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OK, the "what's in your snare arsenal?" thread has been whirring along, with 75 replies (and counting) in about 24 hours' time. You know me and snare drums, so I thought I'd start up another snare drum topic. (Like most of the threads I start, this will either be very popular or will be a complete dud.) What specific snare drum(s) is (are) you looking to add to your collection? Is there one in particular that you've been lusting after, and either haven't found or haven't been able to obtain? Maybe not a specific make and model, but just a certain shell material? We had a couple of these mentioned in the "arsenal" thread, but I thought I'd start a new topic. Mine? Oh, so many... Yamaha bamboo snare - I've always been curious, but Bart's review of his has my interest piqued Ludwig Black Beauty - "vintage" would be great, but I might just go look into a newer one. stave or segment shell - I've heard so many reports of how great segment shell drums sound, I'm hoping to save up some $$ to buy a shell and build one myself. Craviotto - I hear nothing except glorious reports about his snares. Sonor - SOMETHING by Sonor. Felix forwards links to eBay auctions to me from time to time - like Bart and the Yammy, Felix has my interest piqued for a nice deep wooden Sonor snare. Gladstone snare - gotta have one "Impossible Dream" on the list.  |
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2004, 10:14 AM » |
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I've been lusting after the Billy Cobham signature model from Yamaha. I saw Billy in December 2002 in a small club in FLA and this snare was amazing sounding. He's used it on a few recordings and I love the sound. I played one this past summer in a Sam Ash in CT. and it was everything and more!! But I don't need another snare drum. I need a monitoring system. Oh well, the difference between wants and needs  |
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2004, 10:26 AM » |
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cool..
JR Robinson
DW Craviotto
Those would be the next two.. other than that maybe a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2004, 10:28 AM » |
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This thread could spawn some mighty long wish lists, so I’ll keep mine short. As for the dream drum… 5" X 14" Paiste "SPIRIT OF 2002" snare. Holy mackerel,  those things are nice! |
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2004, 10:40 AM » |
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6.5" x 13" Dunnett - "Standard Classic" (Titanium Shell) mmmmmmmmmmmmmm...... Titanium..... gurgle I'd love to check that one out! |
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2004, 10:46 AM » |
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmm...... Titanium..... gurgle I'd love to check that one out! They had a Dunnett Ti at my local Sam Ash a few months back. Out of control... It sounded incredible. |
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2004, 11:03 AM » |
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The problem with me is I always want a drumset to match my snare  6.5 x 14 clear ludwig vistalite Canopus zelcova something brady |
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« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2004, 11:06 AM » |
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Yes.. I may get this one next. In addition, I'm looking for a 5"x14" Acrolite. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2004, 11:11 AM » |
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Noble & Cooley SS Maple
Gretsch rosewood 8x14 (just too pretty not to have)
Yamaha Roy Haynes copper
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Ah, to "get", now?  --- An 8+ x 14" in perhaps maple, or as bright as: As anyone who's talked to me for five minutes knows, I like a variety of snare sounds, but I really like the sound of the deep snare drums that were (as I recall) popularized in 1974 by Jerry Carrigan, especially on "The Most Beautiful Girl" by Charlie Rich. ( q.v.) --- 3—3.5 x 14" in whatever material: I'd like to have the option of a larger head for a lower sound but with much more snare senstivity. --- 6.5 x 14" Blacro: That great LudaLoy sound with more tone would be a nice thing to have. --- Some kind of "popcorn" snare: Way down on the priority list. I do like this type of sound occasionally, and it would be a good option to have. It might also work as an auxillary tom. |
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« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2004, 12:34 PM » |
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Ill keep mine realistic, actually relatively attainable stuff. Meaning yeah, I might like a Brady, but it aint happenin'. And since I have a penchant for my custom home snares, thats really where my want lies. 13x6 wood hoop 14x5 with tube lugs (cause i really should have a 14" and I might as well make it classy ) And the one I cant make ... Mapex Phosphor Bronze 13x5.5 (cause i really should have a metal snare) |
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I'd like to check out a vintage Black Beauty. Enough people whom I respect rave about them that I figure I'd dig it.
I'm kinda jonesing for a 15" snare.
And I wouldn't mind a medium-deep wood drum. I have shallow and deep ones, but nothing in the middle.
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« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2004, 01:40 PM » |
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I'm actively in the market for:
1. another metal snare. that would realistically be either the 5.5 deep copperYo or an Acrolite of some sort, but I really want a Dunnett standard stainless steel. Those cost $425 from the factory and I can't afford that.
2. a birch snare drum, preferably a Pearl BRX in black mist lacquer to match my second kit, but i also recently eyed a Milwaukee snare in the same finish for $100 and I was very close to buying it.
$$$$$$$ is short right now otherwise I'd have bought one of these already. Maybe with tax refund or if I'm able to get a winter book bonus.
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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2004, 01:48 PM » |
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I have quite a few snares. I think I have my wood shell dream team in place. I only have ONE metal shell snare though. I really think I need another. The most obvious choice would be a 6.5" Ludalloy Supraphonic. I'm often sidetracked by something more exotic though. I wouldn't mind a medium-deep wood drum. I have shallow and deep ones, but nothing in the middle.
