Members cdawg Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 ok, so i'm pretty damn FAR from buying a new snare, this to be known. but i have to keep thinkin'. let me bounce a few thoughts off of you guys. i've been thinking about metal snare drums lately. i think that'll be my next. i play a 7x12 premier birch/eucalyptus 3 ply (i know, kooky, huh?) i know i'd like a 13" metal. not sure about the depth, maybe 5 or 5.5. i wasn't sure about brass, because i wanted a snare that could be tuned high or low. that's why i didn't want a 6 or 6.5 depth. but, i was thinking copper might be cool, but i wasn't sure if copper could get a nice cranked sound at 5 or 5.5. any ideas about copper, or brass/depth in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faileddrummer Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Nope. I use a Tama Metalworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cross Eyed Mary Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Copper's REALLY dark. If you wan't piercing highs ala brass, avoid. Having said that, the one i played sounded friggin gorgeous. If you're going with a 13" snare, get a 6 or 6.5" depth. Otherwise you'll have weak little bitch snare on your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marko46 Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I own a Gretch Copper 14" x 6". I love that mofo. It has a {censored}load of balls, and looks beautiful. I'll have it with me next week and you can try it out c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aenemated Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 Copper's REALLY dark. If you wan't piercing highs ala brass, avoid. i dunno ... i cranked my DC sig up last night before rehearsal and man; it sounded SO bright and alive. perhaps not AS bright as brass, but i wouldn't say copper's only gonna be dark. but i reckon it's subjective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cross Eyed Mary Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 I played one too, cranked, and it did crack. All snares will crack when tuned accordingly, i guess i meant stick with brass if you want that brass crack. I once played a deep dish DW copper as well, oh god it sounded stupid good. But those piercing highs weren't there, which is fine for me anyways since i dig that sound. But yes, crack that DC snare did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RumStik Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 My vote: BIG ASS BRASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fusionfunk Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 I love my Trick 5x14 RPM Vented Aluminum. I use it most of the time these days for live gigs. I wish I still had my old 5x14 Super Sensitive Black Beauty. That puppy CRANKED out the sound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted October 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 well, i'm not lookin' for that piccolo high, just something a little flexible. i dig my 12" so much, i just thought 13" would be a happy medium. (plus another 12 i think would be silly, especially brass or copper.) cem-- i wouldn't object to a 6-6.5 depth. i guess i really need to smack a few (duh.) marko-- i would be more than happy to put my balls on that snare. i've never done more than hit a copper in a store a few times. never played one in the context of a kit. plus, i think i have a pair of sabian rock hats i will trade you for that. i think that's fair. yes, it's fair, indeed. aene-- sounds good to me. don't think i really want a brass, by the sounds of it. besides, if i do, it'd be groovy to hunt down a rogers one day, though i digress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted October 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 My vote: BIG ASS BRASS oooooohhhhh, that's preeeeettttyyyy!!! what do you say about the flexibility? one trick pony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stark Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 14x8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faileddrummer Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 I really need to invest in more snares . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marko46 Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 I really need to invest in more snares . No, you just need to up grade your kit when you can. Then start buyin' extra snares. I'm bringing all of mine to the Jam. With everything else I'm bring up, stuff for the Big Daddy, P.A. mains and head, my Saturns I figure what the hell right. So I traded two of mine off awhile back, but I still have: 1950's WFL student snare that was Carm's. He needs to see it since it's been re-finished. 1970's Ludwig Strata Ludwig Acro, Blue w/ Olive badge Mapex Saturn- 6'x14" Witt Steam Bent Oak- 6.5"x14" Gretsch Copper- 6.5"x14" Mapex Popcorn When ya get a little more financially secure, one can NRVER have too many snares IMO. I can't wait to get more financially secure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 14"x8" what? 14"x8" doctors chose Trident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marko46 Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 14"x8" doctors chose Trident. Gottcha. Woulda never guessed that. Makes perfect sense now man. Thanks:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Cool. It's all about the bro-dom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deuce13coop Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 If you're going with a 13" snare, get a 6 or 6.5" depth. Otherwise you'll have weak little bitch snare on your hands. Ha! This guy's got the idea here. I agree. 5" or 5.5" is going to sound more like a little "effects" snare. I prefer 7" depth for 13". With it being metal you should have no problem cranking it up at a deeper depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wellhungarian Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Hup, two, three, four.... Hup, two, three, four.... get a Acrolite....Hup, two, three, four...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted October 11, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 yeah, yeah, yeah, acrolite. man, the more i hear that name, the more i don't want one. you guys are relentless. i'm talkin' about a brass or copper that's not a one trick pony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 i'll sell you mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members manoeuver Posted October 12, 2009 Members Share Posted October 12, 2009 dawg, you can play my 5.5 yammy copper in c-bus. it's a 14", dunno if you can handle it though. never knew you were a GIRL. sorry. hey Deuce, nice to see you in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deuce13coop Posted October 12, 2009 Members Share Posted October 12, 2009 hey Deuce, nice to see you in here. Manoeuver! Thanks buddy! I see there's a few friendly faces/names around here! I dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted October 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2009 dawg, you can play my 5.5 yammy copper in c-bus. it's a 14", dunno if you can handle it though. never knew you were a GIRL. sorry.hey Deuce, nice to see you in here. in touch with my feminine side, yes. my set-up is fairly tight right now and a 14 would push things away a bit. i could deal with it. but, thanks, man, i would like to put my balls on your snare, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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