NEW Pearl Sensitone Heritage Alloy Snare Drum Review

​ ‪@PearlDrumsUS‬ has brought back the classic Sensitone! We'll demo all 6 of them and give our thoughts in this video. Links to buy them are just below:
Pearl Sensitone Heritage Alloy Snare Drum - 14x6.5 - Steel
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/STH1465S
Pearl Sensitone Heritage Alloy Snare Drum - 14x5 - Steel
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/STH1450S
Pearl Sensitone Heritage Alloy Snare Drum - 14x6.5 - Aluminum
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/STH14...
Pearl Sensitone Heritage Alloy Snare Drum - 14x5 - Aluminum
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/STH14...
Pearl Sensitone Heritage Alloy Snare Drum - 14x6.5 - Black Nickel Over Brass
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/STH14...
Pearl Sensitone Heritage Alloy Snare Drum - 14x5 - Black Nickel Over Brass
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/STH14...
Canopus Bolt Tight Washers
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/BT-20
Canopus Red Lock
Available for purchase here: buydru.ms/CTL-4
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[@itsn0g00d]

The Sensitones are truly sleeper drums. And they're so reasonably priced compared to other offerings that have essentially the same components. A great value for anyone looking to get into a pro-sounding snare for hobbyist prices.

[@papalegba6759]

dunno that they're sleepers, i been saying the 5" aluminium is a classic ever since it came out. it's ridiculously good.

[@franciscowidmer]

@@papalegba6759 5" or 6,5"??

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

Yup, that intro is a winner. Loved it.

[@drumcenternh]

Sensitoooonnne

[@NintenDub]

The whistle beat..how great

[@SuperheroJunior]

@@drumcenternh I want to buy an aluminum Pearl Sensitone snare drum. I like the Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum but they are just too expensive.

[@johnbertasius2612]

When it comes to the higher end drums sometimes people hear what they want to hear. I've been playing for nearly 50 years and these are obviously really good sounding snare drums whatever the price. They sound good. Job done.

[@Romans219]

Agreed, me too. Too many drummers wanting to massage their egos with the cosmetics.

[@thomasnussbaum4711]

True. I‘ve got snare drums in my arsenal which costs 99$ and 1000$, it’s all about the character of the particular drum.

[@papalegba6759]

@@thomasnussbaum4711 my favourite snare was a battered old 5.5" gretsch COB i paid £20 for. but because it needed a lot of work i really made sure i restored it correctly, with the most suitable parts, skins, wires etc. if i'd got it new i wouldn't have done that, it wouldn't have sounded as good & i wouldn't have had that sympathetic connection to it. it ended up a proper road warrior too, very tough & versatile snare. earned me a LOT of money.

[@thomasnussbaum4711]

@@papalegba6759 That’s a great story! You’re right, you learn a lot about the drum or tuning in general when you‘re restoring a snare drum.

[@papalegba6759]

@@thomasnussbaum4711 true. tbf i just knew it was gonna be a good 1 cos the quality shone thru under all the mess. gretsch COBs don't get a lotta love but man that drum could do anything with a bit of tweaking & never gave me a second of trouble on the road. just as good was a 1980s tama superstar 6.5" maple i had, not as versatile as the gretsch but built like a tank & had a FAT rimshot, cut thru a rock/dance mix like butter. same model neil peart played on 'spirit of radio' but a deeper shell iirc? never had to use any head but a standard coated ambassador on it either, it just fkn testified every night without fail. other drummers used to sneer at me for using a japanese snare back then but fk em cos it was a monster & a good backbeat is what earns your corn. so i always trusted my ears & watched how the audience reacted & that tama got em out their seats. so did my knackered old gretsch tbf lol! from my side all the adulation ludwig gets is crazy, cos i never owned 1 in my entire career & when i borrowed em they were a massive pain in the ass tbh, maintenance nightmares & finicky af. like, literally they would fall apart as you played em lol!

[@pbaker7160]

All sound very nice with either tuning. The Aluminum shells seem to have the best tone to my ears.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

FINALLY! A snare drum I might be able to afford! All of the 5"x 14" snare drums just sound aaaamaaaaaazing!

[@garydossett6688]

I got my first sensitone when it came with a kit from Pearl I ordered. I didn’t have high hopes for it. It came with the kit so figured it would stay on my teaching set. When I played it the first time it went on every gig I had for a long time. Every time a student said they wanted a new snare or an upgrade I always sent them to the sensitones first because the price to performance couldn’t be touched.

