Dirtysticks
Senior Member
I'm in the mood to add a deep steel snareto my collection. I already have a nice selection of high end snares so I'm not gonna spend big money on a steel snare unless it's a Dunnett, Joyful Noise or a DW stainless steel and for the sound I want, there isn't enough of a difference for me to spend big money on a steel snare at this time ( but I'd spend and have spent big money on brass, bronze, copper, and wood). I want a nice meaty tone, with decent projection, good pop, and typical steel characteristics. The two I have found are a Slingerland Spirit ( made in Taiwan late eighties early nineties, in pristine condition... Looks just like a Gene Krupa Cob) chrome over steel 6.5x14 and a Ludwig Supralite 6.5x14 (also made in Taiwan, I believe).
I've tried them both I'm person and I love them both. They have a similar sound with slight differences. The Slingerland is a little more cavernous and resonant, a little more open sounding. The Ludwig is a little bit drier (most likely due to the center bead) and has a little more pop. They are both deep and meaty or high and cracky depending on tuning and they both are versatile tuning wise albeit the Slingerland has a slightly larger tuning range... Also the Slingerland will come with new die-cast hoops, new heads ( Evans 300 hazy and Evans G14), & brand new Puresound wires with quick release straps ( this would all easily cost way more than the cost of the drum itself if purchased separately).
Slingerland 6.5x14: $99.00 Ludwig 6.5x14: $150.00
Thoughts, concerns, comments, experiences with either drums, etc are welcome
I've tried them both I'm person and I love them both. They have a similar sound with slight differences. The Slingerland is a little more cavernous and resonant, a little more open sounding. The Ludwig is a little bit drier (most likely due to the center bead) and has a little more pop. They are both deep and meaty or high and cracky depending on tuning and they both are versatile tuning wise albeit the Slingerland has a slightly larger tuning range... Also the Slingerland will come with new die-cast hoops, new heads ( Evans 300 hazy and Evans G14), & brand new Puresound wires with quick release straps ( this would all easily cost way more than the cost of the drum itself if purchased separately).
Slingerland 6.5x14: $99.00 Ludwig 6.5x14: $150.00
Thoughts, concerns, comments, experiences with either drums, etc are welcome
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