Why Every Drummer Needs a 14x8 Snare! - My New Gigging Workhorse 🏆 (🎧 Recommended)

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Love seeing all these 14x8 owners n’fans in the comments 🤘🏽😃

[@dazcanny]

Hey Rob, love your playing and mostly your feel🎉, I am saving to buy the 14x8 yamaha recording custom birch snare , I'm going to sell 3 snares also and just use this as my main snare , I'm really excited any tips on this snare welcomed ❤

[@dmitriydevyatykh7246]

One day I realized, that I need another snare drum (currently have 14x6.5 walnut Mapex anniversary). I am thorn between: 14x8 Yamaha recording custom (Birch), Tama SLP (Steel), Pearl Utility (Maple). Another option is gretsch bronze 14x6.5 5mm extra thiccccc

[@vermilionpill6916]

I have a keplinger 3mm stainless 14x8. It's a weapon of mass destruction.

[@dmitriydevyatykh7246]

@@vermilionpill6916 Ordered Sonor Kompressor 14x8 Alluminum and custom 14x8 3mm thiiiiick copper

[@dougosborn547]

You just made my day! I have three 8" X 14" snare drums. All my drum buddies think I'm crazy. I finally feel vindicated!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Three is a little excessive…which is perfect 👌🏽😏

[@jarrahdrum]

I was thinking the same; I have two 14x8's

[@tim3308]

@@RobBeatdownBrown 🤣

[@raywilliams4236]

Hey Rob, you are absolutely correct, this is Ray, I am a totally blind person that plays drums, and I just ordered my 14 x 8, Yamaha, of course, and I am chomping at the bit to play this thing when it gets here. Thanks for all that you do. Good sir. 4:41

[@vefarinaj]

Similarly, I love my 13 x 7! Man, seeing your smile when you hit that super high tension made my day.

[@ClansmanK]

Nice

[@jaymeramirez7435]

I had a maple OCDP (Taiwan) made 13x7 with die cast hoops. Easily one of my most favorite to play. It was never my preferred “look” in drums. I’m a vintage drum guy. But man… that drum with a clear controlled sound dot head…. 🔥 crisp

[@roybeckerman9253]

Love the 13x7” TAMA SLP G MAPLE..

[@CornerStoreDrums]

Rob Brown is absolutely legendary!!! 💯🥁

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Thanks, man 👊🏽😎

[@MusicandTractors]

I’ve never really been a fan of low tunings on a snare drum….. until I heard this one! 😍

[@meat-63]

I’m a beginner drummer and I’m learning so much from your channel!!! Keep those awesome videos coming my man 👊🏾

[@NikkoNikko98]

dude ive been drumming for 15 yrs and Rob's channel is a GOLD MINE! all the best!

[@studley2436]

I'm a beginner too and have loved Rob's videos. Just so much help getting started when you are trying to work it all out.

[@sixtieskid062]

I've owned my 8 x 14 DW snare since 2017.It's the greatest snare size I know of. You are correct,Rob.This is the SD depth every drummer needs.

[@benpeterson7530]

I have a 8x14 DW performance maple snare, and it is bitch'n.

[@beetlejews]

@@benpeterson7530 bruh you bought your snare off wish

[@kevinnadeau6472]

I've had my eye on this snare for some time now and your video convinced me to finally get one! I picked one up from Dave's Drum Shop in Ottawa. That low tuning is so buttery, and silky smooth. Great videos as always!

[@Steven_Snell]

I just bought a Ludwig 8"×14" copperphonic!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Niiiiice 👌🏽🔥

[@faustomadebr]

Sweet!!!

[@bobbyddrums1566]

Just ordered this same drum to go with the same model it was marked on sale couldn't believe it .Every doubt I had about the new yamaha RC drums is gone I had a 1980s Weckl kit I loved it then I had a 2010 Gadd model I loved even more .Now I have a,2024 natural wood Gadd kit and WOW !!!!!!! I am blown away how awesome they sound ,I videoed them and they have way more low end ,body ,tone ,and goodness than my other kits .I just hope this snare is as awesome as my new kit .Awesome video

[@jonashellborg8320]

Tried this drum once, absolutely amazing sound. And I love 14x8 but my fellow train passengers don’t, I used to bump into people all the time with my 14x8 on my back.