[@dancalabrese3523]

Great sounding drums at any price point! Especially surprised by how much I liked the 14x5's in all three lines.

[@tinterlande]

Agreed! Listening back to these now, the 14x5 brass has my vote, and I’m a 6.5” snare guy!

[@johnreardon4944]

Best video ever comparing the three different shell materials! My takeaway was that the 14x5 brass shell has the brightness off steel, the controlled sound of aluminum, and yet retains the rich complexity of brass. That was my overall favorite for general purpose playing. I am now eager to get one of each to have more options available to serve the different music styles I play. Thank you for the video. It had a huge impact on me by building on concepts that I was already intimately familiar with. Sensitones are highly underrated. Extremely musical snares!

[@jasonb2180]

Shane said "softer bottom". That is awesome ....

[@DrummerGrrrl]

No, he said "bottom END". Huh huh huh...he said bottom.

[@jasonb2180]

@@DrummerGrrrl He said both! "softer bottom" is at 6:37

[@rexross5189]

@@DrummerGrrrl hey beavis... he said “bottom” ahuh huh

[@scav3155]

My bottom is softer

[@TheCapedCrusader94]

All snares in the video sound great! If I had to pick one, it would be the 14 by 5 aluminum. The pricing is also great.

[@jasonb2180]

I agree. I don't really need another snare, but the 5" aluminum is just too good (at the price) to pass up, I think. Amazing price points with these drums ...

[@Azarable]

@@jasonb2180 The Ludwig Supraphonic and the Acrolites are very beautiful snare drums but so are all of these Pearl Sensitone snares. I am planning on buying a Pearl Sensitone aluminum because they are much more cheaper and to me they sound just as good as the Ludwig Supraphonics or the Acrolites.

[@papalegba6759]

@@Azarable they're also nearly indestructible, much tougher & more roadworthy than ludwigs. the 5.5" aluminium is ridiculously good. if you can find one, the yamaha sd-3455/3465 are great too.

[@mauriciocortezbowles6446]

And the winner is.. That kick drum 💯

[@drumcenternh]

Not bad, right?!

[@favd2002]

@@drumcenternh spunds delicious

[@phillamoore157]

That 14X5 aluminum sounded killer!

[@robertbates9948]

These are GREAT drums, probably the best I’ve played, for under 400$. I have the 5x14 nickel over brass Heritage Alloy Sensitone, I also have Supraphonics, Black Beauty’s, and Noble & Cooleys, I’ve had the Sensitone, for about a week and a half now, and I’m blown away by it! It does all the things!! If ur looking for a great snare drum, at a very reasonable price, I don’t think, that there is a better option, for the money. Pull the trigger on any one of these, especially the brass, u won’t be disappointed.

[@georgebaggy]

Been using a sensitone steel for 15 years and never thought about replacing it

[@jove1155]

I love my Sensitones. Brass, Phosphor Bronze, Steel, Aluminum. All slightly different but all fantastic.

[@gordonwoodbatteur]

Thank you for that great video. And also thanks for playing those snares at different dynamic level instead of bashing it! We can hear where you can go with those snare drum. I have the bass model in 5 x 14 and 6 1/2 x 14 (not the heritage model but the old model with bridge lug, super hoop) probably the same thing. These brass model are SO VERSATILE. As a session drummer like me, they still are my GO TO snare drum. Awesome video! The 3 models are GREAT!

[@tinterlande]

🤘🤘

[@mrmisfit635]

I have the black nickel over brass, and it impresses me everytime 🖤

[@fl00d69]

Best Intro yet! Full marks!

[@tinterlande]

Good, time was spent… haha

[@jrfrondelli2023]

Some of THE best snare drums ever made, in my professional opinion. My #1 go-to snare, since I bought it 21 years ago, is a Pearl Brass Sensitone 5.5 x 14. Really can't say enough about it. I too was sad when they discontinued them, but now, I see one of the Heritage snares in my near future. ;) They ALL sound great soooo..... decisions, decisions. Great demo as usual Shane. :)

[@papalegba6759]

as a gigging drummer starting back in the 80s, pearl were always my favourite japanese brand. their hardware was a godsend cos it was cheap & just worked when all my expensive UK/US stuff broke all the time, then their bass/toms got superb when they brought out 'power' sizes (even the original cheapo pearl exports sounded fantastic if you put good skins on em, & you could just throw em in the back of the van without cases they were so tough lol), finally they came out with this range of idiot-proof workhorse snares. i mean really, how can you make that 5.5" aluminium sound bad ffs you'd have to be mental? if you been on the road much you know pearl don't let you down.

