Hands down drummers review is the best review channel. It would be awesome if you branched out and did interviews with drummers since rhythm mag is gone. The snares in this vid sounds amazing, I'd go with the 13 personally. Would it be possible to review some internal drum mics as I'm yet to hear a good demo.
maya60778 many thanks for your comments and for watching. We are intending to undertake downloadable podcasts of artist interviews so please stay tuned.. best wishes, DR
I've had acrylic snares in the past, and some sound "meh". A lot of them have an indistinct/atonal and unfocused sound that's just "loud" and nothing else. A clear dot head is the worst choice for these.
13 I liked the most… 12 was nice, 14 was "meh"... By the way you did not mention the acrylic shell thickness (sadly almost none of the manufacturers ever says it for acrylic drums) -> Under 6.mm its crap, they should be 7 or 8 millimeter to have some good endurance
5:40 a little of spin doctors vibe there! I liked more the 14x5 Pearl model from Chad, but I understand that these are more in a price point range of snares, snares for everyone and that's good to. Great review as always! Greetings from Argentina
I had the 14x6 version of this drum. Great tuning range!! Very dry sounding. I put a 40 strand snare wire set on it. Also I put a power stroke 77 on it, and tuned it high!! Super nasty!! I paid 200 dollars out the door brand new 7 years ago. I just recently sold it.😢
I honestly felt like this was a DOWN move. His first snare became a STANDARD. Almost came with any Pearl kit, mid-range to entry level. When you hear it you know it's the Chad Smith signature snare. It was my first LEGITIMATE snare, which I still have today. Then Pearl and Chad came out with another signature snare with an innovative shell design that's never been done before. Giving you the option of 2 brass and 1 steel super narrow shells to get different sound options. Few months later, moves to DW. I love chad. Plays a big role in my sound. But these snare are like mayonnaise sandwiches. BLAND! They sound great .... Don't get me wrong. My expectations was HIGH.
Heidi Heidiho Lol, a couple of minutes ago, I realized I was out of lunchmeat for a sandwich. I started considering just throwing a little mayo & mustard on the bread & just going with that. Now I see these comments. It’s gotta be fate 🤣
They aren't nearly as cool or special as his Pearl Free Floater snare was. I still want to try and snag one of those if possible. Pretty sure they've only gone up in price though.
I thought the same thing till I saw one in a local music that sat on a shelf for a considerable amount of time. 200 bucks out the door. Plus I've always wanted an acrylic snare. I just couldn't afford that rare forest green ludwig vistalite. Lol. Great drum, great value, and loud as all get out.
@@johnbertasius2612 I have the 14x6. I rotate snares. I also have the first edition pdp maple hoops, maple shell snare. That snare is also a screamer. Loud, light, crisp and very articulate. My only issue is the tube lugs. They look pretty but are very delicate. You have to be precise and patient when you put the bolts back on. It's super easy to cross thread and strip the lugs.
Thanks for noticing @eeza1236 - the whole point is so that you can easily compare each piece of gear...it's all about the sound rather than the playing! Thanks for watching!
I have the Chad Smith Signature Metal snare from when he was still a Pearl endorser. Great sounding drum!
That 12x6 i think is the most dynamic and sounded great on all the tuning ranges and snares off and on.
I’ve got a Natal Clear Acrylic 14”x8” and a clear G2 batter works so well on this. These snares look and sound great, especially the 14”.
Hands down drummers review is the best review channel. It would be awesome if you branched out and did interviews with drummers since rhythm mag is gone. The snares in this vid sounds amazing, I'd go with the 13 personally. Would it be possible to review some internal drum mics as I'm yet to hear a good demo.
maya60778 many thanks for your comments and for watching. We are intending to undertake downloadable podcasts of artist interviews so please stay tuned.. best wishes, DR
Best review and testing of snare drums I have seen! Very Clear how I need to choose now :)
YES!!! Totally impressed with the one on his left and the center drum!
I always felt a little meh about acrylic snares until I saw this review, and yeah, the sound was fine in a good way..
