Twenty Snare Drums in Two Minutes

[@kristapspucens]

I love how the snare changes the sound of bassdrum!

[@mikeslessons]

RIGHT? That was the craziest part to me when I was editing. I didn't hear it at all while filming/playing but it was super obvious in the editing process. The hats tambour changes a bit too. 🍵🙏🍵

[@mikeslessons]

@@shootsbraw LOL

[@cremist2317]

Guess I wasn't the only one who noticed that lol. You know I put on the headphones for this.

[@iasthai88]

@@mikeslessons I feel the biggest change is from the titanium snare to the oak...the juxtaposition is so beefy!

[@crieverytim]

Ok gonna have to get my headphones on cause i don't hear it!

[@anfdrumco]

Ok it’s one thing to sit snd listen to all these great snares and their unique voice, but hats of to the drummer who not only put it all together BUT tracked this whole video in over 20 takes and made it feel effortless!!! Mike you are seriously THE MAN!!

[@mikeslessons]

Much appreciated! Happy to spread the word for amazing craftsfolk like yourselves :) 🍵🙏🍵

[@danalnajes]

@@mikeslessons Hey Mike, There is a snare on the left side of your Hihat Can you tell me what that was please? I'd like to know :)

[@LouMontulli1]

@@danalnajes That looks to be the same as the snare at 2:16. (The Gretsch 'Mike Johnston' signature Brooklyn Standard)

[@komixtheblock5540]

well made

[@AlejandroSifuentes]

This was so satisfying to watch 🥁

[@DesignerFromMars]

Snareway to Heaven

[@mikeslessons]

Well done, well done indeed! LOL

[@Johnbobon]

2:15 Gretsch Brooklyn Standard was my favorite.

[@cmstrange]

Yep. I’m going to need a 4x14 Ludwig from the 20’s at some point. Well done all around sir!

[@cilius88]

Thanks for taking the time to make this. The filming and editing are superb. All the work we don’t see really shows.

[@Jonathan-dj5ry]

Damn those A&Fs are just something else🔥Amazing playing Mike!🥁

[@mattarseneault]

I love how drastically the characteristics of the kick drum change with the bleed of each snare..

[@mikeslessons]

That to me is by far the most interesting part of this video.

[@flavanthensome]

I would imagine it's the frequency/phase cancellations between drums.

[@kristapspucens]

I think, it is because the snare drum resonates on each bass drum hit.

[@RICHARDSANDSTROM]

It’s a really interesting topic ✔️ It also has a lot to do with how the snare pitch make us perceive the kick. There’s an interesting interview with Jeff Porcaro (floating around somewhere), where he speaks about this subject a bit.

[@geopwr5077]

The A&F snares, that Dunnett, that dw birch is real tight, Roger's and the gretsch's. Their all very unique in it's own voice for different applications.

[@jessedwyre7672]

A&F brass 14x 5 , A&F Copper 14x 5 and the Gretsch brooklyn 5.5 - all KILL

[@johndoe9450]

This is pure gold. It has value because it helps get a feel for what different types of snares can do in the same recording setting. And that the drummer is a master in consistency just adds to the value by magnitudes! Mike Johnston ladies and gentlemen!

[@roybeckerman9253]

That Slingerland Radio King...no wonder the great drummers of the past loved it ..👍🏿

[@Timbales1979]

The Ludwig and A&F drums are 🔥🔥.

[@caleb.parker]

You put a lot of work into this. Thank you! Black beauty is my favourite

[@jobelewis6416]

Black Beuty, DW Birch and Dunnet Titanium were killer

[@nicklangmusic]

Yeah man, I think that Dunnett was my fave from this batch, followed by that Sugar poplar snare. The doc Sweeney, and the DW birch also sounded great!

[@pnwoods]

Haven't read all the comments, ... but, these snares seamless voices, .. the time and effort in 'tuning' each snare to a 'standard' tension was the real labor of love, here, ... in my estimation. Salute, senor.

[@neilxpeart]

ngl, I was kind of blown away by the signature snare. Thanks Mike!

[@mikeslessons]

That means a lot to me Daniel! Glad ya dig it

[@sergeraymond1989]

what I like about this video all these snare have they own sound & personality

[@matthewdavenport3823]

Very classy! Thanks

[@mikeslessons]

You are very welcome matthew. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Straight No Chaser, now this is a snare video. Extremely insightful, I'd always wanted to hear a Dunnett Titanium compared against a black beauty and you've done that. Your Brooklyn snare sounds stunning, thank you for the video dude loved it

[@chrisstanleydrums]

I love how much different each of these sound! Can't wait to get my Raw Brass snare

[@jobaecker9752]

Very, very cool. And helpful! My like (and dislike) was pretty consistent with each basic shell material. Thank you!

