@xHDR4317x thanks- those are Taye Studio Maple toms with stock heads (Taye brand very similar to Remo coated Ambassadors). Just tuned them up, no muffling. This vid was from 2008. I currently have Aquarian Studio X heads on the toms now and they sound great as well, albeit for a different sound.
I usually prefer Remo for snares mostly, but this Evans G1 really impressed me. Lasted forever and sounded great. Both will do the job, just make sure you seat the head properly and tune it evenly.
My brand new Evans G1 broke after 3 weeks. I've been playing and tuning my own drums for 8+ years and I've never had such a crappy head. After 2 weeks it sounded real flat and didn't project well and then it broke. Evans sent me a complimentary replacement so we'll see how that goes. I like Remo because they sound great for long periods of time and still sound decent. Even with 4 hours of practice a day.
Wow, the one on this drum lasted for years! I wonder if there's a shelf life for heads stored @ a music store. Or maybe you got a dud? Cool of Evans to send you a replacement. I've gone back to Remo Emperor for snares myself.
I wondered that too. I think the coated Emperors with the reverse dot sound great on 14x5.5 drums but single ply heads sound best for my Joey Jordison model. I prefer them over two ply heads for snare but I use emperors on the toms.
This snare drum is a Mapex Black Panther Steel 14"x5.5" with die-cast hoops. I just replaced the heads and on the shell it says it was made in November 1999.
where do you have your mics pointing exactly? Ive had trouble getting my mics in the right place and im loosing out on the stereo imaging and having a few phasing problems. also where did ya pan it? Ive read conflicting things with the panning and the glyn johns method. Your slightly different way of doing it sounds great i reckon.
The mics are pointing toward the center of the snare drum. Your phase issues might be related to room reflections as well as mic type and polar pattern. I'm pretty sure the overheads were panned hard left and right. Every situation is different and regardless of what you read about this technique, just use the method as a starting point -then adjust to your needs. Thanks for your comments. Cheers, Rez
Zildjian 22" K Custom Medium Ride. I had a 3 other ride cymbals that were OK but not "it", so I traded them in for this one. No two cymbals are exactly alike, so I kept trying different ones until I found this one. It is my favorite too. Records well in many different musical styles.
I absolutely love that snare, and I've got to say that your whole kit sounds awesome. By the way, what cymbals are those? They sound extra uber awesome with the kit, and your hi-hat just rules.
Thanks for such nice comments! The hats are an old pair of Zildjian 14" New Beats. 17" A Custom projection crash, a 22" K Medium Custom ride. 18" Sabian "AA" thin crash. Sabian Pro Sonix 16" China. Cheers, Ken
Steel 14"x5.5" with diecast hoops. Batterside: Evans G1 coated. Reso side is original factory head Remo Weatherking Ambassador. I can't believe the reso head is still in good shape and holds it's tune b/c the snare is from '99!
Thanks for this video Evinger, I'm wanting to get a new snare and the high quality of this video is very much appreciated. More videos like this are needed on youtube.
damn luv your snare i wanna buy the maple and cherry black panher`s snare but ima little scare about it.. i whan a good snare with versatility like yours but i donno about the maple and cherry sound.. would u please give me your opinion?
i got the walnut black panther 13x6 and that is really versitile, you can tune it high and it sounds really drum and bass or reggae or tune down and get a crisp deep sound. I love it haha
I'm glad to hear you like the sound of my snare, which is a Steele version. I suggest hearing/playing the wood one in person if you can before buying. The Black Panther's series are all well made and sound good, but that wood combi may or may not be exactly what you're looking for.
Oo, haven't seen a lefty actually play on a lefty set in a while. Do you prefer playing on a lefty set? My drum teacher is a lefty but he plays open handed on a righty set.
I play drums as a lefty and prefer it. I can play a kit set up right-handed when I need to, with traditional cross-over (right hand on hi-hat), but as soon as I start thinking about it, I get my feet mixed up and start playing the hi-hat as a bass drum. ;-)
Haha, I'm a righty and I've played on a lefty set once, playing open handed, and I started playing hi-hat as bass drum a couple times. It's cool to see a lefty set though, don't see it much anymore.
By the way I love your playing, very solid, very groovy.
Thank you XJapan- it's a Mapex Black Panther Steel 14"x5.5" with die-cast hoops. Bought it around 1999. It's very versatile too. The batter side is an Evans Genera G1 coated, reso side is a Remo Ambassador. No muffling.
