Damn, what a high quality review! Nicely done. Finally someone embracing this snare for what it is and not muffling the ever living shit out of it. One of the best snare drums I've ever played, and almost bought one a few years back when I was debating between this and the brass one. Ultimately decided on the latter, as it's got more of that raw savageness, but it was soo close. Definitely saving up for one of these later on, this is a must have snare. Again, nice job with the video!
Thanks so much, man, appreciate that. I, also, am super interested in that Brass one; one of those things with snares, you can never have too many! 😂 Agreed on the must-have aspect and thank you for your kind words. Just about to start filming a lesson on building triplet fills! All the best!
Here to give you a shout out and tell you how much I appreciate your content. I just ran across your channel within the last couple of weeks, and I absolutely love and appreciate your content. Your camera work, lesson breakdowns, topics of the lessons covered, your drumming skills, the intricate and intellectual use of your words and voice are all absolutely fantastic. Kudos to you for your time while sharing your extremely well rounded abilities and knowledge with the drumming community! I wish you well and hope your channel continues to grow exponentially as you deserve it!
Man, what a comment! Thank you so much dude, I appreciate this more than you know. Each lesson/video takes a lot of work so when people recognise that it’s so nice to hear. Thank you for your kind words and super stoked you’re enjoying the channel. All the very best man 🫡
I own this snare and I can feel the fulfillment of having a snare that can do it all. In my personal opinion from med/high to cranked is the interval where this snare shines the most. But of course if you want that fat sound you just need to muffle it a little and there you go. I really think that this is top notch in the market and even more if you consider the price... Btw, just discovered your channel, I'm liking it so far, keep it up :)
Thank you man. And absolutely agree on where this snare sounds best wide open. As you say, if you want the low sound just a bit of muffling will do the job. Appreciate your comment, very glad to hear you’re enjoying the channel, and hope all is well 🫡
Great video, i own the maple/mappa burl and the bubinga. Absolutely love them.thinking about the aluminum or stainless steel for the next one.I personally think starphonic snares are the best on the market.!!!!
I’m totally with you with that on the Starphonic Snares. They’re amazing. We love @TAMAofficial. Am jealous of your mappa burl, such a good finish and maple such a versatile wood. I’ll get a Tama maple at some point to go with the rest of the kit!
I have the same snare and it works great in almost all applications. I personally prefer tuning to the G note (300Hz batter, 400Hz resonant) and use half a moongel on top for a bit of ringing. I'm very pleased because it cuts through rock guitars like a knife through butter and that's exactly what I need, and aluminium has that specific ring that suits my ear better than brass. Out of the starphonic line, I'm interested in how it compares to copper - I'm particularly interested in that one because it seems like a good blend of warmth and projection. Great video, keep up the good work!
The copper is very nice too. I have a friend who has one and he cranks it super high. Sounds great with a lot of body. That’s interesting too on the G. I imagine that would be close to the med high in the example. Maybe medium. Sounds like a versatile spot that also cuts! What a drum this is 💙
Tuning 4 w/o muffling for me (was really sold by hearing it in the groove at 7.30), though they all sound nice in their own way tbf. Lovely snare, man! 🥁👌
Can’t go wrong with a medium high 💙 Feel like that’s a versatile spot where there are few situations that it won’t work there. Great to hear from you, Will. Hope all is well and thank you 🫡
Amen brother, love TAMA. Yeah. I mean it all depends on the track really doesn’t it. Nonetheless, I definitely have tunings that I tend to lean towards and my ear naturally prefers. Nice to hear your’s is similar 💙 @TAMAofficial
Thanks man. That’s the Snareweight M80. Is a great little tool. Sounds like a couple moon gels but doesn’t get all dusty and rank after a while. Clips on, clips off. Easy 🫡
I do yes. And yesterday I changed the head to a Remo coated amb, and put sound Puresound snares on. Very nice upgrade. I’ve got a basic unboxing and tuning video on my channel
@@chrispidgeonmusician Mate, lovely! For me, no head gets quite the ring and liveliness as a single ply top head on snares. I just wished they lasted longer! Which Puresound wires did you go for?
Damn, what a high quality review! Nicely done.
Finally someone embracing this snare for what it is and not muffling the ever living shit out of it. One of the best snare drums I've ever played, and almost bought one a few years back when I was debating between this and the brass one. Ultimately decided on the latter, as it's got more of that raw savageness, but it was soo close. Definitely saving up for one of these later on, this is a must have snare.
Again, nice job with the video!
Thanks so much, man, appreciate that. I, also, am super interested in that Brass one; one of those things with snares, you can never have too many! 😂 Agreed on the must-have aspect and thank you for your kind words. Just about to start filming a lesson on building triplet fills! All the best!
