DCP Royal Drumble | The Ultimate Snare Drum Competition - Week 8

[@Darth_Sidious_66]

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[@AffectionateAstronaut-bh8zk]

Tama for sure and it's absolutely gorgeous. They all sounded great, but Tama took top spot.

[@drumcenternh]

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[@joc8]

1/ Yamaha AHM (although not keen on the colour), but love the sound, 2/ Tama is a close second, 3/ George Way, 4/ Canapus. Thanks DCP, love these Royal Drumbles!

[@luigisavoia2401]

I like all of them better at the higher tuning. TAMA was the best to me. Yamaha close.

[@SPACEMAN_fkYT]

Tama Star Yamaha George Way Canopus Ash

[@Deepcuts10]

Tough one as usual: 1. George Way 2. Tama (barely over Yamaha) Rock on🤘🏼

[@matskristensen1572]

I like the Yamaha AHM the most! Great video as usual! 1. Yamaha 2. Tama 3. George Way 4. Canopus

[@mdrumt]

Canopus Ash no 1 for me, they all sounded so close but I think it had the edge in sound and looks

[@drummerbill5718]

All sounded great in high tunings. The Tama was gorgeous. I did not think I would like a Big-Boy, but the GW sounded great. Yamaha was my favorite overall for sound.

[@JulianFernandez]

George Way did it for me this time. Thank you guys!

[@Norris_84]

Yamaha in both tunings, great snare drum.

[@sparknado]

They were all pretty dang good. I'll vote: 1. George Way 2. Tama 3. Canopus 4. Yamaha

[@--jefferson1555]

Tama in high tune secured my vote.

[@Ash_Timothy]

That Tama Star Reserve Bubinga/Walnut one so very pronounced sound and awesome look

[@drumcenternh]

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[@Ash_Timothy]

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[@MatthewBarelick]

I personally like the Tama!

[@mortonidrummer]

I love that everyone has a broad snare drum pallet and we all like different ones. Tama for me, though…it felt dry, precise and still powerful.

[@scotttucker8127]

Tama is my vote followed by the Yamaha then the GW then the Canopus but Canopus for looks love that wood grain on that Ash drum

[@Lumerdrums]

this was the closest one so far, but for me the George Way wins. that tone on the higher tuning is great!

[@derekpowers4133]

George Way - big fat #1 The Tama and Yamaha both (even the Canopus) sounded great at high tunings, but the Geo Way is the all around STUFF

[@HeavyDebriefings]

Seems like I'm in small company, but that George Way is calling my name. The Tama wins on looks, but the G.W. has the sound and that's what matters.

[@ВікторВойкін]

Tama Star George Way Yamaha Canopus Ash

[@lees5410]

The Tama for sure!

[@anthonymedd8718]

Loving these snare knockout videos! 🙌🏻 Tama …..then the George way for me ❤️😎👍🏻

[@BS050]

Tama 1st Yamaha 2nd George Way 3rd Canopus 4th Tama should win easily but not if you factor PRICE !!

[@davebergmuller6476]

Mmmm. That Tama is yummy. Especially in the higher tuning

[@jasonfoster9153]

George Way all the…. Well, you know. Love the green tension rod washers. Nice touch.

[@lencobler771]

I like the Tama overall! The Way in high tuning was killer!

[@simonbroke-smith7783]

Yamaha 👍 This is my main snare!! I have played a variety of high end snare drums for over 50 years and this has to be the best I have ever played bar none. In my opinion this is the only snare drum you’ll ever need! 🤘😎🥁🔥👍

[@CFChristian]

Honorable mention to that kick! The Aristocrat + Sonor kick combo sounds so good.

[@joewentzel-tp6ni]

Wow! The Canopus at the low tuning almost sealed it for me! The George way drum in both tunings and especially w/room mikes only was the winner for me. I was surprised at how much I liked them all. I’ve recently been hell bent on metal snare drums!! The Tama and Yamaha were both very nice in all arrangements and tunings but the George Way was a clear standout for me. 1. George Way 2. Canopus 3. Tama 4. Yamaha

[@ryandebeer4226]

Hard choice..but man the Tama all the way..I love the star reserve snare drums.

[@brettnewmandrums]

I really prefer the lower tunings for all of them 1. Yamaha 2. Tama 3. George Way 4. Canopus All sound great!

[@bassplate]

Tama #1. This was a tough one, though! One overtone, C(4) is evident in the low tunings of both the Tama and the Yamaha, but in the high tunings the D(4) overtone is much more evident in the Tama than in the Yamaha (even though they both have it). This difference is easier to hear in the room mic sound. The Yamaha speaks freely when tuned low, but it gets very dry when tuned high. The Tama has so much character, and when you mix in those overtones with the powerful fundamental pitch that bubinga gives it, it really shines! Bubinga, with its high density, maintains its character across all tunings.

