This BRADY SNARE Was Found at a Thrift Store!

One of my buddies found this Brady snare drum at a THIFT STORE for ONLY $10!! Sadly its cracked and has some other issues that need addressing, but still TEN DOLLARS! Thats crazy hahaha
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[@rdavidr]

Whats the best deal you’ve found on a drum? This one probably tops it for me! Ironically, while I was at Drumeo, we filmed a thrift store challenge video, so be sure to head over there and check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJKugn6aa7uiq6s

[@e-tube3155]

I got a A custom special realease crash at guitar center for only $100!!!

[@xavierb.535]

I just bought a pearl export for $80

[@Velly_drums]

rdavidr saw that video and it’s crazy all the things we can do with things we already have! Great work on thin snare. You’ve motivated me to do some work on a set a of drums and after watching how you cleaned some of your toms it really really helped me out. Thanks for your videos!!

[@montanamatthews7173]

Free Acrolite in nearly perfect condition. Or 500$ for my 8 piece pearl exports

[@Jellybean199611]

Ludwig Acrolite Black Galaxy for $15 off Craigslist. Still use it to this day.

[@seakay5705]

When Dave introduces 50 problems with the snare in the first 40 seconds, you know it’s gonna be a good video.

[@rdavidr]

🤣

[@noahbarnes9770]

Sea Kay that math blew my mind

[@talmandan]

Shout out from Tasmania! That snare sounds hot! Like most Aussies we're falling apart a little bit, but we're tough.

[@jjfloyd618]

Nodar Rode was the primary craftsman at Joe Cusatis’ legendary Modern drum shop in NYC for many years. If you were a drummer in NYC, Modern drum shop was the only place worth shopping or hanging out at or having your gear fixed. They also built their own high end house brand of drums (from Keller shells) on site in the shop. If you come across a drum with the Modern drum shop badge, there’s a good chance Nodar built it.

[@mightyV444]

Aww, bummer about those screws falling out, especially after all the effort being put into restoring this drum! Gotta say I admire your patience David, cleaning all the lugs with cotton buds and stuff! And that snare does sound great, too :-) My band once shared a practice room with another band, in the early 90's, and I was using their beautiful black lacquer Yamaha set that also had a Brady wood snare; That was the first time I heard about that brand but hadn't known yet they were Australian (my neighbouring country). Cheers, V. :-)

[@williamdawson4023]

Dave great to see you still making videos

[@fraserbremner1982]

That snare sounds amazing! And I have the same hats as you (on the drum kit). Those Meinl Byzance 15" Duel Hats are killer!

[@AndrewKonkey]

Love the vid, man. I was just a bit shocked when the sticker badge peeled off.

[@rdavidr]

as was I! Super bummed I wasnt filming when it happened

[@jarrahdrum]

That snare has gone through hell, luckily its found some love

[@chilonoval7526]

hello rdavidr I greet you from Veracruz, Mexico ... a question: why do you use to lubricate the screws of the snares and take the lithium grease? I would like you to explain it ... thank you very much ... a big hug ...

[@gaberamosdrums]

Your videos give me life !

[@markmasztal2253]

That snare sounds amazing.

[@JPVersus_]

At what point is that still a Brady, though? It was completely busted and/or modified. By the time it got to you, the only thing Brady about it was really the plaque. It really was worth ten bucks at best.

[@TheF1shh]

Perfect time to do a video on installing rerings!

[@rdavidr]

hmmm 🤔

[@TheF1shh]

@@rdavidr you know you wanna. plus I've only seen the japanese master at Tama do it so I want to make sure a guy with a beard can do it before I try!

[@treacoffill]

Why not give a little more radius to that bearing edge to get the sound you want? You probably spent 10 times the effort cleaning the lugs that it would take to cut the edges. And I'd reach out to Brady and let them know what happened with the badge. They may be willing to send you a replacement badge.

[@joevaughan5719]

One of your best snare sounds!

