Bruce M. Thomson
Gold Member
When I purchased my Ludwig snare I also decided to purchase Puresound snare wires ($35 CDN.) as I had used them on other snares and found them to be quite good and I did this without really checking out what the sound was like as was, it was just a purchase I automatically decided would be an improvement. I have been happy with the sound after the change but then I started hearing about the Canopus wires and the ones they make specifically for Ludwig it started me thinking about purchasing them (at $90 CDN.) but before I did that I put on the original wires the drum came with on a hunch and lo and behold I found that I preferred the sound. The Puresound defiantly gave me more option on the loosening and tightening the wires but I was able to find my sweet spot fairly quickly with the Ludwig wires. They are warmer and since I do not bother with gels (unless I REALLY have to) I found that it tightened up and tweaked the resonance just enough. Ludwigs snares tend to have an effect on the rest of your kit as well and this aspect was noticeable.
The Pursounds served me but If it ain't broke don't fix it. Good advice for all things concerning drums. The snare wires have a profound influence on your snare so if you want to change the sound, changing your wires should perhaps be your first step.
The Pursounds served me but If it ain't broke don't fix it. Good advice for all things concerning drums. The snare wires have a profound influence on your snare so if you want to change the sound, changing your wires should perhaps be your first step.
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