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[@DrumBeatsOnline]

That thing sounds killer man! Great work.

[@tuievans]

Drum beats online!

[@rdavidr]

not gonna lie, the juices werent flowing while i was demoing the drum, so I played to a random 6/8 version of joy to the world I had to play for some christmas thing last year... I will def be playing it more on the channel tho, so be sure to subscribe!

[@Satanicdrummer]

Can you make a video reviewing Attack drum heads and comparing them to Evans/Aquarian/Remo?

[@dantursi8026]

Forget snare drums. DIY A SUB KICK!!!! I've seen a couple crappy videos of how to do it and pretty sure you can do it better. So... Do it! Now please. Also, good job on this build. Pretty tight.

[@bielanski2493]

I love your version of fan service. "..." **tak-tak-tak** ".....Happy?"

[@SlyHikari03]

Bielanski I love that part. It’s so funny.

[@unluckykeys]

0:35 so you wrote a poem about it?

[@ButtahDawgMcDouble]

Your idea will never sell...

[@interrexclamacion]

@@ButtahDawgMcDouble this is a nickel plated brass shell it's black nickel if you couldn't tell and I bought it cheap, from flood it had fell. but I felt it was, naught the matter at all. twas the most beautiful drum that I'd ever saw, I thought it was needed by drummers and all. I found the sound so sweet in this snare the beautiful noise that rang through the air. I set off to work with such Grace and such care, cause the thought of it dying was to much to bare. I measured the butt plate and the throw off too, drilled it all out and made it anew. I made some scratches, but I hadn't knew, but the scratches were covered, and I got some snares too. and the snare was so great. it seemed that lady fate had brought it, wrought it, to me twas the most gorgeous snare that ever could be. why did I do this?

[@markjozsa]

@@interrexclamacion This poem is well written Great job man! 👍👌

[@fiends8908]

Please make a PVC pipe drum set please.

[@hansgrueber8169]

Or just make some PVC octobans on a rack mount.

[@mightyV444]

@Fiend S @Hans Grueber - I think a problem with that could be that the diametre of PVC pipes is measured on the inside (as opposed to the outside, with drum shells) and that it may be difficult to find fitting heads and rims!

[@cave1958]

I made 2 x 10" PVC drums back in the 1980s. They sound good but are extremely heavy.

[@shadowlandstudios86]

I made some 6, 8 and 10” concert Tom’s out of PVC back in the mid 70s. They actually sounded really good.

[@calebm9000]

Kickstarter to get him a new Milwaukee shirt

[@rdavidr]

ha!

[@Asphaltsquadron]

I had a Ludwig black beauty snare a few years ago. I put diecast hoops on it, man that thing ripped. Great for outdoor live shows when you need volume and tone.

[@andreiovidiuserban6010]

are you familiar with Wintergatan Marble Machine? They need help with a solution for a SPLASH SIZED SIZZLE CYMBAL. I thought you might want to give it a try. (Wintergatan KZbin channel, for more info) Good Luck!

[@jangobango2847]

Almost an oxymoron as splashes have the quickest decay and sizzles the longest lol

[@andreiovidiuserban6010]

Jango Bango that is the challenge, all tricks are allowed

[@DinoQueenJoules]

I sent him the same thing on his facebook! He should definitely do this!

[@sideoutside]

Why? That dude doesn't even want to pay for the work.

[@shawnhale2631]

@@sideoutside As far as I know, he is able to pay people for their work now. Initially, it was whatever work/material people wanted to donate, but now that he's got some extra support, he should be paying people now.

[@adamdiazzz]

why does he make me want hella snares

[@stevebsvideos941]

I bought a gently-used Pork Pie copy of the Black Beauty for $100 about 10 years ago. Also 14” X 5.5”. Probably the best drum investment I’ve ever made. The drum sounds tremendous! It mikes well, cuts through well when needed, responds beautifully to ghost notes and...really, it does everything I’ve ever asked of it perfectly and is a beautiful beast. Thanks again, Billy!

[@joelglanton6531]

One of my old drummers had that same snare around the same time period too. I used to to borrow it all the time. Coated ambassador for the batter and a double wide snare set, and then I would crank it way up like I do on all my snares for playing really heavy music. It sounded so, so good.

[@tyler_antle]

*Deadly storm passing by* David: Lets build a snare!

[@eddymason-pooley8837]

Hehe tornado just casually passing by

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Man superb work! Great find on that shell too, it sounds great! I have a Pearl Sensitone...reminds me of this drum. Hope that you guys made it through the storm without issue! Take care!

[@derrickrobertson3334]

You're right I do NEED that snare. When can I expect it to be delivered? Haha. Nice job man, sounds great. I love how you try to refurbish or repurpose all this stuff, too many people are quick to give up on things and just toss em if they see a blemish or something goes wrong. Subbed. Take it easy.

