I have to go with the Mapex on this one. Sounds great at both tunings. Just the right amount of “ring” from a metal snare. Seems pretty versatile. I’m pretty impressed with Mapex lately.
First place goes to the Mapex. Even on the room mic, you still get that little bit of ring. A close second is the Ludwig. Nice crack, just not as much ring on the room mic. Third is the Yamaha, and fourth is the Canopus.
This one’s easy…Canopus The Bronze. Their wires and die cast hoops probably help get it to how I like my snares to sound. Probably better heads than the Mapex too
They're without a doubt all great drums.......but the Mapex gets my vote. It certainly edges out the others when you factor price into the decision process. Full disclosure; I own a Predator, but I'd absolutely vote fairly for the best sounding drum.
The Canopus for me, I just loooove pancake snares. I once participated in a band battle, and the sound at the venue was atrocious. All the snares just disappeared into a swamp of sound. Then it was our turn, I brought out my piccolo snare, tuned it extra high, and it cut right through the sound. Everyone commented afterwards that it was the only good sounding snaredrum that evening. When in doubt, always bring your pancake snare! :)
Finally the Drumble returns!!! 🤘🏽 I had a gig last night so I just watched the video now. 1. Mapex Black Panther Predator 2. Yamaha 3. Canopus 4. Ludwig I discovered that I LOVE the sound of alloy snare drums. These in particular each have a certain magic about them. Shoutout to all of these companies for producing some mighty fine snare drums. You’re raising the bar for us drummers to reap the rewards. If you guys are looking for a worthy charity to donate that Mapex to, I know a guy. ; ) The Yamaha recording custom steel reminds me of the Keplinger snare that you guys showcased in the past. Killer look and sound!! A snare that rings is a snare that sings.
I thought the Canopus would sound like a “typical” piccolo snare. I really liked it. 1 Canopus 2 Mapex Predator 3 Ludwig 4 Yamaha (I really wanted to like this one more)
1. Mapex--low and high tuning this thing "sang!" 2. Canopus--this did not sound like a 4" depth snare, sounded meatier 3. Ludwig--good all-around, no slouch, I could be happy with this one 4. Yamaha--Impressive up until high tuning, that ring was not doing it for me
This was a tough one this time, but I'm going to have to go with that canopus bronze 14 x 4, I was really impressed by that one and I think it pile drived the competition into the ground!
I mean it's kind of unfair lol. The canopus sounded powerful, articulate, and dark for its size. That's the winner. But honestly I say the Mapex is second place.
Canopus for sound only. If you ask which one is the best overall, Yamaha. The hardware is great, strainer is smooth, and the price is unbeatable, especially since you’re selling it for 10% off right now.
1 Yamaha 2 Mapex 3 Canopus 4 Ludwig Never thought I would see ludwig at the bottom on any comparison but here we are. And also first three share the first place and ludwig comes fourth, but wanted my vote to count.
I always wish there was a 'blind study' where we could hear the drums initially without knowing which model we were hearing. I am prejudiced and it impairs my ability to be subjective. To my ears on this iMac, the Canopus was magnificent. The Ludwig really appealed to me as well. If I was in my buying mode, I'd have one on the way already. The Yamaha was nice, crisp, dry and articulate I have always like the die cast hoops for their contribution to the sound of the drum. It and the Mapex were really good sounding drums and quite different. Any of these would be fine drums to gig or record with, IMHO.
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🥇Canopus
🥈Ludwig
🥉Mapex
🎱Yamaha
Canopus
Mapex, Yamaha, Canopus, Ludwig
Low tuning, Canopus. Higher Tuning Mapex. All around the Mapex for me.
Mapex copper
Ludwig by a mile. ❤
I have to go with the Mapex on this one. Sounds great at both tunings. Just the right amount of “ring” from a metal snare. Seems pretty versatile. I’m pretty impressed with Mapex lately.
#1 Canopus Bronze
First place goes to the Mapex. Even on the room mic, you still get that little bit of ring. A close second is the Ludwig. Nice crack, just not as much ring on the room mic. Third is the Yamaha, and fourth is the Canopus.
