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I tune my shallow snares low and my deep snares high. 14X5 for bagged out. 14X8 for high pitched. Way less low mids in the 14X5 so you get that low splat with less overtones. And the 14X8 gives a nice bottom end/beef to high tunings because of the depth. Its kind of the opposite of what most do but it seems to work for me. great video!
I can see that logic! I would argue though that the deeper shell can do better fat sound than shallow when tuned good. I don't doubt you can get great low snare with shallow shell though, just not as much beef there.
@@AtTheSourceStudios I completely agree. I just found either the fatness never made it through the band or the engineer EQ'd it out live so I went for maximum splat.
Definitely! The direct-ness of the 14X5 can really help get that low/deep sound. I mean, most people go for a big shell, but then put tape, gels, maybe a BFSD, or thicker head on the drum - which in theory, chokes out the drum. Tune a shallow drum low like you said, and there's not as much of a need for all that stuff. Appreciate the comment, thank you for leaving it and checking out the vid!
Great vid Nick. Lovely kit and lovely snares. As with all musical matters it's very subjective which snare you would prefer. For me personally, I like the 5". I think I've always had a natural leaning toward shallower snares. Don't know why - maybe my ears prefer the "poppy" sound they make! Just wanted to ask what are the the ride and hats you are playing? Thanks, Nic.
Thanks for the kind words, @dumdedumdee9665 ! I agree with you - each style and player preference will determine what drum would work best. Totally understand why you would prefer a shallower shell - I felt the 5X14 in this video is much more direct, especially in the higher tunings. For the cymbals - the ride is a 24" Classic Orchestral Ride, and hats are 14" Fat Hats - both from @zildjiancompany .
In my opinion, deeper snares tend to be optimal for low to mid range tunings. Even at a higher tuning it still maintains a midrange undertone. Shallow depth snares seem to handle the high-mid to high tunings a little better. They are also slightly more responsive than deeper shells. However, both 14x5/5.5 and 14x6.5 can handle all tunings across the board pretty well.
Especially at the medium tuning, the fundamental pitch on the 6.5" is much more audible; you could hear the drum then go find that pitch pretty easily on a piano. It's less clear with the 5". This raises questions about how the snare's tone fits in with the other instruments and the song.
I definitely hear a slightly more full sound with the 6.5x14. To me the 5x14 sounds like the higher frequency overtones are resonating more and the deeper overtones get lost somewhat. They both sound great and I doubt anyone who wasn’t specifically listening for it would ever notice a difference.
Wow, to your title question, I say "barely". Soooo similar. I heard, at all tunings, a slight difference in "immediacy". The 5" is a little quicker to speak, and the snare rattle is slightly shorter duration. I think if you were to look at the sound level on a graph, both sides would be just slightly steeper, both the attack and the decay. Thanks for the great video!
Definitivamente es cierto lo del tuning. Independientemente del tambor, si no están afinados no sonarán muy bien. En cuanto al pedal, eso no hará que el tambor suene mejor y, en mi opinión, este pedal doble speed fly se siente mejor que un DW9000.
To my ears the 6,5 shines in the high and the 5 on the medium high. The 6,5 sounded more versatile, as in the high tuning and cranked it sounded good, but I didn´t liked the 5 on those higher tunings.
As far as I know, the modern Super comes with nickel hardware as standard, not chrome. If chrome is an option, that would be great, because I hate the way nickel tarnishes, and nickel polish isn't as readily available as chrome polish where I am, for environmental reasons or something. The differences were subtle. I thought the 6.5 was better in the lower tunings. I thought the 5 was better at medium (not as ringy/honk-y) and cranked (better crack). In between medium and cranked, it was a toss-up, depending on what balance of qualities one is looking for. I still find I like 6.5 snares less up close in person than I do in recordings and videos, and I already own two, but based on this video, it does seem slightly more versatile. Plus I have a piccolo and a popcorn if I want a really cranked sound. I think a 14x5 of some kind will be my next acquisition, although I'm also leaning toward a slightly deeper 13 and/or 12. Why oh why can't I have enough money to buy all three?!?
