Canopus Drum Set Showcase - 6 Kit Demo!

[@JulianFernandez]

Canopus is so underrated!

[@nickavenoso7851]

I agree, DCP actually introduced me to them, and they sound incredible.

[@coreydaggett6887]

There's good reason the Canopus Ash replaced my Designer kit five years ago. Still the best sounding & feeling kit I've ever played. Tony killed it on the demos. Outstanding.

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much Corey!!

[@michaelcavazuti3270]

Did you get them with flanged or diecast hoops?

[@SaS-Music]

Stunning kits all round. They sing.

[@coolaxe-dw4840]

This last jazz kit takes the cake,.period🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁⚡⚡⚡

[@tobyvattilano7846]

Simply as good as it gets in every level of the game. I love my blue sparkle fade Yaiba II (1 of 5) I bought from you guys. One thing I don't see mentioned often about the Yaiba is that while birch is often associated with a bright, cutting tone wood, I would say having owned a few birch kits that the Yaiba are even louder than your typical birch kit. Serious projection from the drivers seat. Fantastic company, top to bottom.

[@wenosaracheno3942]

Thank for for continuing to post throughout quarantine. All of your videos are helpful and entertaining to watch. My fav was the Ash Rock Kit

[@drumcenternh]

Our pleasure Owen, happy to hear you are liking them!

[@drumnast]

I have a Canopus Yaiba II Bop kit that I purchased from DCP several years ago and I can personally attest that the drums sing beautifully, no matter what style you play.

[@drumcenternh]

So glad to hear they are still treating you well!

[@seppoinnanen5577]

To my ears, with good headphones, the Yaiba kit sounded the best from the large kits. Although I'm addicted to the looks of Ash drums. Don't tell anyone...

[@metothemoon1227]

Yaiba ll bop kit Sound Amazing really really Amazing and fantastic

[@costamesa22]

Those are birch shells I bet they sound great 👍 !

[@edwardpetersii6276]

Damn, I never saw Tony play like this! What a beast! Those Canopus kits sound great and you can tell! He’s loving them! Me, too! Go, Tony!

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much!

[@edwardpetersii6276]

@@drumcenternh 🙂

[@Blanno]

Well the kits are ulrga high end kits. But the tunning and playing does add a lot to the demos.... That is something that really makes any kit stand out! Great video by the way! I'm from Mexico but any time you post a video I'm like.... Office time? No way man.... Drum Center of Portsmouth video time!!!

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks! Glad you like them!

[@Andrew3154]

LOVE the RFM series.

[@russellsdrumsandeverythingelse]

Definitely love the tones on the maple 😎

[@TheKiddOnDrums]

After seeing so many of your videos, I feel I can say that Canopus drums bring out a different side of y’all’s playing which says a lot to me.. You guys truly seem to be having a blast playing em

[@drumcenternh]

They are very special drums!!

[@venubhalla2825]

The 2nd rack tom on RFM Maple Rock kit sounds killer. The 1st rack tom also on the ASH Rock kit has so much attack, wow. Blown away by Yaiba Kit and the snare. Man, you guys make super-awesome videos, makes me want to learn drums. Love you, guys.

[@calzaondrums]

Why in the world did I miss this video?! Those Maple Rock shells are AWESOME.

[@CrappyProducts]

Heard a RFM 15 or so years ago and was blown away. Still today is probably one of my favourite sounding drums

[@drumcenternh]

They stick with you! Killer drums!

[@michaelcavazuti3270]

I first heard them when listening to Harvey Mason in 4Play...amazing sounding!

[@MattSkoda]

I have the RFM and Yaiba II kits. Ordering the NEO Vintage M2 for studio and gigging. Three distinct sounds for recording in my studio and just playing. Probably the best drum kits I have ever owned. Used to play Ludwig & Pearl. But switched to CANOPUS as they not only have superior sound and tuning but are near custom in that they are produced in Japan. One of the last drum makers to do so! Exquisite shells and craftsmanship. I have a combination of CANOPUS metal and wood snares as well as the new Type-R carbon fiber snare. Just a pleasure being able to play so many different kits with a different feel and sound. These are really "musical" drums! Thank you CANOPUS and thank you DCP for the great video!

