DCP Staff Favorite Snare Drums!

[@rsmittee]

FUN FACT: Tony is killing it on these mixes! He needs to do a drum recording tutorial video. Pretty please?

[@michaelbruhl4425]

...I think too !!!

[@tinterlande]

Thank you! If enough people are interested… maybe…

[@michaelbruhl4425]

@@tinterlande ...that would very, very cool and helpful, many greetings from Germany !!!

[@rsmittee]

@@tinterlande You make drums sound like I want them to sound. I'm not even gigging, and I was oh so close to buying the Tulip kit. Good gravy you make that kit, and all these snares, absolutely sing! Do it! Share your secret sauce! :)

[@rsmittee]

With sugar on top?

[@zigjefferson]

How does a town of 22,000 people generate so many good drummers?! Love these videos. Great job guys.

[@snapascrew]

They got nothing else to do

[@thomaslane6584]

Four months ago I wasn't drummer, now I am and have spent alot of money at Drum Center of Portsmouth, but the staff is so friendly everytime I go in. Thank you all so much.

[@joseceraia]

of course , when you buy a lot, it's normal that they are friendly. Money makes people smile !!!!

[@dragocat1]

The Gretsch kicks butt!

[@DonalBowens]

That Gretsch Solid Aluminium was incredible 🤯 Expertly played too 👌

[@andrewgarlock4728]

I was only half paying attention, but when that gretsch started playing I sat up and paid attention. What a sound.

[@DonalBowens]

@@andrewgarlock4728 Exactly the same for me, it demanded my attention 😆

[@leomercier4994]

Same !!!!

[@joandrumz3176]

Ya, I was like I gotta get that, so I looked up the price and you know what nevermind man...

[@cchimozmin]

Ditto

[@stromghouls]

i need a solid tulip snare drum in my life. they always sound the best.

[@catup8669]

This is a mahogany 14x7.5 Its lowest tuning top skin. Tell me what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6mXiJSZq8RqfMk Some more "bad" demo available on my channel.please check it out

[@sotirissugahgalore]

Dunnett Bronze, Gretsch aluminum and Noble & Cooley Tulip. Great snares and great video!!!

[@StuartJrBarrett]

That Dunnett Bronze and the Noble & Cooley Tulip drum does it for me!!!! Tony is amazing at mixing and tuning so honestly, any drum that he mixes will sound great! Keep up the excellent work!!!

[@julianvonpoblotzki4428]

That gergo borlai snare drum was epic

[@michael9110]

You guys make THE best drum videos on KZbin. No other channel compares to the quality, sound, humour or sense of community you guys provide to drummers worldwide. THANK YOU.

[@drumcenternh]

Thank you so much Michael, that's a huge compliment!!

[@stephprime]

All snare drums sound really good, but if i had to pick: 1. Gretsch USA Solid Aluminum 2. Dunnett Classic Titanium 3. Noble And Cooley Tulip

[@vorkap]

Agreed👍🏻

[@Steven-bk3ye]

My picks 1. N&C tulip 2. Borlai 3. Gretsch aluminum

[@robertpitera5262]

Oofta that Gretsch snare was killer. Tama was my second favorite. I don't think Gretsch gets the amount of snare drum love that they deserve.

[@teebee5236]

I’d play any of these drums. They all sounded great. But gun to head I’d go with the TAMA Star Reserve hammered brass. Just a great balance. To my ears, the most versatile.

[@krandletie1054]

The Gretsch Aluminum that Harry picked sounds great

[@barrettgoeman8622]

Tony, add “Harry” to the list

[@TheRealDrumWhisperer]

@@barrettgoeman8622 #Hairy

[@wesleydavidson7525]

First, I want to work with you guys! Second, that Gretsch aluminum sounded really nice. You guys opened up a whole new series of videos! Staff favorites on kits, rides, crashes, hi-hats, oh my!

[@picklefish74]

My favorite hi-hat is the one that I have. It's the Paiste Signature dark crisp 13". That thing cuts like a razor through absolutely anything.

[@daverudd9426]

I bought you exactly the same Gretsch Solid Aluminum, I love it !!! I equipped this beauty with S-Hoops ... 🤘😈🤘

[@erikybarra4756]

James, the best drum guy i ever met in San Antonio! from Hermes to Guitar center to Sam Ash! Guy knows his stuff

[@RandallFlores86]

James! Representing Texas! Miss ya bud!