[@G.Webster]

I fell in love with the 14x8 size of drums when I was in high school. This band came through town and the drummer was rocking this Ayotte kit (back when Ray was still making them) and he had with it a 14x8 snare in maple. It was the first time I'd ever seen/heard one, and it was the best sounding snare I'd ever heard in my life. I knew at that point, I needed one. Fast forward a bunch of years... Vinnie Paul releases a signature snare drum with Pearl, snakeskin wrap, spiked tube lugs, 14x8. It was the first one to hit shelves in Canada, I bought it that day. It's been one of my main drums ever since, even got it signed by Vinnie himself. Love it at all tunings... they are just amazing drums. Congrats on your 14x8! Just gorgeous drum sound and look.

[@geraldm7435]

I absolutely love that "waaaaaay down" low sound ! 👍

[@timothyweiss619]

Rob, you are absolutely right. Iv'e been playing a 14 x 8 for at least 33 yrs now. I bought a 14 x 8 Mapex 8 or 10 ply solid rock maple snare way back on a promotion from a local music store and am damn glad i did. Playing out live iv'e had so many compliments from sound engineers on it makes me know i did the right thing. I love it. Take Care Rob

[@pavelvalis7023]

Yes. Got a 14x8 Antique White Maple A&F and that thing is an absolute BEAST!

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

WOW 😳 Well, congrats on that one 🔥

[@FinnbarBTN]

I’ve got a 14x8 Tama SLP Black Steel and it’s a monster. I just love it. The look of joy on your face as you jumped into each tuning just made me wanna jump on the kit so bad and groove man.

[@gewoonandy8755]

Hey, i wanna buy this one but what is it like, can you explain it?

[@preferred_trash]

I can vouch for this, picked up a new 14x8 snare over the summer, I love it 😂

[@pinelybones]

I love my 13 x 7 for the same reasons! They have a bit more low-end than a 14 x 8 at high tunings because there’s a bit less tension at higher tunings

[@davegarciaofficial]

Yup. 13 x 7 is actually the perfect size. Not only for tuning, but for placement between the legs. Just a little less stress on the hips.

[@mnegline1971]

Rob - hanks for helping me confirm my decision for gig snare tonight. my 14x8 is lovingly called "The Beast".

[@Drummer1981]

I just finally to pull the trigger on a 6.5x14 Ludwig Black Beauty. I am in love with it. 8x14 on my list

[@bruceperkins2921]

my go to snare. gigging with it tonight!

[@rsmittee]

Probably a new snare drum? DEFINITELY a new snare drum. Great stuff. That snare and those cymbals sound fantastic.

[@CarlosAnglada]

This line right here is evil incarnate...

[@keithegbert7]

Just bought a 14x8 Tama S.L.P. added a black Evans hydraulic head tuned low it's got a great loud pop 🥁

[@Manumanunitomidri]

MY FAVORITE............Yamaha Brass SD498 Snare Drum 14X8.............THE SOUND OF THIS THING IS KILLER....

[@scottrossdrums]

I got a custom SJC 14x8 a number of years ago when I was playing in a rock band. Have now switched over to playing solely weddings and the drum is perfect for that setting also.

[@wisdom6739]

My last snare drum was a black beauty, I swore only by the 14 x 5 or 14 x 5 1/2, but thanks to you I just discovered the power and true versatility of this snare drum! The fat sound for rock, blues or rhythm’n’blues, up to the sound of a piccolo for funk, latin, etc... It’s really the snare drum I need. Thank you for your videos, very helpful

[@hairyd61]

The smile on your face is priceless. Of course one of your drumming heroes played 14x8 Tama snares, Phil Gould.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I like how that snare drum sounds. I also hear Steve Gadd, Mark Brzezicki, and some Will Calhoun influences here. Cheers, Rob! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️🇨🇦🥁

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Haha. Correct on all counts! 🥇

[@TonyPlato-t1d]

I love your smile when you first hear that sweet sound. Thanks for another great video. I recently dug out my old Premier B303 8X14 snare drum I made from a tom back in the 80s. Mahogany and beech. I am getting to know it again. I took it to a Jazz gig last night tuned low with loose wires. I found that sounds really great from the audience but not so good from playing it. p.s. Rings are where it is.

