3 Magonany Snares, 3 Eras: Which One Sounds Best?

Mahogany snares are famous for their warmth and character, but how do different builds compare? In this #snaresaturday video, I test three mahogany snare drums from different eras: a 1950s 3-ply parade snare, a 1960s 6-lug Pioneer, and a modern stave snare. Listen for how construction, lug count, and era shape their tone, response, and overall vibe.

Whether you’re a drummer, gear enthusiast, or just love vintage vs modern drums, this comparison will give you plenty to think about. Let me know which snare sounds best!

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Wanna hear the drums through a few more tunings? Check out the older #snaresaturday videos featuring each drum:
WFL Parade Snare -    • This vintage WFL 3-ply mahogany parade sna...  
60s Pioneer -    • Vintage and Versatile! 1966 Ludwig Pioneer...  
Sugar Meranti Stave -    • Sugar Percussion 7X14 Meranti Snare  
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Specs of all 3 drums
03:20 - Blind Test 1 Low Tuning
05:06 - Blind Test 1 Medium Tuning
06:49 - Blind Test 1 High Tuning
08:39 - Make your guesses!
08:57 - Blind Test 2 Low Tuning
09:33 - Blind Test 2 Medium Tuning
10:07 - Blind Test 2 High Tuning
10:46 - Did you change your mind?
11:13 - Low Tuning Reveal
13:00 - Medium Tuning Reveal
14:42 - High Tuning Reveal
16:32 - Did you guess correctly?
16:43 - Favorite Drum and Tuning?
16:50 - Closing Remarks

3 Magonany Snares, 3 Eras: Which One Sounds Best?
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