Dunnett Snare Drum Showcase - Which is Best For You?

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

SHANE! You and your crew - always such professional work. Having DCP represent my products in the way you do and for as long as you have - it is truly humbling. That goes not just for me, but for all the drummers that have been properly introduced to the products I make through you. Every time you sell one of my drums, I know because I invariable get an email from a very, very happy new Dunnett owner. My love and appreciation going out to you, Tony, all at DCP and of course my brothers and sisters in the drumming community. Please - stay healthy!

[@pfunnk14]

Ron, as a longtime drummer and an even bigger audiophile, I just wanna say that the passion and care you put into your drums is second to none. I just wish i could afford more of them! Cheers to your hard work brother!

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

@@jeahhh .!..

[@codersexpo1580]

Where can I find dunnett 2n tripple brass 6.5 x 14?? I can't seem to even find this or anything even similar. Can you help me obtain one?

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

@@codersexpo1580 Please send me an email. Happy to set one up for you with Shane. I will be shipping him one next week!

[@codersexpo1580]

@@dunnettclassicdrums Wow thank you for the prompt reply! I have sent you my email via your websites contact page. Can't wait to hear back!

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

Triple Brass had an INCREDIBLE rimshot sound. Full bodied and bright at the same time. Love it

[@Scopay73]

He’s right about the triple brass. Sounds great.

[@ambersound11]

1) titanium 2) aluminum 3) carbon steel I like how the drummer is like a machine playing pretty much the same pattern and voicings through all the snares! That makes it so much more fluid and easier to hear the sonic differences! I'm surprised how many shootouts DON"T DO THAT....8*P

[@mchaelfoley]

Another great video. this is exactly what I would have wanted, continuous loop, same beat, same mics, A/B/C comparo. Nicely done guys. You are the best in the business. My comments: 1) All Dunnett Snares are amazing. There is really no one making better pallette of high quality exotic metal drums with such a unique and comprehensive tonal spectrum. -besides the amazing craftsmanship in the seam welding/finishing, the uniques bearing edges, and the amazing strainer, the other things I have noted about Dunnetts that are unique are a) shells are often slightly undersized, giving a more tympani like seating of the head to the rim b) 8 lugs not 10, with flanged rims - altogether LOW MASS hardware 2) Ronn also makes a great wood drum. Who knew? 3) I currently own 14 different Dunnett drums. Four of my favorites that you did not demo are: a) 8" tubouliion titanium b) natural raw brass 2N c) Magnesium d) Dunnett/Ludwig Chief Titanium 4) I just ordered a drum with an Inconel shell made by Ronn. That's the most exotic I have seen. Can't wait to play it 3) I agree the stainless is magnificent, in this video I like that the best . I agree the triple brass sounds great but not as "unique" to Dunnett IMHO. 4) my favorite Dunnett is my 6.5X14 magnesium (which you sold me about 3 years ago) 5) The surprise to me (and of course the one I don't have) is the aluminum 2N. Aluminum drums are so "all over the map". While I like the Ludwig Acrolite and of course the LM402 and the Starphonic, I find aluminum thin shells often have a dissonant hollow ping (think Larry Mullen Jr.) Just not for me. My favorite is the trick Kodiak. This one is a condender. 5) titanium rules. The tonal properties of titanium (full spectrum sound, dry, round) are just right for my ear. And that's my last comment. We all need to find our own sound, there is no right answer!! Thanks again for a great video Mofo

[@brucedelaney9606]

I heard the titanium 6 1/2 x 14 years ago. I never heard of the company before that, and realize they made the greatest sounding snare drum of all time. Every one of the snare drum few showed what is the pinnacle of snare sound. Every time I watch this video I pick a new favorite. LOL. But the triple brass is heavenly. Keep up the good work guys!

[@loko306]

omg all were excepcionally great. My favorite was the chrome over brass

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

As soon as I see your vids I run to find my headphones. Always high quality stuff. My least favourite was the titanium, although I wouldn’t kick any out of bed.

[@krandletie1054]

The classic straight wall stainless is my favorite. Crack, body with just a little overtone that gets out of the way. I’ll be hitting DCP up for one of these soon!

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

Thank you!

[@davidsuprenant893]

2N chrome over brass.thats the one. Great shoot out.

[@cobra1995xx]

That and the titanium are niiiice!!

[@bobbydreg5597]

Man, your playing and tuning is so consistent it actually makes these snare demos tough to hear differences. Love what you guys are doing.