100%
This one’s easy…Canopus The Bronze. Their wires and die cast hoops probably help get it to how I like my snares to sound. Probably better heads than the Mapex too
Mapex uses USA Remo Ambassadors on their Black Panther snares...
Mapex Predator and Yam Recording Al, was pretty close but I have to vote for the Mapex Predator, because I prefer the "overtone/ring"
In my opinion, Mapex Predator should be in the next round!
They're without a doubt all great drums.......but the Mapex gets my vote.
It certainly edges out the others when you factor price into the decision process.
Full disclosure; I own a Predator, but I'd absolutely vote fairly for the best sounding drum.
Can't believe it but Mapex Predator.
Mapex for the win!
Mapex- shed loads of tone. 👍🏻
Mapex. But I’d gladly play any of them.
I liked the Mapex the most.
Tough choice, I liked them all, but my vote goes to the Mapex. I have black nickel version and it is phenomenal.
Mapex sounds amazing
The Canopus for me, I just loooove pancake snares. I once participated in a band battle, and the sound at the venue was atrocious. All the snares just disappeared into a swamp of sound. Then it was our turn, I brought out my piccolo snare, tuned it extra high, and it cut right through the sound. Everyone commented afterwards that it was the only good sounding snaredrum that evening. When in doubt, always bring your pancake snare! :)
That piccolo sounded way better than I would have expected but I'm still going with the mapex! Mapex for the win
Mapex predator is my favorite, love that overtone.
Canopus a close second
Mapex for me! Canopus second.
Mapex Predator gets my vote.
I like the Canopus the most. Yamaha second.
Loved the Mapex!
That Canopus sounds amazing in all tunings.
Finally the Drumble returns!!! 🤘🏽
I had a gig last night so I just watched the video now.
1. Mapex Black Panther Predator
2. Yamaha
3. Canopus
4. Ludwig
I discovered that I LOVE the sound of alloy snare drums. These in particular each have a certain magic about them. Shoutout to all of these companies for producing some mighty fine snare drums. You’re raising the bar for us drummers to reap the rewards. If you guys are looking for a worthy charity to donate that Mapex to, I know a guy. ; )
The Yamaha recording custom steel reminds me of the Keplinger snare that you guys showcased in the past. Killer look and sound!! A snare that rings is a snare that sings.
I thought the Canopus would sound like a “typical” piccolo snare. I really liked it.
1 Canopus
2 Mapex Predator
3 Ludwig
4 Yamaha (I really wanted to like this one more)
Ludwig with Mapex as real close second! I'm really loving Mapex these days!
It’s the Canopus, for me!
Mapex predator!!!
1. Mapex--low and high tuning this thing "sang!"
2. Canopus--this did not sound like a 4" depth snare, sounded meatier
3. Ludwig--good all-around, no slouch, I could be happy with this one
4. Yamaha--Impressive up until high tuning, that ring was not doing it for me
Canopus. Oh my God.
The Canopus is my pick, much to my surprise.
Canopus. I’m biased because I just bought one. 😂
1) Ludwig Supraluxe
2) Canopus
3) Mapex
4) Yamaha
Deeper isn't necessarily better...
Canopus on lower tuning, I wanted it to be the Ludwig. But my ears said no😮
Canopus the Bronze!
This was a tough one this time, but I'm going to have to go with that canopus bronze 14 x 4, I was really impressed by that one and I think it pile drived the competition into the ground!
Mapex predator!
Canopus. Had I not seen it, I'd have thought it was at least 6 1/2" deep.
Really close, but the Mapex has a touch more character for me
Mannn that Yamaha sounds SO clean!! DCP = Top Shelf!! 💯🥁
Mapex
Canopus
Yamaha
Ludwig
Mapex all the way.
I love that y'all have Hacksaw in these...I loved that dude when I was a kid!
Hacksaw is unbelievably cool
Canopus for the win! DCP rocks - thanks for being an awesome store and making helpful and entertaining videos. I appreciate it!
I loved the Canopus! Thank you!
