I absolutely love how short the into is. Straight into what the title said. No diluted material and filler conversing. Just straight into it. Thank you its refreshing
Fair enough man - but you'd be playing on your own because it won't match the pitch of any other drums or any other musicians. Maybe it could be a good practice pan
they sounded different for sure, but is it weird that I actually really liked how they both sounded? the expensive one sounded cleaner and more sophisticated, but the cheap one sounded super cool and really "flavorful" 😁
I wasn't looking at the video, just listening, and when you switched from the expensive to the cheap one it immediately caught my attention. The difference is HUGE
@@Steeldrumbands I think the cheap one is out of tune, but everything else is ok. Edit: And maybe it's out of tune because it's old and worn out, but not because of the build quality.
@@siddat7382 he's being sarcastic you gumboot, how do people not catch on to this? This guy is 100x better than any of you at music, you think he can't tell the difference?
I think the tone of the cheap one is kinda cool. If you could get the dead notes out and re-tune, but keep the somewhat muted rustic sound. Obviously wouldn't replace the expensive drum, but you can definitely add interesting overtones and variety to a mix.
I'm no experts in steel pans, but there certainly is a difference in the sounds. The more expensive pan sounds more dampened and less sharp. Definitely smoother. That said, there's a time and place for a more impactful sound. One isn't necessarily better than the other.
The expensive one sounded perfectly in-tune, while the cheap one was noticeably, but not unpleasantly, out-of-tune with itself. There's something so much more natural sounding about the imperfection. The first one screams "All aboard the Royal Carribean luxury cruiseliner," while the second one screams '"Welcome to de Islands, mon! Enjoy de roti!"
Clearly a difference and the more expensive is more pristine. But also something beautiful about the more raw tone of the cheaper one. Both beautiful in each their regard.
I had no idea what steel drums are. Before watching this was expecting them to go BAAAANG BAAAAANG lol I didnt expect it to sound heavenly. Cheap one is worse, sounds off, but can still be useful for beginners, if they just want to test the waters I think :)
Wow -- straight and to the point, with quick and identical demonstrations, to hear for ourselves and make up our own minds. The cheap one didn't sound bad, per se, but was nowhere nearly as in tune as the expensive one. The cheap one also didn't have the brightness of sound as the expensive one did. So maybe if you're just starting out, buy the cheap one, and when you become a steel drum master you get the expensive one :)
I think the difference is the expensive one resonates notes much longer than the cheaper one. But that can be a good or a bad thing depending on what song you're trying to play
That short bit of the Zelda theme was lovely, it was a small joy, like unexpectly catching the scent of baking cookies or seeing beautiful flowers on a walk or something
the chrome one was tuned more precisely, and it is brighter than the cheap one. Would that get in the way for my limited application? If this excellent player has no problem with the sound and playability I certainly don't. Excellent information in a quick package. THANKS
I enjoyed your choice of test music. And I love steel drum sounds! Thanks for sharing with us on your channel. Do you have any favorite bands you can recommend I listen to?
Honestly, I like them both for different reasons! Does the cheap one have limitations? Sure, but there is plenty of music left in that pan! The expensive one has much more sustain and is a much more sterile sound. However, depending on what you are going for, that may not always be an advantage.
25 years ago, I bought a steel drum in d minor, and shortly after I had the opportunity to join a weekend workshop with various steel pans: tenors, 2-treble and 4-bass. Last year I wanted to buy a chromatic tenor but didn't really find out where to buy one. I ended up with some handpans that are lots of fun, too. 2 of them cover every half note from C#3 to D5. I can play any harmony or diatonic scale, but not really chromatic tunes. But in addition I really need a good tenor steel pan like your 3000 £ pan - maybe one category less bright and ringy (and I wouldn't mind if a bit cheaper, if that made sense). I live in Germany. Could you please tell me how/where to find one? That would be great!
0:58 ahaa!! so now i can see that mysthical instument which was always present in music in many movies and animation series when some kind of exotic scene appeared there😅😅😅 I had no idea whatsoever .. another of my childhood misteries solved xD
Your irony can be seen in the last second of the video, you probably extended that part so we see more of your facial expression for a bit longer and we would have gotten it :D Thanks for keeping videos short, now a days its hard to find honest short videos like this
I don't care how it looks im on a tight tight budget but have to learn before I die. It's always been my dream. Do you have any old ones you would sell? I'm in san francisco ca.