I’m pretty sure this hardware is chrome - it looks identical to my other snares and the shell finish. You’re spot on with the comparisons! The 5x14 is super direct in higher tunings, even though it still sounds great. You can win the 6.5x14 in this video - grab something for yourself at shop.nickcostamusic.com and automatically get entered to win 🥁
Ludwig doesn't make a bad snare drum. Even their entry-level snares are great sounding. As I mentioned in previous video, prefer the Aluminum in 6.5 and Brass in 5. There's a snare I'm super hopeful they will release: Hammered Raw Bronze 6.5. Or, even the previous Hammered Bronze Supraphonic they used to produce. If you have any pull and could put a bug in Ludwig's ear regarding those two drums, I would be eternally grateful. Thank you again for all your great content.
I really think both drums should be compared with the same type of lugs. Would definitely change alot in my opinion. 2 things that really bother me about the new Ludwig Supraphonics is that they put rubber gaskets under the lugs and no internal muffler. That is why I will always prefer my 1964 6 1/2x14 Supraphonic over any new one. Also have a 1969 and a 1971 5x14 Supraphonic. Love them all!
I agree, though these were the two that I had. Some folks remove the gaskets and say that really helps get a similar sound to the older drums, even though they don't have an internal dampener. All 3 snare you mentioned are great! Which one do you find yourself using the most?
@@NickCostaMusic Yes, it has the Red Felt Baseball Bat internal muffler. It's a 64. It's my baby. Basically stole it with Ludwig kit I bought for $150. Love it! Definitely different than a 5x14 that I had played since my first kit. Can't go wrong with any Supraphonic snare though. I even love my 1978 Acrolite. Sorry, but I have a bit of a snare drum collection.
Thats a nice comparison to make, thanks! I have a 14x6,5" Aluminum Ludwig Supraphonic blue/olive badge from the 70s and recently just got a 14x5" Aluminum Pearl Sensitone Heritage snare. They are both beautiful snares and I love both, but I tend to like the 5" depth more, somehow easier to play. The Supraphonic is much louder. They both record great, but the Supraphonic records better, the microphones like the depth, loudness and presence better. I would choose one over the other depending on what type of music I'm playing. Here's the go to grid: Reggae: 6,5" Supraphonic with very high tuning. Rock/Metal: 6,5" Supraphonic with mid low tuning. Pop: 5" Sensitone with mid tuning. Funk: 5" Sensitone with mid high tuning. That was just my personal experience, keep drumming!!!
Not a problem @MarkosVassiliou , thank you for checking out the vid! I agree with you - both are great drums, and depending on the style depends on which one to grab. I totally see why you would prefer the 5 depth - to me they sound much more direct.
Question: Were you changing the tension of the snare side head on either of these drums as you went from low to higher tunings or did you keep it the same tension for all the tunings? Also, what are your thoughts in general about the snare side tension when making changes to the top head?
Great question. Personally, I think having the snare side head tight gives you more batter side tuning options. I thought the medium high was the sweet spot for the 6.5" and the high was sweet spot for the 5". Up until then it was hard to tell the difference.
@@golfnut033 Well, it's a great debate. I've recently gotten into the habit of dropping the snare side head a little for all my top tunings. I used to think a tight snare side always gave a better articulation no matter what you do with the top. But lately (for me anyway) I find I still get that articulation and a slightly better (ie: fuller) tone when I don't crank the snare side too tight.
@paulrevelli I kept the tension the same throughout. For me, I prefer table top tension so I can get a snappy snare response. I might adjust the tension of the wires with the fine tuning knob, but that’s about it. I can see why some would adjust the bottom along with it, as it changes the snare response. For me, I think if the bottom head isn’t table top tight, the wires sound kind of dull and have too much buzz. That’s just my preference though, and think either way works!
Greetings from New Zealand. Very interesting experiment and two great sounding drums. Never played the 6 1/2” but this video makes me want to! I have a 5 1/2” 1964 Supra (CoA) and also a 5 1/2” 1920s Ludwig super sensitive (which incidentally I bought from Bun E Carlos) and the difference between those two shell types is huge. The thicker brass shell gives a warmer, richer tone compared with the aluminium which is sharper and crisper…maybe. They’re all great drums either way.
