British Drum Company | The Best Drums You Haven't Heard Of

[@heberluviano1584]

whoever is mixing these videos, you're appreciated. the attention to detail is nuts. the panning of the kit changing with the camera angles does not go unseen. not all heroes wear capes.

[@adamfrost3722]

Aww shucks. Thx man.

[@KB-th9jm]

Agree they do it perfectly

[@tinterlande]

Thanks Heber! While I do the mixing, I can’t take credit for the panning, that part is Adam in the video edit 🤘

[@ericp9596]

Absofreakinglutely! The editing/mixing is mint!

[@realmysticstrider]

Can someone help me with micing drums

[@KevWhitehead]

I'm lucky enough to know Keith, live close and had a tour of the factory, and what instantly gets you is their passion for the instrument! Everyone who works there absolutely lives and loves drums!! Such amazing drums.

[@vincenzoa2929]

Beautiful sounding and looking drums! I’m so glad England is making kickass drums again.

[@drummerboyharm3078]

And I am glad France is making ASBA drums! ☺️

[@johnaquino5055]

DORRCHESTER KILLER SOUND

[@goodwill559]

The kit which tickled my ears the most today was the Mahogany Birch Lounge Series

[@spar853]

Absolutely love the quality and attention to detail! Plus, it's a pleasure to be playing such a fine and unique kit (Founder's Reserve Legend Birch in Indian Applewood)! Thank you Max and the gang for all your help in my recent purchase!

[@rogerwelsh2335]

Big shout out to the SNARE drums!!!!!!! Wow, the are all fantastic

[@kevinremsen5627]

Love my Legend kit! Played it for the first time Sunday afternoon and the tone is absolutely stellar.

[@StrengthandSanity]

I bought a Legend kit in 2021. It's awesome and records really nicely! Enjoy

[@bgumbleton]

The tone, fit and finish are just amazing! Thanks Portsmouth Drum Center for showcasing these amazing kits!!

[@drumcenternh]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ripperx121]

The attention to detail is insane! These guys are on a different level!

[@Jaake-my2rq]

I just got done checking out the Legend Ultra 3pc. in Silverstone from the "Friday Fill" 03/02/24. Good lord man... these guys are like American Top 40 with Kasey Kasem because the hits just keep on coming. That is some SERIOUS eye candy. BDC is the only company I've ever seen that can make a "Duco"-style finish look not only great, but actually desirable. That's no small feat in MY case because I've never been into that at all. Every time I see good pictures of their drums it just drives home my belief that BDC is to this era of drum building what Sonor was from the mid to late 80's.

[@carolinewagenknecht1933]

Always grateful for DCP videos. Top Shelf as always.

[@dancalabrese3523]

Amazing what this company has done for being in existence for only seven years. That Aviator snare drum is especially outstanding.

[@DesignRhythm]

But they couldn't come up with an original logo/badge? Seems like a rip off of DW, just like Tik Tok.

[@stromghouls]

their logo and badge look nothing like dw drums. nothing on their drums look like dw drums. even their drum shells are nothing like dw drums. they are cold pressed and undersized.

[@Assimilator702]

​@@DesignRhythmNot sure where you see any similarities with the DW logo. That logo and badge is one of the most tricked out and bad ass on the market. The meticulous attention to detail is impressive.

[@dancalabrese3523]

@@DesignRhythm I see absolutely no resemblance to DW Drums in any way with British Drum Co. If anything, I think they are paying some homage to Premier Drums but in a completely unique and respectful way, not ripping off or copying any drum company. I have seen the drums in person at DCP and they are unique and beautifully constructed. I wish I could justify getting a set for myself.

[@DesignRhythm]

@@stromghouls It's the same rounded style as the "D" in DW, except the musical note silhouette is pointing down.

[@tmaddrummer]

Now this is quite a journey of purely fantastic British Drums that sound so very, very pleasing; and if ears could taste and talk, they'd say YUMMY! The attention to detail makes these Drums very special indeed. Whomever is fortunate enough to score one of these kits, I predict, will cherish them forever! They are beautiful inside and out, from edge to edge.... WoW! Thanks and Blessings Shane!

[@ccdrums1290]

The softy snare drum was a surprise for me. I thought it sounded really nice, as well as the lounge series kit. Very nice drums indeed.

