I am in need of a brass snare that is loud, thick, bright, and cutting. This "shot gun" blast sound. Dave Grohl used one with Nirvana and Queen's of the Stone Age and I know that snare sounds amazing. I looked through the threads and found facts about the history/constuction of the two. I am interested in the sound. Is the Black Beauty superior sounding to the SP (in brass), or is it more about cosmedics? A new Brass SP 6"-1/2" x14" is around $490 and a new BB is $570. Should I save up? Are there any Tama or Mapex Black Panthers alternatives? I prefer brass, but is the crome comparable? Much Thanks.