[@ericanderson9383]

That lug screw adds some something to it! if you need a trashy snare sound for a EDM song.

[@af7119]

Four Princess and their drummer turned my attention to brady.

[@Κράκεν]

DIY Zildjian trashformer from a 14" crash ?

[@supa_hot_ice5449]

David do you like 311?

[@aaronscheer8130]

I'm not a fan of the bassdrum sound - the click sounds kinda bone-y... but the snare sounds awesome! :)

[@kms5656]

All hail drawer of shame

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

sounds great!

[@jeyeljaunky7314]

What's the name of the song at 6:35? Can anybody tell me please. @rdavidr?

[@seinmstudio3646]

2:21 Dude, I think you need more clamps.

[@thumperpaul]

My lead guitarist bought me a chrome snare from a yard sale for $5. The shell and rims were frosted and grimy, heads were split, and there was only a few stands left of the snare springs. I spent a lot of elbow grease cleaning it, new heads and snare springs, etc and did some research. Turns out, it’s a 1970’s Yamaha Recording Custom Chrome snare, and is worth about $350 or so. To me, it is priceless, best sounding one I have ever owned, I will never part with it!

[@hummingtoadeadsong]

95% beard 5% body 110% drums Keep it up

[@malonedrum]

David, I've waited for this Saturday morning for a long time. Welcome back. When I was a kid I'd wake up excited for Saturday morning cartoons, now its just RDavidR videos

[@lukewoods4985]

Me too

[@joshualewis8077]

This is like pimp my ride for drums

[@joshualewis8077]

subcomandante marcos 😂

[@sauzeeee]

Don't forget 7" monitors around the kick and above the cymbals.

[@itsmemckee2110]

I found a 5 pc set of blue Ludwig Vistalites for 30$ at a garage sale.... I snatched them up fast!

[@Quartiano]

6:23 never thought to cut a snare strap. I have learned something today.

[@marshandomness]

i wanna see this dude build an entire drum set from scratch. that would make an insane special

[@StevesRykerAdventures]

Man, that snare went through hell. So glad you brought it back to life.

[@Jorgelopezdrums]

10:26 king gizzard and the lizard wizard

[@renatosousa1281]

Muddy water?

[@albertovucossa6090]

sounds like something of off murder of the universe

[@albertovucossa6090]

or invisible face too

[@thomashope373]

@@albertovucossa6090 it is literally Invisible Face

[@ownenlikeaboss]

cant be he has a bass drum in both clips

[@maziu27]

David, you just made my shitty day a whole lot better 😁

[@MrJoeydrms]

Nodar Rhode does good work - he’s from here in New York like me. He had a shop in Manhattan for years. What a score !

[@GeoffBosco]

Agh! As a history buff, I had a an anxiety spasm when he removed that writing. That's a piece of provenance completely lost.

[@Dardrum]

Pissed me off when he took Nodar Rode sig off.

[@frankspikes7858]

​@@Dardrum Funny story. I met legendary nor cal drummer Leonard Hays from Y&T. I had no idea of who he was. This was years before the internet. I met Leonard at local bar and restaurant some 20 years ago. He was playing in a cover band. A bit loud for the venue but awesome drummer nonetheless. I thought he was Bonzo reincarnated. Totally cool cat. When my buddy told me who he was, I was like hot dam!!! Mr Hays passed away about 2 years ago.

[@eastonotsae]

It’s always a good day when David posts

[@todds6048]

I'm really surprised that you didn't use Lock-tight or some other thread-locker to insure that your lug bolts don't loosen. I could swear that I've seen you do that before.

[@johnlopez3620]

Dude they record so well. That is a once in a life time find

[@robertdowler8105]

Time & Labor Cost ?

[@sethcashman1011]

Hahaha, "this Nodar Rode fellow." Gonna have to ask him about this drum! Incredible find and equally-incredible restoration.

[@sarojaband4664]

It won't tune easily because of the cracked drumshelll, regardless of thorough repair job. It's because of the physics of stress placed on the shell when tightening the tension rods.