[@2146USMC]

I recently bought a DW performance series steel 8x14 snare and everyone compliments the sound of it at my church. I’m very happy with it! 👍🏼

[@thebluecollardrummer9032]

I finally got me one of them 6.5x14" A&F raw brass snares on a very rare Craigslist find! It is my #1 for ever drum now.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

That’s ridiculously rare. Somebody got divorced lol

[@willadkins7328]

I have a dw 8x14 steel snare- one of my favorites- so powerful and dynamic

[@zenos.5315]

The snare sounds incredible, I’m buying one!

[@faustomadebr]

Ive had a chance to play Vinnie Paul's model once and 14x8s will always have a special place in my heart.

[@rrrw.01]

Hell yeah. I have a 14”x8” custom Bubinga snare drum I had made to specs, it’s by far my favorite snare and none of my other 3 snares is even close to claiming the title of “main cannon”. 14”x8” for life! 🤘🏻

[@FishingforFisher]

Absolutely love my C&C 14x8 with 6 lugs and re-rings. Recently put on an Evans Calftone head as well as 16 strand wires (previously 30 like in your video), and it really sings.

[@brandinwilson9613]

When I first started playing drums, I was playing with the 14x 5 snare drum. I have been enjoying using a piccolo snare. Thanks for the advice.

[@ericBcreator]

I own a 14 x 8 Gretsch Swamp Dawg and it is a really versatile snare with a big range. Love it!

[@telsonalves8060]

Nobre Rob Brown ! Sensacional esse vídeo ! Saúde, Alegria e Luz para você !

[@tristandsaldana]

Man, this was eye-opening, Rob! I love that “basement” sound✊🏾

[@airport77productions35]

I’ve always been on the fence about 14x8 snare, but you’ve convinced me. Thanks

[@Isaiahdoesdeliverance]

Got my 14x8 Ludwig supralite on its way today 🎉 can’t wait to mess with it!

[@JohnnyQ714]

Yep!!! I have a Ludwig 14X8” Coliseum, and in my 17 snare drum collection, it’s the KING!!! A studio here in NorCal that I’ve recorded at, has sampled it and it’s on other drummer’s recordings. 😆😳😆🥁🤘🏼

[@kgamaseg]

It is so awesome to watch you have fun with that snare! THAT is an WONDERFUL sounding snare drum!

[@anton-vlasenko]

When I was checking out snare drums at the Thomann store in Burgebrach, I also fell in love with this particular snare. The Ludwig Universal 6.5 Mahogany snare also sounded very good.

[@conorreedR2C]

I commissioned a 14"×7.5" Mahogany/Poplar w/ Birdseye Maple Hoops from VIRTUE Drums in my hometown of Jackson, MI. It was purpose-built to be a beefy, resonant snom (topside full roundover, thin 5-ply shell, lightweight hardware), but it's proven to be the most versatile snare drum I've ever played. I've obvs used it as a snom and for fat an 80s snare, but it kills mid-70s dead sounds, high-pitched funk tunings, aggressive & ringy hard rock/metal vibes, and everything in between. I've played it in basements, studios, coffee shops, churches of all sizes, clubs, concert halls, and hockey arenas. At any volume, every note is articulate and well-defined, regardless of how wet or dry the room is. It holds a tune whether it's 90°F with 100% humidity or just came out of a trailer that drove through through a -5°F deep freeze. I know it's [barely] not a 14"×8" snare, but it's proven time and time again to be not just the most versatile and reliable snare drum I own, but the most versatile and reliable _instrument_ I own. Definitely get one if you can. If you have the financial means, check out VIRTUE. You will walk away with the best investment you ever made in your career. Jeff will set you up masterfully. If you check em out, tell him Conor said hey. ;)

[@windsurf03]

its great watching your excitement 😅

[@Louisejames23]

That low down sound is awesome! Thanks for the show Rob 😊🥁

[@tmaddrummer]

Brother I enjoy watching your enjoyment. Man, that super low tension was some of the best sounding, full bellied fatness ever! Thanks and Blessings!

[@carlupthegrove262]

I recently bought a new to me (very lightly used 2021) RC kit in piano black. The snare is a 8"X14". I couldn't imagine I'd ever need a snare that size. WOW!!!! I totally agree with you, this drum is far more versatile than I ever imagined. The first time I played it at a rehearsal I was blown away. I own several (too many?) snares but I can see how this one is going to get a lot of use. It's a monster, I love it. Thanks for the video.