Greetings from Philly! A few videos ago was the 1st time I played a 6.5X14 Chrome over Brass, and I'm sold on it! You have two really great snares there, too. All great drums, just different sounds!
I am surprised you didn't play them both with the snare off. I play several tunes with the snare off, especially Latin tunes. That way, you would hear the sound of the snare itself without the coloration of the snare. But given limited time, it was a nice com[parison.
I like the higher tunings too - that's usually my default. No muffling except for the coated ambassador x on top. Really appreciate the kind words on the playing and kit - can't go wrong with @ludwigdrumshq !
Thank you Nick. There is no right and wrong when we talk about sounds and it's interesting that i don't hear the same thing as others. To me, the 6,5''' sounded thudddy and had no definition and articulation when tuned low while the 5'' was better on these points. When tuned higher, the 6,5 had more body and could sing more than the 5'' that sounded more chocked. I'm surprised but this is what i'm hearing. So i would choose the 5'' for low settings and the 6,5''when tuned high.
Totally agree, @alancarver2511 - both sound great, just in different ways and tunings. I hear the same thing you do. For me, the higher tunings you really hear a difference - the 6.5X14 sounds "cleaner" since there isn't as many overtones, and the 5X14 is really direct!
Hard to choose I think I dig the 6.5 a little more. I did just make purchase on your site. It said I earned 330 points. Those points go to the giveaway correct?
They both sound amazing yet. Maybe one is for recording. The other one is for live. I don’t know which of the two, but they both feel like they won’t let you down. I notice in the video where your hand actually gets like a feel for the 15th for the fourth or the 5 x 14. But hey, that’s just me.
Good comparison, I’ve always preferred the deeper snares. Can you tell me what size your crashes are (the dark thin and the sweet sound good together), and what is that China you’re using. Really like that one.
Same here, @ultratone - though I didn’t mind how direct the 5x14 was at certain tunings. Cymbals from my left to right are 14” fat hats, 19” k dark thin, 24” classic orchestral ride, 19” k sweet crash, and a 20” A custom swish (china)
I was honestly surprised by this comparison. To me, the deeper snare had more resonance, sustain, and overtones in all of the tensions played. I like that sound. If I can find one of these or a deeper Acrolite, I’d have to buy it. Thanks.
It sure is, and one lucky viewer who enters is gonna get it! The odds are higher than the lottery, and everyone who enters at least gets something! 🍀 🥁
The only snare I have is a 6x5x14 Ludwig accent steel chrome with 42 strands and a 5x14 super sensitive front 66 converted to a super phonic the hardware was worn out.
@uzziel_lay_drums you get entered by purchasing anything on shop.nickcostamusic.com . Every $1 spent = 15 entries for all purchases made before 4/24/24/ at 11:59pm EST.
Sure thing! Think about riding a bike - are your legs horizontal? If so, is it easy is it to ride? Your hips are higher than knees. To get more power with less effort I sit higher - hips above knees, and I can have my weight in my sitz bones rather than my legs or lower back. Also, notice how my legs are at an angle where the seat doesn’t dig into my hamstrings - which doesn’t cut off circulation or restrict movement. To really dive into this, I highly recommend booking a lesson with Dave Elitch or getting his “Getting Out Of Your Own Way” course - your body will thank you! 🥁
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So it seems to me, I want a 5-3/4" model. 😂
A little more ring than the 5x14, but not too much like the 6.5x14 ! 😂
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I tune my shallow snares low and my deep snares high. 14X5 for bagged out. 14X8 for high pitched. Way less low mids in the 14X5 so you get that low splat with less overtones. And the 14X8 gives a nice bottom end/beef to high tunings because of the depth. Its kind of the opposite of what most do but it seems to work for me. great video!
I can see that logic! I would argue though that the deeper shell can do better fat sound than shallow when tuned good. I don't doubt you can get great low snare with shallow shell though, just not as much beef there.
@@AtTheSourceStudios I completely agree. I just found either the fatness never made it through the band or the engineer EQ'd it out live so I went for maximum splat.