[@Leotardoification]

This. My acrylic snare cracked a month ago (just a small crack - not all the way) and it became instantly untunable.

[@e-tube3155]

Anytime I go to a thrift store I always look for this stuff and I never find any... Your'e lucky

[@Christopher_Wheeler]

E-Tube 315 His lucky what?

[@e-tube3155]

@@Christopher_Wheeler He is lucky because he found a snare at a thrift store

[@SnahLhug]

@@e-tube3155 r/wooooosh

[@rdavidr]

My buddy is the lucky one, hes the one that found it haha.

[@e-tube3155]

@@rdavidr OMG lol Nobody ever replies lolol!!!

[@schinbeindrumco]

I've got a buddy that found a Neumann U67 with the power supply unit in a thrift shop once. All it needed was a clean and a new switch. Insane find.

[@rdavidr]

😵 I wish I was that lucky!

[@schinbeindrumco]

@subcomandante marcos last I heard it was still in rotation in his studio, but who knows, I've not seen that guy since I moved to Aus ten years ago...

[@MrBeblis]

Man the thrift stores around me suck, they don't and never have any musical instruments

[@Rockin_Ross]

Great save, Dave! I’m surprised you didn’t use your plotter to cut a new Brady badge sticker.

[@jooplin]

Brady Snare at a Thrift Store? he do he do be havin some ring doe

[@konnai4973]

your vids really keep inspiring me to go further into filming and doing some crafty stuff!! keep it up man

[@nataIieatbest]

konnai hi i checked out your channel and i see you’re a clikkie ||-// subbed

[@fmbighair]

Amazing Phatt open sound despite parts loose and “imperfect” tuning, who cares, things got character and tone for days!

[@g-money792]

I found a tama imperialstar high hat stand in decent condition with 14" Sabian AAX stage hats the only thing wrong with any of it was the bottom hat was cracked but just like barely. At goodwill for $9.99

[@nickcarter845]

Kinda funny to be flipping through KZbin and stumble on a fellow drummer from RVA. 👊

[@joetsoulogiannis8728]

Please check Nodar out.He's a pro drum maker and repair specialist longer than we've been playing.I had lots of snares and snare beds you have a Brady legend a.its no doubt from the late 80's-early 90's.thats history especially with nodar.anyway,keep up the great work.it's very refreshing to see your approach to your program.love it and what you do.

[@mrbinky21]

It makes me mad that the previous owner would modify this drum so much. I have a Brady snare it it's amazing! I would never dream of modifying it. Thanks RDavidR for repairing this piece of art.

[@KevinZ2269]

I use to have a 12x7 Brady Jarrah PLT snare and wow.. that thing sounded SOO good. I regret selling it many years ago. Great Job 👍 and yes Brady have sharp edges for sure

[@samopaik8695]

Got a Taye snare from FB marketplace for 30 bucks, from a guy who had it around and had to move, and was gifted a 67" ludwig ringo set without floor Toms from a buddy. Another pal gave me a 22" Classic ludwig bass drum and 16" vintage premier flr tom. Oh and bought a pair of vintage patato LP congas for 100 bucks but I digress.

[@eddiedeli]

Love the 7/4 groove at the end. Odd time signatures are my favorite. You should do one with 5/8 in your video.

[@albertovucossa6090]

it's invisible face by king gizzard & the lizard wizard, make sure to check it out!

[@eddiedeli]

@@albertovucossa6090 thanks for telling me that! I just listened to it and I dig it. I love finding new and different music so thank you for your help.

[@albertovucossa6090]

@@eddiedeli that's cool bro!

[@drummersagainstitk]

Nice work but the crack in the shell, corrected or NOT still makes this snare worthless. It is hard to tune because it probably is not round either.

[@SuperNick090]

I found a Dirty rusty 20 inch Paiste 302 ride @ Goodwill, no cracks or keyholes for 10 bucks ...cleaned it up looks like new.

