Top 5 Wood Species Snare Drums

[@davidmcaninch4714]

I didn’t even know that hickory could be made into a snare drum. I thought it was just used to make sticks!! That’s why I love learning about drums!! You can learn all about them in a month and even after 100 years, they can still surprise you!!!! And I’m only 28, so there you go!!!!!!! You got yourself a subscriber!!!!! (I got that from Lord of the Rings, by the way. #numberonetrilly)

[@NickCostaMusic]

Sure can! Tama made an SLP snare out of hickory, and I know a handful of boutique shops have as well. Glad you enjoyed the video, and thank you for the sub!

[@DrummerRIP]

Awesome comparison & analysis. TY

[@NickCostaMusic]

Glad you liked it! Any species catch your ear?

[@DrummerRIP]

@@NickCostaMusic The mahogany was not what I thought it was initially. I may have to find one just to se. Thanks again Nick.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Of course! Thank you for the continued support

[@timm1139]

It seems like drum makers have used every known wood species to make a snare drum. Including recycling wood from a lake bottom, old barns, or the tree that fell on the house! Very nice comparison, I’ve never heard a hickory drum before. I think a solid steam bent shell would be a truer sound but harder to make than a ply shell. Thanks.

[@NickCostaMusic]

Absolutely - though where it comes from shouldn't stand over how it sounds. You'll get different characteristics for sure, and I felt steam bent solids would give viewers the truest tone of each species. I'm glad you think the same, and appreciate you continuing to follow along🙏🏼

[@Vicrosa.drums_]

Sounded like you played semi-charmed life on drum 3 demo😂

[@NickCostaMusic]

May or may not have been influenced by it 😉