Definitely! The direct-ness of the 14X5 can really help get that low/deep sound. I mean, most people go for a big shell, but then put tape, gels, maybe a BFSD, or thicker head on the drum - which in theory, chokes out the drum. Tune a shallow drum low like you said, and there's not as much of a need for all that stuff.
Appreciate the comment, thank you for leaving it and checking out the vid!
Hard to choose between the two - they both sound phenomenal!
Totally, @alsdrumhang ! I like how direct the 5x14 is, but really like the body/tone you get from the 6.5x14
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Great vid Nick. Lovely kit and lovely snares. As with all musical matters it's very subjective which snare you would prefer. For me personally, I like the 5". I think I've always had a natural leaning toward shallower snares. Don't know why - maybe my ears prefer the "poppy" sound they make! Just wanted to ask what are the the ride and hats you are playing? Thanks, Nic.
Thanks for the kind words, @dumdedumdee9665 ! I agree with you - each style and player preference will determine what drum would work best. Totally understand why you would prefer a shallower shell - I felt the 5X14 in this video is much more direct, especially in the higher tunings.
For the cymbals - the ride is a 24" Classic Orchestral Ride, and hats are 14" Fat Hats - both from @zildjiancompany .
I might be curious, but, what do you name by "cranked tuning"?
Thanks a lot, great videos...
I call it cranked tuning because it’s pretty high in tuning. To me, it’s the top of the drums tuning range
In my opinion, deeper snares tend to be optimal for low to mid range tunings. Even at a higher tuning it still maintains a midrange undertone. Shallow depth snares seem to handle the high-mid to high tunings a little better. They are also slightly more responsive than deeper shells. However, both 14x5/5.5 and 14x6.5 can handle all tunings across the board pretty well.
I agree - both can handle all tunings, it's just preference on the specific sound you prefer. Appreciate you leaving a comment - thank you!
Especially at the medium tuning, the fundamental pitch on the 6.5" is much more audible; you could hear the drum then go find that pitch pretty easily on a piano. It's less clear with the 5". This raises questions about how the snare's tone fits in with the other instruments and the song.
That extra depth gets more tone for sure!
I definitely hear a slightly more full sound with the 6.5x14. To me the 5x14 sounds like the higher frequency overtones are resonating more and the deeper overtones get lost somewhat. They both sound great and I doubt anyone who wasn’t specifically listening for it would ever notice a difference.
I agree with you 100% @DrumSmithRich . Felt the 6.5X14 had a bit more presence, and the 5X14 was more direct.
I was just realizing the same...great comparative video!
Wow, to your title question, I say "barely". Soooo similar. I heard, at all tunings, a slight difference in "immediacy". The 5" is a little quicker to speak, and the snare rattle is slightly shorter duration. I think if you were to look at the sound level on a graph, both sides would be just slightly steeper, both the attack and the decay.
Thanks for the great video!
Totally! The 5X14 sounds a bit more direct to me, especially in the higher tunings
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Definitivamente es cierto lo del tuning. Independientemente del tambor, si no están afinados no sonarán muy bien. En cuanto al pedal, eso no hará que el tambor suene mejor y, en mi opinión, este pedal doble speed fly se siente mejor que un DW9000.
The 6.5” at high tuning for me. Great video and playing.
Medium-high and high 6.5X14 are my favorite, too! Appreciate the kind words - thank you!
I'd love to see you do a more extreme comparison like a 5.5 vs an 8 inch dept.
I wonder if they make an 8x14 chrome over brass? 🤔
@@NickCostaMusicthey do!
They do? I can’t find it. Only one I found was the black nickel over brass black beauty and universal brass
He stops talking at 7 mins 20. You're welcome.
Time stamps help scrub along too - they're in the description😉
To my ears the 6,5 shines in the high and the 5 on the medium high. The 6,5 sounded more versatile, as in the high tuning and cranked it sounded good, but I didn´t liked the 5 on those higher tunings.
Totally understand - the 6.5 sounds like it has more body to it, which is why it sounds fuller in higher tuning to my ear.