[@matthewcompton9096]

From an overall well-roundedness standpoint and range that's pleasant across the board, my vote goes to the Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple

[@mulletATheart]

Thanks for drumbling! I love this series. I loved all the drums this week, but the Yamaha seemed like the best all-around drum, as well as the best fit in my small bar classic rock world. So Yamaha it is.

[@maxmorlock4118]

That Tama is simply incredible. So warm and controlled yet still the perfect amount of attack and overtones. Easy winner to me

[@cfusilier2]

You guys really put some work into this one. Exotic, hybrid, alternative, etc, woods are a challenge to work with, but the results are beautiful. Whenever I come across a wood-hybrid snare, I’m initially skeptical, but almost always surprised. Maybe there’s something wrong with me. Anyway. My vote is for the Tama.

[@ZigRhino]

Great job guys! 1. Canopus 2. Yamaha 3. Tama 4. George Way

[@harwoodcarnal8523]

Yamaha (30.6 Share of Preference) George Way (28.6 SOP) Tama (24.5 SOP) Canopus (16.3 SOP) Evaluated solely on sound, with no points for aesthetics. To my ear/speakers the differentiator was the Yamaha AHM retained more crispness and was less thuddy than the others. With the 8" depth, George Way was surprisingly crisp and was a close second.

[@phillamoore157]

The Yamaha sounded best to me….very well balanced with a really nice “crack” to it, with the Canopus being next.

[@ChrisZinn-o6t]

George Way all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, Chris Zinn

[@juandelospalotespalotes7455]

El que más me gusta es el Tama Star Reserve Bubinga,me encanta!!!!

[@PhilHenDrums]

That really is a tough bracket! I think for overall usability I have to give the edge to the Canopus, but the George Way and Tama are very close. The Way is probably my favorite sound of them all, and that green finish absolutely pops. The Yamaha is a quality drum, but clearly the tail end of this four-way comparison.

[@Ergo-Drummer]

Tama - Solid sound in both tunings. And the snare wire response on Tama drums are always second to none!! For character and vibe in a song though, the George Way was pretty nice on the low tuning. And the Canopus had some nice shell pop on the high tuning.

[@bretthoffman9863]

They all have the sound but Tama has the looks. That thing is gorgeous!

[@comptondesign]

Yamaha for overall tonality in all applications but the Tama is a very close second…definitely wins on aesthetic alone.

[@jaybrasket3830]

The way the Tama sings at the high tuning is awesome. First place for sure.

[@drulius]

1. Yamaha 2. Canopus 3. Tama 4. George Way

[@MoeZwo]

The George Way Snare sounds so good. It has the most Vibe to it. The Yamaha seems to be the best overall versatile Snare.

[@shawnjohnson6311]

That Tama is a pure slice of heaven, Number one!

[@ivorjones9961]

Tama Star, Canopus Ash, Yamaha, George Way and it was great to see Hacksaw!

[@Btmcneeley]

#1 Tama #2 George Way #3 Canopus #4 Yamaha.

[@andyyates2641]

Week 8 was a tough one as they’re all superb, but my vote is 1. Tama, 2. Canopus, 3. George Way and 4. Yamaha.

[@ohigginssz8146]

This round of Drumble was tough! 1. Tama--it sounded perfect "out of the box"(?)--of course the drum is tuned up but sounded like it was naturally muffled just enough 2. Canopus--at low tuning it sounded fat, a luscious tone--high tuning was almost equally as pleasant 3. Yamaha--all around great tones 4. George Way--it sounded good

[@qwe1231]

I'd personally use (and afford) the Yamaha - that's my vote. Of the deeper snares the George Way competed suprisingly well against the much more expensive Tama. I was surprised by how dry the Canopus sounded.

[@CornerStoreDrums]

OH YEAH!! DCP is the definition of top shelf!! The Yamaha is my favorite personally. 💯🥁

[@Xela999]

tama star reserve for the win!!! followed close by the canopus ash!

[@drummingken-chan8636]

1. Canopus sounds great for the price. 2. Tama bubinga 3. Yamaha absolute hybrid 4. George way

[@DrummerGrrrl]

For lower tuning: 1. Canopus 2. Yamaha 3. George Way 4. Tama.

[@derekryan112]

Canopus Ash

[@DavePady]

What a nice lineup to compare. To my ears they have to go in this order: Canopus, Tama, Yamaha, GW (but toss up on the last two).