[@Popeye22221]

I have a Canopus Yaiba 2 birch kit, same finish as in te video, absolutely killer sound at incredible price point! And the matching snare is certainly the best part of the kit!! Canopus price/quality is just unbeatable ! thx DCP for those amazing demo's!!

[@TC-lk2ev]

That kit sounded the best to me by far

[@jeffwissing9113]

Canopus Drums are GREAT! I LOVE the RFM..........heck I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stephprime]

Canopus RFM Maple combined with the Cnopus bronze 14x4 Snare would be the perfect setup! Canopus is still a very underrated brand - love the sound !!

[@drumcenternh]

Agreed!

[@seppoinnanen5577]

Canopus, along with Sonor, are my favourite kits

[@michaelcavazuti3270]

I'd love to get a kit of the RFM maples to compliment my N&C!

[@rhythmista7707]

I'm a Paiste guy, but those sabian hhx cymbals sound great ! My favorites were the yaiba birch kit and the NV60 M1 Bop..I closed my eyes and they sounded like a vintage Ludwig..

[@terrydonegan1622]

Loved the Ash kit. And all the others. Great demo thank you Shane

[@bgp4923]

I'm a vintage Gretsch guy, but if I was buying new I would get a Yaiba Bop kit in a second! So good for the price. Canopus is such a great choice for drummers at any level.

[@romanchaplinskyy5887]

Thank's for very interesting video! My favorite Ash Rock kit. But all kits are amazing!

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks for watching!

[@RamonOchoaMusic]

I bought the speed star bearings for my 2011 reissue Camco pedals. A bit pricey but definitely worth the purchase. DW used to have something similar back in the 1990s. It limited the beater angle to 4 positions but it was so much better than what they use now for the 5000 series.

[@Mario-nl3jo]

Thank you DCP for continuing making great video like this. Really love the Birch sound.. This Japanese drum maker is awesome!

[@drumcenternh]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@larrymccracken6681]

I love all these sets. The RFM would be my first choice. I’m so impressed with the NeoVintage kits.... they would be killer for jazz/bebop sessions. Love these drums!

[@randyporter3491]

Holy @#$& ! Even on room mics, that first kit was incredible !

[@timonmartinez2564]

i have a not well paid job, my wife still in university and we have a kid.. i just sold my kit a week ago to pay the bill to fix my car😣 but one day it’s gonna be my turn and i will own one of those beauties!

[@OlliVimpari]

You will get there man!

[@andreasjonsson8075]

Hey dude! Do you own a drumkit yet?

[@andreasjonsson8075]

Did you buy yourself a drumkit yet?

[@MrFatdaz]

Wow, they all sound amazing

[@chocolat4hogs]

This heads up from KZbin didn't get me, and it's just now 3 weeks later in my suggested list. Thanks for this.

[@adrianurrusuno2607]

All of them sound stunning! Wish I could afford one... BEST drum channel on KZbin by far, by the way!

[@drumcenternh]

Wow, thanks!

[@JGerman68]

Hilarious! Glad to see you guys are having fun with the demos. Love it!

[@drumcenternh]

Glad you enjoy watching and yes... we do have fun!

[@josephcollura1220]

Awesome job guys! Canopus drums are so resonant. Just beautiful. And both snare drums sound wonderful.

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks Joe! Agreed!

[@Ted_Swayinghill]

I bought “the maple” used for under $300 a few years ago, and its the most versatile wood drum Ive owned.

[@paulbrown410]

Wow, stunning kits and snares! Maple for me, loved both the rock and Bop configs. Beautiful tone and that Zelkova snare is something else!

[@drumcenternh]

Great choice and it sure is!

[@lanoctambulephotos]

I had an RFM kit in the early '00s. Wish I had kept it. Still have my Zelkova though, 6.5x13"!

[@petermasalsky8844]

Well done, guys. Had been unfamiliar with Canopus until I stumbled across DCP.

[@drumcenternh]

I think about 80% of Canopus videos on KZbin belong to us.

