Beginner Snare Drum Becomes A Studio-Ready Workhorse

Get ready to witness the ultimate snare drum transformation! In this mind-blowing video, I'm going to reveal the secret that many professional studio drummers have been keeping to themselves. You won't believe what you're about to witness as I show you how to turn any beat-up, worthless snare drum into a studio-ready masterpiece!
But wait, there's more! I'll even prove it to you by pulling a discarded snare drum right out of the garbage can and breathing new life into it. No samples, no triggers, no gimmicks, no shortcuts, no fakery. Just pure drum restoration magic. And the best part? You'll get to experience the incredible results we captured in a professional studio using top-of-the-line microphones and pre-amps.
Don't miss out on this behind-the-scenes opportunity to learn the secrets of studio drumming and witness the transformation of a trash-bound snare drum into a studio-quality gem. Watch the video now and get ready to be blown away!
00:22 - Backstory
02:16 - Majestic Deluxe Snare Drum
03:30 - Trash Can Snare Shows Up
04:21 - Snare Drum Restoration
19:15 - Trash Can Snare Drum Demo
20:29 - Snare played with music examples
21:37 - Wrap-Up
Music bed tracks provided by Epidemic Sound
Brian's Studio: www.SecretCoveStudios.com

[@Paulbarnesjr]

Snare sounds good dude!!! Way better than I thought.

[@BrianStephensOfficial]

Thanks, Dude!! It was quite surprising. Might not be good for everything but, especially in mixes like that second song clip, it works like a charm! No one would ever think I'd used a snare drum that had been pulled out of a trash bin. 🤐

[@jazz4asahel]

Things have redemption in them. They may be just things, but they have spirit and character (just as you said, Brian) and deserve respect. My first drum is a older used Pearl Forum snare sold to me cheap. I cleaned it up, tuned it, put an old Slingerland stand under it, and began learning. Love this drum and a good while will pass before I'll feel need for a better one. I'm happy too with my hi hat that began with one 14-inch cymbal because it was available for $10. (Doing things this way, I might have spent double for my kit. Yet, I'm happy that I did it this way because of the learning experience.)

[@BrianStephensOfficial]

I love that story! Yes! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jazz4asahel]

@@BrianStephensOfficial Thanks for your comment and thanks for your patient tutoring for old newcomers.

[@BrianStephensOfficial]

You're very welcome!

[@alsdrumhang]

One man's trash, am I right? Looks like that Westbury is a step above the normal entry level snare. Nice work!

[@BrianStephensOfficial]

Thanks! Happily, it worked out. I was fully prepared for it to end badly (which might’ve made for a funnier video).

[@CatabductionsAnoym]

The pdp fusion beginner kits even come with stick saver rims. Another weird thing about PDP drum wood now is they call it poplar, then on another site its labeled as hybrid birch! I made it really hybrid by installing aluminum foil in the rack toms.

[@BrianStephensOfficial]

They should put stick saver hoops on every beginner snare drum. Perfectly named!
“Hybrid Birch” sounds like a word that some marketing guy came up with. 🤦‍♂️ And I have GOT to hear your rack toms with aluminum foil in them. Taking that Bonham bass drum trick to a whole other level, huh?! 👍🏻👍🏻