Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In our latest over-engineered comparison, we get down with some downbeat configuration drum sets. Which is best? You tell us! If you'd like to buy any of these drums or cymbals, the links are just below the chapter selection.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:19 - Gretsch Brooklyn
03:16 - Gretsch Demo (John Funk)
04:38 - Tama Starclassic WB
05:38 - Tama Demo (Anthony)
07:12 - Ludwig Classic Maple
08:12 - Ludwig Demo (Max)
09:41 - Mapex Saturn Evo Hybrid
11:12 - Mapex Demo (Jayme)
12:41 - New Meinl Cymbals
13:20 - Head 2 Head Comparison
Drum Sets Featured:
Gretsch Brooklyn 4pc Drum Set Vintage Oyster White - DCP Exclusive!
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/GB-E404-VOW
Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch 3pc Drum Set W/20BD Molten Dark Raspberry Fade
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/WBS30RSMDR
Ludwig Classic Maple 3pc "Hepkat" Drum Set Glacier Blue
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/LUDCM-203-GB
Mapex Saturn Evolution Hybrid Straight Ahead 3 Drum Set Without Snare - 20/ 12/14 - Tuscan Red
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/SE401XHBPA
Snares:
Gretsch USA Custom 2mm Copper Snare Drum 14x6.5
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/G4164C2
Tama Starphonic Maple Limited Edition Snare Drum
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/PFM145EFM
Ludwig Supraphonic Raw Bronze Snare Drum 14x5 W/Tube Lugs
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/LB550RT
Mapex Black Panther Design Lab 14x6 Jeff Hamilton Snare Drum - "Maximus"
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/BPDLMH4600LPB
Cymbals
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Extra Thin Hammered Hi Hat Cymbals 15"
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/PAC15ETHH
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal 16"
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/PAC16ETHC
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal 20"
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/PAC20ETHC
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Medium Thin Ride Cymbal 22
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/PAC22MTR
Microphones used to capture the drums:
Bass Drum:
Audix D6 Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone - drumcenternh.com/audix-d6-dynamic-bass-drum-microphone
Audix A133 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - drumcenternh.com/audix-a133-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
Snare Drum:
Audix i5 Dynamic Microphone - drumcenternh.com/audix-i5-dynamic-microphone
Audix ADX51 Condenser Microphone - drumcenternh.com/audix-adx51-microphone
Toms:
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-dm20-small-diaphragm-condenser-drum-microphone
Overheads:
Earthworks SR25 Small-diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-sr25-small-diaphragm-condenser-instrument-microphone
Room Mics:
Earthworks QTC30 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-qtc30-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
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In our latest over-engineered comparison, we get down with some downbeat configuration drum sets. Which is best? You tell us! If you'd like to buy any of these drums or cymbals, the links are just below the chapter selection.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:19 - Gretsch Brooklyn
03:16 - Gretsch Demo (John Funk)
04:38 - Tama Starclassic WB
05:38 - Tama Demo (Anthony)
07:12 - Ludwig Classic Maple
08:12 - Ludwig Demo (Max)
09:41 - Mapex Saturn Evo Hybrid
11:12 - Mapex Demo (Jayme)
12:41 - New Meinl Cymbals
13:20 - Head 2 Head Comparison
Drum Sets Featured:
Gretsch Brooklyn 4pc Drum Set Vintage Oyster White - DCP Exclusive!
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/GB-E404-VOW
Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch 3pc Drum Set W/20BD Molten Dark Raspberry Fade
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/WBS30RSMDR
Ludwig Classic Maple 3pc "Hepkat" Drum Set Glacier Blue
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/LUDCM-203-GB
Mapex Saturn Evolution Hybrid Straight Ahead 3 Drum Set Without Snare - 20/ 12/14 - Tuscan Red
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/SE401XHBPA
Snares:
Gretsch USA Custom 2mm Copper Snare Drum 14x6.5
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/G4164C2
Tama Starphonic Maple Limited Edition Snare Drum
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/PFM145EFM
Ludwig Supraphonic Raw Bronze Snare Drum 14x5 W/Tube Lugs
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/LB550RT
Mapex Black Panther Design Lab 14x6 Jeff Hamilton Snare Drum - "Maximus"
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/BPDLMH4600LPB
Cymbals
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Extra Thin Hammered Hi Hat Cymbals 15"
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/PAC15ETHH
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal 16"
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/PAC16ETHC
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal 20"
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/PAC20ETHC
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Medium Thin Ride Cymbal 22
Available for purchase here: http://buydru.ms/PAC22MTR
Microphones used to capture the drums:
Bass Drum:
Audix D6 Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone - drumcenternh.com/audix-d6-dynamic-bass-drum-microphone
Audix A133 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - drumcenternh.com/audix-a133-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
Snare Drum:
Audix i5 Dynamic Microphone - drumcenternh.com/audix-i5-dynamic-microphone
Audix ADX51 Condenser Microphone - drumcenternh.com/audix-adx51-microphone
Toms:
Earthworks DM20 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-dm20-small-diaphragm-condenser-drum-microphone
Overheads:
Earthworks SR25 Small-diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-sr25-small-diaphragm-condenser-instrument-microphone
Room Mics:
Earthworks QTC30 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone - drumcenternh.com/earthworks-qtc30-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone
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