[@tavo8543]

Twenty snare drums in...OMG I've been watching this in a 40minutes loop!!! hypnotic 🥁😍!

[@mikeslessons]

LOL!!! 🍵🙏🍵🙏😂

[@antonkonyukhov2667]

Thank you so much for the video!

[@Hiro-wy6ob]

Snare sounds are so addictive.

[@toddwillson8707]

Dunnet classic is my favourite

[@dannypdiaz]

I loved this comparison video. The characteristics of each drum really come through

[@richeichelberg2179]

Beautiful snare collection Mike! Loved the contrast between the sounds and looks of these drums! I see you're a fan of A&F! Thanks for sharing your collection with us!

[@stevesmith4673]

What a great and incredibly informative snare drum comparison video! Drummers of the pre-KZbin era (and I am one of them) could not have imagined that this type of audio and visual information would eventually be available - and at zero cost. We are so fortunate to have this amazing content at our fingertips, and so fortunate that Mike and other creators put in the time and effort to provide it to us. BTW, I thought the Brooklyn Standard had the warmest and most appealing sound.

[@hjalmarbackstrom5883]

This turned me on BIG TIME! The Dunnet Titanium, the DW Birch and the Gretsch Brooklyn Standard are just wonderful drums!!!

[@cremist2317]

The "Brooklyn black snare" is my favorite. The DW was my second favorite.

[@zugrunde7270]

your signature snare is really really nice!!! i closed my eyes and heared it - looked at the despription and "yeah"

[@robertreedy414]

Like a parade of beauty at a pageant...equally stunning!

[@peterjeffery2547]

ALL these incredible shallow vintage metal snares PLUS the Gretsch Brooklyn & 6.5" x 14" Ludwig Black Beauty for me!

[@jayjaykane7582]

Fantastic edit. Wow! 🥁👏

[@GeloAlcantara]

Picture this Mike... "Uhhhhhhhhhhh..... Me drooling... you drumming... uhhh. You make me envy..." (homer's voice) lol Love that Mike Johnston's sig.snare! Sleek, crisp, awesome.

[@jeremymalli]

Black Beauty, DW Birch, Brooks Steam Bent, A&F Raw Copper all sound very nice!

[@markhartinger3455]

So nice. Thanks for this comparison. They all sound like snares but each one has some distinctive quality that makes it musical in its own right. I'm sure this took a lot of effort to put together. Really appreciate it!

[@nram3930]

Gonna time stamp this, for later reference: 0:00 - A&F Raw Steel (14 x 5) 0:08 - 1960s Slingerland Radioking (14 x 5.5) 0:15 - Ludwig Black Beauty (14 x 6.5) 0:22 - Rogers Dynasonic Reissue (14 x 5) 0:30 - Dunnett Classic Titanium (14 x 6) 0:37 - Bucks County Oak (14 x 5.5) 0:44 - 1920s Ludwig NOB (14 x 4) 0:52 - Doc Sweeny Myrtle (14 x 5.5) 0:59 - Gretsch USA Custom Copper (14 x 6.5) 1:07 - DW Custom Birch (14 x 5.5) 1:14 - A&F Raw Brass (14 x 5) 1:21 - Sugar Percussion Poplar (14 x 5) 1:29 - A&F "Rude Boy" Raw Brass (13 x 3) 1:37 - 1965 Gretsch Name Brand (14 x 5.5) 1:43 - Drum Supply Aluminum (14 x 5.5) 1:51 - Brooks Steam Bent Maple (14 x 4.5) 1:58 - A&F Raw Copper (14 x 5) 2:06 - 1929 Ludwig Super Sensitive (14 x 5) 2:13 - Gretsch Brooklyn Standard, the Mike Jhonston Signature Snare (14 x 5.5) 2:20 - Modern Drummer Cherry (13 x 6) Personally, the Drum Supply Aluminum surprised me the most, and I think it's my favorite on this recording. The DW Custom Birch was also really good, kind of a more controled version of the aluminum. But like everything, these will all sound completely different (probably worse) under my hands, and every situation calls for a different snare. Great video man!

[@jessecerasus9621]

Aluminium snares are my best! I have a Tama Starphonic in Aluminium and it is a grace!

