Steel drums || cheap VS expensive - can you hear the difference? (Part 1 of 2)

[@EM-ez1td]

I absolutely love how short the into is. Straight into what the title said. No diluted material and filler conversing. Just straight into it. Thank you its refreshing

[@Steeldrumbands]

You're welcome!

[@WayTwo]

Oh damn.. wasn’t expecting a tropical version of the Legend of Zelda

[@dsgamingchannel3763]

Lol 😂 didn’t expect it either

[@tokagehideto]

But you were fully prepared for badinerie though!

[@Cabra_elegante]

Yeah right? How’s that even possible 🤨 soooo strange but I love TLoZ

[@6ii893]

lmao stoppppp

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I could never convince my steel band to play video game tunes but I did convince my school to let me for GCSE music

[@Demyk7]

The colour is... Rust 🤣🤣

[@Steeldrumbands]

🤣😭😅

[@l1amshere]

The alpha colour 😂

[@yushii0_u]

Lol

[@legendarypillow1450]

Bronze/copper

[@Hellomeatyy]

HAHAHHAHA

[@wikired]

that ending was legit hilarious

[@Steeldrumbands]

My man!

[@Fluxwithit]

😂

[@Dangzag]

"So...yeah" that got me too haha

[@Chinoke]

Very clear difference in them both. Cheap one is worse

[@sickotv8686]

Yeah I thought so

[@sickotv8686]

And I know nothing about music

[@yesthatpaul]

To be fair, it sounds bad to a mic, might sound fine in person

[@sickotv8686]

@@yesthatpaul fact music sounds better with youuu

[@Bob-vp3dc]

@@yesthatpaul it’s out of tune, so it’ll probably sound worse in person 🤣

[@slingertet]

The expensive one sounds awsome, but considering the price difference i would go for the cheaper one

[@Steeldrumbands]

Fair enough man - but you'd be playing on your own because it won't match the pitch of any other drums or any other musicians. Maybe it could be a good practice pan

[@slingertet]

@@Steeldrumbands indeed, it would be great to practice on. Would be awsome if you also used a middle class drum to show what it sounds like

[@Steeldrumbands]

If the video is popular I will do a part two

[@jorgeloaiza4258]

Steeldrumbands is it possible to tune the bad drum yourself?

[@Steeldrumbands]

@@jorgeloaiza4258 it's possible to tune it but you need to take it to a professional tuner

[@007ferguson007]

they sounded different for sure, but is it weird that I actually really liked how they both sounded? the expensive one sounded cleaner and more sophisticated, but the cheap one sounded super cool and really "flavorful" 😁

[@Steeldrumbands]

Flavourful?? Wow. Well, to each his own!

[@007ferguson007]

@@Steeldrumbands yes, much more interesting sound than the expensive one 😁 more fun to listen to

[@viko8736]

Second one is a little detuned, but for it's price I find it amazing!

[@Steeldrumbands]

They are both the same. Clean your ears out 😄

[@GOGEDIT]

the cheap one sounds alot different it's like thicker metal with a slight after sound. The expensive just sounds like heaven

[@Steeldrumbands]

Cheap one is thin metal, and not very well made. I understand why you'd assume it's thick though... cos the sound just doesn't come out

[@insanetubegain]

The inexpensive one seems to have a dissonance in some of the notes, where as the expensive one rings truly harmonious.

[@mr.astronuts3825]

It’s out of tune

[@insanetubegain]

@@mr.astronuts3825 I just wanted to use some big words, and you are right.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

The notes are flat. They have no depth.

[@mr.astronuts3825]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 some are flat

[@MadScientist267]

You're tone deaf if you can't hear the really off notes in the red one lol

[@peyntor8026]

Love the Zelda reference.

[@CrisGarcia6]

The second steel drum sound sounds so out of tune. But mostly I could heat quarter tones

[@Steeldrumbands]

It was awful. It's not tuned to concert pitch either

[@dancewomyn1]

@ Cris Garcia...Exactly my thought, I'm not a musician, but it sounds like not just out of tune, but the tone is off.

[@Steeldrumbands]

Yup

[@stoker20]

The shiny one is in tune and sounds amazing. The cheap one sounds like what it is. A lot better than nothing.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Not better than nothing if it sucks. Thus is why music stores have 0 interest financing. To buy the better one!

