Ludwig Universal Brass - Three 14" Drums Compared!

Our demo guy Ryan takes three of Ludwig's newly-upgraded mid-priced black-nickel-over-brass snares through their paces!
Other Gear Used:
1960s Ludwig Standard Kit: 22x14, 13x9, 16x16
Zildjian K Sweet Pack: 15" Hi-Hats, 17" and 19" Crashes, 21" Ride
DW Hardware, including 9000 Pedals
Vic Firth 5B Barrel-Tip sticks
Performed and Captured by Ryan Masecar at Car Shop Recording in Raleigh, NC

[@daveyelmer3222]

Well done ! I appreciate the fast transition between sizes (without more conversation) so I easily can compare. The 8" sounds responsive, which is my normal concern with an 8" snare, as I like the "fatness".

[@anthonyflores1308]

Thanks for the demo on all three snare drums

[@williamfotiou7577]

Great review. I’ve had a BB for a long time but if I were to be in the market now, I would probably go with the Universal. Hey are a great value.

[@carlosclerigadrums]

Great video, thanks for sharing! The 6.5 my fav

[@TM_Stone]

The 5.5 tuned to medium does sound nice 🙂

[@gastonjabaly]

Ill take any of them probably the 6.5 good job bud we appreciate the patience and hard work

[@MattMurphyMusicTeacher]

Editing game is on point Ryan :)

[@2112percussion_]

Eyyy thanks Matt!

[@DaneBryantFrazier]

Now this is how you edit a video. Great job, great drumming, and great comparison! Also, what is the mic setup you have for this? Sounds incredible!

[@Shurmstick]

I would have to say hi tuning the 14x5 holds on the best. But they all do choke out at a higher tuning

[@dragocat1]

Cool drums!

[@rustycalvera977]

thanks you for playing the same riff for each drum...so one can hear the differences

[@albitcapinigro1107]

All amazing sounding snare drums. Why anyone would waste their money on a Black Beauty is beyond me.

[@aussiefarmer8741]

I ha a Black magic in 6.5'' however I was surprised in the 5'' Are they stock single head ply ??

[@rl95719]

For me, in low tuning 8", medium and high tuning 6.5" were best.

[@1thess523]

I guess they are following the Supralite sizes

[@telsonalves8060]

Vídeo Top !!!!!!!!

[@frankspikes7858]

Great video. Nice transition between the three. I'd take the 8" or 6.5". I have enough 5" snares. Lol. Sweet playing to. Love the zep like shuffle, and the john mayer like grooves.

[@Shurmstick]

6.5 👍🏼

[@crioni]

❤

[@Chernabog123]

To my (untrained ) there is subtle difference between the 5 and 6.5 , much greater difference when going up to the 8. I didn’t expect that , could probably save a few $$ and get the 5 and have a snare that does the same as a 6.5

[@markr1550]

All the sizes are the same price. $350 for the chrome triple flanged hoops and $450 for the black die-cast hoops. I have the 6.5 with the die-cast hoops. It's a really nice drum.

[@gerardodelprete7919]

tuning medium the best!!!!

[@tmaddrummer]

I agree with you!

[@tobiaswinter1358]

Does the tension knob lock?

[@2112percussion_]

On the throwoff? It does not on the P88i.

[@jwfabworks3141]

Cry of love!

[@peters3286]

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