Sugar Percussion 7X14 Meranti Snare

[@timm1139]

Yet another great sounding snare. I think it sounds good at whatever tuning you’re playing. Also, it seems to work well with the other drums, maybe because they’re all a type of mahogany? I’ve also heard that Sugar has workshop where they help you build your own drum. Now that would be an amazing experience.

[@NickCostaMusic]

I thought the same thing, @timm1139 - regardless of the tuning, it has that similar warmth. Could be since they're both a type of mahogany, and because they both have similar round over edges - it's a 1, 2 punch of warmth and body. Now that would be a cool experience! I'd sign up for sure

[@af7119]

Great versatile snare! I loved every tuning from medium on up.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Totally agree, @af7119 . Loved how open it sounded in the lower tunings too

[@ronniek7748]

Excellent sounding snare! My preference is the high tuning

[@NickCostaMusic]

Good choice! This thing cuts, but still has plenty of body up there. Usually a drum chokes out and is just bite

[@mpcvore]

Finally, the most impressive thing is not so much the snare drum as the quality of the tuning you manage to give it. Sounds good anyway. Even if I'm not a fan of high tuning.

[@NickCostaMusic]

I really appreciate that, thank you @mpcvore ! This drum is unique IMO - it breathes compared to other stave snares I've heard, and has that broad tuning range too. Did you like any of the lower tunings?

[@mpcvore]

@@NickCostaMusic The sound we hear on KZbin, with the various compressions and probably other effects it undergoes, doesn't really allow us, in my opinion, to hear the differences from one snare drum to another, as long as they are quality instruments, of course. These differences are subtle and are probably only felt by those who play the instruments directly. What is very audible, however, are the different tuning pitches you offer us, and that's what makes a good snare drum so versatile, for my taste anyway. As I said in another comment, you're really very good at tuning, and I always enjoy hearing all the variations you come up with. My personal taste is, for drums in general (not just snare drums), used in pop and rock, to prefer "medium" tunings. So, of course, we can argue endlessly about "low medium" or "high medium", but let's just say that I don't like extreme tension, too loose or too tight, if that gives an idea of what I mean by "medium tuning". Concerning the snare drum in particular, and if we're talking about the one you're trying out in this video, I really appreciate the low and mid-low tension, which sound superb. After that, I find it difficult to perform an entire concert with a snare drum set very low; the musical style really has to lend itself to it for it to be enjoyable for my taste .... Great job , anyway ...!

[@NickCostaMusic]

Totally understand and agree @mpcvore . That's why I like to provide more than a couple tunings in the videos - so like you said, people can hear the versatility of the drum. The labels like "medium low" or "medium high" I just say because of where they sit between the other tunings. Each tuning is about 1 full turn on each lug. Maybe in those lower tunings, this drum could be a side-snare option to compliment the primary one on the kit.

[@mpcvore]

@@NickCostaMusic what's the price of this snare ?

[@NickCostaMusic]

This one was $1100

[@DanielMendoza-dt9ms]

Saludos desde Toluca Mexico 🇲🇽 Estaré atento a tu canal, porque quisiera aprender para ser un profesional

[@NickCostaMusic]

Saludos desde Filadelfia! Gracias por el apoyo.

[@Spagz]

Once again, proving 8 lugs can sound awesome. As others mentioned as well, your tuning skills are great. Nice snare! I love these snare videos, Nick. But they cost me too much to watch. I keep buying snares!! 😂 Still after that perfect wood snare. I dont own amy stave built drums. Last night i was at a bar show and the drummer was playing a Yamaha Oak Custom 13" snare that was amazing. The punch.... I believe it was 6" deep. Not positive on it, but I know it was a Yamaha 13, and I know it cracked! And the tone was great. I just bought a fairly vintage Gretsch Catalina Club that I have yet to open. Sooner or later, I will find a couple of wood snares I like I'm sure. Thanks!

[@NickCostaMusic]

I really appreciate that, thank you @spagz ! Really appreciate the kind words on my tuning - I’ve always been perplexed when a snare demo is only 3 or so tunings. You can get so much more out of any drum! Save is definitely an option, though usually their sound is limited due to the construction (unlike this sugar snare, of course). Question for you, what are some sound characteristics you look for in a drum? I might be able to help steer you in the right direction. And these videos costs you money - image buying a limited release stave snare to continue the series 😉😂😂😂

[@Spagz]

@NickCostaMusic the snare the guy was playing the other night, I got verification on it. It was a 13" Yamaha Musahi Oak. That sound was awesome. For rock, in wood I would like something like that. For jazz, however.. I would like to find a wood snare that fits really well with jazz like Miles, Thelonius, bop. But, still be at home in a fusion set if possible? I guess I want a wet sound, vintage tone. Sensitive to ghost notes, but cracks when you need it. It's all kind of funny. It's like I'm buying Ferraris and Lambos (well, maybe Corvettes) and just got my permit. 🤣😅😂 I can't play the drums good enough to take advantage of all my gear. I don't care though! Things have to sound right to me when I play them, or I get frustrated. Plus I'm retired and this is my last hobby. I'm going to get what I like and enjoy a passion I wish I discovered 50 years ago.

[@Spagz]

Or... maybe I just prefer metal based snares 😅🥁🥁🥁

[@NickCostaMusic]

@Spagz I totally get it, and just like a Ferrari, Lambo or Vette you can't drive them at 100% throttle all the time....well you can, but it's not gonna end well - lol. Sounds like you like a more direct sound - I'm sure that 13" Oak was tuned a bit higher, so it had a ton of bite and was direct. A lot of jazz snares were tuned similarly - tight and higher in pitch. Maybe something like a Ludwig jazz festival, or one of the newer Ludwig classic oak snares would do the trick?

[@Spagz]

@NickCostaMusic Thanks, Nick! I have been looking at the Jazz Festivals, although like all Luddy's a bit overpriced, probably. I will look into the Oak.

[@drummerbui4342]

Medium-high is money for me!

[@NickCostaMusic]

It's a great tuning! Still has body and a solid crack to it.