[@dayinthelife1601]

* tornado warning * “thinks” Let’s make another snare video

[@GatoPaint]

you could say its a Nickelblack snare

[@ronnyinwaxhaw]

I play Classic Rock, I prefer the Emperor X on my Black Beauty. Mine has Ludwig lugs and a die cast top rim. KZbin dropped one of your videos into my feed, now I’m binging your videos and following you on Facebook. 👍🏻

[@RandyHanley]

"Tornado passing by." I love that!

[@TealTactics]

Hey David, is that tiny white drum I've seen in the thumbnail of some of your videos a 6 inch tenor drum spock? Thanks in advance

[@RyanAlexanderBloom]

Just for reference, right now on eBay for just $258 including shipping you can get a used 6.5x14 nickel over brass DW snare. So while it’s fun to build drums, and that’s not to be overlooked, it’s not really any more economical than buying used drums. Yes this drum cost half of a typical newish real Black Beauty from Ludwig, and of course much less than a vintage one. But on the other hand, if you don’t own a drill press, you can buy a similar drum that’s also not a Ludwig but has the same basic design for a similar price. No disrespect to rdavidr for building this. It’s cool.

[@yessitsme6884]

Not to mention you can get a Ludwig Black Magic which uses the same shell as this for 299$.

[@TempoDrift1480]

Yeah man, we have the internet.

[@benlipson6497]

you should start making these to order online. I'd probs buy one

[@RyanAlexanderBloom]

Ben Lipson he would have to charge like $300 plus shipping. They’d be awesome but not cheap.

[@dye182]

Not only that but anyone can order the parts and do it there selves. Saying you would prolly buy one isn’t a def I’d buy it and pay for it. Now if it had a custom badge or something with his name and something different then it would Be worth it

[@yessitsme6884]

You can get one from Ludwig brand new for 299$. Black Magic is the series. Or from Pork Pie if you prefer, still 299$.

[@The_asdfghjkl]

"Casually Mentions That A Tornado May Swing By."

[@rocesboyanthony5343]

PHAT snare holy cow

[@mars_over]

Fantastic Beards and Where to Find Them

[@dye182]

Literally got a pdp 14x7 black nicel brass snare for 150$ 3 years ago it’s been my main snare ever since. Love the pop and body they have. Specially miced up

[@samopaik8695]

I got same deal off of FB marketplace ! 150 bucks pdp ace!! Love it

[@jlm0rr1s]

Out of all the drumming channels I watchi enjoy yours the most. You're real and that matters. Thanks, also nice job with Cassie!

[@benchapman7586]

Very cool looking and sounding drum. I'm now wanting to build another one for myself!!!

[@yessitsme6884]

That's not quite a Black Beauty clone though (spun shell), this is more like a Black Magic. In fact I believe Ludwig uses the exact same shell for that series.

[@hitital]

Hi, I just want to compliment you on many of the drum related videos I’ve seen from you. This snare one just had that special something tho. Not just the parts and the building but the great sound that brass snare has when played! Enjoyed it immensely,thanks and see you here again soon😄

[@martinlaporte2112]

Great video ! That snare sounds awesome ! That obviously took a good amount of work to build it. Also , i really enjoy your demos because you don't play anything super complicated and we can actually hear the snares. So many other drummers demonstrate their stuff and they play super busy because they just want to show off their skills and we can't really hear how good the snares are. You are a true professional. And your playing is always excellent. Thanks for posting.

[@Darthpb00]

wow it sounds amazing, I like many your videos. greetings from Argentina!

[@koolBOY8323]

emperor x and ambassador snare side has slowly become my go to combo on snares. cool that you went with it on this.

[@randomgong]

I made this snare a few years ago and messed up the vent pretty bad by going straight from the pilot to a 1/2 inch bit. Stepped bit is the way to go. Thanks for everything!

[@bmc2598]

Can you please review the whd birch 14 x 5 by gear4music I would really appreciate it if you can because I really like it but is it is not good can you please tell me a good birch snare drum for under £100

[@adanrios1439]

I like how david is just playing his drums while in a tornado warning

[@MoparStephen]

Gorgeous snare and sounds as nice as it looks! My fave part of the video was 2:11.

[@coolperson6085]

First

[@nautica7084]

1:25 You know when your life is dedicated to drumming when you have a closet full of...................

[@leorobles5270]

I wished he would of tuned the snare a bit lower because the snares name and looks like it should be.

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

Where can I get that shell?

[@generalkenobidaily4642]

“It’s *just* a tornado.”

[@michaelcampbell1911]

Honestly, this is the best sounding snare I have heard from your vids. Was the shell an actual black beauty shell or just a random nickel plated brass shell?