One of the best aluminum snares I ever heard 🥁
Amen brother 👊 Thank you for commenting! 🙏
Here to give you a shout out and tell you how much I appreciate your content.
I just ran across your channel within the last couple of weeks, and I absolutely love and appreciate your content.
Your camera work, lesson breakdowns, topics of the lessons covered, your drumming skills, the intricate and intellectual use of your words and voice are all absolutely fantastic.
Kudos to you for your time while sharing your extremely well rounded abilities and knowledge with the drumming community!
I wish you well and hope your channel continues to grow exponentially as you deserve it!
Man, what a comment! Thank you so much dude, I appreciate this more than you know. Each lesson/video takes a lot of work so when people recognise that it’s so nice to hear.
Thank you for your kind words and super stoked you’re enjoying the channel. All the very best man 🫡
This has been the best snare review I have ever seen ! Amazing job
Thanks so much man! Am so glad you liked it and it was useful. All the best and appreciate your comment 💙
I own this snare and I can feel the fulfillment of having a snare that can do it all. In my personal opinion from med/high to cranked is the interval where this snare shines the most. But of course if you want that fat sound you just need to muffle it a little and there you go. I really think that this is top notch in the market and even more if you consider the price...
Btw, just discovered your channel, I'm liking it so far, keep it up :)
Thank you man. And absolutely agree on where this snare sounds best wide open. As you say, if you want the low sound just a bit of muffling will do the job.
Appreciate your comment, very glad to hear you’re enjoying the channel, and hope all is well 🫡
Great video, i own the maple/mappa burl and the bubinga. Absolutely love them.thinking about the aluminum or stainless steel for the next one.I personally think starphonic snares are the best on the market.!!!!
I’m totally with you with that on the Starphonic Snares. They’re amazing. We love @TAMAofficial. Am jealous of your mappa burl, such a good finish and maple such a versatile wood. I’ll get a Tama maple at some point to go with the rest of the kit!
I'm already in love with this snare. Mine should be here in a day or two :) Can't wait for it to arrive!
Dude am so happy for you. It’s a monster! Enjoy it 🫡
Nice video! I've been eyeing this snare drum for awhile. Maybe I'll pull the trigger. 🥁❤️
You won’t be disappointed my friend. It can do it all! And thank you, glad you enjoyed 💙
I have the same snare and it works great in almost all applications. I personally prefer tuning to the G note (300Hz batter, 400Hz resonant) and use half a moongel on top for a bit of ringing. I'm very pleased because it cuts through rock guitars like a knife through butter and that's exactly what I need, and aluminium has that specific ring that suits my ear better than brass. Out of the starphonic line, I'm interested in how it compares to copper - I'm particularly interested in that one because it seems like a good blend of warmth and projection. Great video, keep up the good work!
The copper is very nice too. I have a friend who has one and he cranks it super high. Sounds great with a lot of body. That’s interesting too on the G. I imagine that would be close to the med high in the example. Maybe medium. Sounds like a versatile spot that also cuts! What a drum this is 💙
Tuning 4 w/o muffling for me (was really sold by hearing it in the groove at 7.30), though they all sound nice in their own way tbf. Lovely snare, man! 🥁👌
Can’t go wrong with a medium high 💙 Feel like that’s a versatile spot where there are few situations that it won’t work there. Great to hear from you, Will. Hope all is well and thank you 🫡
For isolated drum sound I prefer a bit of muffling, your tunings (the last two closing clips?) are quite suitable, Tama the strongest name...
Amen brother, love TAMA. Yeah. I mean it all depends on the track really doesn’t it. Nonetheless, I definitely have tunings that I tend to lean towards and my ear naturally prefers. Nice to hear your’s is similar 💙
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Though I prefer tuning snares to a mid-low tuning myself, I think I like the cranked, muffled tuning for this snare.
Nice one man! And me too. Do you prefer the medium high, high, or super high?
Mid/high no muffling
Interesting! And thanks so much for commenting and letting me know 👊 I like super high on this drum I think
Great video. What are you using for muffling?
Thanks man. That’s the Snareweight M80. Is a great little tool. Sounds like a couple moon gels but doesn’t get all dusty and rank after a while. Clips on, clips off. Easy 🫡
@@ferggriffindrums cool. So it fits the odd shaped Starphonic rim ok then I guess?
Yeah, man. And it’s got a magnet too, so I reckon it’ll fit most rims. You have a Starphonic Aluminium?
I do yes. And yesterday I changed the head to a Remo coated amb, and put sound Puresound snares on. Very nice upgrade. I’ve got a basic unboxing and tuning video on my channel
@@chrispidgeonmusician Mate, lovely! For me, no head gets quite the ring and liveliness as a single ply top head on snares. I just wished they lasted longer! Which Puresound wires did you go for?
What snare did you use before this one?
A 1976 Ludwig Acrolite 14x5 🫡