Wow! The #1 Copperphonic seems to bring the dark tones when you beat it and the very high pitched tones right after that. It brings both tunings at the same time. That’s so unique! Loved it! Let alone the color of this drum is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
Right?! It just has a pretty unique sound. I think the CS drum head might control the drum too much - I want to try the ambassador x coated to see how the snare responds. Either way, it’s a drum you definitely want to keep an eye out for
@DrummerRIP2 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I do agree, copper is an awesome & yet slightly mysterious material. TY
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
Totally, and it’s surprisingly versatile!
@Spagz2 ай бұрын
That #1 is sweet! And unexpected!
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
Totally! It’s a unique drum with a unique sound.
@Kathayne6365 күн бұрын
I like the Copperphonic best.
@NickCostaMusic2 күн бұрын
A little darker than brass, and more direct IMO. What did you like the most about it?
@jkozol2 ай бұрын
That pewtercopperphonic is tangy!
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
Such a cool, unique sound!
@chrisambrose68692 ай бұрын
This is a great comparison ❤
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank you @chrisambrose6869 . Did any of the snares stick out to you?
@chrisambrose68692 ай бұрын
@@NickCostaMusic yes. The chrome over brass and copperphonic. Still my favorite at home is my 5x14 hammered black beauty. I love Ludwig snares!!!
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
Oh nice - both are great drums for different reasons. I have a friend who has that hammered black beauty, he said he felt it was a tad drier which is why he went for it. Another great drum!
@JackNiles2 ай бұрын
Great content 👍
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! Also, I can’t thank you enough for the lav recommendations
@wilkinsnl2 ай бұрын
Love your legacy mahogany kit, it sounds so good.
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
The beauty of @ludwigdrumshq. This is the first kit I enjoyed with thinner batter heads on the toms. Such an awesome sound
@wadedixon98902 ай бұрын
Always enjoy the content. Keep it up.
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you as always @wadedixon9890 !
@ramonkey29392 ай бұрын
My Top FIVE #1 Great Lakes( INDeDrumLab) Oxidized Copper 6.5X14, #2 Ludwig Hammered Copperphonic LC662KTC, #3 Dunnett Antique Brass 2N 6.5X14, #4 Ludwig Black Beauty. #5 Ludwig Hammered Bronze LB552KT 6.5X14, Yes I own all of these drums. My Favorite snare right now is a Maple Pearl 2023 Dennis Chambers Signature Snare Drum 6.5 X 14 I also own the Ludwig Pewter Limited Edition Copper but it didn’t ,make ,my Top Five but as you see the competition is fierce.
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
That’s a great top 5! The Dennis signature snare is a thicker ply drum, isn’t it? I bet that thing rips!
@telsonalves80602 ай бұрын
Muito bom e explicativo o seu video. Parabéns !!
@NickCostaMusicАй бұрын
É ótimo ouvir! Que bom que você aprendeu algo com isso - obrigado por assistir!
@GolddenWafflesАй бұрын
Sir you have to buy a 6.5x14 Black Beauty! I have a feeling (I could be wrong but oh well) that the opinions that you’ve given is because of the size of the Black Beauty that you have been using. The Black Beauty is truly the best snare that Ludwig produces, no matter the cost! Great Video!
@NickCostaMusicАй бұрын
I might have one I'm about to restore...we shall see!
@camerondean68042 ай бұрын
Hi Nick. Would love to see you review a 6.5 Ludwig Raw Bronze... Imperial and/or Tube lugs.
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
That would be a great one to add to the collection - I appreciate the recommendation! Guess it's time to window shop😉
@timm11392 ай бұрын
This is an interesting list, & I like them all. I've never even heard of the Pewter Copperphonic before. I am currently keeping my eyes open for a good deal on a raw copper Ludwig snare and a deeper (6"?) Acrolite. thanks!
