DCP Royal Drumble | The Ultimate Snare Drum Competition!
What is up, drum fans? We are formally welcoming you to the Drum Center of Portsmouth’s newest and most badass drum event of the year where you — YES, YOU! — decide who will prevail. Are you ready for this? I sure hope you are, because this will be phenomenal. Make way for — the DCP Royal Drumble! So, what exactly is this event? How does it work? And how do you guys — our BIGGEST FANS, decide who prevails?
The DCP Royal Drumble is an ultimate snare drum competition where we will be featuring a total of 64 SNARE DRUMS from our showroom floor and make them battle head-to-head to compete for the title of “The Ultimate Snare Drum”. Every week, four (4) snare drums will square off with each other with the winner advancing to the next round. Now here’s the catch — the winners will be decided by you, our biggest fans! We’ll gather votes from our YouTube Channel subscribers each week to determine the winner. To cast your precious votes, you must type in the comment section and specify which snare drum deserves to win and advance to the next round. See? Piece of cake!
Win Several Awesome Prizes Including a Ludwig Universal Snare Drum!
But hey, wait ‘til you hear this irresistible and amazing treat — when you are subscribed to our YouTube Channel and you cast your vote, you’re AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFIED to win one of several awesome prizes including a chance to bring home your very own Ludwig Universal Snare Drum!
How ‘bout that? So make sure that you hit the subscribe button, ring the bell, and always be on the lookout whenever we drop new videos on the DCP Royal Drumble!
4 Solid Ply Snare Drums go to Battle for Week 4! | The DCP Royal Drumble
Alright! How are you holding up, drum fans? Well, I hope you’re all pumped up because we are now headed to Week 4 of the DCP Royal Drumble. Where another head-to-head matchup full of action and excitement awaits all of us!
To give you a short recap — it has been an INSANELY FIERCE battle during Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3 of the DCP Royal Drumble. We already featured fantastic brass, wooden, and metal snare drums that are all worthy of claiming the “Ultimate Snare Drum” title. But hey, let me remind you that things are just getting started to heat up because this week we have four (4) more amazing snare drums to battle it out! Solid Ply Snare Drums from Ludwig, Canopus, Noble & Cooley, and Pearl are now all geared up to show off their incredible features and sound quality in order to stand out from the competition.
Solid Ply Snare Drums have lots of fans all over the drum community — for one, they say that solid ply shells are much stronger in terms of material quality. And another is that solid ply snare drums have a deeper tone due to being thinner. This is especially true since drums with thinner shells generally have a richer, deeper, and lower tone with a longer sustain compared to those with thicker shells. It also has more control and fullness, causing solid ply snare drums to be loved by many.
So, are you ready? Ah, this is going to be a SPECTACULAR battle indeed. Just wait and see!
Ah, there it is! Starting off Week 4 of the DCP Royal Drumble is a very special solid ply snare drum — one that’s actually close to the heart of the Drum Center of Portsmouth. The Ludwig Limited Edition 14x6.5 Solid Ply Snare Drum is a work of art that took more than a year of research and development to craft. Oh, and do you know what makes this solid ply snare drum extra special? Well, it’s a collaborative masterpiece between two of the most famous drum manufacturers in the world — Ludwig & Noble and Cooley!
We couldn’t be any prouder, you know why? This unbelievable Ludwig Limited Edition 14x6.5 Solid Ply Snare Drum is a DCP Exclusive! Meaning, that you can only purchase this iconic solid ply snare drum here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth. Now, going over its specs — this limited edition DCP Exclusive solid ply snare drum has a 14x6.5 shell made from tulipwood that’s especially steam-bent by Noble & Cooley! It also features diecast hoops, a P88AC throw-off, and an eye-catching “Golden Slumbers finish.
Oh, and hey — this ultra-rare solid ply snare drum isn’t just about looks. No, because it also sounds absolutely gorgeous. Tulip sounds a bit warmer compared to other woods like Maple and Walnut. It has a much thicker attack and more enhanced low end as well! Finally, the Ludwig Limited Edition 14x6.5 Solid Ply Snare Drum is considered a collector’s item, so don’t miss out! The collaboration between Ludwig and Noble & Cooley — the oldest drum manufacturer in America, makes this unique solid ply snare drum even more iconic and highly sought after. Remember, you can only get it here at DCP!
Hitting it up at number two is no other than the Canopus Limited Edition 1Ply 14x5.5 Solid Ply Snare Drum with a magnificent “Tobacco Burst Lacquer” finish!
