Members spanyo Posted October 6, 2003 Members Share Posted October 6, 2003 Hey Guys and Gals, I was just wondering what the newest 5" Black Beauty with brass hardware and new millenium P-86 throw-off sounds like. (It's the one that did really well in the Snare Drum Olympics. ) I have seen so many people write how great this drum is, but have no idea what it sounds like. I want to check one out but want to know if it is even close to what I want. How ringy is it? Does it have good crack? Is it good for hard rock like Zeppelin and for hard funk? Is it really metallic sounding? Is the shell thin? Can it get a good low sound while having the head tuned fairly tight? Anyone have any mp3's or can you tell me of a recording that I could find that has one (or a similar one) in it? Thanks for any info! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members coolguy 34 Posted October 6, 2003 Members Share Posted October 6, 2003 It sounds like this: Ready? Crack! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Newman Posted October 6, 2003 Members Share Posted October 6, 2003 go to a music store, have the salesman lead you to the snares, point at the black beauty, and say "tell me what this sounds like" He could probably tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Liverneck Posted October 6, 2003 Members Share Posted October 6, 2003 Originally posted by coolguy 34 It sounds like this: Ready? Crack! :D yea... it sounds kinda like that, but different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members spanyo Posted October 7, 2003 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2003 Ask a stupid question.... I guess I should try to find one. Someone said that a Black Beauty was used on the Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik album. I'll check that out too. thanks,Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agogobill Posted October 7, 2003 Members Share Posted October 7, 2003 Originally posted by spanyo Hey Guys and Gals,I was just wondering what the newest 5" Black Beauty with brass hardware and new millenium P-86 throw-off sounds like. (It's the one that did really well in the Snare Drum Olympics. ) I have seen so many people write how great this drum is, but have no idea what it sounds like. I want to check one out but want to know if it is even close to what I want. How ringy is it? Does it have good crack? Is it good for hard rock like Zeppelin and for hard funk? Is it really metallic sounding? Is the shell thin? Can it get a good low sound while having the head tuned fairly tight? Anyone have any mp3's or can you tell me of a recording that I could find that has one (or a similar one) in it?Thanks for any info!Dan First off, a recording isn't really going to give you a good idea of how this drum sounds - the signal gets processed, etc. This drum has PLENTY of crack, it's good for about anything, and the shell is thin. I've found that the head selection will bring out the fullness of sound when getting the head tight (for me, an Aquarian New Orleans Special batter). One thing I have noticed, though, is the sensitivity to the other drums with the snare strands - more buzzing than my other snares. The Ludwig BB, Acrolite (older ones especially), and Supraphonic ... you cannot go wrong. These are excellent snares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members spanyo Posted October 7, 2003 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2003 Great info, thanks! Can you get a decent dry sound out of the drum...or one that isn't ringy. Perhaps a Genera Dry. Also does the 5" have decent low end, or would I have to go for a deeper shell for that? I used a Pearl 6 1/2" Brass free floater for a week and even with a Genera dry head my ears are still ringing... Thanks. Zappa's da man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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