[@jamesdennett196]

I've got one, and it's a beaut. I have mine tuned med high and just love the sound I've found.

[@ericg9092]

Wow. These drum kits sound incredible.

[@davidsuprenant2782]

There probably some of the finest drums out there.BDC is quality,these people are serious drum builders for sure.I hope to own a set in the near future.

[@terrybrodsky4948]

Daaaaamn!! These kits sound fantastic. Whoever tuned them is a master.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

My jaw was on my living room floor for most of this video. It was difficult to breathe, but I died and went to Heaven... soooooo! Seriously, though. I can't believe how amazing all these kits sound!

[@JereBruceO]

The lounge series is a serious sleeper. The specs are perfect and the sound is the right blend of vintage voicing with modern cut and control

[@roadrocket7]

TOTALLY Agree! Combined with the "Soft Snare", hands down sweet tone.

[@jamesdennett196]

Agreed. Certainly spoke to me. Looks amazing too.

[@omarcortes5754]

Those birch shells sound fantastic.

[@atishep]

They definitely pack a punch!👊🤘

[@traviswoodall6547]

I bought this exact kit a few months ago and I still can’t believe how good they sound.

[@johnhickman106]

I first took note of this company when I bought my last used Tama Starclassic Bubinga set from Adrian Erlandsson in April of 2022. He had recently made the change and he showed me his newest kit in his home studio. I didn’t ask him to play them (it was early on Saturday morning and he’d only had a little sleep.) What I noticed was the quality of craftsmanship of the drums. I still haven’t played any British Drum Company products in person, but hope to soon. Thanks for another great review.

[@af7119]

They're real. And they're fabulous.

[@RJWPG]

Firstly, the chrome on these drums is outstanding! Secondly, I prefer the sound of the Lounge Series but the hardware of the Legend Series. Thanks for putting this together.

[@unknownregions5014]

I love the homage to the HM Royal Navy with the Portsmouth snare, using Oak as the material as Portsmouth is one of the main naval dockyards in the UK. The wood really looks like it has been to be part of one the wooden ships like HMS Victory

[@JG-nx3jg]

@@unknownregions5014 have you been to Portsmouth in the UK? Its not pretty

[@unknownregions5014]

@@JG-nx3jg 🤣🤣 Many times, and it depends, the older parts are lovely, but the town centre is a bit run down.

[@marcgingergagne6701]

Awesome Presentation Guys ! Beautiful Drums inside and out! All sound Amazing!

[@paulevans9715]

Great tone and attention to details. Thanks for the video.

[@drumcenternh]

Agreed and thank you Paul!

[@MatthiasKnorrMusic]

Great sounds and production quality as always. Even the panning of the audio changes & matches with the video angles.

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much Matthias, it is all in the details, just like with these drums!

[@xrtgx22]

I actually laughed out loud when you played the video of Dorchester, MA

[@carlosdrummer4915]

The Founders Reserve Maple sounds so round and full, those floor toms are deep but smooth at the same time, really impressed.

[@woody4269]

...very limited, theres only 1...🤣. Nice to see/hear t new faces strut their stuff. T 'lounge' kit with just t room mics sounded amazing. Now, heres a kings ransom, a dollar. Thank u DCP. 🍻

[@urex1717]

So I play guitar but I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you drummers do and I got to tell you that these sound great.

[@thomastorres9902]

WONDERFUL!! 🥁🥁🥁

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

I owned five of their snare drums.... absolutely BEST-IN-CLASS... the finishes are truly mouth watering to behold... I'm not playing the drums anymore otherwise I would happily still own all of those five snare drums!

[@CornerStoreDrums]

I LOVE a birch shell 💯

[@Avedis-G]

So far all the snares have sounded amazing and I’m only a few in. The passion is clear.

[@DemetriusConley]

6pc Drum Set ftw, I absolutely love it so much! 💪❤️

[@themog4911]

The British Drum Company is only 45 minutes from where I live, I really should pay them a vist :)

[@nickdenardo6479]

i would also like to give The British Drum Company some props for outfitting Mr. Ian Mosley (marillion), the single biggest influence on my musical evolution, when Tama basically treated him like a nobody.

[@doublea7054]

All kits sound great... The Maple sounds huge

[@caryd67]

That 4 piece Lounge kit is definitely my cup of tea 👍🏻but all of them are gorgeous.. amazing finishing, and I love the art-deco tuning lugs!

