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DW sonicply

jaykaydrums

jaykaydrums

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just been unveiled by DW, aluminium sandwiched between plies of maple.

doesnt sound too bad,.


your thoughts? :)

 
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It will be interesting to see how the metal vs wood ply marry after years in that relationship. Will they still bond seamlessly or is separation inevitable? I'm not convinced that the union of two dissimilar plies is a sonic gain. But then again, I'm not privy to what the DW R&D guys know, other than DW marketing markets.
 
It’s hard to have an opinion from that video with all the music, talking and possible processing on the audio (?) but they look cool. That’s not how I’d dial in my snare.

There are aluminium shell drums in the world e.g trick and Q, and they’re seemingly nobodies favourite drums so maybe a hybrid shell is a better idea. The closest thing I can think of is the pearl chrome over wood?
 
Here’s a video of Chad Wackerman playing them in a manner more apropos to the age bracket/listening tastes of this forum. Lo and behold, they sound just like a good set of drums. Wackerman makes them sound amazing, but that’s more a function of him than the drums, methinks.

Joe, have you ever (beyond the bad hair and wood whisperer jive) listened to a long form interview with either Good or Lombardi? One thing I’ve been able to ascertain is that they both love coming up with new stuff, regardless of the “need”. I’ll look for the video where I distinctly remember Good saying his favorite thing to do is try new material for shells. I also recall a video with Lombardi laughing at himself for inventing something that didn’t need to be invented. Will look for those today.

Of course they’re reinventing the wheel, and of course they’ll market it as being the greatest thing ever made. That’s what marketing is for, and DW are great marketers. They haven’t run out of ideas - as long as Good & Lombardi still walk through the factory doors they will actively be coming up with some new, mostly unnecessary shell and hardware “innovations”. Because they’re geeks, just like you and I are geeks, and also because they can. That’s their thing, just like legacy is Gretsch and Ludwig’s thing.

Enjoy this video for what it is. Just another good set of drums played by a great player.

 
RVC said:
Here’s a video of Chad Wackerman playing them in a manner more apropos to the age bracket/listening tastes of this forum. Lo and behold, they sound just like a good set of drums. Wackerman makes them sound amazing, but that’s more a function of him than the drums, methinks.

Joe, have you ever (beyond the bad hair and wood whisperer jive) listened to a long form interview with either Good or Lombardi? One thing I’ve been able to ascertain is that they both love coming up with new stuff, regardless of the “need”. I’ll look for the video where I distinctly remember Good saying his favorite thing to do is try new material for shells. I also recall a video with Lombardi laughing at himself for inventing something that didn’t need to be invented. Will look for those today.

Of course they’re reinventing the wheel, and of course they’ll market it as being the greatest thing ever made. That’s what marketing is for, and DW are great marketers. They haven’t run out of ideas - as long as Good & Lombardi still walk through the factory doors they will actively be coming up with some new, mostly unnecessary shell and hardware “innovations”. Because they’re geeks, just like you and I are geeks, and also because they can. That’s their thing, just like legacy is Gretsch and Ludwig’s thing.

Enjoy this video for what it is. Just another good set of drums played by a great player.

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Of course they’re reinventing the wheel constantly.... Drums are membranophones. As such, we hit the skins, not the shells, so the material that could affect timbre, doesn't affect much as the edges or drumhead type. Asthetically, it definetely looks better to have some outer ply from some exotic wood rescued from a far away forest than some plain balsawood.
 
not to be picky

just like legacy is
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i believe you meant
  • Iconic – Suggests lasting significance and recognition.
  • Enduring – Implies it has withstood the test of time.
  • Everlasting – A poetic or elevated synonym for immortal, can apply to non-living things.
  • Perennial – Suggests recurrence and lasting presence.
  • Classic – Implies permanent value and appeal over time.
  • Legendary– Evokes lasting fame and reverence, even for objects or concepts.
Gretsch's thing
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You’re right, the Brooklyns are a great tribute to the Ludwig legacy. 🤩
 
RVC said:
You’re right, the Brooklyns are a great tribute to the Ludwig legacy. 🤩
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"2 outta three ain't bad"
- the honorary Meatloaf

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I swear they got together on "Beer Night" at the Ridgeland Factory and came up with the Ridgeland blend. Gum maple and poplar.
I know how those guys drink and think after work hours ;) !
 
I mean, cool drums and all, but is it worth the money is my question :ROFLMAO: Typically I would go either full wood or full aluminium, no inbetween. Maybe for a snare as a gimmick, but the full kit? I'm not sure most people would be able to tell live...
 
I am afraid to look at the price.
 
Tamboreter said:
It will be interesting to see how the metal vs wood ply marry after years in that relationship. Will they still bond seamlessly or is separation inevitable? I'm not convinced that the union of two dissimilar plies is a sonic gain. But then again, I'm not privy to what the DW R&D guys know, other than DW marketing markets.
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DW has a web page setup. Scroll down and you will see a section called "Sound Comparison". In that section you will be able to read what their R&D guys claim about what differentiates the sound of this verses pure Maple and Aluminum.

https://www.dwdrums.com/drums/collectors-series/sonicply/
 
dwsabianguy said:

I thought they were very nice. The snare was especially nice.
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It sounds like an Oak kit to me. More focus and projection, and maybe a little less resonance.

Seems like you have to hit them a little harder to get them to sing? That would make sense, given the extra mass of the Aluminum.
 
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