Members Egdetti Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 What's going on everyone? I am looking to get a little bigger sound out of my snare, so I'm thinking about upgrading to a steel snare. I'm looking to spend no more than $200. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jadz01 Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Try the pearl sensitone series, I have the brass which is awsome. they have a good steel one too. They have a huge range of signature snares too, eg, chad smith, joey jordison, ian paice, etc get on to www.pearldrum.com and check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members polarnewfie Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Ludwig Supraphonic Pearl Sensitone Tama Bell Brass Actually any metal snare would sound OK with the right heads, cranked up, with good snares on the bottom, and some Godddammnned ATTITUDE to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Ludwig Rocker. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-Rocker-Steel-Shell-Snare-Drum?sku=446325 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cheeseadiddle Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 I would think that you'll be hard pressed to get something decent... even used for less than $200. $300 may be a more realistic figure. And I just don't equate the aluminum shelled drums with a big sound. I've played many snares that had bigger sound than Supras and Acros. They're sorta middle of the road. Brass is probably going to do the trick for you. For a little less than $300, you can get a new WorldMax Black Dawg/Hawg from George's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drumtechdad Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 Actually, if it must be new, the Sensitones are stupid good for the money. Worth taking the time to play one, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Big Daddy Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 +1 on the sensitone.I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members polarnewfie Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 I dont own a sensitone but have played them before several times. I think they are one of the MOST underrated snares for the money out there. I play a 6.5x14 supra from chicago and it is definately middle of the road. BUT I have heard people coax enough sound from them with the right heads, tuning, sticks, and attitude. But my supra is used for a lot of other genre's than metal. I am just as apt to play a pop rock song as I am a funk, or metal song. So versatility is the name of the game for me. My other snares are too one dimensional .... 5" vistilite tequila sunrise, 6.5" sonor ferro snare, 3" pearl maple piccolo free floater, several shells to substitute (brass,acrylic,copper) but none cover more ground than my supra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kabaalk Posted July 24, 2008 Members Share Posted July 24, 2008 hrm. All of the steel and aluminum snares I've played were fine for metal - I'm currently favoring my Blackrolite. Even a CB POS (cranked for discord without muffling - St. Anger style). Crank it, tune it, and hit it like it burned dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thingfish Posted July 24, 2008 Members Share Posted July 24, 2008 Acrolite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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