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It's really time for me to get rid of my sh!tty steel snare and replace it. I'm looking at a few different snares all bronze though and I can't distinguish or decide between each one. I am looking at the Ludwig bronze, Mapex phosphor, and dw bronze. Now I have a few questions, one is which one of these is the best (high quality, good build, durability, tunability), Which one weighs the most, and where can I find a 13" X 5" or 5.5". It seems like these companies do not offer these sizes anymore. What would you recommend? Thanks for all input.
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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2004, 09:06 PM » |
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I love my Mapex Phosphor Bronze.....14x6 with 42 stand snare wires. It has become my choice of metal snare. I can play it soft or loud and works great for a variety of music. I really like a maple snare sound, but for a metal drum it's very good. I'm not a bit sorry for buying it.  By the way, not to change the subject but 71 is my motocross number....I couldn't help but like your name.  |
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2004, 09:22 PM » |
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My Mapex 5.5 x 14 Phosphor Bronze makes me a happy man. I, too, have put 42-strand snares on, after the suggestion was made around these parts. Couldn't be more pleased.
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2004, 09:55 PM » |
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Out of those three Ive only played the Mapex, and those Mapex Phosphor bronzes are stunning drums and inexpensive to boot. And I do believe they make a 13x5.
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2004, 07:00 AM » |
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i've heard a DW bronze 13x5.5 at my local GC in Union Square, and thought it sounded good. the lower tunings were a little muddy actually, against my 13x5 DW aluminum, but your ears may hear differently.
but like 563 suggested, the Mapex bronze snares have good tone, and cost much less.
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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2004, 08:46 AM » |
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I have a 14x3.5 Mapex Phosphorous Bronze that has a great sound. Ditto on the inexpensiveness.
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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2004, 08:53 AM » |
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Check out the Pacific Hammered Brass/Phosphor Bronze.
They also make an all brass shell as well, I got mine for $150 at GC. I think the bronze one was even cheaper and they are both great sounding drums, I love mone.
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« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2004, 09:50 AM » |
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Just for anybody considering, I happen to own one of THESE and I love it. Out of those three Ive only played the Mapex, and those Mapex Phosphor bronzes are stunning drums and inexpensive to boot. And I do believe they make a 13x5.
If they do make a 13x5, I can't find it on their website. It looks as if a 14x5½ is the nearest size in the phosphor bronze. That said, it's an awesome drum for the money. At least my 14x3½ is. |
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« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2004, 03:07 PM » |
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If they do make a 13x5, I can't find it on their website. Couldve sworn they did. Maybe they quit. If so, ebay ebay ebay. |
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« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2004, 11:00 AM » |
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Couldve sworn they did. Maybe they quit. If so, ebay ebay ebay.
563, you must be correct about this. I found the review below, and it was only posted in December of last year. My own Phosphor Bronze is a 3½x14. I was beginning to think that only the 3½x13 existed, but here a 5½x13 is reviewed. Also, I found reference to one on a British drum store's site. http://www.musicgearreview.com/reviews-guitar-bass-drums-recording/6581.html |
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