[@onalyd]

I like the aluminum. Bright, pops a little more overtones. Stainless Steel as well for a more focused crack

[@twowheellife4277]

Love the sound of all of these! The chrome over brass has my ears at Aaaaah!

[@daniellllll45419]

I purchased to you guys many years ago the 14x5,5 titanium snare . Great great snare drum.

[@drumcenternh]

So glad you're enjoying it, Daniel. Cheers!

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

Thanks Dan! The 5.5 x 14 is a fantastic snare drum and under appreciated. I'm glad you have one.

[@daniellllll45419]

@@dunnettclassicdrums Thanks !, I´d say that from all the top snare drums that I own (and they are many amazing snare drums from many brands) . Dunnet has the best price/quality rate by far . What an amazing piece of art and killer sound . If I were a famous drummer my snare drum choice would be Dunnet.

[@petermasalsky8844]

All sound great, but I do have to give it to the Triple Brass. And not going to say "Yikes" because I don't want to incite negative responses like last time, but I will say that I know how much work goes into shooting this much material (and all the post production). Your hard work, especially in this craziness we're living now, is greatly appreciated.

[@Assimilator702]

Well I ain’t going out tonight. So it’s the 8 o’clock feature presentation from our good friends at Drum Center Portsmouth. I like the Bronze. Hmm.....do I NEED another snare?

[@warrenoids]

You don't need one. You want one. (So do I.)

[@rgbg2008]

They all sound great !!! Thanks!!!

[@remygaron8311]

Youre right these drum have some special love em all 👏👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁🥁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@supmet2]

1- Stainless 14x6.5 2- Modeling Aluminium 14x6.5 3- Titanium 14x6.5 4- Triple Brass 14x6.5

[@Chickboom34]

Really like the snap of the modeling aluminum.

[@trock355]

I got my 2N Bronze Gergo Borlai from you guys a few years ago. Made some changes to it (went to 20 strand from the 42, changed both stock heads, took the hypervent and badge off) and it rips. I consistently get the “dude that snare is dope, what is it?!” whenever I play it. If I had to keep one metal drum, this would be it. Love it!

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

Thanks Todd! Glad you're diggin" that Gergo!

[@stromghouls]

the straight wall stainless steel is my favorite. to me it is still the benchmark and the best sounding of the bunch. make no mistake. i think they all sound fantastic, but that straight wall stainless steel is something.

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

Thanks Eric!

[@golfandvinyl]

The classic steel and triple brass were my faves.

[@palesama]

Aluminum👍 Carbón Steel👌 Triple Brass 💪

[@mycupcake12]

I liked the stainless steel the best and the one I didn't care for was the brass shell surprisingly!

[@M123OCT]

I have two Dunnett snares, a 14" x 6.5" 2N and a 14" x 8" Classic. They are simply awesome snares - everyone needs to play one at some point.

[@jasonb2180]

Loved this one!!! I am the proud owner of a few of these snares - a 2N stainless, a 2N modeling aluminum, a Borlai bronze, and a Monoply Maple. A titanium is on the way (ordered from DCOP), and that will make 5! Love them all. Got to meet Ronn a while back, and he was so willing to talk about snare design and options. Learned a lot that day. I hope to, someday, make it an even half-dozen. Have my eye on the COB …. So many great choices!!!

[@pfunnk14]

The monoply maple is one of my favorites of his but the titanium is super versatile for a metal snare. Love the content yet again!

[@drumcenternh]

Monoply Maple is killer!

[@daniellllll45419]

Yeahh , the monoply sounds killer , warm sound.

[@christopherdonegan1631]

You guys are just amazing, thank you for doing so much for the drumming community. I’m in the UK, and would buy from you only that the import taxes are insane.

[@drumcenternh]

We're glad you like our channel, thanks for watching! ...and, yeah, those import taxes are rough.

[@christopherdonegan1631]

I’m hopeful that once we’ve properly left the European Union Trump will do a deal with the UK and dissolve them

[@christopherdonegan1631]

Happy Easter Day!

[@stevesmith4673]

You guys make such great videos. Informative, entertaining, and so well-produced.

[@drumcenternh]

We love to hear comments like this. Thanks so much, Steve!

[@CraigFlowersMusic]

I loves me a steel snare drum!! The Supralite is still my favorite, especially with 42 strands, even more than the Black Beauty, even more than the A&F! And other steel snares always impress me too. I think people will come around eventually.

[@drumcenternh]

The A&F Bell Steel is UNREAL.