[@0Somerandomguy01]

Statler and Waldorf made my day. Thanks DCP!!

[@GZuraman]

Super great review, as I expect from you guys from DCP. Very detailed and honest. There's a lot of effort there. Thanks a lot.

[@drumcenternh]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aparker507]

Love the sensitone line. Right up there with the Ludwigs imo. Wish they would have brought back the bronze as well

[@kevinremsen5627]

I was pleasantly surprised with the pricing! May have to grab a couple! Very tasty!

[@1dudecrush]

I can’t verify from personal experience, but I’ve heard it said that these are some of the only mainstream drums that even come close to competing with Ludwig in the snare game. The recordings seem to speak for themselves.

[@calzaondrums]

That 6.5 Steel was an amazing surprise for an Aluminum guy which I am.. That sounded beautiful.

[@drumcenternh]

Couldn't agree more!

[@calzaondrums]

@@drumcenternh P.S. Add me on Facebook Shane, PLEEEAAASE

[@OlliVimpari]

I have an early production 14x5,5 Sensitone brass snare with the same lugs as these in the video. The drum sounds always lower and punchier to the mics than to your ears. So its nice to crank it up with good playability and still have a rich deep tone.

[@DrRusty5]

Back in the early 90's I picked up a Sensitone Custom Alloy (Steel) Snare but more specifically the seemingly rarer 13" x 5.5" version.

[@BluesSanctuary]

The 5” brass is a freaking killer, super versatile drum!!

[@VBHenry]

Great video as always guys !!

[@NintenDub]

Not trendy,we need these sounds. Very well put

[@PhilHenDrums]

A 5” bronze Sensitone has been my primary drum for around 15 years. Whether I bash it, tap it or brush it, I get a musical sound that works. The name is appropriate.

[@cszetela1]

Very well done comparison video with the different mic setups. I wish Pearl would have chosen a different lug design.

[@baptistefall7131]

Aluminum shell is the best for the snare

[@charlesfranklin3533]

I Personally Own that Black Brass Alloy 6 1/2 X 14 Snare Drum And I Love That Sound it Really Cuts.

[@pfunnk14]

I kinda liked the NOB 6.5 best. Surprised by that. I've never been a fan of pearl snares but these are great for the money.

[@Juniscrazy]

Their mcx snares are killer

[@blake.r3602]

I'm buying a sensi-tone because of this vid! Love me some muppets! 💘

[@RedeyePerc]

The best was last IMO - shallow brass. They all sound great.

[@dave_sanderson]

Where do you guys keep getting your comedy ideas from!? 😂 Gold! Excellent video as always, I see some of these in my future!

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks Dave!

[@briandrum1]

My wife bought me a Pearl Sensitone as a wedding gift back in 2001. Its not because she bought it for me that I feel I have to use it...I use it to this day because it sounds so fucking good! And I'm able to get "my" snare sound from it

[@telsonalves8060]

Excelente vídeo ! Pearl Snare Drum Alloy são perfeitas !!!! Parabéns à Pearl e à Drum Center NH !!

[@FlankinspanK]

I have the 6.5 aluminum. Its sooo good.

[@storminsea]

Another superb 👌review. Loving that brass in a higher tuning. Nice chops too!🥁🥁🥁👍

[@NintenDub]

I've had a 12x5.5 for probably 13 years and I love it. Always wished I went with the 14

[@dmitryshkolnik5233]

Interesting little detail to mention: I own a sensitone elite (it's how they used to be named) brass snare, and not only were they 1.5 mm against current 1.0 mm, the current edition doesn't even have rubber insulation between lugs and the shell..gosh, I wonder how much did these cost saving decisions have saved them

[@ezza1236]

Hands sensatione aluminum 5.5 inch best snare I have ever owned

[@remygaron8311]

Awesome snarre with new tech it’s hard to not find a good drum now a days

[@michaelbrown3128]

These are awesome!

[@yourdrummer2034]

I have a brass Sensitone I acquired years ago. It's one of the run with tube lugs, Mastercast diecast hoop and the black finish that turned out kinda green. Bonus: I have that very same bass drum and between the 18" Crystal Beat Bass and that brass sensitone, I can bring the heat no doubt. It's a fantastic drum and It sounds very close to this 5.5 brass Sensitone here.

[@drumsanddrumming]

I really like Pearl`s snares. I have the IP signature, a Sensitone Premium Bronze and now the Duoluxe. Love them just as much (or more!), than my Ludwigs and Gretsch.

