HipshotPercussion
Senior Member
Got an unexpected check in the mail the other day and decided to spend it on something I don't need. So off I went to eBay to check out Sensitone snares. I've been hearing and reading about their high quality and low price for years but never owned or played one.
What I see on eBay seem to be 3 different "Sensitone" snares.
The ones whose badges say "Custom Alloy Sensitone (followed by the material, steel, aluminum brass, etc.) Made in China."
The whose badges say "Custom Alloy Sensitone Elite" without a country of origin.
The ones whose badges say, "Custom Alloy Sensitone Steel Made in China" and are called "Pearl Vision Sensitone" in the sales copy.
This is in addition to the "Vintage Sensitone" snares and the one with the cool badge that says "Long Island Drum Center 30th Anniversary Made in Taiwan Limited Edition Sensitone."
Sold as New prices for these models vary from $80 to $300. Since the check I'm indulging myself with was pretty small, my limit if I decide to go with my whim is $200. Can anyone explain the difference between these "Sensitones" and clue me in on what I should be looking for?
Thanks.
What I see on eBay seem to be 3 different "Sensitone" snares.
The ones whose badges say "Custom Alloy Sensitone (followed by the material, steel, aluminum brass, etc.) Made in China."
The whose badges say "Custom Alloy Sensitone Elite" without a country of origin.
The ones whose badges say, "Custom Alloy Sensitone Steel Made in China" and are called "Pearl Vision Sensitone" in the sales copy.
This is in addition to the "Vintage Sensitone" snares and the one with the cool badge that says "Long Island Drum Center 30th Anniversary Made in Taiwan Limited Edition Sensitone."
Sold as New prices for these models vary from $80 to $300. Since the check I'm indulging myself with was pretty small, my limit if I decide to go with my whim is $200. Can anyone explain the difference between these "Sensitones" and clue me in on what I should be looking for?
Thanks.