As far as I know, the modern Super comes with nickel hardware as standard, not chrome. If chrome is an option, that would be great, because I hate the way nickel tarnishes, and nickel polish isn't as readily available as chrome polish where I am, for environmental reasons or something.
The differences were subtle. I thought the 6.5 was better in the lower tunings. I thought the 5 was better at medium (not as ringy/honk-y) and cranked (better crack). In between medium and cranked, it was a toss-up, depending on what balance of qualities one is looking for. I still find I like 6.5 snares less up close in person than I do in recordings and videos, and I already own two, but based on this video, it does seem slightly more versatile. Plus I have a piccolo and a popcorn if I want a really cranked sound. I think a 14x5 of some kind will be my next acquisition, although I'm also leaning toward a slightly deeper 13 and/or 12. Why oh why can't I have enough money to buy all three?!?
I’m pretty sure this hardware is chrome - it looks identical to my other snares and the shell finish.
You’re spot on with the comparisons! The 5x14 is super direct in higher tunings, even though it still sounds great. You can win the 6.5x14 in this video - grab something for yourself at shop.nickcostamusic.com and automatically get entered to win 🥁
The hell with the snares, that legacy kit sounds incredible
Craviotto?
All @ludwigdrumshq - it’s a legacy mahogany kit in this vid! 🥁 🥁
Ludwig doesn't make a bad snare drum. Even their entry-level snares are great sounding. As I mentioned in previous video, prefer the Aluminum in 6.5 and Brass in 5.
There's a snare I'm super hopeful they will release: Hammered Raw Bronze 6.5. Or, even the previous Hammered Bronze Supraphonic they used to produce. If you have any pull and could put a bug in Ludwig's ear regarding those two drums, I would be eternally grateful.
Thank you again for all your great content.
Totally agree! You can't go wrong, and there's something for every price point. Thank you for the continued support, I really appreciate it!
I really think both drums should be compared with the same type of lugs. Would definitely change alot in my opinion. 2 things that really bother me about the new Ludwig Supraphonics is that they put rubber gaskets under the lugs and no internal muffler. That is why I will always prefer my 1964 6 1/2x14 Supraphonic over any new one. Also have a 1969 and a 1971 5x14 Supraphonic. Love them all!
I agree, though these were the two that I had. Some folks remove the gaskets and say that really helps get a similar sound to the older drums, even though they don't have an internal dampener.
All 3 snare you mentioned are great! Which one do you find yourself using the most?
@@NickCostaMusic I use the 6 1/2x14 the most! Very versatile in all tuning ranges with the perfect depth.
Nice! That extra depth really helps shift the sound depending on tuning. Does it have an internal dampener too?
@@NickCostaMusic Yes, it has the Red Felt Baseball Bat internal muffler. It's a 64. It's my baby. Basically stole it with Ludwig kit I bought for $150. Love it! Definitely different than a 5x14 that I had played since my first kit. Can't go wrong with any Supraphonic snare though. I even love my 1978 Acrolite. Sorry, but I have a bit of a snare drum collection.
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Great video. Those snares are both sweet. And that kit is sick.
He owes me a lot of missed birthday presents....
Appreciate the kind words, thank you! If you had to choose a snare, which one would you pick?
Ha!! I think the 5 x14 because when I heard at one of the higher tunings, it sounded like the intro to Stand by Sly and the Family Stone.
My wife says 1 1/2" extra make a lot of difference!!!
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Thats a nice comparison to make, thanks!
I have a 14x6,5" Aluminum Ludwig Supraphonic blue/olive badge from the 70s and recently just got a 14x5" Aluminum Pearl Sensitone Heritage snare. They are both beautiful snares and I love both, but I tend to like the 5" depth more, somehow easier to play. The Supraphonic is much louder. They both record great, but the Supraphonic records better, the microphones like the depth, loudness and presence better. I would choose one over the other depending on what type of music I'm playing.
Here's the go to grid:
Reggae: 6,5" Supraphonic with very high tuning.
Rock/Metal: 6,5" Supraphonic with mid low tuning.
Pop: 5" Sensitone with mid tuning.
Funk: 5" Sensitone with mid high tuning.
That was just my personal experience, keep drumming!!!