[@MsLiboma]

Just got a black steel sensi tone . Stands up next my other snares an lm400 , premier royal ace ( still fave prob ) and a Pearl Omar hakim

[@_xw3n_]

Give the editor a damn pay rise‼😌

[@adamfrost8417]

Bless you.

[@RefRMart10]

Just got my brass in today!!! Yeah baby. I perfer this over my supraphonic Fr Fr. And it’s heavier so the pearl seems like the better drum to me.

[@dogmart]

Shane said “bottom end” again! Where are the “I love me some bottom end” shirts? 🤣

[@drumcenternh]

It's in the works

[@kevinremsen5627]

@@drumcenternh save a men’s large for me

[@edgardotoro5582]

@@drumcenternh ..."is that all you got pretty boy'..?"

[@earlhayes2969]

I would definitely buy a shirt

[@Juniscrazy]

I have the 5x14 brass snare amazing. Next i want the aluminum its between 6 1/2 ×14 pearl or the DW one cause i love that one too

[@compucorder64]

The Aluminum would be my pick. Because, Pearl has competition on the Brass, with the Ludwig Universal Brass series being significantly cheaper. And also probably the Pork Pie BOB too. But, the Aluminium Sensitone is at a really competitive price point. And just sounds great on recordings. Steel, not sure, I'd probably go for the Gretsch Brooklyn steel, since it would match a Gretsch USA kit.

[@marioortega7218]

LOVE them all! I'll take one of each! :D

[@Romans219]

Another great video. Great drums especially for the price

[@jimmydunn2231]

I have a 14x5 purchased around 2008-2010. I have a few Pearl Snares and I do have to admit, I like this one the least out of all my snares due to its lack of tuning range.

[@pollevanjut]

6.5" aluminum sounds great !! However ive got the 6 " Tama Starphonic that i love also !!

[@hirotwo4676]

If you had neither and had to choose between them (just as i have to right now), which one would you go for?

[@pollevanjut]

@@hirotwo4676Wooh ! Tama has the special hoops etc ..

[@hirotwo4676]

@@pollevanjut so tama is the way

[@pollevanjut]

@@hirotwo4676 It was for me ! But i had a discount on it so i paid the same like i would have for a Sensitone ! now i bought a Mapex Persuader .Super and not expensive ! Look around and follow your own heart !!

[@roybeckerman9253]

I love the PEARL SENSITONE PHOSPHOR BRONZE snares. It’s a pity they aren’t in this lot.

[@thatdudekyle5690]

I usually don’t like my snare tuned lower, but damn do these drums sound great tuned low..especially that brass drum

[@funkydiscoprince]

So what's the difference between "mirror steel" and sensitone steel? difference in quality? Does it taste almost the same?

[@shoupeperc]

What's the snare bed look like on these? Trying to hunt down a brass shell with enough of a snare bed for wirewound silk.

[@franciscowidmer]

Were better with tube lugs or these?

[@Eurodrummer666]

The 14 by 6,5" steel has the same shell than the Ian Paice signature model, I think. Concerning the brass model, I would love to hear it against the mighty Ludwig BB.

[@theorgazoid9459]

Nice hi-hats, what are they?

[@tinterlande]

Actually… 14” Paiste Masters Dark Hats.

[@ramencurry6672]

All great snares for different purposes or different songs. If you just wanted to make your life simple, you can just stick to Pearl and be done

[@christopherdonegan333]

I’m interested in the steel, would you say that it’s the equivalent of the previous Sensitone Elite?

[@gudjongd]

Hi....is there much different between those and copper?

[@limeydrums5185]

i have a couple of Sensitone snares made in the last couple of years with tube lugs, amazing drums, anybody know if there is any difference between them and the new Heritage Alloy snares other than the name and the lugs?

[@franciscowidmer]

I would like to know the same thing

[@scav3155]

I wish I were taller

[@jacko2049]

Great video guys 🤙 What size kick is that crystal beat ? I’ll take that brass 5x14 with die cast hoops 🥁

[@tinterlande]

24x14

[@jacko2049]

I just bought a used shell pack crystal beat 10 12 14 20 and scored an 80s Ludwig acrolite yesterday for $150 So happy 🤙

[@advisorz]

how good is a maple shell?

[@roybeckerman9253]

The brass is like a much less expensive version of the Black Beauty… It’s certainly warmer than the steel and aluminium..

[@anthonyn1312]

Why did the Old Pearl Sensitone snare drum has been discontinued?

