TK-421
Senior Member
That's an easy one. My Gretsch Brooklyn 6x14 nickel over brass snare has been my #1 snare since the day I bought it roughly 8 years ago. It's essentially Gretsch's version of a Black Beauty, but it's not a BB clone. It has its own unique sound that I love.
That said, while that snare has been on my studio kit 99% of the time since I've owned it, I currently have my Gretsch 5.5x14 Gold Series Special Edition Maple Snare on my kit, which I discussed in another thread. After putting a Remo FiberSkyn Ambassador on it, I'm loving how it sounds now, though I'd probably still choose the Brooklyn if I could only have one. Fortunately, I can have both!
Here are pics of each. I don't have a good shot of my Brooklyn, so this stock shot will have to do.
That said, while that snare has been on my studio kit 99% of the time since I've owned it, I currently have my Gretsch 5.5x14 Gold Series Special Edition Maple Snare on my kit, which I discussed in another thread. After putting a Remo FiberSkyn Ambassador on it, I'm loving how it sounds now, though I'd probably still choose the Brooklyn if I could only have one. Fortunately, I can have both!
Here are pics of each. I don't have a good shot of my Brooklyn, so this stock shot will have to do.