[@BayouMaccabee]

VERY evenly matched drums in this round, which made this one fairly difficult. To my old, abused, half-deaf ears, there were three drums that were so evenly matched it's a 3-way tie, so going by sound alone there is no way to pick a favorite, leaving aesthetics alone as the tie-breaker, thus making the Canopus snare my choice out of the group of three which had been tied for 2nd place. This means that the one drum that barely edges out the other three for me is the Tama. This drum just had a tone which was a bit warmer, richer, and more-focused with a full & meatier attack. Plus, it just so happens to be the best-looking drum of the four...IMO. TAMA WINS!

[@steverichdrummr]

So darn close, I would vote the Tama first by a .....hair. Thanks to Tony though, great job hitting different ways so we can really tell what they sound like.

[@tinterlande]

❤

[@johnparrish1042]

The George way won it for me this week on the lower tuning and on higher tuning didn't think the 8x14 was the one I like the most but here we are George way is the winner for me

[@LouProsperi]

The Yamaha gets my vote overall. Some sounded a bit better at times, but the Yamaha was most consistent to my ear.

[@stevenowilson]

Tama is number 1, in all tunings but I love the Canopus Ash in the lower tuning. George Way then Yamaha for 3rd and 4th

[@michaelgiorlando4963]

Canopus Tama Yamaha George Way

[@Theratron]

I would get the Yamaha. Yes, it's not as "open and full" as the Tama, but the tone is great and it looks magnificent imo.

[@joetrollson]

Thet Tama Star reserve not only sounds amazong but it's beautiful Takes my vote. Thank you!

[@OlmezDrums]

This one was easy :D 1 Tama 2 Canopus 3 Yamaha 4 George Way

[@DrummerPayne1979]

The Yamaha snare sounds incredible. It gets my vote

[@fraserbremner1982]

Hands down the winner for me is the George Way!!

[@edgardotoro-quinones6581]

George Way got my vote after hearing the room mics portion, followed by TAMA...sorry Yamaha & Canopus, all great snares but, only 1 winner. 🥁

[@MarinedrummerSGT]

Yamaha 1st Tama 2nd, best looking Canopus 3rd. The Tama had after ring that I did not like. The Yamaha was clean sounding. 😂

[@vandavis000]

I want that george way 14x8 wow. Super sweet😮❤

[@travishenthorn8256]

Yamaha AHM for the win! The other drums are fantastic and beautifully made, but the absolute just works so good for so many different things.

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

Yamaha Tama Star Canopus Ash George Way

[@josephpezza1027]

Yamaha such a crisp attack and great tone. That's the one for me!

[@camerondean6804]

All great, as usual. Blind... Tama's my pick.

[@paulmarr7873]

Tama all around, Canopus #2, sounds excellent as well.

[@susiehilsman1360]

I liked the Yamaha best and would vote the George Way as Miss Congeniality-love that green!

[@mcdrums87]

That Canopus sounds best, and is still gives the Tama a run for its money in the looks competition!

[@DADARI44]

For me 💯 the George Way in higher and lower tuning followed by Yamaha. There's something about the Tama snare drums that I don't like so much - and I play a Star Bubinga kit that I love. I think the hoops make the sound too controlled.

[@amirbendayan376]

That crispy Yamaha gets my vote.

[@nycdrummingstar]

The canopus for me was the one. It had something a little more special. It feels like it just breathes a little more

[@mickgentry8128]

Tama, Yamaha, George Way, Canopus

[@analoguekid]

Canopus George Tama Yamaha

[@GregBatte]

Surprised Yamaha got my #1 over Canopus and Tama. #1 Yamaha. #2 Tama. #3 Canopus. #4 GWay. The Tama is just so pretty though.

[@carlupthegrove262]

I love and play Yamaha but here I have to go with the Tama and the Yamaha is a close second...... But wow, these are really close.

[@seachild100]

Close call for me between the Tama and Yamaha, but the Tama edges out the win if only for that finish!

[@dancalabrese3523]

Tama number one by far then, George Way, Canopus, Yamaha.

[@daleoz6439]

Tama all the way for me!

[@chrisambrose6869]

George Way, Tama, Canopus and then the Yamaha. I was surprised by the Yamaha. It was close

[@drummerbhoyshug]

Definitely the TAMA followed closely by the YAMAHA 🥁👍

[@thomaskesel5703]

1. Yamaha 2. Tama 3. Canopus 4. G.W.

[@V.p-j9j]

The Tama, preferably with the Canopus brass lugs though!

[@Camerontoups]

The Canopus was surprisingly awesome

[@DrummerRIP]

George Way is so versatile. Even played slower to faster tempos due to inspiration.

[@tylerromeo2879]

Well it's not fair that walnut AND bubinga are my favorite snare woods. Tama for sure. That Canopus is crazy tho 😤

[@jslovelymusic]

YAMAHA for that extra clarity and crack (rimshot, not drugs)