[@Brento44]

Wow!! That RFM!

[@WMTrackdog]

Canopus is rather surprising, punchy with tone I like it. Makes a good jazz kit.

[@nightfallfade]

Rfm bop kit for me. Wonderful. Mind you, I'm intrigued by the Rfm Club kit. Why have an 18" bass drum when you can have a 15".

[@likeaduckmusic]

Wow! Beautiful looking and sounding kits. I wish I was on the market for drums right now but Canopus has just moved to the front of the line for me.

[@Pj_Oracle]

A bit late to wake up to Canopus here. Would have been interesting to see how the Canopus "High Standard Series" Birch might compare with the RFM, Ash, and Yaiba Birch - and with the other high end kits featured in the Birch kit comparison too. Nice size and finish options too. If the Yaiba held its ground among those exalted kits, their most meticulously crafted kit might give punters an even more comparable alternative to consider..? As for me, the Yaiba kit with a Zelkova snare is the attainable dream 😴💭

[@calebcoleman1806]

Bought the Yaiba Bop from y’all a few months ago. Far and away best drums I’ve owned and played recently. Neo Vintage kit is the only one that tops it (that I’ve played).

[@drumcenternh]

Awesome, thanks so much for the support and glad it is treating you well!

[@calebcoleman1806]

Drum Center of Portsmouth me too!

[@Romans219]

Mighty fine quality sound. Thank you for sharing

[@drumcenternh]

Thank you!

[@matthewrios3241]

These kits are amazing!! I want one

[@metothemoon1227]

My favorite drums : Canopus Yaiba ll bop, Canopus nv60 m1. My favorite drummers who have a unique and impressive style: Jd Beck,Obeb Calvaire, Jonathan Pinson,Kenny Grohowsky, Adam Arruda, Jonathan Barber, Will Kennedy, Damien Schmitt, Lee pearson, Marcus Gilmore, Eric Harland, Chris Dave, Justin Brown, Kush Abadey, Carter Mclean, Bill Stewart, Kendrick Scott, Ari Hoenig, Larnell Lewis, Mark Guiliana, Jimmy Mcbride, Nate Smith, Marcus Baylor, Justin Faulkner, Montez Coleman, André Ceccarelli,Francesco De rubeis,Francesco de Mela, Éric Moore,Aaron Spears.

[@claysmell]

Canopus the maple snare is awesome. Very tempted to get a whole kit.

[@drumcenternh]

Doooooo it

[@chuckiecharms77]

TONY KILLED IT ON THAT MAPLE

[@Lakk6Metal]

Am going to USA in a fevv years, love to have a tour on different cymbal makers, drum makers :)

[@peterdent2019]

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!!!!

[@swinky1997]

Could you do a video of the high end birch kit please?

[@RJWPG]

Thanks for the comprehensive presentation! At this point I think Shane could sell me bridge in Brooklyn!

[@drumcenternh]

HAHA, I mean it is a nice bridge...

[@adrianjimenezdrums]

Where is the video of the Canopus bop sets? I know I saw it back in the day, but I can't find it. I'm very far away and there is no one who compares all the series. You all are great. Thank you.

[@rena4825]

Damn I really need to try some Canopus Drums, I’ve seen some artist playing canopus but I’ve never tried them myself

[@drumcenternh]

They are special, and they FEEL incredible to play!

[@tmaddrummer]

I see that you boys been getting some natural vitamin D! The Yaiba Maple Bop sounds fantastic, but actually all 3 Boppers sounded great to me, and I'm especially diggin' the Meinl Foundry Reserve cymbals, they would make a great set! My oh my that Zelkova is something special. Today is my Birthday and what happens to pop up...... lots of kool stuff! What is the Bass Drum Beater being used? Best wishes and I hope Y'all are safe and well..... Thanks and Blessings!

[@drumcenternh]

Low Boy Custom beater!

[@tmaddrummer]

@@drumcenternh thanks, I'll check it out.... 5 are listed but no "Custom?"

[@carvelli3]

Extremely musical drums!

[@deftoner9763]

That snare 😍😍😍😍

[@joelbrown9780]

You can hear the quality.

