I recently ran across 2 snares, and would like to know what you pro's think I should do, as you know I have a monster sling 70 wmp but do not have the matching snare, which route do you think I should go here.
I have 2 drums I'm considering
1. 70's wmp 3 ply 8 lug
2. 60 's wmp sold maple artist snare also 8 lug
the 70 one obviously would match my badges but the 60's seems like better deal, and I think may be more desireable, appreciate feedback.
I recently ran across 2 snares, and would like to know what you pro's think I should do, as you know I have a monster sling 70 wmp but do not have the matching snare, which route do you think I should go here. I have 2 drums I'm considering1. 70's wmp 3 ply 8 lug2. 60 's wmp sold maple artist snare also 8 lugthe 70 one obviously would match my badges but the 60's seems like better deal, and I think may be more desireable, appreciate feedback.
It depends on what sound you're looking for, but you can't go wrong with either. You're going to get a fatter, more controlled sound with the 3-ply & the solid Artist is going to give you a very lively crack that will cut through a steel door but still sound great. That's why a lot of guys played these snares back in the day. They really cut thru the amplified instruments without the aid of mics. My advise would be to actually play a solid shell drum before you buy one, it is a little different & some players don't like it. I build a lot a 1 ply shell snares built by VaughnCraft & some people don't like them because they REALLY resonate! They are very sensitive drums that will tell on you if you don't play very clean, I know!...they told on me a time or two! LOL! Either way, you're getting a great drum!
It depends on what sound you're looking for, but you can't go wrong with either. You're going to get a fatter, more controlled sound with the 3-ply & the solid Artist is going to give you a very lively crack that will cut through a steel door but still sound great. That's why a lot of guys played these snares back in the day. They really cut thru the amplified instruments without the aid of mics. My advise would be to actually play a solid shell drum before you buy one, it is a little different & some players don't like it. I build a lot a 1 ply shell snares built by VaughnCraft & some people don't like them because they REALLY resonate! They are very sensitive drums that will tell on you if you don't play very clean, I know!...they told on me a time or two! LOL! Either way, you're getting a great drum!
Exactly what Fungus said X's2!
Both are good snare drums. However, the 60's drum is a better drum in my opinion. If you get it, and don't like it, you'll have no trouble flipping it at a profit. The 70's drum is more generic sounding compared with the distictive bark of the 60's drum. If there is an internal muffler on the 60's snare, I advise engaging it so that the felt barely touches the underside of the batter head. The ring will vanish, and leave you with a snare sound to be envied. Just make sure that the reso head is cranked real tight with moderately tight tension on the snares.
Thanks guys, will keep you posted as I progress with this deal. I also have another question on snare wires, I have a 70's Super Sound King COB, that years ago had to replace the wires, not knowing any better, I replaed them with new pearl wires, I'm not getting the sound like I would expect from this snare, some people told me I should replace the snares with Original vintage snare wires, what do you guys think? if this is true where would one look for these vinatge wires? what changes should I make to get the sound this drum is capable of producing? thanks.........
