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« on: April 25, 2008, 09:34 AM » |
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So I just picked up a used snare from Craigslist; a 7x13 Tama Artwood Snare (Maple, all black nickel hardware).
So I picked this up (3 hour drive each direction) for $150 earlier this week, and just had a chance to mount it up and really wail on it at practice last night. I haven't had a chance to change heads or snares on it yet, but it came equiped with an evans ST Dry batter which needed a little damping for my liking.
Let me tell you... this is the snare I've been waiting for. It sounds HUGE! It put a silly grin on my face all night at practice. Pulled the bottom real tight and left the top a little loose and the thing projects that nice maple body like I've been hearing in my dreams for the last year.
I was playing the Pearl 3x13 steel piccalo, which is a different voice completely but a nice drum. I may at some point leave both on my set.
Anyone wanna gloat about their Tama Artwoods?
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« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2008, 09:46 AM » |
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I have an older 5x12 Artwood in natural lacquer, which is a very nice drum indeed for a stupid price (£90 delivered).
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« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2008, 09:50 AM » |
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i'm still trying to figure this drum out as far as tuning. What heads are you playing on it and for what sound are you getting/looking for?
Thats an amazing price!
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Patrick Danger Quigley doctor!doctor!-Midwest Indie/Experimental/Metal www.myspace.com/wedontmakehousecalls2000 DW Collectors (12, 16, 22), Tama Artwood Maple Snare (limited 7x13 black), DW5's double, 22 paragon ride, 20 and 18 aax crash, 13 aa fusion hats, Paiste 18" China. |
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« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2008, 09:59 AM » |
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I play a maple Tama Art 5x14 that I like very much.
Great snare for the price.
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« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2008, 04:05 PM » |
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What heads are you playing on it and for what sound are you getting/looking for? Coated G1 over Hazy 300. Mmmm. |
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« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2008, 10:33 PM » |
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J1s over Hazy 300s. Mmmmm mmmmmmm.  |
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« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2008, 12:29 PM » |
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Thought i'd try the Evans EC reverse dot, so I went to GC and they want $24 for the head, and they don't haggle anymore. Some stores have gone to set pricing. LAME! Gonna start shopping online a little bit more, I guess.
After slapping a peice of tape on the top head (ST Dry) I'm getting a great tone in the mix. sounds really beefy
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Patrick Danger Quigley doctor!doctor!-Midwest Indie/Experimental/Metal www.myspace.com/wedontmakehousecalls2000 DW Collectors (12, 16, 22), Tama Artwood Maple Snare (limited 7x13 black), DW5's double, 22 paragon ride, 20 and 18 aax crash, 13 aa fusion hats, Paiste 18" China. |
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