[@vistalite-ph4zw]

For me the Classic Stainless and the Triple Brass, I could flip a coin and be ecstatic over the outcome. However all 10 sound amazing!!!!!😉

[@RossLambert801]

You guys are amazing. Keep up the good work. I think I need to make a trip to your place to pick out a drum set in person.

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much Ross, and definitely, make the trip!

[@waltheisenberg7626]

This is how you should film all comparisons. Much easier for the listener/customer.

[@HughMorristheJoker]

I can't believe the steel sounds so good. I always thought of that metal as beginner snare material.

[@dancalabrese3523]

Everyone of them is a head turner but the 2N Chrome Over Brass, Steel and Aluminum were just extra special. And the Dunnett throw off is itself a mechanical work of art!

[@Lateralus1007]

2N chrome over brass is about perfect as a snare gets

[@adolfofrano4656]

INCREIBLES TAMBORES!!!

[@goesjem]

These are truly great snares man. Jason Bonham used the titamium model on the whole California Breed album. Such a fat tone and very open. I was thinking of getting one, but I am very connected to my Ludwig 402 and Black Beauty snares. I might do it one day though.

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Well it's about time! I was waiting for this one and knew it would eventually happen. I feel much the same as Shane does, in that the first time I experienced Dunnett it was a fascinating revelation! Dunnett is my undisputed go to brand. You have to play one to get the full experience. The sensitivity and playability is like no others! I have to have them all....but if I could only choose one it would be from the Kore line. A bit more rare and I think quite labour intensive to produce but it's the ultimate for me. Apart from that you can't go wrong with the straight shell stainless, as an all round, one stop drum. Another that is a bit of a sleeper is the magnificent Magnesium! Having played and owned the straight wall and beaded shell drums I actually prefer the straight wall a bit more. I completely understand and appreciate Ronn's original theories on drums. he had it right in the first place but market demand brought forth all the evolutionary models we see. It's a great thing though. I've never, ever been disappointed in a Dunnett, and I'm as fussy as they come! Cheers and Happy Easter to everyone!

[@drumcenternh]

Well said, Jan Lucas. Cheers, and Happy Easter.

[@JanPatrickLucas]

@@drumcenternh Thank You!

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

Thanks Jan! MUCH appreciated.

[@JanPatrickLucas]

@@dunnettclassicdrums I'm honoured Ronn! You're very welcome!

[@robertphelan262]

Great reveiw,thanks for the input 👍

[@sz-ll9iq]

They all have their own ‘honk’. Any of the first 4 but I prefer the dark bronze throaty tone. Please consider a mahogany shootout some day....traps or snare

[@ryanspeed4671]

Great video as usual!! I own a 2N stainless steel and love it.I'm looking to eventual purchase the Titanium. They make excellent snares.

[@roybeckerman9253]

TITANIUM...WOW 👍🏿

[@joshuatappan2407]

Really interesting set of sounds with those snares. Never really been into Dunnett, but I think their distinct sound is sharp, short, and articulate. Really liked the 2N Triple Brass, definitely caught my attention when I was watching the video. Once again, really enjoyed the video!

[@patrickwoods2583]

Wow! i love the low tone! When I think of a great low snare, I can't help but the think Van Halen - "Poundcake". Since that song came out I've always loved low tone snares. Funny how this Dunnett variety sounds pretty much the same. If I had to choose, I'd say the Aluminum or High Carbon Steel sounded the best. Funny that you guys said the last Brass snare sounded best. I thought it sounded the least good. I could hear a ring-y overtone that was a bit annoying.

[@christopherdonegan1631]

2N Stainless steel and Bronze for me

[@egeywedgie3]

The beginning story about playing a SS and realizing that you had to have it.... same happened to me in 2013. Been very happy with my SS for 7 years :)

[@jamesthaniotis9160]

Aluminum is the one, has that beautiful pop. Stainless steel is a close second although they all sound great in their own way!

[@drummerbhoyshug]

I love them all, but if I had to pick just one, it would be the 2N Chrome over Brass ! 👍

[@phillamoore157]

That 2N Triple Brass is the best among the best....but there's not a bad drum in the lot. Every one of these are spectacular. And, I was surprised at the price (as far as Reverb goes). In a day and age when you can spend $1500+ on a boutique snare, these come in at $1K, which I'd never thought I'd say is *relatively* affordable. For those who haven't see it Ruben Spyker has a really good video comparing models as well. Sounds like Dunnett has cracked the code, as they say. Everything he touches sounds incredible. Can't wait to hear the carbon-fiber snares.