[@Steeldrumbands]

I'll be trolling commenters who didn't get the joke 😅 Part 2 - comparison after the drum is restored ➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4LYfXqhp5KppLs

[@theGameBrass]

Had me worried for a second there 😂😂😂

[@tippy468]

Lol that threw me off! I had to rewatch it to check which one was the cheap drum again

[@IanSelvaraj]

It's amazing the bargains you can find if you just looks hard enough man!

[@Kahlysta]

Well besides the difference in the resonating tone from the 2 different pans

[@adjo82]

Some people dont get sarcasm 😂

[@fabo2273]

I wasn't looking at the video, just listening, and when you switched from the expensive to the cheap one it immediately caught my attention. The difference is HUGE

[@Steeldrumbands]

You sure bro? I can't hear the difference at all

[@siddat7382]

@@Steeldrumbands I think the cheap one is out of tune, but everything else is ok. Edit: And maybe it's out of tune because it's old and worn out, but not because of the build quality.

[@Nathan-oe8ut]

@@siddat7382 he's being sarcastic you gumboot, how do people not catch on to this? This guy is 100x better than any of you at music, you think he can't tell the difference?

[@jamesbrown99991]

@@Nathan-oe8ut I just assumed he must have industrial deafness from making too many steel drums

[@8rb1]

Cool vid! I actually really like the muted, detuned quality of the old one. Might be good for a spooky song cover, like the ghost level in Mario 64.

[@Steeldrumbands]

My man! I manage to make the old pan sound decent, but it's very difficult. You have to know how to play to get pans like that to talk

[@josephjoestar5686]

@@Steeldrumbands The 1st one is zelda right?

[@Steeldrumbands]

@@josephjoestar5686 yep

[@josepaiz1102]

0:58 the legend of zelda!

[@Steeldrumbands]

Indeed

[@kdplayzz8629]

That pan is so out of tune it’s worth like 10 pound

[@Steeldrumbands]

Nah boy. The pan is FIRE 🔥🔥🔥

[@maakeklein4073]

That old pan has old sound to it. Mon you so lucky to get that one! You got bargain of de century dere!

[@loneshewolf3309]

Thanks man, I've been thinking about learning the steel drums. The sound is bright and happy, I need that in my life. Good info!

[@Steeldrumbands]

My man!

[@loneshewolf3309]

@@Steeldrumbands Hi I'm a Rasta girl but thank you man.

[@maddit_line]

Thanks for the Zelda theme, sounds great on steel pan drum

[@rpgelectroking]

I think the tone of the cheap one is kinda cool. If you could get the dead notes out and re-tune, but keep the somewhat muted rustic sound. Obviously wouldn't replace the expensive drum, but you can definitely add interesting overtones and variety to a mix.

[@JohnLRice]

haha, fun comparison! ;-) And beautiful playing skills, sir! 👌😎👍

[@jt4369]

I'm no experts in steel pans, but there certainly is a difference in the sounds. The more expensive pan sounds more dampened and less sharp. Definitely smoother. That said, there's a time and place for a more impactful sound. One isn't necessarily better than the other.

[@Samantha-vlly]

Perfectly said

[@Time-yo5mw]

Man this guy just trolled me so good, I don't even play the pan and my jaw dropped at the ending review! Well done sir, such a convincing face.

[@Steeldrumbands]

I do be trolling

[@andeleon6838]

I had no idea what steel drums are. Before watching this was expecting them to go BAAAANG BAAAAANG lol I didnt expect it to sound heavenly. Cheap one is worse, sounds off, but can still be useful for beginners, if they just want to test the waters I think :)

[@whatsit50]

I feel like the first one sounded a little different. it was really cool, thanks for sharing!

[@Bluepulli72]

the expensive one sounds real clean, but on the other hand the orange one is giving me kind of original tropical feeling

[@AmandaJacobsJ]

Where do I find one of these for 50 pounds tho

[@Steeldrumbands]

I found it on Gumtree

[@explorewithme4707]

I randomly found this video. I can hear a difference. Especially in the last thing you played.

[@pucegoblin7961]

Very in-tune, like it's never been used to wash clothes before🤧

[@microcosms2420]

There is definitely a difference, but as far as pitch go they're both spot on.

