Show Off Your Entire Snare Collection

[Pat A Flafla]

No, but if you stopped with that one, you'd be just fine forever.

It was my first; it will be my last.

 

[Fat Drummer]

5 X 12 Stage Custom Yamaha
4 X 14 Lp Ascend maple
5.5 X 14 Pearl Studio Session Select
5 X 14 60s Ludwig Pioneer
6.5 X 14 WFL 490 6L
6.5 X 14 WFL 490 6L DD
5 X 14 Gretsch RB 1966 COB Lightning t/o
5 X 14 Gretsch RB Renown WMP 1965

Come on now, you know the rules... if you don't share a pic then it really didn't happen!

 

[aparker2005]

Woods and metals

 

[andlours]

Happy to see this thread get resurrected! I need to get an updated shot of my snares. A lot has changed since I first started this thread…

 

[CC Cirillo]

Woods and metals

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AP, what’s that Tama SLP on the bottom left?

 

[aparker2005]

AP, what’s that Tama SLP on the bottom left?

That's the amazing spotted gum!

 

[B&BLugMug]

 

[Esotericdrums]

 

[bpaluzzi]

Metals:
Sonor D506 ferro steel 6.5, Gretsch Bell Brass 6.5
Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5, DW Thin Aluminum 6.5
Premier Olympic steel 5.5, Sonor D505 ferro steel 5.75
Ludwig Supraphonic (with factory bowtie lugs) 5, Ludwig Copperphonic 5
Inde seamless aluminum 5, Worldmax BNOB 13x7
Yamaha steel 10x5.5

Woods:
Slingerland 15x10, Ludwig / Revival oak "Coliseum" 15x6.5
Dunnett solid maple 6.5, Ludwig Keystone 8
PDP Concept Maple Classic 6.5, Ludwig Pioneer 5
Sugar stave poplar 4, Pearl FFS maple 3.5
Index Flapjack cajon, Yamaha Musashi oak 12x6

 

[JY Kelly]

Jeez. These collections make mine look like doo doo.

Regardless:

-Pearl 13x3.5 Steel piccolo
-Pearl Masters Studio 14x5.5 in Ocean Sparkle w/ Satin HW
-Cariboo Custom Woodworks 14x6.5 Walnut Stave w/ Pearl Satin Lugs and Hoops and DW mag throw off and butt plate
-Pearl 14x6.5 Eric Singer Signature in lacquer Silver Sparkle
-Pearl 14x6.5 Tico Torres signature Free Floater with Satin HW
-Pearl 14x6.5 Maple MCX w/custom silver wrap and powdercoated HW

 

[Heartbeat]

A lot has changed in 3 years. Derosier snare not pictured...

Metal on the left:

• 6.5" x 14" Ludwig 100th Anniversary Black Beauty
• 5" x 14" Ludwig Black Beauty
• 6.5" x 14" Ludwig Supraphonic 402
• 5" x 14" Ludwig Supraphonic 400
• 6.5" x 14" Ludwig Acrolite reissued w/keystone badge & tube lugs
• 6.5" x 14" Ludwig Acrolite reissued
• 5" x 14" Ludwig Acrolite 1970s
• 8" x 14" Ludwig Copperphonic

Wood on the right:

• 6.5" x 14" Ludwig Legacy Mahogany
• 6.5" x 14" Ludwig Classic Maple
• 6.5" x 14" Ludwig Classic Maple (salesman)
• 5" x 14" Ludwig Pioneer 1965
• 8" x 14" Ludwig Standard Maple
• 5" x 14" Ludwig Classic Maple (citrus mod)
• 5.5" x 14" Pearl Masters Custom w/re-rings 1990s

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Added a few since last time, all wood:

6.5" x 14" Ludwig Classic Maple 8-lug R/W/B
6" x 14" Tama SLP Fat Spruce
6.5" x 14" 80s Tama Superstar Mastercraft
6.5" x 14" DW Collectors Birch VLT

 

[Quai34]

I think this is my third posting into the "Show Off Your Entire Snare Collection" as it is always changing. I have been using the recent down time to make some decisions about selling and buying, and have already sold and bought! I have a few more snares to sell, but not on the look out for anything new at the moment. With my recent additions, I have put together a much smaller group that covers everything I need very well. While I am missing the accepted requirements of a good American snare drum collection, I have had them all many times over and this line up offers me everything I need .... for now!