Im 2 years late, but I can hear a difference. It's not extreme but it's there. The more expensive one has sharper notes and the echo is clear. The cheaper one has less echo so the notes sound striaght forward. Idk if that makes sense, but I like them both! Each is slightly unique 😊
One of my Jamaican freinds who lived in Canada moved from her apartment years ago using anout 10 steel drums. Also last week i saw about 30 brand new black steel drums with neat tops which had some kind of a crank tightening device at the local thrift store..i imagine they were used for chemicals. My tourist steel drum is about a fifth the size of the ones in the video. I guess the song was the trolling part of this vid
The expensive model seems to be made of better materials and will probably last longer. To me the tones sounded level and clean, not wobbly like the cheaper one. It also hand a larger audio spectrum overall. The cheaper one had very pronounced mid-range that caused muddy lows. I think the biggest difference was the tonality of the more expensive model and worth the price, especially when playing with other musicians trying to hit the same tones. In general they do sound similar and both acceptable for a gig. But if you listen to it again listening for the excessive wobble and muddy lows. Kudos to the instrument maker H. Guppy. He seems to take pride in his work.
I don't think they sound the same at all. The rust one sounds more full, but the notes seem to cut themselves off. The chrome one sounds very tingy like a bell and the sound resonates longer.
heyo! are you the same guy who sent in to adam neely with your st thomas improv? that sounded great, really innovative! i grew up in st croix myself and miss the sound of the steel drum. nice to hear it used innovatively.
I can hear the difference. The expensive one is just sonically pure I guess. There’s a lot of high frequency sounds and sharp vibrations and less reverb it seems. The sound doesn’t travel as far around the instrument I’d guess due to the imperfections and it being unpolished and such.
I just bought myself a pan. Should get it tomorrow! I paid $170 for it but I’m hopeful haha. Thanks so much for introducing me to these absolutely fantastic and magical instruments! I wouldn’t have done it if it weren’t for you guys
there is absolutely a difference in tonal quality, resonance and consistency of tone. the guppy pan is well-balanced through the entire range with notes that don't veer out of tune when struck loudly. The raw steel pan has an uneven countersink (the steel between the notes is not uniform) and most of the inner notes have out of tune harmonics. With tuning the rusted pan can sound better but the Guppy (r.i.p) will retain its tuning for decades and remain brilliant.
@@Steeldrumbands The sound quality is way worse in the cheaper one. The pitch is off on the cheaper one. At first I thought you were being sarcastic. I don’t have perfect pitch, but I have been around music instruments and working soundboards and mixing for…17 years? The cheaper drum is that one singer who always sings off pitch and needs to be turned way down in the mix. For my first 12 years going to church, we had a man who was a professional steel drummer, and he would play it every Sunday, and it was always a treat. And it sounded amazing.
Started the morning listening to Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M.. Next thing I know I’m adding steel drums to my wish list. Then a TH-cam rabbit trail... Next thing I know I’m bursting out laughing at you telling us with a straight, stoic face that those two pans sounded EXACTLY the same! Glad I wasn’t sipping coffee. It would have been sprayed all over my wife’s pots and pans that I’ve been banging on all morning. Well played! (PS: I bet that old steel drum could be cleaned up and tuned rather nicely. But comparing it to that beautiful, new instrument might make give it an inferiority complex! PSS: I owe my wife a new saucepan)
I'm glad you like the video. It has a sequel so just search for part 2 and you can see how the drum is now it's restored! We also sell refurbished drums of different qualities, so let me know if you do decide you want to buy one!
@@Steeldrumbands no omg wait .......ahhhh I meant the last part.....but thank you for encouraging people to actually work what they can afford and have.....they still create beautiful harmonies.
I absolutely love how short the into is. Straight into what the title said. No diluted material and filler conversing. Just straight into it. Thank you its refreshing
You're welcome!
Oh damn.. wasn’t expecting a tropical version of the Legend of Zelda
Lol 😂 didn’t expect it either
But you were fully prepared for badinerie though!