[@tjebberup3787]

I made the move from a major music store drummer posting reviews to yours simply because he never actually REVIEWED the gear, only pointed out the positive aspect of each kit. As a female drummer I needed a real comparison and something to help me decide on my next kit. That's where Shane, Tony and the crew stand out from the rest. They're honest and transparent, which is what I need. I visited DCP a couple of years ago and never wanted to leave, but they do have operating hours :). DCP is now my go to, even though I now live on the Jersey Shore. I'll be purchasing a new kit soon. Which one? I'll keep watching, and hopefully you will point me in the right direction. Thank you guys!!

[@mattnieri1202]

Shane's flams and 4-stroke ruffs are the best in this video 👌😉

[@jdpdrums103]

Gretsch Alu is beautiful ! Thanks for the vid guys !

[@brandonfarley5297]

Gretsch and Tama. I’ve recently found out about noble and Cooley and I really like their snares. Their a must have for the arsenal.

[@Drumzylvania]

Playing a Helmet song on Nicko's snare made my day 😀 Thank you 🤘

[@ElDrumBlogOficial]

Beautiful snares all around but hell yes Barrett is my spirit animal!

[@drumcenternh]

🤘🤘

[@TheRealDrumWhisperer]

Perfect response!

[@JCordoba1001]

4:46 I love Helmet! second concert i ever went to, John Tempesta was playing with them

[@munton5150]

Why does the Grestch aluminum sound so good?! WOW!

[@barrettgoeman8622]

beCauSe I wAs ThE oNE pLaYinG iT hAHaHahAHa

[@munton5150]

@@barrettgoeman8622 Yep- haha I figured that had something to do with it LOL

[@DrummerGAS]

One of the reasons is theres an actual drummer playing it

[@immerherbst4230]

@@barrettgoeman8622 But isn't that snare usually coming with die-cast hoops?

[@hugorezende199]

a great snare, aluminum is always good, but we all have to understand that the player behing really make justice, he was a having little more consistency on his playing. it feels good for the demo.

[@terryklender4209]

Lots of favorites but the Gretsch Aluminum probably stands out for me.

[@alexpichler6173]

#1 Gretsch USA Aluminium #2 Tama Star Reserve Brass #3 Dunnett Aluminium 👌🏽

[@gregmgm06]

One of my favorite videos ever! Loved all the different snares, although the humor in your videos is what Im really here for. :]

[@joseceraia]

the TAMA is great, but I was chocked hearing the ALU Gretch. Number 1 for me.

[@jakemaybrier9184]

Man, those Keplinger shells do not mess around.

[@LIXOSonidoyDiscos]

Huuuf!! The Nicko snare from British drum Co is great!!! I love it!!

[@drzoidbergmd3200]

Loved it, you guys are so engaging. I wish you were in the original Portsmouth in England then I could come and visit...

[@thomasmoye664]

1. Gretsch 2. Dunnett 3. Noble 4. Tama Reserve

[@drumcenternh]

Nice line-up!

[@EricWilliamsDrums]

Full rundown - mics, pre's, converters, mixing. Spill it DCP!

[@tinterlande]

Feel free to email me! [e-mail]

[@marcogman8905]

My top 3: Brit Drum Co., Dunnett Titanium, and Gretsch. Love to any of them. Plus, that Sonor kit sounds fantastic. Thanks for another informative video.

[@paistefever]

HELL YEAH! Glad to see James! :) Great episode, thanks guys!

[@TheRealDrumWhisperer]

#paistefever ftw 🤘🤘 🤜🤛

[@1thess523]

James is from Texas, I'm from Texas, James is from San Antonio, I'm from San Antonio 😀. If you want to laugh go hang out with James because when he was down here at Sam Ash that's what would always happen 👍

[@RealEstateChris56]

To my ears, Keplinger for the win! Thanks for introducing me to that brand! Love your videos guys!

[@jamesspafford5985]

Tough call between the Dunnett Bronze and the Canopus Maple…. As to my ACTUAL favorite, it’s a tough call between my 1980’s 14x8 maple free floater and my 13x5.5 DW cast aluminum. Also gotta give an honorable mention to my Ludwig LM402 bronze!!! That thing sounds amazing with an Evans HD Dry on it!!!

[@pacyf93]

I love your sense of humor. And the snares of course ;)

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

ALL of em are beautiful drums and without any doubt I would buy and play ALL of them !!

[@alexpaniagua272]

Good googley moogley, 14x8 copper is giving me this funny feeling I can’t control.