[@atthebat]

Thanks for these great showcase videos! I appreciate your comments and personal thoughts. How would you say the Canopus RFM compares to the Gretsch Broadkaster kits in jazz sizes "18-20" BD's? Thanks again!

[@ramonkey2939]

YES SIR!!!!!

[@carloscrosara6931]

Sounds killer!!!

[@johnrobinson8323]

Awesome sounding drums!

[@blueavadis22]

Those Bebop kits messed up my head, I own N&C , Designer , HiLite , DeLite ,Pork Pie Custom ,Ludwig Maple Classic Kits in various sizes.Since I’ve got the Holly Grail of wood snare drums I’m thinking getting a Canopus Bebop Kit .They are really great drums.

[@ryandavis170]

Ohh that snare sounds niiiiiice

[@szi5443]

Would be great to know a little more about their bearing edges

[@dunnenrb]

I wish they made the Yaiba with a 20" BD :(

[@PabloHernandez-kl8yk]

And a 14" floor tom

[@timstombaugh7586]

They do make a 20” add-on for the Yaiba bop kits! It’s not widely known, but DCP can order you one. The only problem is you can’t order it with a set, it’s only a single 20.

[@Laurence_Balfour]

I know this was about the drums but damn that meinl ride is LUSH. But yeah those drums are sweet, also interesting how a lot of their floors are 16" by 15" or 14" by 13"

[@dannygoodchild7568]

Is Canopus using Gauger Rims. They make a difference, surrounding 3 quarters of the drum !!

[@orthodrummer7945]

Wished you could have profiled the high birch series, they are different than the Yaiba birch series. Anyway good vid , thanks guys

[@CJMusic2]

How would you compare to the Canopus to Sonor SQ2? I love the SQ2 (mainly because of Gavin Harrison) but that RFM Maple rock kit sounded fantastic, I'm very impressed.

[@drumcenternh]

Different, but in the same A+ league as SQ2. That's VERY high praise coming from us, because we are Sonor fanboyz.

[@CJMusic2]

Drum Center of Portsmouth Thanks for the reply. When the time comes for me to get my dream kit, I'll check them out!

[@RaphHwang]

Awesome vid as always. Have you guys considered picking up their Takashi Kashikura signature snare? I've read that it's a limited production up till September only

[@drumcenternh]

Thank you and never say never!

[@RobinL.B]

Is there any eq and compression on this first canopus rock kit? Otherwise its the sickest thing i have ever heard 😱

[@drumcenternh]

All kits have the exact same minimal processing applied to them. They are KILLER sounding drums!

[@RobinL.B]

@@drumcenternh Thank you guys! Whats the price?

[@jermss_]

9:21 gotta poooooop!!!!!! 9:26 nvm just a toot 9:29 is there enough toot linger for blue flames?

[@gabrielemartino7788]

I came down to the comments right before starting the video, clicked on the time stamp an-WHATTHEFFUUU-

[@drumcenternh]

This jermss guy is definitely bizarre, but generally positive, so we give him a pass.

[@jermss_]

@@drumcenternh dang bizarre even amongst my fellow drummers, maybe it is time to reevaluate 🤣🤣 always nothing but love for dcp and drumming community! and poop jokes teehehe

[@PaulMarangoni]

Two questions: 1) Does Canopus make their own shells? 2) Are the shells undersized at all?

[@drumcenternh]

Yes and yes.

[@ronaldzeoli7528]

The last three Bebop kits where great

[@garyjohnson4988]

Love my company!

[@vandavis4331]

that Ash rock kit I'm wanting one. but I'm poor. killer sound and look.

[@robertacosta3134]

@drumcenterofportsmouth what do you think of that 22x15 bass drum? Any reason that size is so rare? Thanks in advance

[@ricardonascimento6016]

Olá amigos, parabéns!!!! Som incrível. Uma beleza de instrumento.

[@PaulMarangoni]

The Canopus Neo Vintage M1 is modeled after Gretsch, not Ludwig. The Canopus Neo Vintage M2 is modeled after Ludwig.