1. Canopus
2. Mapex
3. Yamaha
4. Ludwig
Yamaha recording custom Aluminum 👍
Canopus,Ludwig, Mapex ,Yamaha. The Ludwig has classic sound.
Yamaha! timeless ⏳️ 🥁
1. Canopus for sure. All day
2. Ludwig
3. Yamaha
4. Mapex
I don’t like piccolo snares but that Canopus is simply perfect
1. Canopus
2. Ludwig
3. Mapex
4. Yamaha
I'm all about a Canopus.
1. Yamaha Aluminum
2. Ludwig Supraluxe
3. The Bronze
4. Mapex
Wish there was time to hear a medium tuning.
1. Canopus- especially in the high tuning.
2. Ludwig- a really close second, so much depth.
3. Mapex
4. Yamaha
Canopus!
Canopus just absolutely blew me away. That’s number one for me! Ludwig a close second!
Canopus “The Bronze”, however that Ludwig DCP was a REALLY close second!
Tie between the Canopus and Mapex. Yamaha 3rd and Ludwig 4th.
1 Yamaha
2 mapex ( surprisingly )
3Ludwig
4 can o piss ( 4" )
I knew The Bronze was gonna win when I saw it. It was my favorite from the best in bronze video.
I'm going to go with Canopus on this one. It sounds great in both tunings and it also has a unique look.
Canopus, then Ludwig. Wish you'd have let the Joyful Noise drums tag in, though!
I mean it's kind of unfair lol. The canopus sounded powerful, articulate, and dark for its size. That's the winner. But honestly I say the Mapex is second place.
Canopus all day
The Canopus. Looks great, sounds great, and it's just 4 inches deep so it's not heavy.
Mapex for the win. Would have thought one of the others....
Copper snares have the best woody sounding overtones.
Canopus for sound only. If you ask which one is the best overall, Yamaha. The hardware is great, strainer is smooth, and the price is unbeatable, especially since you’re selling it for 10% off right now.
1 Yamaha
2 Mapex
3 Canopus
4 Ludwig
Never thought I would see ludwig at the bottom on any comparison but here we are. And also first three share the first place and ludwig comes fourth, but wanted my vote to count.
I’m not normally bronze fan, but t Canopus was my favorite this week.
I always wish there was a 'blind study' where we could hear the drums initially without knowing which model we were hearing. I am prejudiced and it impairs my ability to be subjective. To my ears on this iMac, the Canopus was magnificent. The Ludwig really appealed to me as well. If I was in my buying mode, I'd have one on the way already. The Yamaha was nice, crisp, dry and articulate I have always like the die cast hoops for their contribution to the sound of the drum. It and the Mapex were really good sounding drums and quite different. Any of these would be fine drums to gig or record with, IMHO.
It’s the Yamaha
Canupus Bronze
I was very surprised with the sound of the canopas , bronze drum. So I chose that one.
Going to have to give it to Yamaha this time. Tight, articulate and punchy without too much overtone.
Mapex Predator has to go through! Great video series and really enjoyed the last visit to the store - keep up the great work!
uuuuufffff this week is one of the toughest..... real SnarePorn video !!! Im goint for the CANOPUS THE BRONZE !!!
Canopus,Ludwig, mapex ,yamaha.
The canopus did it for me! And I'm normally a fan of deeper snares!
This was the toughest one yet. I think the Canopus sounds the best in all tunings.
Canopus
Canopus
Mapex, Canopus low tuning for second
The Canopus wins! So pretty sounding!
It was way more than a week since the last video. With that said, I choose Canopus!
The Yamaha takes it for me 👌
Mapex is coming a close second.
The Canopus 14x4 rang my bell!
Mapex
Canopus and Mapex then Yamaha and Ludwig
Low tun. Canopus, high tun. Yamaha
The Canopus shocked me. Great sound!
1:Canopus, 2:Yamaha, 3:Ludwig, 4:Mapex
1. Mapex
2. Ludwig
3. Canopus
4. Yamaha
1. Canopus
2. Mapex
3. Yamaha
4. Ludwig
Mapex first with Yamaha a close #2.
Canopus! What an amazing sound in both tunings.