Birch vs. Mapple.....vs. Mahogny

[blackcom]

What would you people recomend and what the differences between drums in these different kinds of wood.

I've allways liked drums with alot of attack!!

[BLUElightCory]

I record a lot of rock, hard rock, and metal, and I've always tended to like birch kits the best (of the three woods you mentioned) for what I do. Birch tends to be a bit drier than maple or mahogany, and it imparts more attack to the sound as well. Maple has a warmer sound than birch with more resonance, and mahogany tends to sound even warmer/darker/mellower than birch or maple.

I also should mention that bubinga has become my favorite drum wood of all; it seems to impart comparable attack to birch, with more warmth and low end beef than maple. Amazing for huge rock drums.

My two cents,
Cory Spotts

[Kadden Heart]

i've had a birch kit,... i was over that kind of quick though.

my go to kit right now is my yamaha oak custom, the big series, not the smaller shells.

clear heads always, i find they have more attack than coated heads (believ eit or not, lol)

these things sound freaking huge, and smacky as hell when you tune em' low and pound em.
i play in an edgy pop type rock band, so amongst the catchier melodies my drums are alwyas low and open and cut through like some great sounding metal drums,
i've been a huge oak fan since my first oak kit.

[elroy jetson]

why limit yourself to one type of wood?

Best sounding kits i've ever played! (check out the video at the bottom)

Pearl - The Best Reason To Play Drums

[HeavyG]

...if you like snappy attack...you want Birch. It's tonal spectrum is a bit more focused in the midrange (vs. Maple and Mahogany)...so it will sound a bit brighter and the shorter decay (due to the mid focus) will enhance attack. I love Birch...don't fall victim to the hype on Maple (it is all marketing). Birch, Oak, Poplar, Mahogany, Bubinga...they are all viable options. Take a look at Birch...they will give you a nice, well rounded sound leaning towards the sharp, crisp attack you are looking for...

Tear it up,

[drumkideric]

I definitely agree with checking out birch. I have a Tama Starclassic Performer and it has been nothing but a joy to record. Nice attack, not too long of a decay, deep sound for smaller shells. Love it.

[Grumblefoot]

I agree with the Pearl reference series, great sounding kits with tonal characteristics of the woods used. Also the Tama Starclassic BB's(Birch Bubinga) sound excellent check those both out.