THE GOOD SNARE THREAD

I got the impression that it was not just a limited run, but was added to the line-up of other Supra's and BB's even though the rep said it isn't in the newest version of the catalog, nor was there an official "roll-out". Four prototypes were sold at last year's Chicago show....Bun E. Carlos bought 2 and his friends bought the other two.

You can customize them just like a BBs or Supras...tube or Imperial; diecast or triple flanged; hammered or smooth; P85 or P-86; 5x14 or 6.5x14

Yesterday I put a Remo Vintage A head on the batter side and I like it even better, now


Oh man.....I want one....I want to go there to that place.....
 
Here is my entry, Its nothing fancy, but I love it just the same! It has been a real work horse and a long time friend. I bought it new way back when. It is still my main everyday and gig snare. I simply never saw the need for another!
1974 Gretsch steel chrome.
 

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So I recently acquired a Gretsch free floating snare with a maple shell. 5 1/2"x14". I was wondering if these snares were high quality? Is there a market out there for them? I'm going to throw some new heads on it, see if I can tune it to what I'm looking for, but I was thinking about selling it for a brass snare. Any suggestions for a replacement?
 
hey! anybody own a david siveria signature snare drum? i got a great deal on a used one. i took it home and upon inspection while changing heads i realized there really ain't much of a snare bed. i had my local tama dealer call and the people at tama had no idea what he was talking about! i am already planning on sending the drum to rob kampa of magstar to get it fixed. just wonderin if anyone else has the same issue with this drum. cheers,pete.
 
My new DW Eco-X Snare

I just got this i was wondering if any body had one im looking to change the heads.
 

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My snares :

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Tama Imperialstar 14" x 5 1/2"

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Tama Metalworks 12" x 4"

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Tama Starclassic brass 14" x 5 1/2"

Can you tell which I like most :p ?

The Imperialstar was a good find on the internet, the other are brand new as you can see.

Tama has some serious nice snares out there !!!
 
I've added a few to my snare collection,

I'll try to get some pictures soon.

Here is the latest list...

2007 Ahead Black on Brass 6" x 13"

2009 Ahead Black on Brass 6" x 14"

1990s Ayotte Drumsmith Stainless steel 5 1/2" x 13"

2004 DW Solid Shell Natural Satin 5" x 14"

2008 DW 10 ply maple Broken Glass 5" x 14"

2008 DW Edge Broken Glass 6" x 13"

2009 DW Super Solid Shell Broken Glass 5 1/2" x 14"

2008 Fibes maple White Marine Pearl 5 1/2" x 14"

1970s Gretsch model 4160 Chrome Over Brass 5" x 14"

1981 Gretsch model 4160 Chrome Over Brass 5" x 14"

2006 Gretsch Catalina Birch Chestnut Fade Lacquer 5 1/2" x 14"

2007 Gretsch Nickel over steel 5" x 14"

1990s Legend Maple 6 1/2" x 14" Natural Lacquer with diecast hoops.

2000s Ludwig Classic Maple 3" x 13" Natural Lacquer.

2009 Ludwig Classic Maple 5" x 14" Natural Lacquer.

2000s Ludwig Classic Maple 6 1/2" x 14" Natural Lacquer

1970s Ludwig Acrolite 5" x 14"

2009 Ludwig Black Beauty 5" x 14"

2009 Ludwig Supraphonic 5" x 14"

2000s Pearl Free Floating Brass Piccolo 3 1/2" x 14"

2007 Pearl Chad Smith 5 1/2" x 14"

1990s Remo Black Piccolo 3" x 13"

1970s Slingerland Chrome over Brass 5 1/2" x 14"

1976 Slingerland Blackrome Buddy Rich 5 1/2" x 14"

1990s Slingerland Radio King Solid Maple 6 1/2" x 14" natural finish with die cast hoops and bread and butter lugs.
 
I'm looking into some wood hoops for my snare, or maybe buying a new snare with wood hoops. I've heard they make the drum sound warmer, and I love the look of them. But I'm concerned about breaking the hoops, or perhaps they won't keep their shape as well as a regular hoop.

What are some advantages/disadvantages to wood hoops snares, or drums in general?
 
Probably three of my favourite snares are:

1980's Ludwig Black Beauty with Supersensitive Strainer. Even badly tuned this snare sounds great!

Yamaha Oak Custom just for its sheer joy to play! A really big sound. Still my all-time favourite wood snare.

Pearl Ian Paice Signature Snare for that real retro fat 1970s Ludwig 402 sound. Probably the best steel snare ever made.
 

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Pearl stainless steel Sensitone 12x5".

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Not my most fancy drum, but a great little drum nonetheless.
 
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