In my experience, I like thin shells (if done right and the mass attached to the shell is considered along with other factors like custom ply/edge) or thicker shells. The shell transfer vibration is very sensitive...if my floor tom is shell is touch anything (eg. stick bag), it totally changes.
On the other hand, I've really come to like the sound of Mastertone Eames 12ply though I'd like to hear a full kit in person, but the snare has tone of headroom and depth. But the headroom and low end on these sound huge and incredible. Perhaps that that is the phonic effect like the thick beech.
The medium thickness sound flat to me, very narrow tuning range, tempermental…but good on snares.
On the other hand, I've really come to like the sound of Mastertone Eames 12ply though I'd like to hear a full kit in person, but the snare has tone of headroom and depth. But the headroom and low end on these sound huge and incredible. Perhaps that that is the phonic effect like the thick beech.
The medium thickness sound flat to me, very narrow tuning range, tempermental…but good on snares.