GiveMeYourSmallestSticks!
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I have two snare drums:
A 6.5"x14" hammered Ludwig black beauty with triple flanged hoops, and a 5.5"x14" Gretsch Brooklyn maple/poplar snare with 302 hoops. Both have 10 lugs. I recently decided to order myself a single Ludwig die cast batter side hoop, and will be receiving it soon. This raises two questions I thought I'd pose to you lovely and knowledgable folks.
First, which drum would you be more inclined to put the die cast on? I'm sure I'll eventually try it on both, but just trying to imagine the impact it will have on each drum. I know Gretsch USA customs come with die cast hoops, but have seen black beauties with them too. Which would you choose to try first?
Second, how much of an impact does it make to change the snare side rim? At $100 Canadian a pop, I figured I'd start with a batter side, but am wondering what advantages or disadvantages could come with only switching out one hoop versus both. I do know some drummers prefer a die cast batter side and triple flanged snare side, but don't know enough about why. Please enlighten me!
A 6.5"x14" hammered Ludwig black beauty with triple flanged hoops, and a 5.5"x14" Gretsch Brooklyn maple/poplar snare with 302 hoops. Both have 10 lugs. I recently decided to order myself a single Ludwig die cast batter side hoop, and will be receiving it soon. This raises two questions I thought I'd pose to you lovely and knowledgable folks.
First, which drum would you be more inclined to put the die cast on? I'm sure I'll eventually try it on both, but just trying to imagine the impact it will have on each drum. I know Gretsch USA customs come with die cast hoops, but have seen black beauties with them too. Which would you choose to try first?
Second, how much of an impact does it make to change the snare side rim? At $100 Canadian a pop, I figured I'd start with a batter side, but am wondering what advantages or disadvantages could come with only switching out one hoop versus both. I do know some drummers prefer a die cast batter side and triple flanged snare side, but don't know enough about why. Please enlighten me!