Yamaha Stage Custom Snare VS Pearl Sensitone Snare

[@2ndAveScents]

Really need the same heads on both to be an honest comparison, it changes the sound sooo much especially when people are paying most attention to the decay. Thank you for the content though, keep it up!

[@worldwide_ghosts]

The Yamaha sounds more like a steel snare than the metal Pearl. The Yamaha will be better for jazz. I like a nice ring from a snare. That generally gets lost when the band kicks in and you're left with a clearer snare tone. I've always gone with that idea.

[@wojtekbukowski7133]

Both snares are very good. I would use the Pearl for anything backbeat oriented, and use the Yamaha for Jazz. But like you said, both will work for anything.

[@Ronchoponcho1950]

Just bought a Yamaha Stage Custom in a robin’s egg blue. Love the look and love the sound. Great video, I wanted to watch someone review the Yamaha Stage Custom, I picked you Adrian and I’m a happy guy. My first Yamaha snare. I have 4 Ludwig, 1 Pearl, a Mapex now the Yamaha. Quite excited about it. Thanks again.

[@ajwhite1077]

Thanks for choosing my video. I greatly appreciate that. I hope you enjoy your stage custom. I have 2 of them. I think my next review will be the old (2002) verses the new (2018)

[@thomasheigel6851]

Interesting Yamaha vs. Pearl Snare !
The Pearl Sensiton is more versatile !
Kind regards from Heidelberg Germany !❤

[@cvee2614]

Great video Adrian thanks for putting that together for us. Both drums sound good in there own right. The Yamaha is bright and full as you say but Pearl is definitely dryer, has a nice fat snare sound. 🙂

[@ryankhwajazada3601]

Keep up the awesome videos and awesome drumming brother 👌🏻😎

[@frankspikes7858]

Nice playing!! Very rudimentarely sound. I've owned the pearl snare. Solid work horse!! I have the Yamaha stage custom birch kit. Very live depending on how they're set up. I have a small snare collection and that Yamaha is definitely in the rotation.

[@ronaldzeoli7528]

Like your comparison videos. love to see a yamaha stage steel 6.5
Compared to a pearl steel Sensitone 6.5 and or ludwig 6.5 steel superlite

[@musicalala]

I own the Sensitone and it is a do anything drum. You can routinely find these used for $100 or less. A steal bcuz the quality is really good. No thin hoops 2.3mm . I personally like single ply head on it bcuz I play mostly jazz and this drum is very sensitive for brushwork. Two ply heads tend to choke a drum too much when playing brushes and the feel is uncomfortable bcuz usually a light touch makes brushwork sound best. If you don't use brushes then 2 ply is fine.

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Hey Adrian....Pearl snare engaged in snare sounds smoother.
Yamaha with snare wires off.
The Birch shell has beautiful tone.
Both kits sound BIG, for the price of the Kits.
I don't believe you have the SPL Birch kit, but would love to hear that aside the Yamaha stage custom Birch kit.
The review on that SPL 8 inch snare speaks for itself. Thank you Brother!

[@ajwhite1077]

Thanks for your feedback. I think I will look into the SPL Birch Kit.

[@beastbodybuildingdavehamil3570]

I agree with your assessment of both snares. The yamaha birch, because of it's brightness, almost sounds like a steel shell. But honestly, I like the yamaha. It just needs either a different head or maybe a little bit of muffling. But even so, it still sounds really good. 😊🤙

[@Spagz]

I have the Pearl. One of my favorite snares. Looking at buying a Stage Custom to match my Yamaha Bebop Kit. I really only like metal snares for rock usually, but I want the SC for jazz. Wish they had the same batter heads though. Thanks for the content brother.

[@jcdrums2798]

it will be interesting to try the stage custom with 2 ply head

[@T.Maximus]

There is a yamaha stage custom steel snare available also, It would be interesting to see you do a comparison of those two since they're both steel.. I have a review of the yamaha steel stage custom. Cheers

[@rocknrolloutlaw6113]

Being a yamaha nerd myself, I like the way the stage custom has a bright sound.. But, I'm going to have to go with the pearl on this one..... sounds more controlled.. great tone!!!

[@2ndAveScents]

The 2 ply head on the Pearl has a control ring, throw that head on the Yamaha and get the same tone with that nice tight controlled decay.

[@timcline2799]

Got 6.5” aluminum Sensitone. Love it. But, my next kit is Stage Custom. I’ve shopped around hugely..it’s Yamaha for the win. Mapex 2nd, Sonor 3rd. Actually, I could see me selling my small collection of snares & 2 Pearl kits. I’ve played stage custom sitting in for a friend, and I was surprised how good they are. Very. I played for years having and using only one snare. I’ll keep my 7” solid ply, 70’s Acrolite. And with stage custom kit & snare, done. Happy.

[@ajwhite1077]

I'm thinking about getting a Mapex kit as well.... My next kit will probably be a Starclassic

[@timcline2799]

@@ajwhite1077 Tama Starclassic are awesomeness. Seen in store -Woww

[@timcline2799]

Budget were no issue, I’m certain I’d go Tama. Mapex..even their lower budget kits impress me. Sonor Aq2 bop was my next until prices went double.

[@billyjeter3424]

I like the sound of the pearl

[@dragobotica]

it would be more interesting if you compared the yamaha steel and pearl sensitone snare..but this is also nice work dude

[@ajwhite1077]

I think will do that. I actually have a steel shell yamaha snare. Thanks for the idea.

[@NUBCAKE101]

I don't think you need to close mic the snares, it just makes them sound unnatural. It's unecessary outside of the context of doing a multitrack drum mix, and how the drums sound from a normal listening distance is more important imo. Other than that, thanks for the video!

[@yelltempus]

If indeed that's a Powerstroke 3 head it's a coated Ambassador with a dampening ring installed around the edge on the under side. Not a 2 ply head just a single ply with a dampening ring.

[@ajwhite1077]

You are absolutely correct. I misspoke

[@yelltempus]

@@ajwhite1077 I know it's such a "know it all" thing to do but it really affects the review. I hope you take it with a bit of tolerance.Your other stuff is great.

[@ajwhite1077]

@@yelltempus it's cool. I honest thought that head was a 2 ply. I've used it on several of my snare drums. The one thing about me is I like good and correct information. Thanks...it's all good man

[@louissgandurra2740]

Kind of uneven comparison
Wood Vs Steel
5” Vs 6.5” deep
Single ply Vs / Double ply head
That being said , they both sounded good .

[@tommo3378]

With respect, the Pearl is 5.5” and as pointed out by others, the head is single ply with dampening ring.

[@warrenranstrom4462]

You should have had the same head on each one

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786sai Dua superb Adrian. Crisp. Deft. Smooth. Wonderful

[@edmondoification]

Grande lavoro, Mr.😅! But the head on the Pearl Is One ply too, not two

[@claudemirrodrigues7381]

As duas são top de mais, mas da Pearl é mais top

[@terry7044]

Stage custom 🔥

[@mrtc29]

Yamaha do a steel version of the stage custom snare too

[@ajwhite1077]

If I can find one I will. I have an older steel stage custom snare, but I would like to find one that's at least 5 to 10 years old

[@daveyboy8907]

119 for the yamaha on Amazon..Great cheap snare.

[@mzmm4186]

Why not put the same head on both drums and do a proper comparison?
Right now there is not much take away except that they both sound like a drum.

[@robwestndrumr7648]

Just liked n suscribed bro. Hit em!

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