Not a problem @MarkosVassiliou , thank you for checking out the vid! I agree with you - both are great drums, and depending on the style depends on which one to grab. I totally see why you would prefer the 5 depth - to me they sound much more direct.
Question: Were you changing the tension of the snare side head on either of these drums as you went from low to higher tunings or did you keep it the same tension for all the tunings? Also, what are your thoughts in general about the snare side tension when making changes to the top head?
Great question. Personally, I think having the snare side head tight gives you more batter side tuning options. I thought the medium high was the sweet spot for the 6.5" and the high was sweet spot for the 5". Up until then it was hard to tell the difference.
@@golfnut033 Well, it's a great debate. I've recently gotten into the habit of dropping the snare side head a little for all my top tunings. I used to think a tight snare side always gave a better articulation no matter what you do with the top. But lately (for me anyway) I find I still get that articulation and a slightly better (ie: fuller) tone when I don't crank the snare side too tight.
@paulrevelli I kept the tension the same throughout. For me, I prefer table top tension so I can get a snappy snare response. I might adjust the tension of the wires with the fine tuning knob, but that’s about it.
I can see why some would adjust the bottom along with it, as it changes the snare response. For me, I think if the bottom head isn’t table top tight, the wires sound kind of dull and have too much buzz. That’s just my preference though, and think either way works!
@golfnut033 I’m with you on this. Every snare I have has the same tight tension for the bottom head
This drumkit sounds sooooo good! Of course the playing is good too!
Can’t go wrong with @ludwigdrumshq ! Any price point, and you’re getting such a great sound.
6,5 x 14" better and stell.
I love the 6.5X14 - a bit more overtone but seems super versatile!
The deeper snare seems to have a bit more sustain.
Totally - that extra depth give the shell more area to resonate
Greetings from New Zealand. Very interesting experiment and two great sounding drums. Never played the 6 1/2” but this video makes me want to! I have a 5 1/2” 1964 Supra (CoA) and also a 5 1/2” 1920s Ludwig super sensitive (which incidentally I bought from Bun E Carlos) and the difference between those two shell types is huge. The thicker brass shell gives a warmer, richer tone compared with the aluminium which is sharper and crisper…maybe. They’re all great drums either way.
Greetings from Philly! A few videos ago was the 1st time I played a 6.5X14 Chrome over Brass, and I'm sold on it! You have two really great snares there, too. All great drums, just different sounds!
6.5 with medium high tuning
That's one of my preferred sounds too (other was 6.5X14 high tuning).
Not too much of a diff in my ears. I guess an obvious difference would be if you compare 5x14 vs 8x14 🤔
Either way, great video! 👌
Absolutely, though @ludwigdrumshq doesn’t make a 8x14 chrome over brass…maybe they will in the future?
I am surprised you didn't play them both with the snare off. I play several tunes with the snare off, especially Latin tunes. That way, you would hear the sound of the snare itself without the coloration of the snare. But given limited time, it was a nice com[parison.
That's a great suggestion - I think I need to add that to future videos!
High to Cranked Tuning on both Drums to my ear!! Both sound great and no Muffling that I can see!. Terrific Playing and great sounding Kit!!
I like the higher tunings too - that's usually my default. No muffling except for the coated ambassador x on top. Really appreciate the kind words on the playing and kit - can't go wrong with @ludwigdrumshq !
Thank you Nick. There is no right and wrong when we talk about sounds and it's interesting that i don't hear the same thing as others. To me, the 6,5''' sounded thudddy and had no definition and articulation when tuned low while the 5'' was better on these points. When tuned higher, the 6,5 had more body and could sing more than the 5'' that sounded more chocked. I'm surprised but this is what i'm hearing. So i would choose the 5'' for low settings and the 6,5''when tuned high.
Totally agree, @alancarver2511 - both sound great, just in different ways and tunings. I hear the same thing you do. For me, the higher tunings you really hear a difference - the 6.5X14 sounds "cleaner" since there isn't as many overtones, and the 5X14 is really direct!
Hard to choose I think I dig the 6.5 a little more. I did just make purchase on your site. It said I earned 330 points. Those points go to the giveaway correct?