Yeah right? How’s that even possible 🤨 soooo strange but I love TLoZ
lmao stoppppp
I could never convince my steel band to play video game tunes but I did convince my school to let me for GCSE music
that ending was legit hilarious
My man!
😂
"So...yeah" that got me too haha
The colour is... Rust 🤣🤣
🤣😭😅
The alpha colour 😂
Lol
Bronze/copper
HAHAHHAHA
Very clear difference in them both. Cheap one is worse
Yeah I thought so
And I know nothing about music
To be fair, it sounds bad to a mic, might sound fine in person
@@yesthatpaul fact music sounds better with youuu
@@yesthatpaul it’s out of tune, so it’ll probably sound worse in person 🤣
The expensive one sounds awsome, but considering the price difference i would go for the cheaper one
Fair enough man - but you'd be playing on your own because it won't match the pitch of any other drums or any other musicians.
Maybe it could be a good practice pan
@@Steeldrumbands indeed, it would be great to practice on. Would be awsome if you also used a middle class drum to show what it sounds like
If the video is popular I will do a part two
Steeldrumbands is it possible to tune the bad drum yourself?
@@jorgeloaiza4258 it's possible to tune it but you need to take it to a professional tuner
they sounded different for sure, but is it weird that I actually really liked how they both sounded? the expensive one sounded cleaner and more sophisticated, but the cheap one sounded super cool and really "flavorful" 😁
Flavourful?? Wow. Well, to each his own!
@@Steeldrumbands yes, much more interesting sound than the expensive one 😁 more fun to listen to
I'll be trolling commenters who didn't get the joke 😅
Part 2 - comparison after the drum is restored ➡️
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Had me worried for a second there 😂😂😂
Lol that threw me off! I had to rewatch it to check which one was the cheap drum again
It's amazing the bargains you can find if you just looks hard enough man!
Well besides the difference in the resonating tone from the 2 different pans
Some people dont get sarcasm 😂
Second one is a little detuned, but for it's price I find it amazing!
They are both the same. Clean your ears out 😄
the cheap one sounds alot different it's like thicker metal with a slight after sound. The expensive just sounds like heaven
Cheap one is thin metal, and not very well made. I understand why you'd assume it's thick though... cos the sound just doesn't come out
The inexpensive one seems to have a dissonance in some of the notes, where as the expensive one rings truly harmonious.
It’s out of tune
@@mr.astronuts3825 I just wanted to use some big words, and you are right.
The notes are flat. They have no depth.
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 some are flat
You're tone deaf if you can't hear the really off notes in the red one lol
Love the Zelda reference.
The shiny one is in tune and sounds amazing. The cheap one sounds like what it is. A lot better than nothing.
Not better than nothing if it sucks. Thus is why music stores have 0 interest financing. To buy the better one!
I wasn't looking at the video, just listening, and when you switched from the expensive to the cheap one it immediately caught my attention. The difference is HUGE
You sure bro? I can't hear the difference at all
@@Steeldrumbands I think the cheap one is out of tune, but everything else is ok.
Edit: And maybe it's out of tune because it's old and worn out, but not because of the build quality.
@@siddat7382 he's being sarcastic you gumboot, how do people not catch on to this? This guy is 100x better than any of you at music, you think he can't tell the difference?
@@Nathan-oe8ut I just assumed he must have industrial deafness from making too many steel drums
The second steel drum sound sounds so out of tune. But mostly I could heat quarter tones
It was awful. It's not tuned to concert pitch either
@ Cris Garcia...Exactly my thought, I'm not a musician, but it sounds like not just out of tune, but the tone is off.
Yup
Cool vid! I actually really like the muted, detuned quality of the old one. Might be good for a spooky song cover, like the ghost level in Mario 64.
My man!
I manage to make the old pan sound decent, but it's very difficult. You have to know how to play to get pans like that to talk
@@Steeldrumbands The 1st one is zelda right?
@@josephjoestar5686 yep
That pan is so out of tune it’s worth like 10 pound
Nah boy. The pan is FIRE 🔥🔥🔥
That old pan has old sound to it.
Mon you so lucky to get that one!
You got bargain of de century dere!
Thanks man, I've been thinking about learning the steel drums. The sound is bright and happy, I need that in my life. Good info!
My man!