Top row... left to right

1997 Wilson Customs 5” X 14” MAPLE
2020 Tama 7” X 14” Starphonic Copper #PCP147
2018 George Way 7” X 14” Carter McLean Signature Model #GW714CMB36
2015. Tama 6” X 14” Starphonic Maple #PMM146
2015 George H. Way 6 ½” X14” #804 Elkhart Copper
2017 Independent Drum Labs (INDe) 6 ½” X 14” Aluminum

Bottom row... left to right

1969 Remco 5”X 14” Fiberglass
2010 Tama 6” X 14” Starphonic Aluminum PAL146
1947 Slingerland 6 ½” X 14” Gene Krupa Radio King Legacy Tribute Custom
1971 Slingerland 5”X14” Gene Krupa Sound King Model #130
2019 George Way 6 ½” X 14” Hollywood Model #GW904 1/1 Patina Finish
2016 Punkinater 6” X 14” 20 SEGMENT MAPLE / WALNUT STAVE

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But to be honest... the first two in each row are not actually a part of the "playing collection". I built the silver sparkle for my son back in elementary school band and it now has been given to my Grandson, it just happened to be here at the house yesterday so I tossed it in. The blue sparkly Remco sounds like rump, but it was my very first drum so it stays... just not played! Here is the actual line up I choose from to cover any need at the moment...

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And since they were all out, a couple of "sub" collection photos... My current George Way drums...

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And my current Tama Starphonic collection....

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Thanks for the look... since I am only getting to play one time a week at the moment (and that is only two to three songs per service) just lining up my snares and taking pics even makes me happy right now!!!

Ward

Your two metal Starphonic Drums are some I'm considering getting for Mym collectio, at least the Copper because I have no coppe, the Star Reserve hammered copper I see now oot or my reach at 1800 Can$ plus taxes and I was told that I might be disapointed with another aluminium snare now that I have a Dunnet. How do you like them and which one do you play the most between them , copper or aluminium?

 

[Quai34]

It's fun to pull this thread back up top after almost a full year. I was doing an afternoon of general housekeeping on my current snare collection today and thought I would shoot a new family portrait. I have posted 4 times in this thread (Dec. 18, May 19, Jan. 20 & May 20) and I'm amazed looking back tonight at how much my humble little family has changed in that 3 year period. I think I'm in a pretty good place now as far as voices and having instruments I truly wanted to own and keep... I guess we will see!

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Wel, I have my answer, you ditched the 3 Starphonic and bought 3 Tama Star/Star Reserve!!

 

[Quai34]

My current collection - each one offers a unique and versatile voice, and rotate through them frequently…
Noble & Cooley
5x14 SS Maple
7x14 SS Walnut
6.5 x14 CD Maple
Yamaha
5.5x14 Steve Gadd Signature
Slingerland
5x14 Radio King (1959)
8x14 Radio King (1930s)

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So, it's the most recent Gadd signature in Steel, right? If yes, maybe because he's my best drummer of all time and then, I might be biaised but how do you like it? Is it worth 1000$? If I buy a steel snare, I feel it's either this one or the Dunnet...