[@carolinewagenknecht1933]

Rob's sticks start off as 747B Super Rocks and end up as 5As. Thank you for showing real time tuning. Very valuable!

[@rocketsauce5067]

As far as affordable drums the big black steel Tama 14x8 looks cool and Ludwig makes a supra light 14X8. I have the 14X6.5 Supra light and really like it so I would imagine the 14X8 would rock.

[@nightstalker1996]

I absolutely cherish my Made in Japan Birch Custom Absolute 14x7 snare drum by Yamaha. Amazing versatility and sound, and to this day the best snare drum I ever heard or owned.

[@pal4597]

Mickey Curry used this snare with Bryan Adams. 14X7

[@chazboish]

Completely agree and love these versatile deeper snares. Have 13 by 8 pdp concept and love it. And changing the snares to a 30 pure sound makes all the difference too with an Evans’s HD dry. Amazing sound .

[@lightsout2278]

Tuned up and no ring - Mitch Mitchell esch ! Nice put a smile on my face too..

[@metzilla]

Always loved an 8x14. My old Tama 1986-7 Swingstar kit I ordered w/ an 8x14 ..... just a great size drum that's FAR more versatile than people think. You just proved it! 🥁👍😎

[@dangershgol3298]

I have a noble and cooley 13x7 ss maple snare I absolutely love. I was worried it might be too deep but its perfect.

[@michaelv.3655]

I still have my Tama Artwood AW548, Bird's Eye Maple, 14x8, which I bought back in 1986. It's a beast, I love it !

[@peterstroud5472]

Well I went out and bought a virtually new one at a great price on ebay and am knocked out with it! The Black Beauty is going on the shelf for a while. What a great (left field) snare! Cheers Rob.

[@rossrinkenbaugh4005]

Right on Rob👍💯. Your reaction to every tuning range is the sound of satisfaction. That tuning range is surprisingly wide. I'll have to look into a snare drum upgrade.

[@rickaxelrad7995]

What a great video. I just bought another snare and used Rob's intro to show my wife that I am not alone.

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Yooooo…leave me outta it! 👋🏽😄

[@drummerbhoyshug]

I own a vintage Tama Superstar Mastercraft 14x8, it's amazing, up high or down low ! 🥁👍

[@TheWavinpipe]

I used to have a ddrum 13x7! Loved how boxy it was and when mic’d up for live gigs with a touch of reverb in it, it sounded great! Always got great comments on it! Had it for years but moved it on and went for the standard 14x5.5 and love that too!

[@sipzter357]

Love me an 8 X 14 - but for some reason never bought one. This sounds great, phenomenal and the dude playing sounds real good too.!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@kevinleboeuf5169]

I’ve wanted a 14x8 snare for years! I love my Sonor kit and I must say your Yamaha kit looks and sounds awesome!

[@mattchase2112]

I use a 14x8 Pearl Free Floater aluminum. It is my favourite snare drum and it's always my go to! Beautiful drum!

[@ingemosh5430]

I have a Tama SLP big black steel snare which i love. I put a die cast hoop on the batter side, Copeland style 😊, and i think it's fantastic.

[@ALCDNY]

Beautiful introduction. Drummers therapy.

[@mjm5081]

Sounds as good as it looks! Love the first tuning(medium). Beautiful kit too! Happy Drumming!!!

[@TheAnalogRebellion]

I have a 14x8 Ludwig Supralite that sounded incredible out-of-the-box. I still haven't changed the head and I've only tweaked the tuning.

[@DerNetteHerrSchmidt]

I love my 8" deep Sonor Signature cast bronce snare. Fits also well with my Tama Club jam kit - allthough the snare weighs more than the other kit parts together, incl. cymbals 😁

[@KaitsuDrums]

That's a great snare, I bought mine a couple of months ago and it's really versatile, as you demoed on this video. I just changed the top hoop to Gibraltar hoop, because these Yamaha hoops eat sticks really fast.

[@scottapthorpe6172]

I picked up a tama 13 x7 slp maple awhile back... it was not a size I ever really considered.... but wow I love this thing...lots of bite from the 13” diameter and meat from the 7 “ depth....

