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I'm usually not a big review writer, but I'm a huge review reader, if that makes sense....But I feel compelled to sit and write one on this drum.
I have a 1st Generation (Maker's Series) Maple. I was skeptical at first, but it didn't take long to see (hear) the absolute versatility of this drum technology. While it does weigh in at a hefty 20 pounds, it IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT in gold, so to speak! The ease of changing heads gives you the ever so precious time saving opportunity to experiment with different head sounds, not to mention the ever so precious time saving opportunity of TUNING SO DANG QUICKLY! I'm a weekend warrior and gig at different venues and as you well know, each venue has different sound/acoustic characteristics and this drum gives you the ever so precious time saving opportunity of tuning to the room... I've even changed out a cable (not due to need, only to see how it's done, and I found it's not that difficult, just watch the video first so you know the couple important points). I also got the case they just made for it, which is really nice... The one they recommended prior to this I bought and while it did fit, it was real snug, but the one they have now is really a much, much nicer fitting case (it makes it an easier decision for me to take the Dialtune on a gig if I have the custom fitting case for it)... All in all, I highly recommend this drum! (to be honest, I'm eyeing up an Aluminum)!
If you're on the fence about investing in a Dialtune (They even reduced their prices by $300 from when I bought mine)!!!, listen to your intuition and GET ONE, it's not just a gimmick, Yes the technology is different, but the tradeoff in the "Ever So Precious Time Saving Opportunity" of time, tuning and sound is only found in this drum.
Thank you for reading this review (Maybe I'll write more now)!
Signed,
Happy Dialtune Owner
I didn’t realize how heavy (weight wise) this snare was going to be BUT the sound it produces is like no other snare I’ve ever owned! The changing of heads is faster in person than seen on the videos! Dialtune snares have perpetually out done themselves!
Man! I had a gig the night it arrived and hand had time to check it out before. Just pulled it out and started playing . When I first struck the wood Dialtune with my stick it was really loud but clear and balanced. I didn’t have to put much effort into it to get the sound out of it. The ghost notes are amazingly crisp. After around the 3rd or 4th song I settled into it didn’t have to play as hard to get the crack I wanted. In a slow song I dialed it down in real time and was equally very impressed!
I must say it’s heavy compared to other snares but I was also playing a 12” snare before this so that explains a lot. Solid construction and looks great !
The engineer recorded the band that night and when I listened back, I was really really amazed, but next time I would put some moon gels on top just for the ring.Otherwise, I’m happy and not a bad price as well .
I'm genuinely blown away by this snare. I own a recording studio and have 10 or so snares, including some vintage classics and modern custom builds, but since getting the aluminum Dialtune, it's been used on almost every drum session I've done. It sounds fantastic at a variety of tunings, and it's sooooo easy to dial in the right sound for the song. I seriously can't recommend this enough!
This instrument is amazing!! Unmatched technology by far, the best in the game. The natural tones cut through the mix every night on tour without any processing.