[@microcosms2420]

I think the difference is the expensive one resonates notes much longer than the cheaper one. But that can be a good or a bad thing depending on what song you're trying to play

[@Steeldrumbands]

Funny

[@EdGrasmann]

I think the more expensive one has a much better tone and clarity

[@frankietheghost9385]

I like this mans vibe

[@olanmills64]

That short bit of the Zelda theme was lovely, it was a small joy, like unexpectly catching the scent of baking cookies or seeing beautiful flowers on a walk or something

[@Steeldrumbands]

Shit my dude... You're poetic AF.

[@Nex41354]

Well-the shiny one definitely sounds way crisper with brighter overtones.

[@Soundpaintmusic]

Clearly a difference and the more expensive is more pristine. But also something beautiful about the more raw tone of the cheaper one. Both beautiful in each their regard.

[@EduardRitok]

0:58 ahaa!! so now i can see that mysthical instument which was always present in music in many movies and animation series when some kind of exotic scene appeared there😅😅😅 I had no idea whatsoever .. another of my childhood misteries solved xD

[@djwoodman9054]

I enjoyed your choice of test music. And I love steel drum sounds! Thanks for sharing with us on your channel. Do you have any favorite bands you can recommend I listen to?

[@Steeldrumbands]

Thank you. Do you mean steel bands?

[@RandomsyIT]

You are VERY underated, straight into the video no blippity blaping in the intro. You also play very well

[@Steeldrumbands]

My G

[@icystrangers5482]

What do they call that? "Dead pan" humour.

[@JasonsGuitar]

I put in steel drum as a curiosity search, this was the first video I chose. WONDERFUL!! Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@Steeldrumbands]

Thanks Jason. Enjoy some more of our steel drum videos

[@ytmndan]

The expensive one sounded perfectly in-tune, while the cheap one was noticeably, but not unpleasantly, out-of-tune with itself. There's something so much more natural sounding about the imperfection. The first one screams "All aboard the Royal Carribean luxury cruiseliner," while the second one screams '"Welcome to de Islands, mon! Enjoy de roti!"

[@uwose]

25 years ago, I bought a steel drum in d minor, and shortly after I had the opportunity to join a weekend workshop with various steel pans: tenors, 2-treble and 4-bass. Last year I wanted to buy a chromatic tenor but didn't really find out where to buy one. I ended up with some handpans that are lots of fun, too. 2 of them cover every half note from C#3 to D5. I can play any harmony or diatonic scale, but not really chromatic tunes. But in addition I really need a good tenor steel pan like your 3000 £ pan - maybe one category less bright and ringy (and I wouldn't mind if a bit cheaper, if that made sense). I live in Germany. Could you please tell me how/where to find one? That would be great!

[@Steeldrumbands]

Yes, please contact me on Instagram or via email about buying a pan

[@stegokitty]

Wow -- straight and to the point, with quick and identical demonstrations, to hear for ourselves and make up our own minds. The cheap one didn't sound bad, per se, but was nowhere nearly as in tune as the expensive one. The cheap one also didn't have the brightness of sound as the expensive one did. So maybe if you're just starting out, buy the cheap one, and when you become a steel drum master you get the expensive one :)

[@Acolis]

this man just busted out my old ringtone and i almost checked my pocket

[@nicktendo69lmao99]

the second one is out of tune, but when it was made it might've been good

[@Steeldrumbands]

Check part 2 and find out 😊

[@ryano.5149]

Honestly, I like them both for different reasons! Does the cheap one have limitations? Sure, but there is plenty of music left in that pan! The expensive one has much more sustain and is a much more sterile sound. However, depending on what you are going for, that may not always be an advantage.

[@leh3827]

the chrome one was tuned more precisely, and it is brighter than the cheap one. Would that get in the way for my limited application? If this excellent player has no problem with the sound and playability I certainly don't. Excellent information in a quick package. THANKS

[@epiphonium]

To me the expensive one is clearer more musical tone but the cheaper one still sounds good. I would like to hear a duet.

[@taxiuniversum]

Love the sarcasm at the end! 🤣

[@ehsbe1056]

I actually don’t mind the old one, it’s kinda out of tune but it’s nice, it’s got quite a quirky, janky sound to it

[@gobowwoewow3752]

real glad i found this channel, keep up the good work

[@Steeldrumbands]

Thank you!! Enjoy

[@CrucialStuff]

Your irony can be seen in the last second of the video, you probably extended that part so we see more of your facial expression for a bit longer and we would have gotten it :D Thanks for keeping videos short, now a days its hard to find honest short videos like this

[@Steeldrumbands]

My man. Thanks!