[@petermasalsky8844]

They're all good, but really liking the N&C tulipwood. Another great video, guys. You spoil us.

[@daynnethedrummer684]

You guys have so much fun with your editing, I love it.

[@adamfrost8417]

It's nice when people notice. Thx!

[@daynnethedrummer684]

@@adamfrost8417 Keeps me coming back, dude! 🙂

[@TheRealDrumWhisperer]

@@adamfrost8417 the country music you put over mine was perfect! Joe's head, the fun facts and Barrett's slip up - Priceless!

[@BeeBeeCJr]

I’m so lucky to have purchased one of the star reserves at the end. So lively. Thank you guys for pushing Tama to make it with the 6.5 inch depth! Great video and comparison.

[@giannibadeau3344]

Wow!! All great sounding snares! It's gonna take a few listens to narrow it down for sure. Great job guys!

[@andyham6094]

I’d take the Tama star reserve brass over all the others.

[@dilankarun9172]

If The Police ever does go back to the studio, I could see/hear Stewart Copeland recording on that Tama. I have the Gretsch. Love it. Not sure how you can pick a favorite. All these Snare's were awesome. Love your videos DCP. Thanks

[@adamfrost8417]

Thank you for watching!

[@johncollins5552]

Stewart's snare wasn't that special, it's more the studio production work after he recorded it that we all think of as his sound .Not to take anything away from the Legend, I will never forget seeing him Live on the glorious but brief Police Reunion tour.

[@emperorcrawl]

HOLY SHIT! SKIP! skippy used to work at a local music store and i would always shoot the shit with him! I was sad when i heard he had moved but i'm so stoked he's working with yall now! hi from michael engle/texas!

[@TheRealDrumWhisperer]

Wassup Michael! 😊 🤜🤛

[@NEALBABBITT]

Loving that blue shirt Shane!

[@lso2930]

Putting that Dunnett Bronze on my “someday” list

[@Sundaydrumday]

I like watching you guys progress as drummers, you can always tell who is on a practice streak

[@roybeckerman7843]

DUNNETT BRONZE ..👍🏿 6min 50 sec mark.

[@CaptainBlueSam]

My current favorite is my Pearl Phosphor Bronze 14x6.5 with Die Cast hoops.

[@dave_sanderson]

And here's me hoping you'd get that HLD588 down from in the background... ;) Great work as always chaps!

[@milehighed52801]

All great choices! I’d take any of them in a heartbeat. It’s a good time to expand the collection, so maybe I’ll have to look at more than just one. I wish! Great video, guys!

[@lisaasmus3284]

The tama is the only with this special eq-effect, really great. The borlai and the cooleys are close.

[@BojanOstojicBlackflagStudio]

Very good snares ALL OF THEM!!!!

[@michaell.8938]

The last one, the Tama hammered brass that Shane played. Wow! Loved everything about it. And I'm usually a maple snare kind of guy!

[@DrumsTillDeath]

Noble & Cooley. Been playing one since the 90’s. Makes my eyes blink every time I lay into it. If I want to get my bands attention I’ll just hit a rim shot. Works every time.

[@bobisadrummer]

This video sold me on the Wuhan Koi's more than anything. That ride is pretty awesome sounding. Please get Nate in more videos. That dude gots chops!

[@anthonyn1312]

My favorite snare drum is Pearl Reference brass 14x6.5

[@Jaake-my2rq]

I love the way a great aluminum drum sounds like idealized wood. Winner = Gretsch.

[@guillermoperezgerman]

#1 wood N&C tulip #1 metal gretsch alluminium Runner up british talisman

[@af7119]

14x7 black iron is what i was hoping someone would pick!

[@tinterlande]

Like I said, I likely would have picked that one if it were in stock. That said, I LOVED the 14x5.5 SS I played in this video!

[@dagb7271]

I’m so happy so see the Tama Star reserve hammered brass as the first displayed one in this video.

[@supmet2]

The wood Noble and Cooley wins hands down. The Keplinger was nice too.

[@billyhughes9776]

The Keplinger had me until the Barrett tow-it-up with that Gretsch USA Solid Aluminum. Man, it sounds great,...Barrett knows how to hit. I'll still give the Keplinger the nod, but not by much -- #3 for me would be the Canopus Maple. That floor tom sounded amazing too.

[@jametz66]

Honestly, they all sounded great, but that Tulip caught my ear for sure, wow!

