Maple, Cherry, or Walnut? Craviotto Drum Kit Comparison Video

Steve and Noah show off some brand-new kits from Craviotto. Same configuration (45 edges, 20/12/14), same tension and tuning (an open high tuning, and a low muffled tuning), but different woods!

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0:00 - Preview
1:01 - Craviotto Kits
1:46 - Wood Descriptions
3:00 - Craviotto Dealers
3:20 - Maple, High/Open Tuning
6:20 - Cherry, High/Open Tuning
9:58 - Walnut, High/Open Tuning
12:46 - Maple, Low/Muffled Tuning
15:24 - Cherry, Low/Muffled Tuning
16:58 - Walnut, Low/Muffled Tuning

~Studio Hardware~
Kick Pedal - DW DWCP9000 9000 Series Single Bass Drum Pedal + Gibraltar Felt Beater
Hi-Hat Stand - Canopus Lightweight Hi-Hat Stand
Drum Throne - Gibraltar Rock Round Throne

RootsEQ for Muffling: https://rootseq.com/

~Microphones~
Direct Overhead: Shure KSM 141
Room Overheads: AKG C214 (2, Stereo)
Rear Overhead: AEA R88 MkII (Stereo)
Bass Drum: Shure BETA 52A
Floor Tom: Audix D2

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