[@mathieudiatom6856]

Hello.Which of the 3 bop kits is the most powerful for playing Pop? I hesitate between this one, a broadkaster and a custom usa....Big up from France!

[@StuartJrBarrett]

Excellent tuning guys!!!!! Do you use the tune bot?

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks! No Tune Bot on this one, just the old fashioned ears and drum key.

[@StuartJrBarrett]

Drum Center of Portsmouth works every time

[@pyroeuropa]

That ash rock kit... Ooooff

[@Monsterdrumma]

I am a Gretsch guy to the core but at least back in 2001 at the NAMM show Whitney drums and these Canopus were the other 2 companies thought sounded and felt great to play! I agree at least from listening to videos their the maple snare does sound superior to other maple snares.

[@samuelbassani1845]

Holy shit that snare

[@davidedwards7448]

GREAT VIDEOS!! I'm so confused now as to what kit I should buy. I bought the "Maple"14x6 snare last year which I love and I thought that I would follow that up with a Canopus kit!! But then... you guys produced that great Gretsch video series/ Tama Star Series/ Ludwig Series/ Sonor SQ1/ Yamaha Hybrid Oak& Yamaha Recording Custom Series. Now I'm all messed up!! Thanks Shane & Staff!!

[@drumcenternh]

Lots of good choices, give us a call and we can help you when you are ready!

[@georgepelekoudis]

🥇 Reinforced Maple. Similar snap to a Pearl Masterworks, but next level. Even the room mics alone sounded better than the other kit. Still curious to see a Canopus snare wire showdown! Stay safe guys :)

[@mikestix78]

here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHu3nqWGmK6Ulck

[@namlu9979]

It sounds so great, "muy piola" as we say in Argentina

[@AMx39]

Man I gots. Yamaha absolute hybrid maple and I absolutely love em but these rfms might just replace em. Anybody here played both? What is your take between the 2?

[@winstonheesacker7918]

What kind of bearing edge does Canopus use?

[@underpressureman]

So was this a Yaiba II (V2) kit? Just curious because on the Canopus site it shows V2 Yaiba kits!

[@drumcenternh]

Yes. Yaiba II. The naming convention gets a little confusing.

[@BobbyJetty1502]

Oh dear Lord! The Ash kit is huge sounding and beautiful. Gretsch made a Catalina Ash kit, then just stopped. It also had a unique cutting huge sound. My thinking is they were a such a good value, they stopped production to try and figure out how to increase the price but couldn't justify a way to up the cost so, they discontinued the line. You can't find a used Catalina Ash kit, so this is wonderful news. ASH IS BACK. That bass drum 💣💨

[@coolaxe-dw4840]

The RFM jazz kit us the funk

[@danieldelac6264]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@clever8088]

Pearl session studio select video soon?

[@RiceCracker619]

Are those earthworks mics?

[@adamfrost8417]

They are.

[@mladicrossati3291]

GRANDE SONORITA' !!!!!!!!!!

[@andreasjonsson8075]

Anyone here who had problems with mid price kits who was a dead 12 inch tom? Seems to be pretty common?

[@danieldougherty9439]

I feel you on that. I have the Canopus ash set 12/ 16/ 20 and the best sounding 12 I have ever had of the five kits I have owned. Best sounding kit I have owned.

[@andreasjonsson8075]

@@danieldougherty9439 I was thinking of a premier birch kit that I owned once, sounded great but with mid tuning the 12 was dead. Sounded fantastic in studio though. Now I have a 6 piece starclassic maple made in japan. Done with searching

[@danieldougherty9439]

I disliked my star classic birch 12 , I tried many different heads. It was the fusion 12 . That bass and snare on that set was great. That set was stolen out of my house 12 years ago. I ended up getting PDP concept 7 maple at a pawn shop. It took a few different heads to getting sound good . Remo coated ambassadors on both, went old school, got that kit sounding good as a three piece.

[@kenfridley8143]

I have owned Yamaha RC, Yamaha Beech AC and Tama SC Bubingas kits. The Canopus RFM are absolutely amazing! They sing!! Maybe time to seriously think about a change! Anyone know a good divorce lawyer???