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Michael Beechey

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Wood sound from a metal snare?

« on: May 05, 2008, 11:39 PM »

On a budget.....anyone have any suggestions on how to get something approximating a wood sound from a metal snare?....Tama Rockstar.....has an Evan HD dry, which helps the dry part...Anyone try lining the inside of a metal shell with something less reflective...or wood?

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Re: Wood sound from a metal snare?

« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2008, 02:54 PM »

You might try lining the inside of the shell with duct tape. I know the idea sounds awful, but I lined the inside of my Supra to mellow it out a bit and it seemed to work. It took on what I would call a warmer tone, while deadening it slightly. It's woth a shot... certain cheap enough.


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Re: Wood sound from a metal snare?

« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2008, 03:31 PM »

If you reverse your stick and click on the edge rather hard, you may obtain the sound of wood from the stick. Or do a solid rim shot it may get the sound your after. That's about the only choices you have. Tongue


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Re: Wood sound from a metal snare?

« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2008, 05:52 PM »

In my experience, a Remo Fiberskyn 3 head makes almost anything sound "woody".


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Re: Wood sound from a metal snare?

« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2008, 02:54 PM »

If you're just trying to soften the sound, you could try draping a single layer of T-shirt fabric over the top of the drum. It won't sound "woody" but it will mellow out the sound quite a bit.


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Re: Wood sound from a metal snare?

« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2008, 04:10 PM »

I don't think this is more possible than getting a clarinet sound of a flute... But a flute can also be played soft and warm, just like a steel snare with thick covered heads may sound a little warmer. Of course not when you play loud. I have no other idea than your getting even a cheap, used, old wooden snare and put good heads on it if you don't like the sound of a metal snare...