I've had acrylic snares in the past, and some sound "meh". A lot of them have an indistinct/atonal and unfocused sound that's just "loud" and nothing else. A clear dot head is the worst choice for these.
Sweet review iv just bought the 12 literally from this video :)
Another fantastic video! Thanks Guys!
13 I liked the most… 12 was nice, 14 was "meh"... By the way you did not mention the acrylic shell thickness (sadly almost none of the manufacturers ever
says it for acrylic drums) -> Under 6.mm its crap, they should be 7 or 8 millimeter to have some good endurance
That's one beautiful set of blue eyes damn
5:40 a little of spin doctors vibe there! I liked more the 14x5 Pearl model from Chad, but I understand that these are more in a price point range of snares, snares for everyone and that's good to. Great review as always! Greetings from Argentina
Lucas Agustin Rafael thanks for your comments Lucas, all the way from Argentina. Thank you for commenting and watching. best wishes, DR
Can we get Matt Halpern’s kit on here for review Nolly???
saltysaltine Good call buddy!!!
Great video thanks. It's the decider I needed
I prefer acrylic snares over wood or metal!
Maybe the E Panda Sig Snare next??
I like the 12 inch the question is how much is the 12 inch Snare?
I bought the 13x7 And it was brilliant until it cracked from tightening and I hadn't had it long at all
Sound is great..
I find 14" x 5-6" are the most full sounding snares
13x7 for me. played it today. for around 210 EUR an absolute non-brainer. but review wise i would like a little more in context content.
I had the 14x6 version of this drum. Great tuning range!! Very dry sounding. I put a 40 strand snare wire set on it. Also I put a power stroke 77 on it, and tuned it high!! Super nasty!! I paid 200 dollars out the door brand new 7 years ago. I just recently sold it.😢
no ring , nice sound
A PDP!
nice review!
He doesn’t even use it
Somehow I don't like the low-tuning
From Pearl, to this? Bummer
I honestly felt like this was a DOWN move. His first snare became a STANDARD. Almost came with any Pearl kit, mid-range to entry level. When you hear it you know it's the Chad Smith signature snare. It was my first LEGITIMATE snare, which I still have today.
Then Pearl and Chad came out with another signature snare with an innovative shell design that's never been done before. Giving you the option of 2 brass and 1 steel super narrow shells to get different sound options.
Few months later, moves to DW. I love chad. Plays a big role in my sound. But these snare are like mayonnaise sandwiches. BLAND!
They sound great .... Don't get me wrong. My expectations was HIGH.
I can tell you're not Canadian. We would happily take a mayonnaise sandwich any day of the week.
Add some grey poupon to that mayo and you have a proper sammie. :D
Heidi Heidiho Lol, a couple of minutes ago, I realized I was out of lunchmeat for a sandwich. I started considering just throwing a little mayo & mustard on the bread & just going with that. Now I see these comments. It’s gotta be fate 🤣
They're OK. Certainly wouldn't buy any of them despite the reasonable prices.
They aren't nearly as cool or special as his Pearl Free Floater snare was. I still want to try and snag one of those if possible. Pretty sure they've only gone up in price though.
I think they're great as an auxiliary, but not as a main snare.
I thought the same thing till I saw one in a local music that sat on a shelf for a considerable amount of time. 200 bucks out the door. Plus I've always wanted an acrylic snare. I just couldn't afford that rare forest green ludwig vistalite. Lol. Great drum, great value, and loud as all get out.
@@frankspikes4867 Yes .... I saw the 13 inch on another TH-cam channel yesterday and it sounded great.
@@johnbertasius2612 I have the 14x6. I rotate snares. I also have the first edition pdp maple hoops, maple shell snare. That snare is also a screamer. Loud, light, crisp and very articulate. My only issue is the tube lugs. They look pretty but are very delicate. You have to be precise and patient when you put the bolts back on. It's super easy to cross thread and strip the lugs.
Meh.
He does the same beat in 465 videos lol
Thanks for noticing @eeza1236 - the whole point is so that you can easily compare each piece of gear...it's all about the sound rather than the playing! Thanks for watching!