[@crieverytim]

Thank you for this! Perfect to compare

[@StratsRUs]

Great playing ! Sounds just right

[@spadds]

Thank you. You saved me thousands watching this video! Great comparison. Thanks.

[@jakebhc]

Excellent video, Mike! Love the collection. Watching this just affirmed my affection towards metal snares. Man, those A&Fs are really unique - not just visually, but also in terms of sound - more grit, character, spread. Love it. Gottta get me one in the future :)

[@Andrew-wb2zq]

The A&F Rude Boy... how does that sound come out of that drum?! Amazing!

[@anirudhwarrier7022]

mine sounds like the syntax water tank.cheers man🤗

[@adamalexanderray]

My favourite was your signature snare, and I’m not just saying that to be polite, it stood out as sounding great against all the other drums.

[@davidgerardlee]

This is so satisfying to the ears!

[@DrumGalaxy]

Cool! Such a variety of sounds and textures. Love the vintage snares!

[@CindiCindi15]

Whoa… that was so sweet! Thanks for taking the time to share that beautiful collection with us!

[@mikeslessons]

You are very welcome Cindi. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@pocketrecipes1171]

Brilliant!

[@hellR1de]

I'm really not an expert in snares, but watching this awesome video made me realize how changing this central piece could affect my style. Also, so many interesting sounds that I hadn't heard up until now. Great work!

[@raymartin9129]

Dunnett Classic Titanium all the way!

[@totigerus]

The Bucks County is gorgeous. I'm in love.

[@mattgyves9940]

Yes! So smooth, so mesmerising and so dangerous for my bank account. Incredible to hear the subtle differences.

[@NLS87]

Nice! Equalized my stereo with this ;)

[@tomdigangijr]

That must have been a ton of work. Thank you for giving us such an efficient way to compare these awesome drums. You know I’m a Bucks County guy and love that oak drum, but your signature snare really performs well. Still, that first A&F really grabs me. Great stuff, Mike!

[@AdrianEnglish]

Could listen to this all day

[@mariodangeladrums7130]

Jesus that groove is a delight to listen to!

[@mikeslessons]

Thanks a ton Mario, that means a lot! 🍵🙏🍵

[@Mikas_Emil]

Your Brooklyn Standard sounds so great. Mike. And awesome and consistent playing, man. Great vid!

[@googull271]

Oh yeah, that was nice to hear.

[@davidramie379]

Black beauty, Bucks, Dunnett, A & F’s were great too and finally like it’s been said your sig snare was great

[@CousinWhatIsIt]

I've never seen a comparison done like this. Very cool!

[@paulrevelli]

You can never have too many, I guess! Beautiful collection.

[@jedfriedland1520]

A&F raw brass and Brooks steam bent - surprising!

[@robertworkshop4108]

Videos like this are so helpful! Thank you mike. Also, I know I’m not logged in to the school much, but I SWEAR I’m practicing daily.

[@kornee]

This is probably the best video on KZbin. Of everything

[@ashfaqueahmed1810]

one of the best videos out there for sure Mike.. Thanks a bunch for this... Black beauty is my favorite ...

[@mycupcake12]

The last two snares i liked the best...

[@JoeReeceDrums]

Honestly, some of the finishes are just incredible to look at, but seriously well edited again Mike, the attention to detail to flick between clips is great, the overall quality visually is always something to aspire too, really liking that Bucks County Oak!

[@toddwillson8707]

That was fun

[@claudeabraham2347]

Very good video! Thank you! I was impressed with every snare drum. All 20 rendered great tone quality. The one that really shocked & impressed me most was the reissued Roger's Dyna-Sonic. The classic Dyna was always a top notch snare drum. Buy after being out of the business for nearly 4 decades, they enter a market flooded with top notch competition & stand out! That Dyna showed beautiful tone, great attack, & just the right sustain. I may be shopping for a Dyna soon!

[@ariilaskivi9551]

Fine drums alright! Ludwig BB and Gretsch Brooklyn Standard are my favorites!

[@boosiewoosie9215]

Second to last one is my personal fave

[@juanluiselzurdo]

Love it Mike , awesome collection !!

[@toddneilmacintyre]

Stellar video editing my Freind. They all sound great too.

[@yrussq]

I really like the pattern! Aaand the first snare! Thank you, Mike! Stay safe and keep up the good work!

[@alvaromorello]

Love the groove mike!

[@poetdrummer]

great job...and what a collection!