[@benblackburn2693]

I've found with the quick release snare system that under too much snare tension they seem to pop loose. Have you had this same problem and if so has there been a way to mitigate this ?

[@wilkinsnl]

I have the Gergo sig model, absolutely love it....except the snare wires are popping off. The snare wires are a little on the cheap side. I’m currently looking to replace them. The aluminum one sounds great too.

[@drumcenternh]

Grab some Canopus Back Beat wires. Best in the business, IMHO.

[@wilkinsnl]

Do they have 42 strand?

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

Make sure that you have the key screws in the correct sides - the short ones go in the butt end and the long ones go in the throw off side. If you mix them up the butt end doesn't fully engage. If that doesn't fix the issue please send me an email - I am always available to help. The Dunnett 42 strand snare wires are the best ones I can make. Bronze tail pieces and high carbon steel wires.

[@wilkinsnl]

dunnettclassicdrums Ron, good to hear from you. The snares are installed correctly, it’s not the mechanism that holds the snare wires on it’s the actual wires breaking. I haven’t adjusted the tension since I’ve had the drum, (Sept ‘19), it arrived perfect. They don’t seem like they’re on too tight. I appreciate your willingness to stand behind your product publicly. I love this drum man, I really do. The snare wires breaking are kind of a bummer though.

[@Customwinder1]

Triple Brass was awesome .

[@pobehlicaCaptava]

👽Excelent sound snare drums🥁🖖🛸

[@giuliocarmassi]

3:36 Classic Stainless Steel 4:59 triple brass

[@jermss_]

I would take that chrome over brass out for dinner and a movie and not even get mad when it doesnt call me back.

[@drumcenternh]

lulz

[@scotttucker8127]

My Dunnett stainless steel snare drum has no vent no bead and I Love it

[@gregwagneraudio4776]

What are you micing the kick with? Really cuts through on a phone speaker. I own an almost vintage now, Dunnett stainless that always wins the what snare should we use question.

[@joemama22]

Sounds great... Never heard of this brand.

[@koshar44]

Yea the triple brass sounds best but I just like a piccolo sound. And why not adress having 2 snares?

[@codersexpo1580]

I agree that 2N Trip Brass is tight. So much depends on tuning, room acoustics, mics, etc... but from what I just heard, I just said the same thing when you guys echoed my thought....scary actually, get out of my head! ...Secretly I loved that Classic Stainless Steel too ;-)

[@DelGiorgioDrums]

first and last awesome drrums!! thanks

[@Evolutioncity]

My favorite will always be Titanium. I have a 14x8 (from DCP) and no other drum will ever beat it.

[@drumcenternh]

Amazing drum. Glad you like it, Zach.

[@Evolutioncity]

Drum Center of Portsmouth it will be passed down as many generations as it can go! My dad bought it for me a month before he passed away and signed the inside. Sonically it’s the best snare I’ve ever heard, but it’s also my favorite for many other reasons! I appreciate you guys being a part of that memory.

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

Zach - I agree with you 100%. Years ago when I made one for Kevin Shepard who used it to record some Zoo Story tracks. I didn't quite understand what he was shooting for until I heard the recording - posting a link below this reply.

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

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[@dave_sanderson]

This video does not make me unhappy I have the titanium on the way! My god!

[@jamesfarris1973]

2N triple brass. Man that’s gnarly. What’s one of those run?

[@enricosimonotti7239]

How thick are dunnet shells?

[@elcapitan216]

Which one is the loudest ?

[@cocovasquez1]

Titanium is the winner for me! I own one and a chrome over brass as well 🙌🏼🔥

[@kevinremsen5627]

Wow. Can't go wrong with any of them. Absolutely amazing sounds. Do you take hand sanitizer in trade?

[@drumcenternh]

throw in a dozen ppe masks and a case of tp and we'll talk!

[@kevinremsen5627]

@@drumcenternh I'll bring cash. The aluminum is my favorite. Maybe the old lady will let me if I'm good. 🤞🏼

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

LOL!

[@kevinremsen5627]

@@dunnettclassicdrums your drums are incredible. I just ordered the N2 Aluminum and the 13" Stainless steel!

[@mikeyvirgin469]

I thought the classic stainless wouldn’t be topped, but that triple brass is something else. Ugh, just when I thought I was done with snares after getting a vintage Sonor.

[@solex2427]

Good work

[@drumcenternh]

Thank you!

[@Tides-of-Time-and-Space]

That triple brass snare is Crazy!

[@drumcenternh]

agreed. nasty.