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http://www.onlinerock.com/mf_store/drums/s/Pearl_Snare_Drums/Pearl_Chad_Smith_Signature_Snare_Dr_448685.htmI don't have the money now, so maybe when I do I may look at something else but for now, that Chad Smith signature is a target... Details from the link above: It's one of the most sensitive snare drums we offer -- very bright and articulate with great body. It also looks as good as it sounds, offering a 5" x 14" black nickel-plated steel shell, Pearl's CL55 bridge-style minimum-contact lugs, 2.3mm SuperHoop IIs, a Gladstone-style vertical pull throw-off, and precision-fit stainless steel tension rods with solid brass receives. Features: Bright and articulate with great body 5" x 14" black nickel plated steel shell Pearl's CL55 bridge-style minimum-contact lugs 2.3mm SuperHoop IIs Gladstone-style vertical pull throw-off Precision-fit stainless steel tension rods with solid brass receives
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« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2004, 02:01 PM » |
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What do you class as 'medium' Mr A?
6.5"?
Yeah. A 6.5x14 would be a nice addition to my arsenal. Or maybe a 7x14. |
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« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2004, 02:09 PM » |
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Like Mr A, I truly need a 6.5x14 wooden drum... time to make a change from the metal snare for sure.
Though I also MUST replace a couple of cymbals, and let's not talk about sticks and heads... and that splash I've wanted!!
It'll be a long wait
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« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2004, 02:13 PM » |
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Yeah. A 6.5x14 would be a nice addition to my arsenal. Or maybe a 7x14.
Mr. A, you're handy with the varnish I believe. You could snag an unfinished Adonis snare for pretty cheap... A 6.5 X 14 maple will set you back $180. Not too terrible. No heads or snares though but you’d be changing them to Aquarians and 42s anyway, right? http://www.adonisdrums.com/snare.htm |
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« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2004, 02:25 PM » |
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Mr. A, you're handy with the varnish I believe. You could snag an unfinished Adonis snare for pretty cheap...
Building one's own drums can be very rewarding - at least, it has been for me - and with all the suppliers out there who sell Keller shells complete with bearing edges, snare beds (if requested) and basic sanding already done, all you have to deal with is drilling for the hardware and finishing the wood - high school shop class sorts of issues. But if I may be so bold, Mr_A...you've got some great wood snares already - why not go fibreglass or carbon fibre for your next drum? http://www.tempusdrums.com/ |
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I want both Tama-Mike Portnoy models.I am also looking for more vintage snares,any type.But what I want most is a Tama Bell Brass.Thats the dream snare.
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« Reply #20 on: January 30, 2004, 03:13 PM » |
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A keystone badge Acrolite or a Supra. No doubt about it, Ludwig metal snares are the benchmark. My current B/O badge Acro just doesn't have it ... I've tried all sorts of different heads, snares ... I just haven't found that magic formula. The Black Beauty on the other hand, tunes up nice with anything. Otherwise, that's it ... I have no desire for another snare ... (today, at least ) |
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« Reply #21 on: January 30, 2004, 03:34 PM » |
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I played on a cocktail kit while at PASIC and thought it was really cool.
It had an 18" top head with a 14"snare side head (inside the body) the bottom bass drum head was 18".
I played on it with brushes and had wide open spaces to sweep.
This would be my dream "snare".
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« Reply #22 on: January 30, 2004, 07:00 PM » |
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Gretsch Chrome over Brass 8 lug snare, 5x14. Coated Ambassador on top. Diecast hoops.
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« Reply #23 on: January 30, 2004, 07:46 PM » |
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all you have to deal with is drilling for the hardware and finishing the wood - high school shop class sorts of issues.
That's the beauty of the unfinished Adonis stuff. The holes and beds are pre-done. All you have to do is varnish or paint it and slap it together. I'm hoping to grab one soon myself. |
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« Reply #24 on: January 30, 2004, 10:44 PM » |
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I saw this one drum in the Dunnett booth at the NAMM show. It was a brass shell engraved with the same design as the ring from the Lord of the Rings. It really sounded great. It would be the snare to rule all other snares.
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I saw this one drum in the Dunnett booth at the NAMM show. It was a brass shell engraved with the same design as the ring from the Lord of the Rings. It really sounded great. It would be the snare to rule all other snares.
Lord of the Bling!  IIRC, Bermuda Schwartz is now the proud owner of that drum. (Mr. Schwartz, are you out there?) |
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« Reply #26 on: January 31, 2004, 09:53 AM » |
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There's a thread he posted in the other day with a pic of that drum.
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ive been wanting a remo marching snare to replace my main snare.....i also saw a drum on my local music store a few weeks ago..it was 8 inches wide......dont know the depth but it sounded cool
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as always James, another fun thread! hmm, i need another snare like a hole in me head, but lets see... mentioned these in the other snare thread, but... 1. Brady jarrah ply 14x6.5 - probably the only large snare i'd ever buy/use. has an awesome tuning range, and sounds fatter than any maple or birch snare i've ever heard. 2. DW Edge "Craviotto'ed" 12x5.5 - heard it at a friend's gig, and was supremely blown away. poppy, throaty roar from the bandstand, and waited impatiently to run up to the stage and see what was making the ruckus. wasnt a craviotto shell version, but guess it wouldnt hurt. 3. Drum Solo cherry solid shell 13x5.5 - i've heard sooo much about this wood, and considering these two makers are tops in their field, i'm sure they could pull the most from it. supposedly, amazing tuning range, incredible attack, and full round woody resonance. pretty much everything i could ever want in a snare. |
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plain and simple if I had $20,000 I would snatch that baby up.Dear lord you could buy a car for that price.But if I had a choice car or snare...snare all the way.Less trouble.All you gotta replace is the heads and it don't need gas.
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i dont need collage......or those dumb trust funds.give me that drum.mt parents dont need early riterment either.i think i can get that drum if i want to.and i do
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« Reply #32 on: February 02, 2004, 01:35 PM » |
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