Hey, what toms are those? They saound amazing, any special thing you did to get them there? they rock
thanks
xHDR4317x 1 year ago
@xHDR4317x thanks- those are Taye Studio Maple toms with stock heads (Taye brand very similar to Remo coated Ambassadors). Just tuned them up, no muffling. This vid was from 2008. I currently have Aquarian Studio X heads on the toms now and they sound great as well, albeit for a different sound.
Evinger 1 year ago
lol ur a lefty!
des4531 1 year ago
Mapex Black Panther Stell or Maple?
redboycf 2 years ago
Steel 14"x5.5" with diecast hoops. Batter side: Evans G1 coated. Reso side is original factory head Remo Weatherking Ambassador.
Evinger 2 years ago
the snare is awesome!!!!! what drumhead that u use?
Kill24Sometime 2 years ago
tnx! Evans Genera G1 coated,
Reso side is a Remo Ambassador. No muffling.
Evinger 2 years ago
fantastic dude, i wonder evans or remo better?
Kill24Sometime 2 years ago
I usually prefer Remo for snares mostly, but this Evans G1 really impressed me. Lasted forever and sounded great. Both will do the job, just make sure you seat the head properly and tune it evenly.
Evinger 2 years ago
My brand new Evans G1 broke after 3 weeks. I've been playing and tuning my own drums for 8+ years and I've never had such a crappy head. After 2 weeks it sounded real flat and didn't project well and then it broke. Evans sent me a complimentary replacement so we'll see how that goes. I like Remo because they sound great for long periods of time and still sound decent. Even with 4 hours of practice a day.
godofdrums 2 years ago
Wow, the one on this drum lasted for years! I wonder if there's a shelf life for heads stored @ a music store. Or maybe you got a dud? Cool of Evans to send you a replacement. I've gone back to Remo Emperor for snares myself.
Evinger 2 years ago
I wondered that too. I think the coated Emperors with the reverse dot sound great on 14x5.5 drums but single ply heads sound best for my Joey Jordison model. I prefer them over two ply heads for snare but I use emperors on the toms.
godofdrums 2 years ago
You've got your kit well tuned! And nice playing as well!
AndersBrunnsberg 2 years ago
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outlawedman 2 years ago
Wow. They sound great? =\
BrainDamage769 2 years ago 3
Thanks! Cheers!
Evinger 2 years ago
That sounds amazing!
ThrashGuru666 2 years ago
This is the Caisse claire MAPEX BLACK PANTHER Série Premium cuivre 13 X 5.5 ???
jeanthon 2 years ago
This snare drum is a Mapex Black Panther Steel 14"x5.5" with die-cast hoops. I just replaced the heads and on the shell it says it was made in November 1999.
Evinger 2 years ago
where do you have your mics pointing exactly? Ive had trouble getting my mics in the right place and im loosing out on the stereo imaging and having a few phasing problems. also where did ya pan it? Ive read conflicting things with the panning and the glyn johns method. Your slightly different way of doing it sounds great i reckon.
Sirvanslayer 2 years ago
The mics are pointing toward the center of the snare drum. Your phase issues might be related to room reflections as well as mic type and polar pattern. I'm pretty sure the overheads were panned hard left and right. Every situation is different and regardless of what you read about this technique, just use the method as a starting point -then adjust to your needs. Thanks for your comments. Cheers, Rez
Evinger 2 years ago
that sounds fucking insane
macadangdang07 3 years ago
dude what kinda ride is dat?
leo2372 3 years ago
Zildjian 22" K Custom Medium Ride. I had a 3 other ride cymbals that were OK but not "it", so I traded them in for this one. No two cymbals are exactly alike, so I kept trying different ones until I found this one. It is my favorite too. Records well in many different musical styles.
Evinger 2 years ago
nice sound and awesome playing bro :)
bohdaaanek 3 years ago
What kind of China is that? Awesome kit and playing!
evilbob1001 3 years ago
It's a Sabian 16" ProSonix Chinese. I don't think they make them anymore.
Evinger 3 years ago
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It is the Mapex Black Panther Limited Edition 13x6 ??
remeriot94i 3 years ago
It is the Mapex Black Panther Limited Edition 13x6 ??
remeriot94i 3 years ago
Nope. Mapex Black Panther Steel 14"x5.5" with die-cast hoops. Got it back in 1999.