[@dmitrybogatsky1734]

Gretsch Solid Aluminium & Dunnett Classic Bronze - are the BEST

[@JulianFernandez]

good choices, gentleman.

[@tomhennessey4945]

They all sound absolutely amazing! Would love to see a behind-the-scenes video from Tony on tuning and recording etc!

[@texasforever3.025]

James makes good picks and his playing is grooooovy.

[@patrickwoods2583]

Dunnett Gergo Borlai Bronze. maybe it was the higher tuning but just cut through the mix perfectly. Runner up was the Star Reserve hammered brass.

[@Drummingeorgio2112]

JAMES!!! Miss you down here in San Antonio man! Hope to have a run of shows up that way so I can visit this monstrosity of a store!

[@vincenzoa2929]

Ya can’t beat that Gretsch sound. Some great sounding snares for sure. I need a Dunnett in my collection. My personal favorite snare right now is my Ludwig Copperphonic 6.5x14.

[@robsco1249]

The Tulip win here despite I generally never like wood snares...

[@TimNye850]

That Noble and Cooley tulip is fire!

[@MdhLV]

That Gretsch aluminum sounded freaking killer! Wow.

[@lawdog6558]

Fun fact: I went to High School with Joe! We played in Jazz band, Concert band, Show Choir rhythm section and Marching band together. Great guy and solid drummer!

[@giuliocarmassi]

That Gretsch Aluminum!! And the solid Tulip. But that aluminum tho...

[@martinlaporte2112]

The Gergo Borlai snare is by far the best sounding one. My personal favorite is actually my DW Collectors Series 6.5x14 Copper 3mm thick shell that I heard on your channel in the DW comparison video. I ordered it as soon as I heard it.

[@tristanbecker310]

BARRETT is a killer, his humor as well as his drum skills are awsome lol love him

[@cbenson67]

Totally diggin the Gretsch Aluminum!!

[@manuelsibona6601]

The gretsch sounds incredible the best for me.

[@elroyblackbean]

Love the Mr. Bungle shirt, Adam. :) I got to see them on that tour!!

[@sarojaband4664]

All these drums are works of art!!

[@Rab35]

Also, the Gretsch snare sounds great!

[@jnadrums]

So cool to see the Drum Whisperer in the videos! Hope you're doing well James!

[@TheRealDrumWhisperer]

Loved getting to be in a video! I obviously need to practice....🤷‍♂️

[@michaeltalley5826]

The Gretsch that Barrett picked was my favorite, then the Tama.

[@bilhamcobbly2957]

I think I liked the British drum co model the best.

[@stevehelland6789]

A big reason why the Gretsch aluminum drum sounds so good is because of the 302 hoops...they just give any drum a really fat, meaty tone that sits in the sweet spot between die casts and triple flanges. I won't use anything else anymore. Hilarious that he originally thought the drum had die casts on it!

[@barrettgoeman8622]

Yeah, they caught me finding that out in real time on camera!! Not my finest moment…

[@kurtsaldutti5728]

My 1968 double kick Gretsch kit all dicast all made like earthquake proof. Absolutely amazing drums. I do prefer the 302 hoops on toms but dicast on my. snare. The 302 is like a dicast that opens up the Gretsch barring exclusive 30° machined shells perfectly especially for the toms.

[@Kjodienda]

Joe! My man, you are THE DCP groovemiester! It's no wonder your head swelled up during your tulip stint. You get better with every performance!

[@barberjeff67]

So many great sounding snares! My pick would be the Dunnett bronze. I played a 6.5x14 black beauty super sensitive bronze shell for years. It's warm but cuts.

[@tobyvattilano7846]

Love the Dunnett Bronze ND N&C Tulip but of all the drums demo'd here, only one sung with equal batter/reso transparency and that was the brass star reserve. Don't think I've ever heard a snare drum so well balanced and again, that transparency. You truly get the image of the 6.5" shell with every backbeat. I'd want to play one in person though because as with higher end Turkish cymbals, anything hand hammered will have it's own unique voice. Great demo guys.

[@alkingborn]

Metal: Dunnett Titanium Wood: N&C Tulip No questions

[@tallan9698]

For me and my needs it would be the Noble And Cooley Tulip Snare. Would be appropriate for all my current gigs.

[@drumcenternh]

Great choice!

[@elithepitbulldog2209]

I’ve got 28 snare drums and can’t tell you which is my favorite. It’s usually the one on the stand at any given time