Choosing the Best Snare Drum on Any Budget

[@sweetwater]

Don't buy another snare drum until you check out this snare drum buying guide with Nick D'Virgilio! Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more great content - and thanks for watching!

[@MatiaIsHim]

Nick is great, but to me, as a consumer, Im here because I want to hear the snare sound. This video is kind of pointless, if you dont get to hear the different snare drums for a comparison so then Im prompted to buy the one liked the most. Hope I make sense. Thank you.

[@jiboo6850]

i just would like to correct Nick for saying "beaded shell" showing the center flange. it's a flanged shell. when we say beaded shell, that means the shell has snare beds. so it can be confusing for people buying your snare drums. center flanged and beaded shell are 2 different things. thanks.

[@aquafinax5006]

I’m in middle school and just joined band class in 7th grade I want to find a drum 🥁 so that I can practice over the summer or over breaks when we leave our instruments 🎼🎹🥁🪘🎷🎻🪕🎸🪗🎺 at school

[@anthonyn1312]

I love 💕😘🥳🤩 snare drum 🥁!

[@timmdrum]

​@@jiboo6850- "beaded" has never referred to the snare beds.

[@RoeShamBoe]

this setup reminds of that video where the kid in the music room has like 50 toms set up and he plays the hawaii five-o theme song intro

[@silendt]

Hahaha that was my first thought too!

[@oblivianedge1013]

Same LOL!

[@circedge]

this i gotta see

[@wrongfuture]

Hearing the drums would have been nice

[@P4nikStudios]

Then you get all the drums for free bc sample

[@rxw5520]

0:00 here ya go w

[@thatdudekyle5690]

I wish he would say “Nick d'virgilio here to tell you the dealio!” Lol! That would make my day

[@jayvalle50]

I bet that was his first thought too😂😂🤘😎🤘

[@GabrielXDrums]

Hahahaha he’s the best I love his videos

[@sethyboo2361]

Geez, that Supraphonic sounds amazing!

[@Rick-pi9zn]

you had one job: to play them in a good comparisin, who cares about the look

[@shawndrummer6722]

Nick "easy to use" D'Virgilio 🙂

[@escobanhc1307]

play them and deliver Sound samples. Then talk about specs...

[@ajmpatriot4899]

While it’s not “affordable” I’ve been investigating the copper 5” snares. Now though, after watching this video I realize I “need” many different snares! Thanks Nick! 😂

[@roybeckerman9253]

Playing each drum individually, even briefly, would have been far better.. After all, it’s all out sound...not looks.

[@OtisAvalon]

Hearing the drum would have been a nice feature! major fail!

[@comedydoctorsmusic]

I hate to be that person, but you forgot about the Pearl Master!! I only bring it up because I was very interested in it. Also could you play or at least hit each drum after talking about it? it would really help with my decision! Other than that I absolutely loved the video! You covered basically everything I was looking for and more! Thank you for showing me these epic drums! Great video!

[@simonfrost8858]

Nick is The Man. Always happy on his drums :). I am looking for something as close to an oak yamaha 13 by 6.5 musashi. can not seem to find. what would have the closest sound? planning on remo sued ambassdor and number 5 leather wieght. thank u. (billie jean sound) thank u

[@hedusoto6076]

I´m a wood snare guy, but fell in love with brass with the Pearl´s Sensitone Premium Brass Patina, just a wonderfull snare, the incredible looks of the Mapex´s Sledgehammer and the 14x8 Black Beauty.

[@BIGSNAKE16]

Bought a 1976 Supraphonic LM400 a couple months ago.

[@dalepenney44]

You simply choose whatever YOU like...whatever sounds good to YOUR ears. No one can choose for you. If you start overthinking it, you will never be happy with anything.

[@krzi-o5619]

I would love to have a full set of drums with that patina look. That snare looks awesome like that. Also love watching Nick play the drums , I gotta say he’s my favorite to watch in any drum review. 👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️

[@Chiroman527]

Nick, I presume Your review included using the stock heads on the drums. If they all had the Same Snare and Batter heads would be the better "test". I have the DW Design series 14 X 6.5 Brass over Nickel snare using a Evans HD Dry. You are right that head is great. That snare made a big difference in my Kit : PDP Concept Maple kit. Thanks for Review. At 70 YO, and a Resurrected "Drummer" after a 50 Year Hiatus in 2019, I very much enjoy playing along to My Music (CCR, Petty, Clapton, Mellencamp, Beatles, Stones, Cars, Talking Heads, and more.... including Bonnie Rait and Linda Ronstadt ). I play as a Hobby in Retirement and only hope the arthritis doesn't advance too quickly to curtail my playing. Happy drumming all.

[@jeremygarcia8090]

Loved the ending and thanks for inspiring me to go team TAMA

[@MassiveDerek]

does nick have an OF

[@SternLX]

That awkward moment when you look at the stack of 4 Snare cases in the corner. "Budget? What budget?"

[@one4theroad285]

That Mapex Sledgehammer is so damn good looking!

[@SaintMont]

Man I wanna hear all them !!!

[@Schwarberfest]

Why wouldn’t you play the drums?

