Wood Versus Metal Snare Drum Comparison

[@RandyHanley]

You're a true master, Rick.

[@stevethulander8938]

So happy to hear you reference Krupa's phenomenal tom sounds on Sing, Sing, Sing. I've always found this particular 13m piece to be, probably, the most 'interactive' playing I've heard. His sudden, explosive accents, rim/stick shots, and tom ostinatos underneath the band are something I think every drummer should learn from; not the style, for that's gone its way; but, Krupa brings this style to life. His listening throughout the piece provides points of interactive explosions. Yeah for sure, I dig mostly modern sounds, and I kind of have to defend myself to other musicians when talking about this 1938 piece of wonder. But, just Krupa's interactive listening and responses - as well as his anticipation of important cadences still blows me away.

[@thegreatfatsby1912]

Metal snare for me. The brushes on the wooden shell seem to disappear, though that could be because my ears are no longer up to wooden dry subtlety. Absolutely love the break out on both drums into the funk and latin. This is an absolute masterful drummer. Listen to the musical phrasing. Drumeo has nothing on this. Superb.

[@dconsmack]

You are such a great drummer! And, your drums sound phenomenal. Thanks for the video.

[@arabesque1]

11:38 nastiest sound I've heard all week, cheers!

[@joc8]

You are a fantastic drummer, you make it look effortless, and those rolls sound like paper tearing! Thank you, I so enjoyed watching your skill on the kit!

[@rickdior]

Thank you for that.

[@paulkendallquarry679]

I learn from everything you put up Rik. I play calf on military snare but would never have thought of using it on the kit.

[@charliecontrino1626]

Awesome playing! Krupa was my first drum hero!

[@davidcudlip6587]

Always been a metal snare guy. Currently playing a Slingerland 130 Krupa model and love it. This is a good comparison video.

[@Joethedrummer]

I love hearing you play, beautiful touch.

[@larrbrown7277]

Love the sound of your drum heads,I vote for the wooden snare, fabulous technique.

[@renatopestana9526]

The royal ace sounds much crispier than the Gretsch. I like it better, although I dream of getting a 6,5x14” 4155 Gretsch snare. Both are great! I currently have a boutique 5,5x14” solid block snare drum with wood hoops, all Brazilian wood. And a 1971 Premier COA 2000 5x14” (I think) that has a similar strainer and a crisp sound just like yours! Great video Rick, keep it up!

[@rickdior]

Thanks Renato Those 70's Premier drums are great.

[@TheKoderius]

Silky smooth drumming. Live long and prosper

[@rayfrazier8657]

excellent drum work, super informative. Thank you for all you do.

[@bobbyddrums1566]

o man that kick is heaven

[@nahuelhandpan]

Gracias maestro Saludos desde Argentina

[@meekoloco]

Great drums sir! Fantastic playing also! You and Mike Baird are directly responsible for my Premier snare drum addiction of late!😂

[@rickdior]

Not a bad addiction to have as addictions go. Thanks for watching.

[@meekoloco]

@@rickdior Quite right!

[@GlennWilsonDrums]

Beautiful playing Rick! 👍🏻

[@billnicholas1381]

Both sound great I feel the wood is nicer with brushes and the metal better with sticks

[@davidcurtis4478]

Beautiful Rick! 👍🥁👍DC

[@Jimmythedrumteacher]

Amazing playing !

[@thebeatclinic9000]

Great playing and the Premier drum sounds great. Quite high like Ben Riley with Monk. What's the interval between top and bottom snare head if you don't mind me asking?

[@rickdior]

Hi The interval is a minor 3rd. A natural on top, F# on the bottom. Thanks Rick

[@brucelilly8459]

Hello Rick..new subscriber. I just watched the wood vs metal snare comparison. I really enjoyed that. I have snares and kits from Gretsch and Premier. I think both companies have great drums. I was excited to see the Gretsch centennial kit ! I had a chance to buy one new at Paragon Music in Tampa Florida. I couldnt afford it and that broke my heart. Such is the plight of a young poor man. Which kit did you get ? The one at Paragon was number 14. Still have never seen a more beautiful kit. Seems it was a 6 piece kit if I remember correctly.

[@rickdior]

Hi Bruce My set is #47. It's the only one I have seen in these sizes (jazz kit) but maybe there are others. It's a 5 piece.

[@caferrara]

Rick, would the Ludwig L1932 15" 12-Strand Heavy Snare Wire work with the bending trick you used?

[@redbackmike850457]

Hey Rick how does the COB Royal Ace compare to a 1960's Sound King COB 5"x14"?

[@AndyShepard]

Rick, is a snare bed necessary on a parallel system?

[@JulianFernandez]

thanks so much. timestamps are wrong, first the Gretsch then the Premier.

[@rickdior]

Thanks That is fixed

[@brent3760]

Rick, i have a 71' ludwig supra and a 61 jazzfest. What other vintage snare would you suggest i look at? Rogers powertone? Slingerland hollywood ace?Yahama recording custom? What would be your suggestion?? Any kinds, not just the ones I listed.

[@rickdior]

Hi Brent Are you looking for an all-around drum or a genre specific drum?

[@brent3760]

@@rickdior I am open to many suggestions. But I do like all around drums. But something that would be great for jazz.

[@rickdior]

You might want to look at a brass or copper drum that would have a different character than those two you already own. I like the old Pearl Marvin Smitty Smith snare and a Slingerland brass Sound King Krupa drum is a good drum that's easy on the wallet.

[@brent3760]

@@rickdior I appreciate that! I'll look into those!! 😁😁

[@Am71919]

Wooden snares have a better overall tone than metal snares but they don't really do all that well in loud musical situations

[@rickdior]

You need to try a Canopus Zelkova if you want to hear a loud wooden snare drum.