 

[Rivot]

Snare Drum List
1. Dunnett Titanium 6.5x14 Name: Porsche
2. Dunnett Stanton Moore SONO 4.75x14 Titanium Spirit Of New Orleans
3. Dunnett Dreamtime 7x14 Queensland Walnut Name:
4. Dunnett 6.5x14 2N brass Name:
5. Dunnett 5.5x14 2N stainless steel Name: Wesson
6. Mapex 4 5/8x14 Versatus Russ Miller Sig.
7. Ludwig 5x14 Brass Edition Supraphonic
8. A&F 3x13 Patina Brass RudeBoy
9. DW Purpleheart 6.5x14
10. Ludwig 5x14 Acrolite
11. Garcia 6.5x14 vintage maple/poplar
12. MRP 5.5x14 Claro Walnut (my signature)
13. Pearl 6.5x14 Masters limited edition African mahogany
14. Tama Star Mahogany 6x14
15. DW Performance Series 8x14 Maple
16. George Way 10x14 maple/Milkwood with Acacia veneer
17. Keplinger 6.5x14 Black Iron with Rogers hardware and Angel cast iron hoops
18. Tama Star 6.5x14 bubinga (bosse inner and outer plies)
19. Tama Starphonic 6x14 aluminum
20. Tama Superstar 5x14 King Beat (parallel strainer)
21. DW Tasmanian 6.5x14 limited #200/200
22. Slingerland 1955 student Radio King 5x14 (blue duco)
23. Slingerland 5.5x14 1946/47 Radio King
24. Rogers Spotlight 5x14 Custom Build
25. Rogers Dynasonic 5x14 all original
26. Tama 80's 6.5x14 Mastersound Rosewood
27. Dunnett 6.5x14 High Carbon Steel hybrid edge name: Abigail
28. Outlaw 5.5x14 reclaimed white pine stave
29. Angel Drums 6.5x14 Borovian Pine
30. Acoutin 6.5x14 Mahogany & Stainless Steel
31. Ludwig 1977/79 5x14 Supersensitive
32. Joyful Noise 6.5x14 Timeless Timber maple (reclaimed 600 year old maple from Lake Superior.
33. Sonor Benny Greb 13x5.75

Oh my lord you got all those how do you know which one to play thats insane.

 

[Rivot]

Snare Drum List
1. Dunnett Titanium 6.5x14 Name: Porsche
2. Dunnett Stanton Moore SONO 4.75x14 Titanium Spirit Of New Orleans
3. Dunnett Dreamtime 7x14 Queensland Walnut Name:
4. Dunnett 6.5x14 2N brass Name:
5. Dunnett 5.5x14 2N stainless steel Name: Wesson
6. Mapex 4 5/8x14 Versatus Russ Miller Sig.
7. Ludwig 5x14 Brass Edition Supraphonic
8. A&F 3x13 Patina Brass RudeBoy
9. DW Purpleheart 6.5x14
10. Ludwig 5x14 Acrolite
11. Garcia 6.5x14 vintage maple/poplar
12. MRP 5.5x14 Claro Walnut (my signature)
13. Pearl 6.5x14 Masters limited edition African mahogany
14. Tama Star Mahogany 6x14
15. DW Performance Series 8x14 Maple
16. George Way 10x14 maple/Milkwood with Acacia veneer
17. Keplinger 6.5x14 Black Iron with Rogers hardware and Angel cast iron hoops
18. Tama Star 6.5x14 bubinga (bosse inner and outer plies)
19. Tama Starphonic 6x14 aluminum
20. Tama Superstar 5x14 King Beat (parallel strainer)
21. DW Tasmanian 6.5x14 limited #200/200
22. Slingerland 1955 student Radio King 5x14 (blue duco)
23. Slingerland 5.5x14 1946/47 Radio King
24. Rogers Spotlight 5x14 Custom Build
25. Rogers Dynasonic 5x14 all original
26. Tama 80's 6.5x14 Mastersound Rosewood
27. Dunnett 6.5x14 High Carbon Steel hybrid edge name: Abigail
28. Outlaw 5.5x14 reclaimed white pine stave
29. Angel Drums 6.5x14 Borovian Pine
30. Acoutin 6.5x14 Mahogany & Stainless Steel
31. Ludwig 1977/79 5x14 Supersensitive
32. Joyful Noise 6.5x14 Timeless Timber maple (reclaimed 600 year old maple from Lake Superior.
33. Sonor Benny Greb 13x5.75

Just realised this is a older thread sorry guys

 

[Rivot]

So, it's the most recent Gadd signature in Steel, right? If yes, maybe because he's my best drummer of all time and then, I might be biaised but how do you like it? Is it worth 1000$? If I buy a steel snare, I feel it's either this one or the Dunnet...