[@steverichdrummr]

You had me right at the car accident at Burger King in Dorchester! I know Dorchester, so funny! No really, great job guys.

[@itsjim2875]

Wow! The Founder's Reserve Cherry is a fabulous looking kit! Not that I could afford it (I'm too old now anyway), but I wish they'd done the same finish on the snare.

[@stromghouls]

i am surprised and kind of shocked at how good that portsmouth snare drum sound. and i like that cherry kit.

[@spishco]

Wow, the toms on the Legend birch almost sound like single headers! Phil Collins would approve!

[@thomasgray7128]

The founders cherry kit is awesome!! Sounds great and looks great too !! Probably one of the best kits I’ve heard!!!👍👍👍🤘🤘

[@attilahajabacs6453]

That kick on reserve cherry kit sounds similar to mapex saturn kicks, but the whole kit sounds perfect, that's my favourite from these

[@johnnyfencer3411]

Hay I'm from Dorchester MA, I resent the comment! Lol! But those drums sound fantastic! Can't wait to check out your store when I got some money to spend. You guys do a great job!

[@LouProsperi]

Very cool video, and nice to see Jamie and Max getting to join in the fun!

[@drumcenternh]

They couldn't hide forever!

[@justinreynolds3935]

To all those asking about the mix. A lot of the sound your hearing is actually the room. Big open rooms like that record drums well. I garuntee if they recorded them in a small dead room they would sound wwaayyy different. The room is everything with drums. That said they tune well and they all play fairly well which helps. Great drums from BDC. Basically premier revamped. But better. Kieth at BDC designed a snare years ago called the BEAST that was absolutely insane. Back when with Premier. Keep the great vids coming. Always wonder though why BDC uses birch almost exclusively with the kits.

[@luiszuluaga6575]

It’s easy to see and hear the quality of craftsmanship of these different drums 🥁🔥

[@Brento44]

Amazing! Great editing, great sound, great playing.

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much Brent!

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Beautiful drums; superb drummers

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks you Charles!

[@hippydippy]

Right out of the gate that second drum set sounded amazing!

[@rogerwelsh2335]

So many great drums out there

[@robertomorales6488]

Gorgeous drums, the birch model sounds killer!

[@indigos290]

These drums are singing!

[@patdeniston3697]

Man they all sounded great. That cherry has a lil something extra to it. And the finish on all these kits is super sweet.

[@russellesimonetta9071]

Nice looking art deco lugs!

[@drumsandstix128]

These drums are the best around for all round sound and tone, and quality of build in my humble opinion. I am the proud owner of a Legend birch series in burnt walnut and it sounds awesome. Every time I play a gig other drummers come up and ask about the drums, and comment how great they sound!

[@MoeZwo]

I go for the lounge series with an aviator snare drum all day long. Very good video as always.

[@drumcenternh]

Great choices right there!

[@mrcapitalist2285]

Very good sounding drums , how much for an average set ?

[@MotoXplor]

Amazing drums! They look and sound so damn good!

[@andresmarin5328]

First kit sounds great!

[@drumcenternh]

It sure does!

[@Monsterdrumma]

Awesome and my faves are the birch!

[@Cowdog1]

Maaaaaaannnnn.... that lounge kit!❤❤

[@drumcenternh]

Right? We are loving the Lounge series kits!

[@theothertroll]

They sound like drums, wow 🤪

[@johnwilliams1223]

I guess you gotta be a drummer to know the difference. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@drumcenternh]

^ this ^

[@goodtimejohnny8972]

For a limited time, buy the kit and get a year supply of Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea and a custom Tea set with serving cart. Pinky out of course.

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

that Reserve Maple was SOOOOOO deliciously sweet.... ssssryupy goodness

[@drumcenternh]

Such an incredible sounding kit!

[@Pastorius23]

Those Birches sound amazing!

[@LoveItDirtyOffroad]

All sound great. Good mic’ing

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much!

[@miked5487]

damn that birch fusion kit was like all PUNCH!

[@64wisso]

Hi thanks for all that u guys do videos , review I admire the work and knowledge u have . I have heard many reviews on different drum kits from different companies but these are the first drums that sound amazing with mics or without , maybe it's just me but I love them. Founders Recerve cherry .Thanks

[@DrummerGrrrl]

I loooooooved the Monty Python additions.