[@joetsoulogiannis8728]

Listen to me, this drum is unique because only the pros were buying these drums, also, only pros knew about Nodarat that time, mainly jazz legends, that po'boy was owned by Lenny white or cobham.i bought two drums once owned bi white.reach out to Noda and he can tell you who owned it.

[@amullan88]

I grew up loving the BFG (Big Friendly Giant) and now I love this BFD (Buttery Fucken' Drum)

[@alanduncan1980]

For such an expensive drum they really cheaped out on that logo. That's like something you'd see on baby's first drum set.

[@user-iz3zl5sy9g]

Sweet find David... dislike working with that blue painters tape, give the green gorilla frog tape a try, I must say it's worth the little extra coinage and take care.

[@RichardDavidHodges]

about a month ago i found a 1990 Pearl Masters Of Maple Custom Snare for $30 at a pawn shop. No damage at all

[@ramonkey2939]

I got a 60’ s Slingerland drum kit and just decided to not do anything after watching that Brady sticker come off so bad

[@joetsoulogiannis8728]

Your name on the drum will make it worth a lot, but so is nodars. Too bad you removed it.knowing you,i think you now did your homework on Noda, right?

[@LTR302]

I’m from Perth, West Australia where Chris Brady made his drums. As an owner of one of his snares, I cannot fathom why someone would want to sharpen the bearing edges on a drum like that... 🤔

[@fatbastard667]

I was given a Brady snare years ago . It was a jarrah ply shell and the bearing were stupidly sharp . Posably the worst snare drum I've owned..

[@Leotardoification]

I bought an old Rogers kit with pretty rough edges, so I went ahead and gave them new sharp 45 degree edges just to see what would happen. The toms became more resonant than any drum I have ever owned and I had to round over the edges a bit because it was just too much on recordings.

[@joshlucasdrums9826]

Best deal I ever found on a drum was for $39 at a own shop, a rusty 14x5.5 pearl custom alloy sensitone steel eight lug with the beaded shell. It had rubber gaskets between all contact points the shell made with hardware which I really liked. It had triple flanged hoops but I put die cast hoops on it after restoring it and put a 40 strand puresound bed on it, slapped on an Evans clear snareside 300 and a coated UV2. By far my favorite snare I have. Sounds perfect for me at all tunings.

[@weber247]

Might be some Australian Eucalyptus, they sound good, even beat up a treasure.

[@rusticsurviving2606]

I use super glue on cracks in shells... it works great.... thanks for the videos

[@DeadKoby]

Blue locktite.......... it's your friend. On pedals too!

[@aarushs9201]

Snare $10 Other attachments and repairs. $ 20

[@maziu27]

Them drumheads are 20$ each alone lol

[@marrsx8656]

Original unmodified snare price, $1200

[@maziu27]

@@aarushs9201 what attachments?

[@aarushs9201]

@@marrsx8656 😂

[@saladdaze7375]

Check out permatex thread locker. One drop on threads saves this kinda grief.

[@zerofret4207]

Awesome project, however the song a 6:43 is the most annoying thing EVER!

[@jackreganjr.84]

I remember when you commented on one of my videos on my old account around 9 years ago - and it's so awesome to see how far you've come man. I've been following you ever since! Absolutely love your channel. Got to ask...what heads are you using on your toms!? They sound insane!

[@rdavidr]

Damn, I have no idea what video youre talking about haha. but remo emperor coated on top and ambassador clears on the bottom

[@lifeonmars4151]

NO NODAR ROAD FROM NYC DOES THE BEST BERING EDGES ONLY GUY THAT CAN CUT A GRADUAL SNARE BED PROPERLY

[@ronmexico2317]

All I see at thrift stores are crappy pearl or CB 700 snares for like $90.

[@arioshi149]

Do the *Pornhub* *intro/theme song*

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Cool stuff. That gaff ass background music gots ta go though.

[@gsxerwhite]

Your bass drum sounds like it has a pillow over the mic???

