@soix @garebear As a fellow drummer, I found that the type of wood really makes a difference only in the studio setting. I find that the hoops and the heads make the most difference and when you're playing live and Amplified setting the type of wood really makes no difference at all, especially to an audience. Now, when I'm playing an acoustic jazz gig, then yes I find it does make a difference just in terms of projection and tonality.
Can you tell the difference between a $200 and a $200,000 guitar?
Can you tell the difference between a $200, $2,000, $20,000, and $200,000 classical guitar? Direct comparison starts at 27:39.