Here Comes the Brass Snare Drums! | Week 1 of the DCP Royal Drumble

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 be gathering votes from our  YouTube Channel’s  subscribers each week to determine the winner. To cast your precious votes, all you have to do is type in the comment section and specify which snare drum deserves to win and advance to the next round. See? Piece of cake!

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So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get this party started right away! For Week 1 of the DCP Royal Drumble, we’ll be featuring a fantastic and gorgeous lineup of brass snare drums from four (4) of the drum industry's finest companies — Ludwig, Tama, Yamaha, and DW. All of these snare drums measure 14x6.5”, each having its unique design and musicality to rise up from the mix. But which brass snare drum deserves to advance to the next round?

Buckle up and make sure to hold onto your seats because as WWE Legend “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan said, it’s time to drumble, tough guy!

Alright! We’re starting off the ultimate snare drum competition with this stunning  Ludwig Supraphonic Raw Striped 14x6.5 Brass Snare Drum  — now that there’s a head-turner right indeed. For more than 100 years, Ludwig has set the standard for brass snare drums. And guess what? This  Raw Brass Phonic  piece here is an incredible addition to that legendary lineage.

The Ludwig Supraphonic Raw Striped Brass Snare Drum has a rigid core of 2.3mm thick, seamless, and beaded brass shell which has an impressive quality that can be comparable to the iconic “  Black Beauty  ” of Ludwig. This brass snare drum also has an undeniable appeal sporting its alternating stripes of polished brass and natural patina — giving a one-of-a-kind look you won’t be able to resist. Of course, this Ludwig Supraphonic Raw Striped Brass Snare Drum isn’t just all about looks! It has a beautifully rich and full tone with a completely unfiltered top end. The sensitivity and tone packed by this handsome brass snare drum are absolutely top-tier — perfect to be showcased on your next studio recording!

Oh, you thought that was all? Nah, this Ludwig Brass Snare Drum also includes more badass features such as a classic brass keystone badge, 10 imperial lugs, die-cast hoops, and a highly sensitive P88 throw-off to give you more response! And you know what? Everyone here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth is a huge fan of the Ludwig Supraphonic Raw Striped Brass Snare Drum!

Coming up next is this jaw-dropping beauty — the  Tama SLP Series Black 14x6.5 Brass Snare Drum! This one’s a badass brass snare drum championing Tama’s Sound Lab Project series and packs a wonderful sound that’s round and warm, capable of projecting clearly through the mix.

Indeed, this awesome brass snare drum has a very clean design that greatly defines what the high-end should be. Made from a relatively thick brass shell of 1.5mm and 2.3mm flanged Steel Mighty Hoops, this Tama SLP Series Black 14x6.5 Brass Snare Drum can definitely steal the show no matter what setup you have! Aside from having an impressive design, this brass snare drum is also capable of bringing a vast range of sounds — especially a fat brass tone which is actually rare for brass snare drums at this price point.

Oh, and top things off — Tama decided to give this SLP Series Black Brass Snare Drum a 42-strand carbon-steel Snappy Snare. Boosting its response and articulation which makes things even better for this amazing Tama brass snare drum!

Ah, there it is! The third one on the list is no other than the  Yamaha Recording Custom 14x6.5 Brass Snare Drum. If you’ve already been playing drums for quite some time, then you probably already know that Yamaha’s Recording Custom Series has some of the best-sounding snare drums ever created.

This new addition to Yamaha’s metal snare lineup boasts superb consistency, allowing drummers to fully utilize the sound functionality of the entire kit. Combine that with the fact that Steve Gadd himself had valuable input in creating this fine brass snare drum — and you already have a BEAST in front of you. The  Yamaha Recording Custom 14x6.5 Brass Snare Drum  has a great full sound, rich mid-range, wide tuning range, and improved sensitivity thanks to 25 strands of snare wires included in the brass snare drum. It also features a 1.2mm shell with 2.3mm DynaHoops and a standard size of 14x6.5.

Yamaha absolutely nailed it with these masterpieces, but you know what makes it even better? The  Yamaha Recording Custom 14x6.5 Brass Snare Drum  is currently on sale RIGHT NOW! Score an irresistible 10% discount when you check out and get this amazing brass snare drum for only $539.99. Yes, you read that right — only here at the LARGEST independently owned drum store in the world. Drum Center of Portsmouth !

Finally, our last contender for Week 1 of the  DCP Royal Drumble is the DW Performance Polished 14x6.5 Brass Snare Drum. DW’s Performance Series has been known in the drum community as an impressive lineup bearing all the hallmarks of custom drums. And this right here — is indeed a fantastic-sounding brass snare drum you shouldn’t miss!

Featuring a polished and rolled 1mm brass shell, this  DW Performance Polished 14x6.5 Brass Snare Drum  packs a huge attack and projection while still maintaining its capacity to offer musical tonality and overtones. This brass snare drum is also fitted with Performance quarter-sized lugs and TruePitch tuning tension rods to help you easily dial your snare sound with reduced slippage. Oh, and to give you even more space for creativity and flexibility, this brass snare drum is also equipped with DW’s signature MAG throw-off and 3P butt plate. These awesome features work hand-in-hand to provide you with three different snare tensions just by flipping a switch.

This brass snare drum has a mesmerizing polished shell that beams and gleams through the crowd, especially during live performances — a majestic piece indeed. And you know what? This masterpiece by DW is currently priced at only $499. The MOST AFFORDABLE in the competition so far!

And that ends Week 1! Which brass snare drum do you think deserves to advance to the next round of DCP Royal Drumble? Is it Ludwig, Tama, Yamaha, or DW? The choice is yours to make — pick the best brass snare drum among this week’s four spectacular 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! Of course, every brass snare drum you saw is available to purchase here at DCP. And a whole lot more? Ah, I know, I know. You want a closer look at the actual performance and sound quality of these amazing brass snare drums, right? As always, we’ve got you covered! Catch the live performance of each of these stunning brass snare drums by checking out this video.

Are you still looking for more remarkable drums and percussion instruments to add to your collection? Feel free to visit our website www.drumcenternh.com or make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel Drum Center of Portsmouth for more amazing content. From insightful drum and cymbal reviews to exploring everything new in the world of percussion, we’ll never run out of things to talk about. See ya around!

Hmm, were you also impressed by the looks and sounds of those four brass snare drums? 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!