[@23x31]

The A&F snare looks like crap. At least to me it does.

[@FanaticDrummer]

Keep it simple, just shop Tama’s SLP line. Best value around, from budget to pro. Incredible choices and unlimited sizes and materials it seems. Average is $200-300 and they all sound great on recordings.

[@sethwell2552]

I mean thanks for trying but that's a horrible recommendation

[@FanaticDrummer]

Sethwell Why because you dont have any clue about them? lol Ok kid.

[@roybeckerman9253]

FanaticalDrummer I prefer my Tama SLP Bronze , to my Supra...it really is amazing. I also have the Tama SLP G maple 13x7”....fabulous.. The two I have, certainly have made me an SLP fan...

[@christopherdunn317]

Funny i received the (Ludwig super phonic) invoice slip on my Ludwig box, and was bought on amazon, this came right from Monroe, guess the manufacture price $ 413.00 so the mark up is why you pay $1000.00 what joke huh !

[@T.Maximus]

I got the mapex hammered drum, the yamaha tour custom, and the pearl modern utility drum you showed here..out of the 3, the tour custom wins for me! All 3 are great though

[@waynepollard6879]

Nick always does a great job and is so enthusiastic , but I bet you aren't playing that disturbing music in the background while he's explaining everything .I'm trying to take in everything Nick is saying , and your playing that noise on top of him ! Why do I have to hear this junk ? Great job Nick !

[@anthonyn1312]

I think the snare drum is awesome 😎😎😎😎😎😎😚🙂☺️😊👋😘🥳🤩🎉🎂🥰💖💟🆒🆒🆒🆒🆒🆒

[@lincolnmmitchell]

Nick is just rubbing it in that he has the best job in the world. For real though Nick, you have provided so much information over the years you’re an icon, bro.

[@andypollock9239]

My Pearl snare has the same parallel throw off strainer

[@simonkullberg]

I have the Black Magic one and it’s brilliant for that price. Best thing I bought. Although I found a Slingerland COB Gene Krupa from the 70’s that I’m waiting for, which I think will be hard to beat.

[@kerbino26]

next is the entry level snare drum

[@ichorousmedia]

thanks for the info, on another note, if Ralph Maccio and Jon Lovitz were brothers, you would be the third brother

[@Romans219]

Ludwig Acrolite Seamless snare and Anything by Drum workshop is always a great way to go for versatile sounds

[@anklem]

Great review! But what about the maple Pearl Masters snare to the right?

[@PhilRounds]

LOL! I have an LM402 i bought used a while back. It's gone to more gigs with me than any of my other drums!

[@dugjay]

I know some peeps don't like the look of the A&F drums but honestly, the beauty is in the way they sound. They put their money into the sound of the snare and not the polish or paint.

[@RickK1988]

Hardware plays a big role in durability and sound too.

[@NotMyWar]

Other companies have shown us that you can achieve both.

[@timekeeperg2112]

i really doubt its pronouced so nar! its spelled sonor ... 2 ohs no a...so nor not sonar!! thats what they use in submarines sonar!!!

[@anthonysilva5312]

I don’t even drum and I want at least 3 of those

[@St_Mindless]

I have a Mapex Warbird snare (The Chris Adler signature drum) 12x5.5 absolutely gorgeous

[@davidmcaninch4714]

Actually, he’s surrounded by 18 snare drums.

[@aduohiole3340]

What’s the best snare for gospel drumming??

[@Fatima0105]

Can I please have a stair drum and my name is James James I like to stand I will stand drum thank you

[@Customwinder1]

I recently added a Ludwig Black Magic with black chrome diecast hoops and tube lugs to my small collection. I also got a great deal on a 14 × 4" hammered brass snare drum. 10 Tube lugs . It sounds great in any tuning. And it's a Peace branded drum. Great video Nick 👍

[@anthonyn1312]

I think 14x4 or 15x4 snare drum is look like the piccolo snare drum!

[@generic2021]

Which one cheaper? I'm looking to get in on a very low budget I have a knack of doing an instrument without finishing basic training for it. I'm Trying to not waste money again

[@marcoagius6926]

Get the yamaha stage custom snare! Excellent affordable snare drum!

[@CaLLe1991NG]

Mr Nick D'Virgilio has the best job on the planet! :)

[@sl3102]

Cool selection, but why don't you play them?

[@bootlegb9473]

So every drum is good that you sell, I’m shocked.

[@hannahstansfield4034]

I want 50% of discount on all of them

[@Rockin_Ross]

Great video for helping to make a decision. I personally would’ve loved to have seen an acrylic drum here as well.

[@theguy4361]

While they don't sound bad, they just don't have anything special. They're just a good choice if your going for the look but I don't think that was the purpose of that video

[@PowerTom_kyle]

Is it me or did Nick skip over the Pearl Masters?

[@timmdrum]

The Gretsch has die cast hoops, not triple flanged.

[@davidmcaninch4714]

My number one favorite snare drum is a DW Black Nickel Over Brass 14x6.5 snare!!! It’s basically an affordable Black Beauty snare!!!

[@TheCOZ]

I had that drum too but ended up selling it. I wanted to love it but had the hardest time tuning it up.