Oh, and this one’s a special piece because it’s made of beech wood. Famous for having a more unique tone, beechwood drums have been an ideal choice for drummers who prefer an extremely warm, punchy, and smooth sound. This solid ply snare drum works nicely on different drumming styles. Moreover, it’s a perfect choice for both studio and live performances! Another reason why we love this Canopus Limited Edition 1Ply 14x5.5 Solid Ply Snare Drum is because you can definitely see the attention to detail that Japanese Canopus craftsmen laid into making this beautiful solid ply snare drum.
It features a steam-bent single-ply beechwood shell with reinforcement rings, double-flanged hoops, solid brass lugs, Remo heads, and Vintage Series wires. Man, the sound quality and craftsmanship behind creating this awe-inspiring solid ply snare drum are insane. Don’t miss out on this gem!
Now here comes a formidable contender from Noble & Cooley — the Solid Shell Classic 14x7 Solid Ply Snare Drum looks absolutely stunning while sporting its majestic “Natural Oil” finish. It looks clean and cool, yet powerful. And we’re definitely loving it!
This incredible solid ply snare drum by Noble & Cooley is made from cherry wood — known for projecting a very rich tone and features enhanced highs, punchy midranges, and an average low-end. It provides balance without favoring the bass and treble frequencies. Oh, and it also packs bright, sensitive, and powerful tones perfect for conquering a wide range of drumming styles! Lastly, the Solid Shell Classic 14x7 Solid Ply Snare Drum gives a focused and clean tone and projects it with a decently high volume.
The thing is — there aren’t that many cherry wood drums in the market, right? And certainly, there’s only a handful that makes cherry wood snare drums on par with the mastery and superiority of Noble & Cooley. Yes, it’s that awesome!
Now for our final contender of Week 4 — the Pearl Music City Custom 14x6.5 Solid Ply Snare Drum! Pearl’s Music City Series was one of the most anticipated releases in the world of drums because they are said to deliver heirloom sound and heirloom looks at non-heirloom prices. And guess what? They are indeed mind-blowing. Pearl certainly nailed it with these beasts!
This Pearl Music City Custom 14x6.5 Solid Ply Snare Drum features an otherworldly “Natural with Duoband Ebony Marine Inlay” finish that 100% stands out from the crowd. Oh, and it’s made of an 8mm Solid North American Ash Shell with 6mm Reinforcement Rings! Ashwood is an often overlooked type of shell, but hey, this one definitely kills it. This solid ply snare drum sounds terrific and is extremely versatile. It can also deliver the lowest pitch out there, making this awesome solid ply snare drum sound bigger and deeper than it looks.
This one-of-a-kind masterpiece of a solid ply snare drum is equipped with STL Swivel Lugs, Stainless Steel Tuning Rods, and SuperHoop II Triple-Flanged Hoops. See? This Pearl Music City Custom 14x6.5 Solid Ply Snare Drum is insanely special. You can easily see it and feel it! But wait ‘til you discover this bit — it comes with LIFETIME WARRANTY! Yes, you absolutely read that right. This incredibly wonderful solid ply snare drum could be one of the best snare drums you’ll ever have in your life. So make sure to purchase one now!
These Solid Ply Snare Drums Mean Business | Which one advances to the next round? Check out all these amazing kits at DCP!
And that wraps it up for Week 4 of the DCP Royal Drumble! What an epic battle between four (4) spectacular solid ply snare drums, huh? Which one do you think deserves to take home the crown? Is it the Tulip? Beech? Cherry? Or Ash? Or rather — Ludwig? Noble & Cooley? Canopus? Or Pearl?
Remember — the choice is yours to make. So pick the best solid ply snare drum among this week’s four incredible contenders! Oh, and make sure that you’re already subscribed to our YouTube Channel for a chance to win awesome prizes from us, the Drum Center of Portsmouth — the LARGEST independently-owned drum store. IN. THE. WORLD! Oh, and of course, every solid ply snare drum you saw in this article is available to purchase here at DCP. That, and a whole lot more! And hey, if you want a closer look at the actual performance and sound quality of these amazing solid ply snare drums, just watch this video ! As always, we’ve got you covered! Don’t miss the chance to catch the live performance of each of these stunning solid ply snare drums!
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Fell in love with this week’s Solid Ply Snare Drums? Check out more solid ply snares available from DCP!
So, did you fall in love with those impressive solid ply snare drums? Did they catch your attention and leave you wanting more? Well, don’t worry because we’ve got a whole lot more of ‘em available to purchase only here at DCP. Check them out below!