[@boyna13]

The founder reserve maple reminds me of the Hendrix ambrosia maple kit. Amazing sounds.

[@Halberstramshaberdashery]

That Founders Reserve Maple sounds incredible.

[@geoffreygriffin4807]

wow Dorchester Blue........!!sweet

[@julesplace9107]

These drums sound amazing.

[@jonboy4672]

I have the raven snare , I’ve owned all the good ones and this one holds its own on the sonic front and the build is nothing I’ve ever seen before , the inside is as nice at the outside 😂plus the lugs are just class , say no more , Jon , uk

[@johannjohann6523]

Just when you think there is no way to add to, or change the game in drum manufacturing, along comes British Drum company proving that statement wrong. I'm impressed, really nice drums that are unique and different, all in a good way. I think there's no better time than right now to be a drummer with all the different offerings, and prices available today.

[@tophatjohnny]

Looks Amazing

[@turbo7757]

Sound better than most current builders today. Excellent ! Those birch shells are by far the best I’ve heard to date . Way to go.

[@StereoAnthony]

To be fair, I'd never heard of them until what I'll call is a DW style kit showed up in Fields Of Rock Superior Drummer 3 library. I really love the sound of the kit they sampled, and this has that very same vibe. Really great sounding drums.

[@calzaondrums]

Those cherry shells.. WOW

[@sappermade6012]

They all sound great

[@petermasalsky8844]

All great drums, but I do covet that Portsmouth snare.

[@michaelandcolinspop]

Seriously, I could listen to the Dorchester Blue kit all day, especially that 10” tom. Good grief, those are great drums. I got to see Nicko McBrain at Iron Maiden’s October show in D.C., and his drums sounded beyond great, even unmic-ed as the techs were putting the final tuning touches on them before the band came out. British Drum Co. is killing it right now, and I hope they are around for a long time to come.

[@drumcenternh]

The 10" tom on the Legend series kit is darn near perfect!

[@michaelandcolinspop]

@@drumcenternh Yes it is, indeed. Next time I’m in Nashua on business, I’m going to stay an extra day and make the drive to Portsmouth to see the DCP. Maybe I’ll even buy a snare or a new crash!

[@Truck_Perry]

They finally got a guy that knows how to demo drums

[@paulburke9198]

Weeell, ! , I'm not really a drummer ,(well I "think" I'm not) but do really I mean rally like the LOUNGE Series , colour of the wood , tone , nice small, full sounding setup ,juust love it .

[@chipvdrum]

😂I haven’t even gotten through this video, I stopped at “Dowehchestahh” and had to pause for 😂. Also, I’m really digging the British Drum Co. snares which I first got to try out courtesy of Andy at Drum Supply in East Nashville. Would love to check out a kit some day. Hope to finally stop into the shop sometime sooner than later too. 🙌

[@carlupthegrove262]

Top Shelf instruments.... beautiful and they sound great

[@nanceeleana]

I am so glad you didn"t choose those god awful AA Meinl cymbals to go with this demonstration. Those drums and cymbal combinations work and sound fantastic.

[@frenziedfortressdrums]

I think this is the first demo I see where you switch between full mix and room mix and the difference is negligible! Testament to great sounding kits.

[@drumcenternh]

The character of these drums definitely carry in the room, good ear!

[@dennisgoettl3308]

WOW!! NICE!!!

[@captainjay-gf6ws]

Sounds great!

[@MaachoMaan]

I was made aware of The British Drum Company by a review you guys did a couple years ago. I was really impressed by their sound. You guys should check out A&F Drums. My friend Jamie Wollam (Tears for Fears) recently moved over to A&F after using DW for almost his entire career. These A&F drums sound HUGE!! Cheers, ~M

[@christopherdonegan1631]

All of the kits are outstanding but for me I would get the Legend Maple with a 13” tom. BTW isn’t the ‘Archer’ a Yew shell not maple?

[@duncanstewart6982]

Correct the Archer is Yew - same wood used to make English longbows (hence the name! Lol)

[@jameslyons1661]

Hi Shane 🥁

[@markn1775]

You guys should review VARUS drum kit

[@69adrummer]

Would love to see these in the Bonzo sizes!! haha