@@Steeldrumbands Hi I'm a Rasta girl but thank you man.
0:58 the legend of zelda!
Indeed
I think the tone of the cheap one is kinda cool. If you could get the dead notes out and re-tune, but keep the somewhat muted rustic sound. Obviously wouldn't replace the expensive drum, but you can definitely add interesting overtones and variety to a mix.
the expensive one sounds real clean, but on the other hand the orange one is giving me kind of original tropical feeling
I randomly found this video.
I can hear a difference. Especially in the last thing you played.
I feel like the first one sounded a little different. it was really cool, thanks for sharing!
I'm no experts in steel pans, but there certainly is a difference in the sounds. The more expensive pan sounds more dampened and less sharp. Definitely smoother.
That said, there's a time and place for a more impactful sound. One isn't necessarily better than the other.
Perfectly said
Where do I find one of these for 50 pounds tho
I found it on Gumtree
Man this guy just trolled me so good, I don't even play the pan and my jaw dropped at the ending review! Well done sir, such a convincing face.
I do be trolling
The expensive one sounded perfectly in-tune, while the cheap one was noticeably, but not unpleasantly, out-of-tune with itself. There's something so much more natural sounding about the imperfection. The first one screams "All aboard the Royal Carribean luxury cruiseliner," while the second one screams '"Welcome to de Islands, mon! Enjoy de roti!"
You are VERY underated, straight into the video no blippity blaping in the intro. You also play very well
My G
Very in-tune, like it's never been used to wash clothes before🤧
I think the more expensive one has a much better tone and clarity
Clearly a difference and the more expensive is more pristine. But also something beautiful about the more raw tone of the cheaper one. Both beautiful in each their regard.
I put in steel drum as a curiosity search, this was the first video I chose. WONDERFUL!! Cheers from Wisconsin.
Thanks Jason. Enjoy some more of our steel drum videos
I had no idea what steel drums are. Before watching this was expecting them to go BAAAANG BAAAAANG lol I didnt expect it to sound heavenly. Cheap one is worse, sounds off, but can still be useful for beginners, if they just want to test the waters I think :)
What do they call that? "Dead pan" humour.
Well-the shiny one definitely sounds way crisper with brighter overtones.
the second one is out of tune, but when it was made it might've been good
Check part 2 and find out 😊
Wow -- straight and to the point, with quick and identical demonstrations, to hear for ourselves and make up our own minds. The cheap one didn't sound bad, per se, but was nowhere nearly as in tune as the expensive one. The cheap one also didn't have the brightness of sound as the expensive one did. So maybe if you're just starting out, buy the cheap one, and when you become a steel drum master you get the expensive one :)
There is definitely a difference, but as far as pitch go they're both spot on.
I think the difference is the expensive one resonates notes much longer than the cheaper one. But that can be a good or a bad thing depending on what song you're trying to play
Funny
I like this mans vibe
That short bit of the Zelda theme was lovely, it was a small joy, like unexpectly catching the scent of baking cookies or seeing beautiful flowers on a walk or something
Shit my dude... You're poetic AF.
Thanks for the Zelda theme, sounds great on steel pan drum
this man just busted out my old ringtone and i almost checked my pocket
the chrome one was tuned more precisely, and it is brighter than the cheap one. Would that get in the way for my limited application? If this excellent player has no problem with the sound and playability I certainly don't.
Excellent information in a quick package. THANKS
I enjoyed your choice of test music. And I love steel drum sounds! Thanks for sharing with us on your channel. Do you have any favorite bands you can recommend I listen to?
Thank you. Do you mean steel bands?
haha, fun comparison! ;-) And beautiful playing skills, sir! 👌😎👍
To me the expensive one is clearer more musical tone but the cheaper one still sounds good. I would like to hear a duet.
Honestly, I like them both for different reasons! Does the cheap one have limitations? Sure, but there is plenty of music left in that pan! The expensive one has much more sustain and is a much more sterile sound. However, depending on what you are going for, that may not always be an advantage.
25 years ago, I bought a steel drum in d minor, and shortly after I had the opportunity to join a weekend workshop with various steel pans: tenors, 2-treble and 4-bass.