[@taeliah01]

I don't think they sound the same at all. The rust one sounds more full, but the notes seem to cut themselves off. The chrome one sounds very tingy like a bell and the sound resonates longer.

[@KiranKumarAshok]

i was expecting him to scope out ice creams , but yeah , i liked this too

[@toys2work]

One of my Jamaican freinds who lived in Canada moved from her apartment years ago using anout 10 steel drums. Also last week i saw about 30 brand new black steel drums with neat tops which had some kind of a crank tightening device at the local thrift store..i imagine they were used for chemicals. My tourist steel drum is about a fifth the size of the ones in the video. I guess the song was the trolling part of this vid

[@bunch7878]

Badinerie on the steel pan? Amazing

[@RegebroRepairs]

I actually liked the muted sound of the cheap one. Too bad about the tuning.

[@whatevergoes_]

The new one sounds modern the old one sounds ancient i like them both they both have their own qualities and uniqueness

[@northerncaliking1772]

I don't care how it looks im on a tight tight budget but have to learn before I die. It's always been my dream. Do you have any old ones you would sell? I'm in san francisco ca.

[@tristenalexander814]

I can hear the difference. The cheaper drum sounds sharp # whereas the expensive sounds perfect. Crisp and smooth.

[@TheAntiBright]

The expensive one sounds cleaner, but the cheap one has kind of a fun bounce

[@Steeldrumbands]

Bounce haha. you mean like a cheque (check) ? I don't think I would want my instrument to bounce 😂

[@fbmrqs]

The Badinerie rendition was 👌🏻! Brilliant :D

[@Steeldrumbands]

Thank you!

[@dogwithheadphones]

No one: The soundtrack makers in a movie whenever the movie takes place in Hawaii: 0:58

[@1Live2Love3Thrive]

Hello, just a question what brand is the expensive Steel Pan you're playing in this video? Where can I find it?

[@Steeldrumbands]

I bought it from Guppy Brown in Trinidad but he has passed away since

[@presleyo]

I just bought myself a pan. Should get it tomorrow! I paid $170 for it but I’m hopeful haha. Thanks so much for introducing me to these absolutely fantastic and magical instruments! I wouldn’t have done it if it weren’t for you guys

[@Steeldrumbands]

Let's see it when you get it. Hit me up on insta!

[@presleyo]

Steeldrumbands Is your username the same on insta as it is here?

[@Steeldrumbands]

@@presleyo sdb_worldwide

[@presleyo]

Steeldrumbands thank you!

[@1Himiko7Toga]

that 50$ back in the day use to shine like a goddess 🌟

[@colonelfalcon7792]

Great vid mate! Great sound on both of them!

[@Steeldrumbands]

Hi Colonel! Long time!

[@colonelfalcon7792]

Man I’ve been enjoying your vids for a longggggg time! Good stuff!

[@hakapik683]

To be honest I like the sound of the cheap one better. A bit of cleaning and a polish will make the sound pop even more. Great vid!

[@Steeldrumbands]

I restored it and did part 2. Check it out and see

[@DerpPilot]

I want coconut mall

[@Steeldrumbands]

I don't like that song really tbh 😞

[@kenny995]

Im 2 years late, but I can hear a difference. It's not extreme but it's there. The more expensive one has sharper notes and the echo is clear. The cheaper one has less echo so the notes sound striaght forward. Idk if that makes sense, but I like them both! Each is slightly unique 😊

[@Danny011189]

Haha this is a awesome video. Had me laughing, then you dropped the Zelda. Awesome work

[@Steeldrumbands]

My G 😊

[@PacificBird]

Yooo I dig the Busdriver at the end

[@emylievyrling534]

WOW! You had me interested with the title...but Zelda jams?! *LIKE*

[@Steeldrumbands]

My G

[@JaviSailorMau]

Yes this drum comes in the shade: RUST. Ah yes yes. It's absolutely beautiful lol

[@Prod.Krelle]

Make a full version of the last song

[@I_Am_Lt_Surge]

Yoooooo, freakin zelda intro is sick, dude

[@wogboym8]

Zelda theme song!!! LESSSSGOOO didn't see that coming

[@trinidesi]

The chrome Pan is definitely superior - however, the cheap pan was very well made and with a paint job and a good tuning, it could hold its own.

