Snare Junkie - The Aluminum Series: Part 1 (Pearl Sensitone)

Aluminum snares have definitely been a focal point in the history of recording. Pros truly love them. Not that I want to start a feud between wood and metal, but i certainly love aluminum snares in the studio. I decided to start this series with a very affordable option in the realm of aluminum. Go ahead and feast your ears and eyes on it.

[@PatrickWitherow]

Nice video! I got my first aluminum a few weeks ago (from being nothing but a wood snare person) and I really like it. It's a 1965 Acrolite and sounds amazing! I liked it so much I got myself a 1970's Supraphonic today. Keep up the great videos please!

[@itchyvinyl]

Pearl snare drums are the best kept secret.

[@roybeckerman7843]

Their PHOSPHOR BRONZE is very good, too.

[@shahfeeqjibin87]

Good to see you back on the drums! More videos please

[@robwestndrumr7648]

Just bought a new one (5x14) with tube lugs today for $249 shipped off of Reverb from a small music store. Considering Sweetwater has them for 399 I think I scored. Cant wait to play it!

[@user-ny3fj2fv6d]

素晴らしいですね‼️‼️👍🥁

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

I'm not a player that feeds into brand hype or product hype but I swear on Aluminum Snare drums. Slingy 400 ( with a Vintage Ambassador (2ply)) and Acrolite (with a regular 1 ply Ambassador) are my favorites.

[@jazzhole8208]

wow, dude, i'm really interessted in the sound science of drums. could you do a vlog on this soundwave thing? a comparison between aluminum, brass & steel maybe?? greets

[@rolandedrummer9723]

No doubt aluminum is great. Since I"ve been playing I've heard other players use them and been awed. Mostly acrolites. Other than my 60's? Gretsch aluminum is my favorite.

[@robsco1249]

New heritage aluminium snare Is just the same?

[@roybeckerman9253]

A drier and less expensive Pearl version of Ludwig Supraphonics. Great value for money.

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

you have that baby tuned just like I like mine!

[@scott111193]

What is your main crash in this video?

[@fbeegle]

Where would you say you have it tuned? Medium? Sounds great, nice chops.

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

Aluminum is the punchiest and darkest metal like u said. its like a wood snare but crispier.. less ring than steel and bronze/brass

[@fbeegle]

Aluminum is bright! It's warm and dry like maple but with a splash of that bright pingyness that you get from steel! If you want a dark version of this look into bronze!

[@hugorezende199]

has projection and the ring is more musical than steel

[@cDark3r]

When I look at this on Pearls website it has tube lugs. Why doesn't yours? And do you know how this compares to the Tama Starphonic Aluminium? Great video!

[@christianchandler660]

His snare is the older version

[@iplaypearldrums7935]

I had a Ludwig aluminum w/ case....student drum....I sold the snare ,, kept the case for my Pearl.

[@WeAreBeggarsAll83]

Ever play Jimmy Chamberlins signature aluminum snare? Killer drum (the Yamaha one I didn't play the dw one which was only briefly made)

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

Paul Moakley looks like a k ockoff of an acrolite at an inflated price

[@WeAreBeggarsAll83]

Cody the Barber the Pearl? It's a great snare but I did switch out the tension rods on my old ones.

[@daviswhite]

The Jimmy Chamberlin Yamaha (5.5 x 14) is steel with a satin coating to mellow it out. I'm sticking a magnet on it right now, so not Al. A unique sounding snare that feels good to hit hard. It's the one I usually bring out live if in a big venue. Occasionally makes the cut on recordings, if I want a variety of snares for an album or ep.

[@WeAreBeggarsAll83]

@@daviswhite there was an aluminum version made as well. Just harder to obtain

[@iplaypearldrums7935]

oh,,,btw,,,good job!!

[@MrBrunoline]

Tama PAL146 Starphonic Aluminium ?

[@larrytate1657]

I have a Gretsch American custom aluminum, sounds rly good.

[@jeroldparker7766]

kick snare kick snare... 1234...

[@jaycarr590]

Science is...scientific? Whoa

[@jmb92555]

Like an Acrolite only better. Better hardware and... 10 lugs per side ;)