Last year I wanted to buy a chromatic tenor but didn't really find out where to buy one. I ended up with some handpans that are lots of fun, too. 2 of them cover every half note from C#3 to D5. I can play any harmony or diatonic scale, but not really chromatic tunes.
But in addition I really need a good tenor steel pan like your 3000 £ pan - maybe one category less bright and ringy (and I wouldn't mind if a bit cheaper, if that made sense). I live in Germany. Could you please tell me how/where to find one? That would be great!
Yes, please contact me on Instagram or via email about buying a pan
0:58 ahaa!! so now i can see that mysthical instument which was always present in music in many movies and animation series when some kind of exotic scene appeared there😅😅😅 I had no idea whatsoever .. another of my childhood misteries solved xD
Your irony can be seen in the last second of the video, you probably extended that part so we see more of your facial expression for a bit longer and we would have gotten it :D
Thanks for keeping videos short, now a days its hard to find honest short videos like this
My man. Thanks!
real glad i found this channel, keep up the good work
Thank you!! Enjoy
I don't care how it looks im on a tight tight budget but have to learn before I die. It's always been my dream. Do you have any old ones you would sell? I'm in san francisco ca.
I can hear the difference. The cheaper drum sounds sharp # whereas the expensive sounds perfect. Crisp and smooth.
Badinerie on the steel pan? Amazing
i was expecting him to scope out ice creams , but yeah , i liked this too
The Badinerie rendition was 👌🏻! Brilliant :D
Thank you!
The new one sounds modern the old one sounds ancient i like them both they both have their own qualities and uniqueness
I actually don’t mind the old one, it’s kinda out of tune but it’s nice, it’s got quite a quirky, janky sound to it
Im 2 years late, but I can hear a difference. It's not extreme but it's there. The more expensive one has sharper notes and the echo is clear. The cheaper one has less echo so the notes sound striaght forward. Idk if that makes sense, but I like them both! Each is slightly unique 😊
I was not ready to hear to casually play Imaginary Places
lmao same
The chrome Pan is definitely superior - however, the cheap pan was very well made and with a paint job and a good tuning, it could hold its own.
The expensive one sounds cleaner, but the cheap one has kind of a fun bounce
Bounce haha. you mean like a cheque (check) ? I don't think I would want my instrument to bounce 😂
To be honest I like the sound of the cheap one better. A bit of cleaning and a polish will make the sound pop even more. Great vid!
I restored it and did part 2. Check it out and see
That was amazing mate. Loved the comp
No one:
The soundtrack makers in a movie whenever the movie takes place in Hawaii: 0:58
Love the sarcasm at the end! 🤣
Yoooooo, freakin zelda intro is sick, dude
WOW! You had me interested with the title...but Zelda jams?! *LIKE*
My G
Yes this drum comes in the shade: RUST.
Ah yes yes. It's absolutely beautiful lol
that 50$ back in the day use to shine like a goddess 🌟
Yooo I dig the Busdriver at the end
Zelda theme song!!! LESSSSGOOO didn't see that coming
The expensive one is definitely very clear, but i like the sound of both of them in a different way.
Reject humanity. Reject Monkeh, become tropical 😎
Legend of Zelda you're the real legend
One of my Jamaican freinds who lived in Canada moved from her apartment years ago using anout 10 steel drums. Also last week i saw about 30 brand new black steel drums with neat tops which had some kind of a crank tightening device at the local thrift store..i imagine they were used for chemicals. My tourist steel drum is about a fifth the size of the ones in the video. I guess the song was the trolling part of this vid
I actually liked the muted sound of the cheap one. Too bad about the tuning.
LOL your commentary :D
1st pan: shiny, you can see yourself in it
2nd pan: colour = rust LOL :D
Zelda and Bach, nice combination hahahh Great video!
Thank you!
I actually quite like the clumsy character of the cheap one- could work in certain contexts
rusted one: sounds like a dying baby steel drum
him: so yea they sound about the same 😭
I’d say that as long as they’re both in tune, it won’t hurt to get something cheap because you can always upgrade later
The expensive model seems to be made of better materials and will probably last longer. To me the tones sounded level and clean, not wobbly like the cheaper one. It also hand a larger audio spectrum overall. The cheaper one had very pronounced mid-range that caused muddy lows. I think the biggest difference was the tonality of the more expensive model and worth the price, especially when playing with other musicians trying to hit the same tones. In general they do sound similar and both acceptable for a gig. But if you listen to it again listening for the excessive wobble and muddy lows. Kudos to the instrument maker H. Guppy. He seems to take pride in his work.