[@rdavidr]

its a Black Dawg shell, made by WorldMax

[@joshbobby]

Sounds great! Loving the new kick sound, and that snare is a beast!!

[@jacobback3859]

$75 more you can just buy a black magic. Still a sick build though!

[@rdavidr]

yup. what fun is that though. For $50 more I could have bought the exact same drum but already put together lol

[@010aray]

www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_12&products_id=1788

[@crankysports]

Looks amazing! Another sweet build David! The Attack on that is intense!

[@jonesxavier4080]

Looks like drum heaven at 1:26 Jesus I wish I had drum set 😣

[@dontpissoffraccoons]

normal people when theres a tornado warning: making sure they are in a safe secure place and have enough food david: SNARE

[@lildrumminggeiser4907]

OMG thank you for for using the tub lugs i love how they look and their my favorite type of lug

[@Thejesusfreak27]

thanks for making videos I love getting a notification when a new video is up. Love watching what you do keep it up.

[@jesiarabis6933]

I love the sound of this snare. Can I have this snare? 🙏🙏🙏

[@randystone]

very cool!! I bought a pre-drilled Wordlmax black nickel over brass shell from DFD and it's great!! The triple flanged hoops that I had were not working well. I tried many different gaskets, even no gaskets, and still no luck. I finally ordered some diecast hoops and that cleared everything right up! So, I was curious to see how those TF hoops fit on yours, but looks like they fit no problem? And easy to tune?

[@dantursi8026]

Forget snare drums. DIY A SUB KICK!!!! I've seen a couple crappy videos of how to do it and pretty sure you can do it better. So... Do it! Now please. Also, good job on this build. Pretty tight.

[@sullivanmarshall7228]

Remake vic-grips but use flex-seal products pleease

[@timbrown57]

Worldmax drums is in Nashville, and in 2010 Nashville had a serious Flooding and TONS of stored musical equipment was damaged if not destroyed. Vince Gill had a warehouse with his guitar collection in it and he lost Millions of dollars worth of guitars, a lot of them were literally musical history that can't be replaced. The drum Industry is still selling the metal snare shells that were damaged - the reality is most of these are just blemishes that players could care less about. If people saw how abused my favorite snare is they would cringe. I let somebody borrow my beloved 8"x14" Pearl Brass FFS from around 1990 (tube lugs, not the hexagon ones) and they didn't seat the shell when putting a head on it, and they bent the shell. I just took a hammer and hammered it back into shape. Still works fine, but looks ugly as shit. In the grand scheme of things, these kinds of marks mean nothing.

[@firefist8511]

Are snares like guitar strings? Single use or can they be changed between multiple snare drums?

[@geeza1200]

I'm a drummer but I only own one snare drum, meaning only one set of snares so i don't have to worry about it, but I'm pretty sure they can be swapped around drums, it's just easier and hassle free to have a set on every drum so you don't have to swap them round

[@isihernandez9752]

You can change them if you want, but it isn't worth it. They're not very expensive so you can have one installed on each snare drum you use, and they are usually very durable. However there are different types, in sizes and materials, wich can give you a different sound or feel. In addition, you'll have to keep in mind your snare beds, because not all of them fit together. Ex: a 16 wires snare with a large bed = no problem, a 40 wires snare with a small bed = not a good idea. A 20 or 24 wires snares will fit with most beds and are great all-terrain.

[@janikhusch5709]

@rdavidr What Kickdrum Mic are you using? This is a very good video for EQing Drums: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4W8Y5SVqat6jbc There are a lot more videos on how to Mic, Mix and even tune drums in the studio! Thanks man for your great videos, keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany

[@rafaelallenblock]

I found a beat-up Supraphonic at Goodwill once...missing most of the lugs etc Cost me $5. Took it to a local drum shop to buy parts and the owner overheard me talking to the parts guy and he explained to me that he had a sale of a complete Bonham kit lined up that coulnd't go forward because he just needed a Supraphonic to complete the kit and offered me $400 in store trade for the shell. I grabbed a brand new brass snare and three Zildjian cymbals out of his personal collection he kept next to his desk in his office. That was the last time I thought I needed a chrome snare.

[@adair4847]

DAVID 12 x9" are high pitch unless i flappy tune low .but i hear other drummers and they pitch down but seem like they,re tuned snappy .

[@vincentbuonora8477]

Check price of Ludwig P85 on Amazon. $23.00. This drum deserves it.

[@sfsf5555]

46th

[@microkit]

This snare looks great. I realize this is an old vid but would love to know what that strainer is, especially if it replaces the P85 on the Acrolite with no modification.

[@dimitrik1917]

Hey @rdavidr l hate those plastic straps so l use 5/8" grosgrain ribbon that you can buy by the yard at most fabric or craft stores...much better and you can choose a flashy color if you like!

