aren't other companies that make just as good a product.

[@razgriz380]

And the new kid on the block is going to give them a run for their money and perhaps re-define 'High end'...

[@markross882]

Way too gentle on that 7 piece Founders kit, needed somebody to play that kit like it owed them money. Snare sound was timid.

[@TheMcSimons]

So disappointing. No mention of outstanding VALUE or the largest independently owned drum store IN THE WORLD anywhere. Nice drums though. Keep it up Boyos

[@RockyTop85]

I’m going to be the only one I guess that doesnt care for the tone of that kick

[@prestonakin6618]

Evans and Meinl is all you'll ever need

[@fl00d69]

The aesthetics of all of these are hideous. Sound good though.

[@Juniscrazy]

No no no no no no lol aluminum snare🤪

[@ks7507]

I really can’t stand when a drum company doesn’t demonstrate their Tom’s without Power Toms. Yes, they are not for everyone. I get it. But Power Toms do the following: highlight the finish better than any shallow tom, demonstrate the true strength of the hardware, and finally, it’s something different. Every single drum company does this. It’s boring and unoriginal. Do something different, spice it up. I’m sure shallow Tom’s sound fine. But cmon meow. Something different. :)

[@augustleo7434]

Nice drums are nice, but they don't make you a better player. Save your money and invest in lessons if you want to become a competent drummer.

[@anthonybernardi3067]

don't shame us into buying a b-tier brand because you shat the bed on feasible analysis. you want me to pay how much for triple flange hoops? strong pass gingy.

[@adamfrost8417]

you ok little buddy? you seem a little upset. take a deep breath, go outside, and touch some grass. everything will be ok.

[@cantydarknorthmedia]

Are we really calling cheap birch and lugs from Taiwan high end these days lol? They use exercise balls to make their shells 😂 A lot of people like to buy into the marketing I guess. BDC is as much high end as Carlsberg is the best lager in the world haha - next joke.

[@duncanstewart6982]

All hardware is from Taiwan these days. Next…

[@cantydarknorthmedia]

@@duncanstewart6982 lol here he is, THE fan boy. What ya mean next? They construct their shells using a circle of particle board and an exercise ball. I spent long enough filming them being made darling.

[@duncanstewart6982]

@@cantydarknorthmedia more like “fact” Boy. Every major drum manufacturer on the planet makes their hardware in Taiwan so this point is irrelevant.

[@RockyTop85]

The kick sounds like trash

[@doublestrokeroll]

Are you 80 years old? Taiwanese products aren't cheap anymore. They make some great stuff.

[@kushking420]

"Kow-eee-day" from what i found on google lol

[@raymondmorford4514]

I want to buy the Sir Richard Pumpaloaf limited edition snare.

[@adamfrost3722]

lulz

[@alexthedeer8791]

Come on man, it says “Pure Alloy” in giant letters on the top of the cymbal…

[@adamfrost3722]

your one takeaway from the video. that’s social media for ya