[@literallyh3093]

I was not ready to hear to casually play Imaginary Places

[@itako6593]

lmao same

[@martinlieshow]

Hahahahdhhaa ive never laughed louder from a video on KZbin in my entire life! The ending is gold

[@Steeldrumbands]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@khuentertainment]

there is absolutely a difference in tonal quality, resonance and consistency of tone. the guppy pan is well-balanced through the entire range with notes that don't veer out of tune when struck loudly. The raw steel pan has an uneven countersink (the steel between the notes is not uniform) and most of the inner notes have out of tune harmonics. With tuning the rusted pan can sound better but the Guppy (r.i.p) will retain its tuning for decades and remain brilliant.

[@Steeldrumbands]

I'm not going to troll you, but only because it's you, Mr Rose... It's just a joke 😊

[@wyattandwill12]

I’d say that as long as they’re both in tune, it won’t hurt to get something cheap because you can always upgrade later

[@doubleemcastillano464]

I can hear the difference. The expensive one is just sonically pure I guess. There’s a lot of high frequency sounds and sharp vibrations and less reverb it seems. The sound doesn’t travel as far around the instrument I’d guess due to the imperfections and it being unpolished and such.

[@LMDrudeboy]

That was amazing mate. Loved the comp

[@dtulip1]

LOL your commentary :D 1st pan: shiny, you can see yourself in it 2nd pan: colour = rust LOL :D

[@IznBringZ]

The expensive one is definitely very clear, but i like the sound of both of them in a different way.

[@pinkeye00]

I love the sarcasm

[@bobcaligiuri]

The expensive model seems to be made of better materials and will probably last longer. To me the tones sounded level and clean, not wobbly like the cheaper one. It also hand a larger audio spectrum overall. The cheaper one had very pronounced mid-range that caused muddy lows. I think the biggest difference was the tonality of the more expensive model and worth the price, especially when playing with other musicians trying to hit the same tones. In general they do sound similar and both acceptable for a gig. But if you listen to it again listening for the excessive wobble and muddy lows. Kudos to the instrument maker H. Guppy. He seems to take pride in his work.

[@JustIn-og7gt]

The shiny one is more resonant and has a bit more shimmer and high end than the rusted one.

[@simplified8473]

Reject humanity. Reject Monkeh, become tropical 😎

[@DanielGBenesScienceShows]

Started the morning listening to Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M.. Next thing I know I’m adding steel drums to my wish list. Then a KZbin rabbit trail... Next thing I know I’m bursting out laughing at you telling us with a straight, stoic face that those two pans sounded EXACTLY the same! Glad I wasn’t sipping coffee. It would have been sprayed all over my wife’s pots and pans that I’ve been banging on all morning. Well played! (PS: I bet that old steel drum could be cleaned up and tuned rather nicely. But comparing it to that beautiful, new instrument might make give it an inferiority complex! PSS: I owe my wife a new saucepan)

[@Steeldrumbands]

I'm glad you like the video. It has a sequel so just search for part 2 and you can see how the drum is now it's restored! We also sell refurbished drums of different qualities, so let me know if you do decide you want to buy one!

[@DanielGBenesScienceShows]

Steeldrumbands Oh awesome! I’m on my way to your channel to find that video right now! I appreciate the info.

[@user-vc9tu6ey3y]

Imaginary places 😍

[@normanmullinix2931]

I loved the video keep it up man

[@Steeldrumbands]

Thank so much!

[@jorgeloaiza4258]

My man what’s the name of the Bach piece that you used?

[@Steeldrumbands]

My G Orchestral Suite No.2 in B minor, BWV 1067

[@jorgeloaiza4258]

Steeldrumbands aaah thank you so much I’ve been lookin for ages for the name🙏🏽

[@gwenmichigander277]

I pretty sure I've heard that tune in a video game before. I never knew is was actually a classical music piece.

[@princessrainbow3756]

It seemed that one note was off on the cheaper one, but it still sounded very nice.

[@nottoast2918]

what’s the name of the tunes you played in the pans?

[@JWhitty]

now i know why i was recommended this from a metroid video... he plays LoZ theme! amazing haha

[@Steeldrumbands]

He does

[@sapphire_covers4745]

rusted one: sounds like a dying baby steel drum him: so yea they sound about the same 😭

[@hybrid10131]

Legend of Zelda you're the real legend