[@studiodsr]

Whoever made the call that all of these snare would be seen in the video but not heard needs to be fired stat

[@YearleyDrummer93]

Black Dw brass is not under 300 lol fake news

[@andyham6094]

No Tama starphonic series anywhere?!

[@teacher5376]

I see.i said , one 14×6 inches.one 13 ×3 inches ...done....

[@armandohernandez7782]

noticed you only got to touch the lower end skins with those sticks

[@vinnynunziata]

Where's the most important part where I get to hear it????

[@CAMOAH1]

Nick, u reali love what u do ...don't u....wow ....I can always tell from your facial expression n motivation. Interesting. Well done.

[@adamdrummer1991]

The pearl masters custom is my main snare. I also have a premier modern classic and they are both brilliant drums

[@noampitlik2332]

Get any of the RCI Starlite acrylics.

[@teacher5376]

Super low to high end.snare drums.for beginners. To collect. Slow become crazy's.

[@Sundaydrumday]

Lmfao the ending got me when he put the stick in his other hand...killed me...something I would've done...the cool thing about nick is his child like light bulb that lights up everytime he plays....inspiring....good video...really really want that black magic snare 😭

[@ultragkart6789]

Nick your the best! 🥳🥁

[@joesantamaria5874]

Best snare for my budget is the $75 I paid for my beautiful 90’s Blackrolite I bought from a local Mom last year, bought it for her kid to learn. Kid did not learn, I saw it on FB Marketplace, bought it within hours. Despite my Radio King, Noble and Cooley, Leedy Broadway, etc., it’s my number one. 😎

[@ThruAWiderLens]

Not to nitpick on a really great, informative video but at 13:34 bamboo is a grass, not a wood!

[@roybeckerman9253]

I bet Mike Johnson wished his Gretsch Brooklyn Standard was included..

[@oobernoober7617]

Hmm, I wonder how the throw off and strainer are on each snare. WhO kNoWs!

[@ludwigsupraphonic9288]

Nice...Why dont you make a library for theToontrack..that would be interesting.

[@tonymuratori5896]

Ludwig every time

[@smit70NJ]

I bought a new Ludwig supraphonic and played it next to my Remo Gold Crown snare like this and my Remo snare drum just sounds way better. to ME it's the best sounding snare

[@vincentestrella9733]

What drum would anyone recommend for more militaristic type of drumming?I am willing to spend 400-500 on it.I was still kind of left a little uninformed seeing how he didn't play them while he showed each one.

[@junkawakami3193]

first thing comes to mind was the Mapex Matt Halpern sig (he would later joined Pearl), just grab his signature drum library from GGD and you can guess why i mentioned it

[@vandavis000]

Whats the shell on the sjc pathfinder snare made of?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Van. Thanks so much for your interest. There are actually two versions. One that they classify as a Maple Hybrid (I’m not 100% sure what other wood(s) are used). The other one is a 7 ply Maple/Mahogany. I hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@tryharder249]

Ótimo vídeo Nick, parabéns!

[@hugorezende199]

Those are the entry level snares? Very pro level for me, i tought that he would put a "no brand" snare, but i reminded that Sweetwater its a music store and they not gonna sell rubish equipment.

[@serzhvalero3626]

Super! ☝️👍

[@drumsanddrumming]

Yummy! Johan

[@northernliving2387]

Is there any difference between a piccolo, soprano, and concrete drums?

[@jenkem69]

The first ones he says: under $200 and under $300 Me: *cries in broke*

[@josephwills4821]

Super good video Helped with my choice of my SLP, I love it!!

[@vb6427]

haha that end is priceless. xD Nice video sweetwater love your videos

[@teacher5376]

Pdp ' stand for professional drums player '

[@friedpickles342]

Jeeez . .they mostly sound the same

[@douggoble9695]

Nick, that is what I like about 🥁 drums, it’s fun to play and own. 😃

[@michaelanderson2881]

This would mean a lot more to me if Sweetwater would stock--and demand of their vendors that they continue to produce--a lot more 12 inch snares.

[@jakeaviator1515]

“The badge stands out nicely” 😂

[@remygaron8311]

Love youre description 👏👏👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁🥁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@davidsuprenant893]

The best bang for the buck on the market today is Tama Starphonic.I know you can't show them all but this drum is one of the greatest starting at $600.00. The fit ,finish,technology they didn't miss anything.Tuned up or down low.There magic.Its the most advanced snare drum I've ever owned,and I've owned my fair share.Please check them out.

[@larrytate1657]

The Yamaha recording customs sound great too.

[@platupla]

😆 funny ending!! Thanks for the video!

[@markcrisp7315]

My next snare will be a wood snare I love sweet water most of my gear comes from there 💯🎼🥁

[@gowensbach2998]

I hate my current snare, so thats why I am here. Thanks man

[@felixhamel2398]

why was the Pearl Masters left out? :(

[@davidgoode7416]

Nick rules...

[@kreatos10]

Damn ! the multi snare jam XD

[@bazdonado4877]

This is Chris Dave’s drum set

[@ctrodrums]

Can't believe there is no shootout