DS Gran Torino Snares: Mahogany vs Birch | 14x6.5 & 14x5 Put to the Test

#drums #DSdrums #drumming #drummer At £400–£450, are these the sweet spot between pro-level performance and sensible pricing? In this review, Ollie and the team put the 14x6.5 and 14x5 mahogany/birch models through their paces. Testing tuning range, rim shots, sensitivity, build quality and overall value. Featuring DS’s own cast iron hoops, throw-offs, snare wires and lugs, these drums feel seriously premium straight out of the box. But do they just look the part… or do they genuinely compete with high-end boutique snares? From fat, low tunings to tight, explosive crack, we explore whether the Gran Torino can cover studio sessions, live gigs and everything in between — all while keeping overtones controlled and musical 👇 Let us know in the comments: Would you go 14x6.5 or 14x5?