[@dye182]

At worst you paid 10$ for tube lugs, throw butt and hoops lol

[@vitunpelle602]

video posted 16 seconds ago

[@chromebull884]

*7 views*

[@e-tube3155]

33 views!

[@jc3drums916]

I believe there was a period of time when Chris Brady lost control of Brady Drum Co. and founded a new company, Chris Brady & Craftsmen. I hope your snare isn't from that time. I mean, I'm sure it's still a great find even if it is, but it would be even better if it isn't.

[@radkon67]

I'm afraid JC3 is right. I worked for a time at the Brady factory and Chris never made snare beds that deep. The "opposition" did make them that wide, so it was their work... It's all old news now, especially since CB put his tools down a couple of years ago now. I'm amazed you got that much sound of it David. Love your channel, especially looking at vintage drums.

[@suggoz]

I really enjoy all of your videos, however, wow the music you i in them are the worst. Sometimes i watch without sound just to avoid the horible music

[@mpmattronome]

I've heard of nodar. He had a drum shop in New York city. A good friend of mine has a whole set of sonar that nodes reworked. Pretty cool find.

[@PATHFINDER4001]

What’s David saw your drumeo video, it kicked ass

[@lwoodt1]

Wow. Plastic razor blades . I'll have to try those.

[@joelove9424]

Nodar Rode - legendary NYC drum repairer, restorer etc.

[@rdavidr]

Ive heard mixed things about him. His work is good, no doubt about it. But putting yamaha tom mounts on old ludwigs and cutting sharp bearing edges on vintage Gretschs and the whole sharpie thing, I dont really know if I can get behind lol

[@joelove9424]

@@rdavidr he repaired Brian Blade and Jeff Ballard's old Zildjians... Also players often aren't so bothered with keeping drums original.

[@paulkotlarz9914]

I bought a Sonor rosewood kit with a virgin bass drum from him. He wanted to put a Yamaha mount on and I had stop him.

[@jaredwisnerdrums]

Those hi hats sounds sick. Are they 15”s?

[@HaydenGriffis]

Really looked like you were about to chop your arm off at 1:53 🤣

[@dye182]

Rdavidr I need some help indentfying a tama snare drum

[@graysonkirk4199]

I was listening on 1.5x speed and I forgot it during the demo. I was like 'dang those ghost notes have clarity!'

[@rdavidr]

Grayson Kirk 😂

[@shorthopedc]

@@rdavidr The groove starting at 7:13 on 0.5 speed is righteous. I'm stealing that for something, no doubt. Probably will put horns in where the ghost notes are.

[@emerimeriya9931]

I'm so feeling guilty to my 3,5" Pearl snare.... I never put some care, i can't even afford new head, so many people like me never put some respect to the instrument

[@TheCrumbleOne]

I have a Brady block snare, and yeh it's hard to tune as well, it has a very limited running range but sounds incredible.

[@caniplaydrumsforyou]

Luckily for you, Nodar is a drum genius and NYC drum maintenance mainstay

[@Dr_Reason]

Do you think Blue Loctite would help?

[@joahking622]

Can I have all your zildjian cymbal

[@elipraat1157]

You should make a drum collection vid

[@jahanwatson2423]

I feel like gluing a drum is gonna kill the sound of it

[@ARDrummer]

Very cool project! If that missing logo is bothering you...you could cut vinyl and place it on there :)

[@mentalitydesignvideo]

Nodar Rodé has been repairing and customizing drums, as well as developing his own collapsible drum system for longer that you've been on this planet. He began on 46th Street at the Manhattan Drum Shop under Joe Callato. He then had his own shop, but, after the Musician's Row got gentrified and the whole Times Square became the hellhole that it is, he had to move the shop to his house in NJ. All NYC drummers (including all the legendary names in all genres) had their drums serviced at the Manhattan Drum Shop. If he cut that snare bed, then it's done correctly.

[@JuanGarcia-go5pw]

What did you use to get the Sharpie out?