Great collection how do you know which one to play? I only have 2 and have trouble deciding.

 

[Quai34]

Wood at the back:
1) Mapex Shadows 14X6.5, 7 ply, Birch/Walnut/RosewoodVeener
2) Tama Star Reserve Plain Maple 14X5
3) Tama Star Reserve Solid Sendan 14X6.5
4) Summit Single Ply Walnut 15/8 (Snare/15" Floot Tom)
5) INDé/Summit shell Sinle Ply Cherry 14X6
6) Tama Starphonic Maple 8 Ply Mappa Burl 14X6
7) Mapex 30th Anniversary Walnut 8 ply 14X6.5

Metal:
8) Sonor Benny Greb Signature V2 Brass 13X5.75
9) Dunnett 2N Modelled Aluminium 14X6.5
10) One Tama COS not pictured, Wraped with the same wrap of the kit, 14X6

Not showed yet, they are on the way:
11) Summit Beech/African mahogany/Beech, steam bent solid ply with 2 types of wood 14X8, in the hands of USPS +
12) Tama SLP Maple/Zebrawood 14X7, the hand of Canada Post.
13) Summit Purpleheart in the making,

Still 3 to 5 to come:
Cask Rosewood, Tama Star Reserve Hammered Copper and Brass (But they are out of my reach these days new!!!) and Pearl Sensitone Premium Phosphor Bronze (And/or another INDé Bronze if I like the sound of this metal), Starphonic Aluminium? Or Tama Copper 14x7, Dunnet Bronze or Brass? Not sure yet

 

[Rivot]

Wood at the back:
1) Mapex Shadows 14X6.5, 7 ply, Birch/Walnut/RosewoodVeener
2) Tama Star Reserve Plain Maple 14X5
3) Tama Star Reserve Solid Sendan 14X6.5
4) Summit Single Ply Walnut 15/8 (Snare/15" Floot Tom)
5) INDé/Summit shell Sinle Ply Cherry 14X6
6) Tama Starphonic Maple 8 Ply Mappa Burl 14X6
7) Mapex 30th Anniversary Walnut 8 ply 14X6.5

Metal:
8) Sonor Benny Greb Signature V2 Brass 13X5.75
9) Dunnett 2N Modelled Aluminium 14X6.5
10) One Tama COS not pictured, Wraped with the same wrap of the kit, 14X6

Not showed yet, they are on the way:
11) Summit Beech/African mahogany/Beech, steam bent solid ply with 2 types of wood 14X8, in the hands of USPS +
12) Tama SLP Maple/Zebrawood 14X7, the hand of Canada Post.
13) Summit Purpleheart in the making,

Still 3 to 5 to come:
Cask Rosewood, Tama Star Reserve Hammered Copper and Brass (But they are out of my reach these days new!!!) and Pearl Sensitone Premium Phosphor Bronze (And/or another INDé Bronze if I like the sound of this metal), Starphonic Aluminium? Or Tama Copper 14x7, Dunnet Bronze or Brass? Not sure yet
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Man thats insane which is ya favourite from that lot boy oh boy.

 

[Rivot]

Added a few since last time, all wood:

6.5" x 14" Ludwig Classic Maple 8-lug R/W/B
6" x 14" Tama SLP Fat Spruce
6.5" x 14" 80s Tama Superstar Mastercraft
6.5" x 14" DW Collectors Birch VLT

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Man that some collection those ludwigs are beatufill to look at they belong in glass windows.