[@CodyCarpSwag]

I just got a black magic for like $250 and didn’t have to spend time building it 🤷🏻

[@pinelybones]

So for the PureSound wires, the Custom model comes with strings, but the Custom Pro ones come with the straps

[@Mystninja]

Looks like the Tama black nickel from the 2008 hyperdrive

[@revhi109]

Can you tell me which throw off and butt plate you used?

[@tomkelsey2303]

I have a WorldMax black brass snare, 6.5x14" and it is Killerz!

[@clintmurphy5436]

New to your channel, love what you do. Do you have any drum tuning videos? Thanks and have a good day. SUB'd by the way.

[@luvmedrums4057]

Hey man great job as always.I really enjoy your vids.Ive been looking into brass shell snare drums lately,there not cheap. I believe I'm going to look for a shell&build myself.Thanks👍

[@rdavidr]

they sell them complete too, for like $50 more haha

[@Millsmillsmills]

Sounds and looks just like the Ludwig black magic which is a budget black beauty

[@TempoDrift1480]

I just did a 14x8 10 lug with no center bead all done up in brass and it's a fuckin animal.

[@austincox1709]

hey david, if I dont have a drill press could I still drill black brass shells? what bits should I use? thanks

[@ANDDIE]

How the fuck do you get such a dry sound without moon gel or am I blind? I cant see any damping.

[@marcotofenmarini4566]

5:49 - 5:58 Pure Sound, Pure ASMR.

[@trickster089]

That song that plays @ 5:50 is VERY close to “radio daze” by the roots.

[@phillbr51]

Do you hate snare strings for sound reasons or functional reasons?

[@kaispinjitsu8560]

Lol love the music you use in your vids. It is such stereotypical youtube music, but it doesnt suck.

[@TempoDrift1480]

Can you say if acro lugs will fit that shell? specifically is the bead dimension similar?

[@euqirnehavlis1698]

This shell looks like the Siganture João Barone by Tama.

[@edgartrejos7226]

Bro, could you share the links where you found all the hardware for thus snare?

[@ryanmyers8160]

Dude...all of your drums sound tight and fat! Great job

[@treatb09]

you might be gating it too much, but i think you were very successful

[@MrSmithvideo]

HAHAHAHAHAHA A YEAR. . . . . "AND THESE BLINDS ARE A DIFFERENT COLOR".

[@parkermurray7435]

We’re here for the builds. Good one Dave

[@lilbigmanrecords1708]

Keep um going snare drums are never boring

[@AD4MRick]

I've heard a lot worse lately. Snare sounds nice. R

[@emmanuelsguidetominnesotav4396]

WE WANNA SEE A PVC DRUMSET, NO QUESTIONS ASKED, A 4 PIECE PVC DRUM SET.

[@austincox1709]

do you need a drill press to do metal shells? or can you use a power drill and some clamps?

[@jeffsmith-kr9cc]

The bass drum is def beefier, but needs more attack in my opinion.

[@aarontooley570]

I never realized that lugs and rods costs so much. Dang

[@repercussiondrumsuk270]

nice work Dave. Don't beat yerself up over the 6/8!!!!

[@johnseal56]

I'm actually pleased to hear a realistic demo of the drum, which displays its tone color and sensitivity in the forefront, versus a recital out of Steve Gadd's repetoire, say.

[@ACLOCKWORKDRUMMER]

rdavidr drums....they will be great...do it

[@WhirlwindDrums]

Hey Dave. I don’t know if you respond to questions that much, but For a while I’ve been thinking on doing the same thing you did in this video (well kinda). I wanted to buy just a wooden drum shell from any manufacturer and or craftsman and then assemble it all together. Is there any sources or tips you would recommend for any of the drilling processes for the parts to be assembled? You rock btw

[@croyce7699]

Regarding your used snare straps, we were in the middle of recording a few years back, and the drummer's snare strap broke. I fashioned up a quick and dirty replacement out of a nylon shopping bag handle, and finished the session.

[@johnseal56]

I've used a doubled-up strip of gaffer tape. It worked so well that I left it on, in fact. As would duct tape...in fact, Premier used to use strapping tape for their straps.

[@croyce7699]

@@johnseal56 wouldn't duct tape stretch?

[@johnseal56]

croyce Possibly over the long term. Only gaffer was field tested at length by me.

[@bruceperkins2921]

you didnt cut your snare wire tapes at a angle! -10 points

[@DirtyJobsGuy1]

Where do you get supplies for doing something like this?

[@oscarluna4268]

minus cool points for not cutting your snare straps at an angle 😉

[@wojciechwolinski4793]

Mąkę some video about subkick please

[@Tom-sd2vi]

I used the same shell to build my electronic snare

[@1979GenXdude]

Hi David, would a throw-off pedal be a good idea?