[@drummachine86]

I had a brass version and didn´t like it very much (yeah, Im one of those guys). It did the job well but nothing else. But man, this steel model, that´s for me.

[@jamesadams7131]

Head choice is huge when it comes to drum sound, what heads are you using here?

[@drumcenternh]

The stock Remo Coated Ambassadors. Great heads for these drums.

[@buddylove3640]

14x5 brass and steel.

[@JulianFernandez]

brass is king

[@aseomg]

I know you guys are a retailer of acoustic drums, but that intro was missing 808 drums. 🤔..was someone listening to 1992 Hip Hop while editing this video?

[@scav3155]

Shut up

[@jamesjett1561]

What’s the difference between the Older Beaded brass, the Elite Brass, and the Heritage Brass Sensitones?

[@oscara.garcia5136]

It appears the older models where Discontinued , so they brought them back with a Different Throw off and Tension lugs , On the Pearl site the only list the Heritage ones .

[@andrewlau2939]

apparently there have always been two types pf Sensitone lines: The Sensitone and Sensitone Elite. The Elites had the Phosphor Bronze, Aluminum and the 1.5mm thick Brass. If you try looking up old Sensitone snares you'll notice that the names on the badge are different. They did the same thing in 2014 versions-- you had the Sensitone Heritage Alloy consisting of Steel, Aluminum and Brass, and the Sensitone Premiums consisting of the 1.5mm Patina Brass, Phosphor Bronze, Maple and African Mahogany.

[@davidcurtis4478]

Always enjoy a new video popping up from ya'll. Keep sizzling guys! 🤘🥁🤘DC

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much David!

[@te0299]

3:48 12:20

[@johncollins5552]

Damn I like them all.... must say I think my idea of low tuning is different . Shane is finding Forgiveness in a snare drum, ha, I think he feels guilty for buying those 3 Bubbinga Tama kits.

[@johncollins5552]

Pearl Sexitone intro was a lotta fun! You guys should have your own show, no Muppets at work there ..

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks John! As for the tuning, these aren't "low" or "high" tunings per-say, more in the range of low-medium and high-medium. We feel like these tunings show the character of the drums well.

[@Telson-w1j]

Vídeo Top !

[@jeromesavard5703]

I have a 14x5 aluminum sensitone. I challenge anyone, with their eyes closed, to hear the difference with a Ludwig Supraphonic. And the Pearl is $300 less...

[@IBitePrettyHardSH]

I can definitely tell the difference. Not to take away from the Sensitone, but the Supraphonic is on another level. They have more crack.

[@emlix1]

My favourite snare is my Ludwig Black Magic: I have a BB as well, and a number of Sonors, and a recently acquired Tama... I want one of those aluminium Sensitones though, omg.

[@papalegba6759]

the 5.5" aluminium sensitone sits somewhere between the ludwig 400 & 5" acrolite tonally. it is in no way inferior to either tho & is better made than both. it's an absolute classic, zero doubt, tho it'd be nice if pearl did a chrome plated version too imo.

[@ronaldgenendlis6423]

Price????

[@drumcenternh]

Links for all drums are in the description.

[@demonicsweaters]

that intro, lol

[@ВікторВойкін]

I`m gonna sell my ludwig black beauty and for that amount of money buy 2 of this

[@thepluggy1]

Did you sell your BB and get one of these?

[@papalegba6759]

5.5" aluminium sensitone is a stone cold dead cert future classic. idiot-proof snare drum, imagine how hard you'd have to try to make it sound bad lol.

[@dissaorlavey6943]

the BLACK BEAUTY, SUPRAPHONIC and ACROLITE, but is PEARL DRUMS... or not??? :v7

[@oscara.garcia5136]

Actually the Supraphonic is also Alum Shell.... the Supralite is the STeel shell , but I see what you were trying to do :)

[@christopherdunn317]

The 3 different drums are all the same ! and i mean first the Elite, Sensitone, and now heritage, there all the same, except the imperial lugs and cheaper throw off !

[@af7119]

One time it would be hilarious to see a review where you absolutely trash a particular product.

[@ZeBubba]

For a drum store selling drums that would be a killer move, am I right? Maybe they just try to sell you drums like a business does, wouldn't that be crazy?

[@af7119]

@@ZeBubba ok karen.

[@АндрейГаврилов-ъ9ы]

disis my live my Dreams not enough moneyto buy am sorri

[@BluesSanctuary]

The 5” brass is a freaking killer, super versatile drum!!