A big difference. Good video.
I don't think they sound the same at all. The rust one sounds more full, but the notes seem to cut themselves off.
The chrome one sounds very tingy like a bell and the sound resonates longer.
It seemed that one note was off on the cheaper one, but it still sounded very nice.
Imaginary places 😍
I can hear the difference. You can play that really well.
I love the sarcasm
heyo! are you the same guy who sent in to adam neely with your st thomas improv? that sounded great, really innovative! i grew up in st croix myself and miss the sound of the steel drum. nice to hear it used innovatively.
I'm not the same guy, sorry! Thanks for checking out my music though!
I can hear the difference. The expensive one is just sonically pure I guess. There’s a lot of high frequency sounds and sharp vibrations and less reverb it seems. The sound doesn’t travel as far around the instrument I’d guess due to the imperfections and it being unpolished and such.
Great vid mate! Great sound on both of them!
Hi Colonel! Long time!
Man I’ve been enjoying your vids for a longggggg time! Good stuff!
Huge difference in quality between the cheap one and expensive one. Definitely the expensive one is worth the price!
✅✅
I just bought myself a pan. Should get it tomorrow! I paid $170 for it but I’m hopeful haha. Thanks so much for introducing me to these absolutely fantastic and magical instruments! I wouldn’t have done it if it weren’t for you guys
Let's see it when you get it. Hit me up on insta!
Steeldrumbands Is your username the same on insta as it is here?
@@presleyo sdb_worldwide
Steeldrumbands thank you!
now i know why i was recommended this from a metroid video... he plays LoZ theme! amazing haha
He does
there is absolutely a difference in tonal quality, resonance and consistency of tone.
the guppy pan is well-balanced through the entire range with notes that don't veer out of tune when struck loudly. The raw steel pan has an uneven countersink (the steel between the notes is not uniform) and most of the inner notes have out of tune harmonics.
With tuning the rusted pan can sound better but the Guppy (r.i.p) will retain its tuning for decades and remain brilliant.
I'm not going to troll you, but only because it's you, Mr Rose...
It's just a joke 😊
what’s the name of the tunes you played in the pans?
“Can’t hear any difference?” WHAT??? There is a MASSIVE difference!
You must have perfect pitch then. They sound the same to me!
@@Steeldrumbands what was that last song you played
Bach, Badinerie
@@Steeldrumbands thx
@@Steeldrumbands The sound quality is way worse in the cheaper one. The pitch is off on the cheaper one. At first I thought you were being sarcastic. I don’t have perfect pitch, but I have been around music instruments and working soundboards and mixing for…17 years? The cheaper drum is that one singer who always sings off pitch and needs to be turned way down in the mix. For my first 12 years going to church, we had a man who was a professional steel drummer, and he would play it every Sunday, and it was always a treat. And it sounded amazing.
Started the morning listening to Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M.. Next thing I know I’m adding steel drums to my wish list. Then a TH-cam rabbit trail... Next thing I know I’m bursting out laughing at you telling us with a straight, stoic face that those two pans sounded EXACTLY the same! Glad I wasn’t sipping coffee. It would have been sprayed all over my wife’s pots and pans that I’ve been banging on all morning. Well played!
(PS: I bet that old steel drum could be cleaned up and tuned rather nicely. But comparing it to that beautiful, new instrument might make give it an inferiority complex! PSS: I owe my wife a new saucepan)
I'm glad you like the video. It has a sequel so just search for part 2 and you can see how the drum is now it's restored!
We also sell refurbished drums of different qualities, so let me know if you do decide you want to buy one!
Steeldrumbands Oh awesome! I’m on my way to your channel to find that video right now! I appreciate the info.
I like how sarcastic you are ...subscribed
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@@Steeldrumbands no omg wait .......ahhhh I meant the last part.....but thank you for encouraging people to actually work what they can afford and have.....they still create beautiful harmonies.
@@hiraikyoto7064 I knew what you meant 😊😊