Ludwig vs. Pearl Orchestra Snare Drum Comparison

In this video I show you two very nice orchestra snare drums, a Pearl Bubinga/Maple/Bubinga 14" x 5" drum (model # PHBG1450/C) and a Ludwig Maple 14"x 5" concert drum (model LUD-LCS514TD0M).
These drums have similar snare mechanisms but sound completely different.
I demonstrate both drums and show you close ups of the snare systems.

[mariogustavo]

Both are great concert snare drums, i love the dry sound of the bubinga, You always excelent Master!.

[walt]

Very much enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[scottsiegner]

Both are nice but I prefer the bright crisp sound from the Pearl model.

[bonitabromeliads]

Nothing compares to Ludwig. The richness and complexity of their tones is unmatched. I'm an LM400 lover.

[iddrumco]

Rick, I wonder if both drums would sound different if you played the drums over a hard wood/tiled floor instead of the carpet the drums were over. I would love to hear both of these drums on a hard wood floor (or a tiled/non-carpeted floor). Both drums do sound wonderful. It's really a testament to your wonderful touch and technique! Personally, I believe the Ludwig®Concert Snare Drum is the more responsive and more resonant/beautiful sounding instrument. One other tought is that I would love to hear the Pearl®Bubinga drum with the Remo®Renaissance Snare Side Head on it. I have had amazing success with the Remo®Renaissance Snare Side Drum Heads. I do love the Remo®Hazy Diplomat Snare Side Heads on almost all of my Snare Drums. By the way, you have the drums tuned wonderfully Sir. You continually amaze me Meastro! MERRY CHRISTMAS RICK AND FAMILY!!!! 😉👍❤🙏🎼🎵🎄🎅

[drum]

Pearl snare sounds more articulate and more projection. 👌👌

[markehm]

WOW... MICRO muscle control on the quiet buzzes... freaky!

[nicolethurman]

As a beginner, which drum set would you recommend? Thank you 🥁 ❤

[Przhedetsky]

Rick, many thanks for your very informative channel, which I watch regularly and enjoy for both: the information and presentation. I started drumming at 55 (a year ago) – never too late. I find drums and percussion very organising, yet therapeutic… (Played guitar for about 45 years before...)
Two questions:
1) Could the Orchestra snare drums be used with a drum kit? (They seem to be very versatile.)
2) Do you think that the internal muffler must be an option offered by most brands? I have 3 snare drums with tone control, which is engaged permanently on all of them. But these drums are so sparse nowadays… (It would be good to have it on the kick drum and toms as well, e.g. like Pearl President. I'm sure you've seen more of such drums...)
Many thanks!
Mitya.

[rickenbacker]

How do you tune these? They sound incredible!