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What was your previous go-to drum and what made you decide to try this one ?
A snare is the sum total of its parts - shell , hoops , heads , and tuning . if you want to get geeky about it , venting and stick weight as well .
I used to try and get all my drums to react the same way using the same components . It doesn't always work like that .
I finally found that a thinner top head on a deeper shell is best for me - I use the Ludwig coated medium , which is almost identical to a Remo diplomat in thickness , but far more resilient and livelier . Top hoop heavier at least a 2.3 or a die cast with plenty of ring to it . Bottom head regular medium weight , hoop lighter - maybe a nice 1.6 mm or Yamaha aluminum . 16 strand wires work best for me or TAMA 18's , but the absolute best are vintage plastic butted Ludwigs .
Tuning ? I look for the tensions in which my deeper snare breathes most clearly , and that's your ears, your job .
A snare is the sum total of its parts - shell , hoops , heads , and tuning . if you want to get geeky about it , venting and stick weight as well .
I used to try and get all my drums to react the same way using the same components . It doesn't always work like that .
I finally found that a thinner top head on a deeper shell is best for me - I use the Ludwig coated medium , which is almost identical to a Remo diplomat in thickness , but far more resilient and livelier . Top hoop heavier at least a 2.3 or a die cast with plenty of ring to it . Bottom head regular medium weight , hoop lighter - maybe a nice 1.6 mm or Yamaha aluminum . 16 strand wires work best for me or TAMA 18's , but the absolute best are vintage plastic butted Ludwigs .
Tuning ? I look for the tensions in which my deeper snare breathes most clearly , and that's your ears, your job .
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