I like the 6.5 more too. And yep - every purchase gets you points (entries) into the giveaway. Good luck!
They both sound amazing yet. Maybe one is for recording. The other one is for live. I don’t know which of the two, but they both feel like they won’t let you down. I notice in the video where your hand actually gets like a feel for the 15th for the fourth or the 5 x 14. But hey, that’s just me.
I agree - both sound great, and wouldn't let you down.
Thank you for doing this comparison.
Of course! This was a fun little experiment. Appreciate you continuing to follow along, thank you @camerondean6804 🙏 🥁
You can make a 6.5 sound like a 5 or 5.5 without too much hassle, trying to make a 5 or 5.5 sound like a 6.5… good luck
I totally agree with you - 💯
Almost no difference, especially on high tuning. Lighter gear = better if it sounds same.
Completely valid point there - much easier to carry!
Good comparison, I’ve always preferred the deeper snares. Can you tell me what size your crashes are (the dark thin and the sweet sound good together), and what is that China you’re using. Really like that one.
Same here, @ultratone - though I didn’t mind how direct the 5x14 was at certain tunings. Cymbals from my left to right are 14” fat hats, 19” k dark thin, 24” classic orchestral ride, 19” k sweet crash, and a 20” A custom swish (china)
Wow
Which drum did you prefer?
I was honestly surprised by this comparison. To me, the deeper snare had more resonance, sustain, and overtones in all of the tensions played. I like that sound. If I can find one of these or a deeper Acrolite, I’d have to buy it. Thanks.
Pretty wild difference, right? I like the deeper snare, too.
Another cool video Nick!!! Love these kind of comparisons!
Thanks @sundaydrumday ! I really appreciate you following along🥁
Why does my girlfriend always go for the Black Beauty?
Must be because they're versatile...?
Love too win that snare brother…
That is a sick prize set. Congratulations to whoever won it.
It sure is, and one lucky viewer who enters is gonna get it! The odds are higher than the lottery, and everyone who enters at least gets something! 🍀 🥁
The only snare I have is a 6x5x14 Ludwig accent steel chrome with 42 strands and a 5x14 super sensitive front 66 converted to a super phonic the hardware was worn out.
Both are great drums! Which drum in this video could you see adding to your collection?
@@NickCostaMusic 6x5x14 more of a rock tone.like the love rock ballad’s from the 80’s great videos maybe some Japanese kits would be great
Click and I can't located the area to purchase the tickets
@uzziel_lay_drums you get entered by purchasing anything on shop.nickcostamusic.com . Every $1 spent = 15 entries for all purchases made before 4/24/24/ at 11:59pm EST.
6.5" seems to have some added volume + the 5" seems more direct when hit. They both sound swell.
I agree 100% You can really hear how direct the 5X14 is in the higher tunings, not as much overtone at the end
Yes. Personally I would go for the 6.5x14" model.
Me too - wish I could keep the one in this vid, but it’s the one I’m giving away to one lucky viewer/visitor at shop.nickcostamusic.com !
Oh yeah...I prefer the 6.5
Me too!
brass got dat sass
Yo for real - it brings it!
I see that you sit quite high and the legs are anywhere near horizontal position. What's your idea about that?
Sure thing! Think about riding a bike - are your legs horizontal? If so, is it easy is it to ride? Your hips are higher than knees. To get more power with less effort I sit higher - hips above knees, and I can have my weight in my sitz bones rather than my legs or lower back. Also, notice how my legs are at an angle where the seat doesn’t dig into my hamstrings - which doesn’t cut off circulation or restrict movement. To really dive into this, I highly recommend booking a lesson with Dave Elitch or getting his “Getting Out Of Your Own Way” course - your body will thank you! 🥁
Thanks for the answer 🤘
No problem!
Hmmm 😂
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why the gaskets under imperial lugs?
The newer drums all come that way - maybe to prevent them from digging into the shell like the older drums?
try to take it off ;) more resonance ;)
Totally - though I wanted to keep it configured the way it is from the factory to show everyone exactly what they sound like right out the box
@@NickCostaMusic of course 🤦♂️ so winner - take it off! 😄
On it!😂