[@guitaristbiker]

I have a 14x8 too. I think the biggest benefit is that it projects in any range. Cranked snares choke and lose projection and then the super low tuning loses projection because the heads are too loose to vibrate. Where the 8" depth snare moves soooo much air that it doesnt lose projection when cranked or when super loose(low). So any tuning range will still cut in the mix with it like theyre all the sweet spot.

[@jeffbarnes19fg76]

7x14 cherry bubinga on my kit. I love your facial expression on that high tension. Sounded amazing 👏 Keep the great videos coming

[@marcusfinchum6322]

I have two deep snare. One is a 14x8 Gretsch and one is a 14 x 7 1/4" Stave Paduk snare that I made. Both have their place. Love a deep snare!!

[@RandyHanley]

Thanks for covering so many variables, especially without and with the ring muffle!

[@Rocksoup77]

Congrats on your acquisition, Rob. You were getting into Joey Kramer big snare tones toward the end of the demo. Sounds great!

[@tim3308]

Damn, everybody movin' into your basement.

[@chanceaustin_]

I have 2 14x8 Ludwigs that I got to fit the CCM sound, and fell in love with them when I realized how versatile they are. Never going smaller with my main snare again 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

Me neither!

[@SterlingSoundz]

As usual, loving the vids you post, welcome to the 8x14 club my friend 😊 I’ve got two Tama 8x14’s, a vintage birch shell, and a newer maple shell, love’’em both! If looking for that little extra umph, try out 10x14, I have the DW maple version in my collection. I’ve used it on a few of my vids, the past couple months, killer depth.

[@ronniek7748]

You are right Rob, totally versatile! Wish I had the dough, one day maybe. Still love your A&F raw brass snare too.

[@ArenHill]

I've never heard a 14" x 8" that I didn't like. Probably the most versatile size!

[@deangordon6444]

You are so good at what you do, please keep doing it. Much Success.

[@MrTwister3356]

I built a 14 X 8 cherrywood stave snare a few years back....I found it to be a bit much in the low-end so I cut it back to a 7"...now, it's perfect...the badge on it says "Big Thump"!

[@kyronnewbury]

I have the Pork Pie 14X8 Brass snare and it's near perfect

[@Rockin_Ross]

Oh HellYeah!!🤘🏻🤘🏻 When you dropped it way down, it was just filthy perfection! ❤ I have a PDP 14x8 that’s a 20 ply maple/walnut and I’ve yet to hear a bad comment about it. It’s just my do it all snare!😎

[@GFS40]

I have the Tama SC walnut birch 14x8. Yes, #1 snare of versatility. I use many different heads as well...🤟

[@elithepitbulldog2209]

I own that exact drum also with the real wood finish! I love it! It matches my real wood finish recording customs I bought at the same time. 12/14/16/18 That 18 bass drum sounds like a 20 or 22. Amazing

[@jonr9518]

I picked up a Ludwig Black Magic 14 x 8 chrome over brass .. it was 300$ and the thing is beautiful .. almost sounds like a Black Beauty I love it

[@seanjones4817]

I got a Tama Art wood years ago, 8x14, for 10 dollars. I found a drum that was very versatile. The only negative is the low profile stand.

[@kimseniorb]

that low tuning records amazingly great. floored by the tone! just confirms I want 8 not 6.5.

[@do8671]

Wow! Gotta a say, Im impressed! I was always in this fales believe for a good depth snare drum I should go for metal... That video prove that wrong... 👌🏻

[@trevorcurrie9848]

Enjoyed the video, I have 2 8x14 snares. One maple, one steel. I love the tuning range on both. Keep up the good work on thw channel 👍

[@danzitoli2796]

SOLD!!! Hot damn.

[@PDXDrumr]

Love the sound, and after looking it up, I love the price, too. I had a parade snare once, and the low-end tuning reminds me of that one. Nice sound

[@strugglingguitarist]

I just bought a 14x7 tama starphonic walnut shell man what a snare it does a lot of tunings very well.

[@67bronski]

I agree, i have a Pearl MLX 14 x 8, its awesome 👍👍🤘🤘

[@bruceperkins2921]

14x8 is my next snare purchase. perhaps ludwig supra or aluminum something or another.

[@jarrahdrum]

thank you for this, I have two 14x8's, A Masshoff maple Big Chief and a Pearl Vinnie Paul signature. they both have a presence before you even play them