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This is kinda like Strat vs. Tele. The only right answer is, of course - both!

Here is a much better demo of the pewter Copperphonic, short but gives you a good idea. In the capable hands of Carter Mac....

Or maybe it took Ludwig 5 months to get Sweetwaters' stock to them...?

One of the reasons why I moved up, for sure. It was eating away at me...."but they aren't USA Customs"... I too prefer playing some Yamaha kits that aren't necessarily the 'top tier' kits. I had a PHX but didn't prefer them. I prefer original gold lug Maple Customs and 8000/Tour Custom series...

The Renowns sound very, very close to the USA Customs, no question and quality is 100% on par. I would have a very hard time picking one from the other in a blindfolded test. The 'Renown Recipe' has changed a bit with each version, the earliest RN1 had a similar Square Badges as USA Customs of...

I bought a Red '57 Renown Bop kit when they were being discontinued and blown out in 2012.....just found the email: Paid $729 +$100 for the four piece bop kit. Insane. This was my entry into modern Gretsch, and I was absolutely blown away by the quality and the sound. While I thought the...

Yes, very common, especially with a lot of drum videos from about 5 years ago. Really bad close miking techniques (do you really think that what a snare drum sounds like from 10 feet away) AND everything sounding the same. Cheap mics, cheap preamps, too much EQ, too much compression, etc etc...

I wasn't aware that this was a common theme, because I haven't played or heard any others. Only heard a few online samples of the Bluebird, and that sounded absolutely great. I try to not have an opinion on something that I haven't played in person....so, I'll keep this in mind in the future...

Hey yeah that's cool - just saying the drum wasn't for me. As I mentioned, I am blown away by their attention to detail and build quality. Awesome drums and you know I would probably love it if I was watching/hearing someone else play it. Just didn't meet my expectations. I have too many snare...

I really like BDC and what they are doing. Well built drums, lots of fine details and attention to the little things. However. I think you need to hear it first to make a good decision. I had a 6.5 Maverick snare, and while it was built very well and was beautiful, I returned it because I could...

Even though I'm more of a Gretsch guy than Ludwig - for Country , I'd say Ludwig Legacy Mahogany 13/16/22 with a 6.5" Hammered Black Beauty. Mahogany for that sub-low deep, thumpy , punchy kind of sound. They have a jaw-dropping low end punch that other musicians instantly love (and hopefully...

Bo, you bring up this same topic at least 3/4 times a year, why? Always the same argument/rant/post - everything is good, nothing matters, we all play Mustang Sally, who cares ? I care. Lots of us care. This is the section of the website ( Drum Gear/Drums) where we discuss DRUM GEAR. What we...

Yup, been playing for about 35 years (started playing at about age 15) and own 5 electrics, a bass and 2 acoustics. Have even played gigs as both a bassist and a guitar player. Still will always be a drummer first , starting at age 7. Learning guitar and bass taught me a lot about playing...

Congrats! 18x12 is a great size!

Signed Craviotto will def be sought after ...already are.

Put 'em up! Especially matching resonant bass drum heads! I want to see an orange Colortone on a maple drum kit....or anything! Lots of interesting possibilities...

Yesssss. 20x12 is the magic size ! Just right.

Have you tried throwing one of those ching rings on the top hat? Maybe the flexible ones that Big Fat Snare Drum makes? Not exactly a hi hat foot sound but you will defintely hear it. I use one when I really need the 2 and 4 to cut through...

That ^^ snare sounds so good I want to cry. Piccolos are , it seems snare drum that most drummers at least try. I tend to only like piccolos that sound good tuned medium-medium low (not cranked up high) . These are the ones that I have crossed paths with : I used to own one of those wacky...

Stunning kit you have there, and amongst the finest sounding drums Yamaha has ever made. That finish is 'jar of unicorn tears' rare ! I'll bet there aren't more than 10 of those ever made.