Evinger 3 years ago
nice snare man, and great sounding kit.
extremejack1111 3 years ago
like your groove man. It's in the pocket!!
Benjomatic 3 years ago
he's a lefty...thats cool...
TrimTOODLE 3 years ago
What mic setup are you using here? Any compression or fx?
NUBCAKE101 3 years ago
Based on Glyn Johns. Some call it Recorderman. No compression or fx, just three mics. Proper level setting is key - as well as mic placement.
Evinger 3 years ago
I absolutely love that snare, and I've got to say that your whole kit sounds awesome. By the way, what cymbals are those? They sound extra uber awesome with the kit, and your hi-hat just rules.
0Dorcha0 3 years ago
Thanks for such nice comments! The hats are an old pair of Zildjian 14" New Beats. 17" A Custom projection crash, a 22" K Medium Custom ride. 18" Sabian "AA" thin crash. Sabian Pro Sonix 16" China. Cheers, Ken
Evinger 3 years ago
What type of Black Panther snare is that? I was thinking of getting the Hammered Brass 14x6.5, anyone have any good reviews on it?
TamaDrummer0 3 years ago
Steel 14"x5.5" with diecast hoops. Batterside: Evans G1 coated. Reso side is original factory head Remo Weatherking Ambassador. I can't believe the reso head is still in good shape and holds it's tune b/c the snare is from '99!
Evinger 3 years ago
btw- I've tried the Hammered Brass - it's very nice and has great cut through a loud band. It's a loud snare - everyone blinks when you smack it too!
Evinger 3 years ago
Very nice, thank you.
TamaDrummer0 3 years ago
Is that snare the SS Solid Steel Black Panther or the Stainless Steel?
vgfreak0123 3 years ago
It just says "Steel" on the badge.
Evinger 3 years ago
Black Panther is my favourite snare!!!!!!!!! yeah!
rullante 3 years ago
Thanks for this video Evinger, I'm wanting to get a new snare and the high quality of this video is very much appreciated. More videos like this are needed on youtube.
mstuart1988 3 years ago 2
dude what brand of recording equipment do you use.
it sounds amazing.
slipknotfan22511 3 years ago
RME. True Systems. Peluso. Audio Technica.
Evinger 3 years ago
Peluso, RME, TrueSystems.
Evinger 3 years ago
damn luv your snare i wanna buy the maple and cherry black panher`s snare but ima little scare about it.. i whan a good snare with versatility like yours but i donno about the maple and cherry sound.. would u please give me your opinion?
luv your snare dude:s!
imabitch4u 3 years ago
i got the walnut black panther 13x6 and that is really versitile, you can tune it high and it sounds really drum and bass or reggae or tune down and get a crisp deep sound. I love it haha
helloalec 3 years ago
but your snare is maple and cherry? ima little concern about it bcus next tuesday i will buy that one.. i wanna good sound hope 2 do a good buy
imabitch4u 3 years ago
I'm glad to hear you like the sound of my snare, which is a Steele version. I suggest hearing/playing the wood one in person if you can before buying. The Black Panther's series are all well made and sound good, but that wood combi may or may not be exactly what you're looking for.
Evinger 3 years ago
Oo, haven't seen a lefty actually play on a lefty set in a while. Do you prefer playing on a lefty set? My drum teacher is a lefty but he plays open handed on a righty set.
c4d3nce 3 years ago
I play drums as a lefty and prefer it. I can play a kit set up right-handed when I need to, with traditional cross-over (right hand on hi-hat), but as soon as I start thinking about it, I get my feet mixed up and start playing the hi-hat as a bass drum. ;-)
I play guitar and bass right-handed.
Evinger 3 years ago
Haha, I'm a righty and I've played on a lefty set once, playing open handed, and I started playing hi-hat as bass drum a couple times. It's cool to see a lefty set though, don't see it much anymore.
By the way I love your playing, very solid, very groovy.
c4d3nce 3 years ago
Thank you XJapan- it's a Mapex Black Panther Steel 14"x5.5" with die-cast hoops. Bought it around 1999. It's very versatile too. The batter side is an Evans Genera G1 coated, reso side is a Remo Ambassador. No muffling.
Evinger 3 years ago
what exact type of black panther is that? sounds extremely good.
XJapan 3 years ago
Zildjian "K" 22 inch Custom Medium Ride.
Evinger 3 years ago