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
You can’t go wrong with any of them for sure. Definitely keep an eye out for a pewter copperphonic - they even released a shallower version shortly after the 6.5
@timm11392 ай бұрын
@@NickCostaMusic Out of curiosity, I checked Reverb. They currently have several listed from $664-900, all 6.5''.
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
Pretty sure original street price was around $700 for the 6.5 - might have been a little more
@OFLHLGZ282 ай бұрын
My mid nineties Pearl steel snare is a great drum
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
Steel has a great sound - bright overtones, great amount of crack/pop, too!
@MaestorRasanen2 ай бұрын
Well I think you should venture also to Tama. The Charlie Benante Signature is a fucking beast. Also... when talking about metal snares I'd like to hear what the snare sounds when you hit it like a metal drummer. But now I have a nice understanding about Ludwig snares so kudos for that!
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
Oooh, just looked up that Charlie Benante drum, that's a big stainless steel monster! Bet with those die-cast hoops it's super loud and direct. I totally understand where you're coming from, though I'm not a "metal" drummer. Unfortunately my imitation of one wouldn't carry well, and I think to think of myself as just a drummer without a specific genre. Glad to hear this helped you get a better understanding about Ludwig snares. Which one did you like the most?
@MaestorRasanen2 ай бұрын
@@NickCostaMusic It's a BEAST. It's loud AF beyond understanding. I almost shat my pants on the first rim shot without ear plugs. Tuned into high (lug hz about 240-260) it scream bloody murder. I'd say if you want to try to play metal it doesn't have to be fast. Train few Pantera songs and play them with 2B Heavy sticks. Just hit the drum like it owes you. :D To me it's Supraphonic all day but Copperphonic from these sounds amazing.
@StuartJrBarrett2 ай бұрын
Nick, you have to try out the Kenny Aronoff snare drum. The NOB 6.5X14 is amazing!!!
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
I've heard good things. I wonder how it differs from the black beauty?
@StuartJrBarrett2 ай бұрын
@@NickCostaMusic not sure! I just picked one up and it delivered yesterday- we shall see.
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
Oh nice - enjoy the drum!
@anthonyn13122 ай бұрын
The most popular snare drum from Ludwig is black beauty!
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
It sure is, and there's a reason it's often imitated and never duplicated!
@steverichdrummr2 ай бұрын
Very interesting video Nick, thanks. I always thought I would have loved a Copperphonic, or the pewter, but after hearing these one after another, to me ( call me crazy ), the Black Galaxy sounded the best of all. Are you using your go to Ambassador X batter on it? Also, what snare wires were on that one for this test? Thank you for your answer in advance.
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
That black galaxy is a pretty unique sound for sure! I am using an ambassador x coated on that drum, and a set of Canopus vintage wires
@topsyturvy548519 күн бұрын
Would have loved to have seen a 402 in this comparison. To me it is much more adaptable, flexible, etc… than the Acrolite.
@NickCostaMusic13 күн бұрын
Love the 402, though I think the chrome over brass is a better drum than the chrome over aluminum LM402.
@stevesell81792 ай бұрын
Pearl sensitone 6.5x 14 black nickel over brass great drum
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
I'm sure it is. Sounds like it's Pearl's version of the Black Beauty
@stevesell81792 ай бұрын
Yes all the major drum companies make great snares comes down to personal preferences keep up the great content and keep drumming
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
That's exactly right! Appreciate your comments and the kind words
@wesivester7273Ай бұрын
Why does this list only have Ludwig snares? Have you ever heard a Noble and Cooley drum?
@NickCostaMusicАй бұрын
I have and they're great, though they're known for wood - specifically steam bent solids
@toddcapiton6285Ай бұрын
Make your own show and stfu
@user-kx4du6kp4c2 ай бұрын
No blast-beats, what for this if snares is metal ?
@NickCostaMusic2 ай бұрын
Blast beats and bleed by meshuggah only
@toddcapiton6285Ай бұрын
What a dumb ass comment. Metal snares are played delicately in many situations, even orchestras. I played grind for 30 years on a 7” deep Yamaha oak custom!? Call the police!