[@JulianFernandez]

badges could use a bit of a redesign imo, but those are cool snares!!!

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

I'd love to hear your ideas...

[@JulianFernandez]

@@dunnettclassicdrums sure, after we discuss fees.

[@jc3drums916]

It's difficult to tell from a video, and recorded sound is always a little different from live sound, but I think I like the classic stainless steel the best. It seemed to be right in the middle in terms of ringiness - controlled, but not as dry as the titanium. I love the titanium's natural color, so I wanted to like it the most, but I think the SS topped it. What I didn't like was the Gergo Borlai bronze. It had a persistent, somewhat unpleasant ring that sounded like background hum. That and the 2N high carbon steel were my least favorite. The brass snares were a little ringier than I like, but the timbre of the ring was better than that of the 2N stainless steel. 1. Classic stainless steel 2. Classic titanium 3. 2N modeling aluminum 4. 2N COB 5. 2N triple brass 6. 2N stainless steel 7. 2N high carbon steel 8. 2N Gergo Borlai bronze 2 and 3 were very close, as were 5 and 6. I'd probably change my rankings if I heard them live.

[@drumcenternh]

One of the more articulate comments I've had the pleasure to read. Refreshing. Thanks!

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

You have great ears! While this demo is exceptional, the only perfect way to assess a Dunnett is in person, but this is still a solid starting point. BTW, I am posting a link to a video of Gergo playing his Model 2N Bronze. I think you might change your mind...posting below this comment.

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

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[@danielvibe7139]

Rhe Steel, COB and brass sounded surprisingly similar

[@toddcooper3599]

I have too buy some gorgeousness

[@scotttucker8127]

To me the classic stainless without the bead is the best of the bunch

[@AirportSpotter]

Which snare drum did you use in the intro of every video? This snare sounds so good!

[@drumcenternh]

14x6.5 Classic Stainless.

[@retired_robot666]

Loving that carbon steel. Has a nice crack.

[@Bcwilderness]

yip just magic, draws you in perfect otones

[@Bcwilderness]

the carbon steel has a focused density

[@supmet2]

I still like the Titanium best because of it's low end and fewer high end overtones.

[@jove1155]

Yup. The cleanest and most distinct of the bunch. Surprised more people didn't go for it. Titanium, Magnesium and Bell Bronze are materials on a league of their own.

[@buckcole4439]

I'll take the bronze snare any day!

[@tamboler0]

COB! 🤩

[@jetyler3400]

Classic stainless steel ...hell yes!

[@mycupcake12]

Triple brass or the plain stainless steelsnare drum sounded the best to me....

[@roomdog40]

Nice work once again. I like the metal one.

[@dancoffman4336]

The Dunnett one was the best

[@StevesRykerAdventures]

My titanium is killer....

[@johndiraimo1444]

Mine too !!!!!!!!

[@seanmadden6683]

Mine three!

[@ThDirtyCurfDrummer]

Classic stainless steel was my favorite.

[@HughMorristheJoker]

Steel, either

[@matthewpaluch777]

😎👍🇨🇦🇺🇸🥁My first Dunnett was a custom Titanium & I haven't looked back. Ronn knows what he's doing!

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

Thanks Matt! That was a long time ago!

[@matthewpaluch777]

@@dunnettclassicdrums No, thank you Ronn! @ my high point I had 14 of ur drums... now it's down to 8.

[@RocketBrothersBand]

These videos are great, but nothing really replaces playing these drums in real life. I just got a Classic Stainless 6.5, and unless you get to really play it, tune it, explore its sound in person, its difficult to really understand all the mojo that these snares have.

[@supmet2]

chrome over brass - titanium - bronze - aluminium - steel - carbon steel

[@omaraririu7554]

Me gustan todos!!!!!! 😂

[@michaell.8938]

I was least impressed by the titanium snare. It sounded choked to me. Maybe it was tuned too high? I liked the snare that had the red lug washers, whatever one that was.

[@timonmartinez2564]

i love your videos but to often you dont talk about the most important thing after the sound... the price! that makes the difference between getting it and just dream about it 😅

[@mattwood2872]

🇨🇦

[@dunnettclassicdrums]

Yay!

[@nickavenoso7851]

I love Dunnett snare drums, I just wish they weren’t as expensive. $1,000 for a snare drum, wow 😂

[@kro6457]

It’s the price you pay for high end quality!

[@roybeckerman7843]

Bronze blows them all away…

[@echohawk9579]

The aluminum owns very robust

[@captainkuru1]

The best? Yamaha Recording Custom snares of course 😁.