[@joebisbey4521]

Excellent! I love the linear groove you picked for this. Very pleasant to hear on repeat :)

[@andrewwarrendrums8969]

What a unique collection of snares!

[@JGMs-Stuff]

Awesome demo, thanks for putting in the effort. Your ability to make it appear seamless is absolutely killer 👍 My favs... 0:15 Black Beauty 2:15 Brooklyn Standard

[@nightbeatrick]

All the drums were tuned great and sound great & Nice Groove

[@matt_pick]

0:30 The Dunnet Classic is the best for me. Also you're consistency is next level 🐐

[@derekpink]

Eyes closed; it turns out the Mike Johnston signature snare was my favourite. I must not watch this channel enough, because I didn’t know Mike had a signature snare.

[@mikeslessons]

Awe bro, you just made my day!!! 🍵🙏🍵

[@derekpink]

@@mikeslessons I can’t fathom the time and effort that you and Gretsch put into creating that snare drum, but it sounds like it was definitely worth it. That snare is now on my list.

[@aquafishes]

Neither did I.

[@chadwedel3369]

Some people like to listen to white noise or the sound of the beach…Mike’s drumming and this groove does it for me.

[@memathews]

The snare are great, so many differences, but the kick and hihat changes are surprising. Really nice video work and audio balance on this. Your sig snare is really nice, I love the '60s snare, and a couple of others are sounds I try tuning for.

[@jukesjointOG]

That Doc Sweeney joint was sweet.

[@pfunnk14]

Dude... this was amazing. I love these types of comparison videos. So useful

[@forza-e-honore]

I really like Mike's signature snare. Glad I bought one. 😉 Also enjoyed all the brass and copper snares. That was fun! Thanks!

[@michaelshigeta4833]

That was very cool. Thank you Mike for sharing.

[@michelle_tsai_drums]

loved watching this video and listening to the difference between all the drums! thank you!

[@richardstardust2355]

I didn't know al these 'Brands' like for example Drum supply snaredrums...their blue aluminium looks and sounds great! Besides... there website is also great for the DIY drummers among us, thank you Mike. Grtz

[@tillgerke9481]

A and F Raw brass for me🥁🥁🔥🔥

[@skywarrior3508]

Number 10 from the beginning. DW CUSTOM 💖🔥👍 SUPER SNARE DRUM !!!

[@Thedrummersalmanac]

That’s dope!

[@JoshuaStormmusic]

woooweee! that brooks steam bent maple has magical tone!!!!

[@hauntedhose]

Yes that one stood out big time

[@jdubsky]

Oh baby. That DW Birch. Yum.

[@kyleboggs1966]

Time to check out A&F snares!

[@jeremytjia918]

00:00 A&F Raw Steel - 14x5 00:08 1960s Slingerland Radio King - 14x5.5 00:15 Ludwig Black Beauty - 14x6.5 00:23 - Rogers Dynasonic Reissue 14x5 00:30 - Dunnett Classic Titanium - 14x6 00:37 - Bucks County Oak - 14x5.5 00:45 - 1920s Ludwig Nob - 14x4 00:52 - Doc Sweeney Myrtle - 14x5.5 01:00 - Gretsch USA Custom Copper - 14x6.5 01:07 - DW Custom Birch - 14x5.5 01:14 - A&F Raw Brass - 14x5 01:22 - Sugar Percussion Poplar - 14x5 01:29 - A&F Rude Boy Raw Brass - 13x3 01:36 - 1965 Gretsch Name Band - 14x5.5 01:44 - Drum Supply Aluminum - 14x5.5 01:51 - Brooks Steam Bent Maple - 14x4.5 01:59 - A&F Raw Copper 14x5 02:06 - 1929 Ludwig Super Sensitive - 14x5 02:14 - Gretsch Brooklyn Standard - 14x5.5 02:21 - Modern Drummer Cherry - 13x6

[@neekondrums]

My favorite is the 1929 Ludwig Super Sensitive. It being from 1929 probably means there aren't a whole lot available at my local drum shop, though.

[@mikeslessons]

Definitely not of that one. That's a special anniversary addition and there were only 29 ever made to begin with.

[@richboshart1201]

My favorite as well. Such a distinctive, and present sound.

[@HelliOnurb]

@@mikeslessons That's so sad. It's definitely time for a 2021 reproduction, and they should make at least 2021k of these. I need to hear it in more records D=

[@crieverytim]

Really can hear everything with that one!