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Sakae snare drum Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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I just bought this snare drum on Reverb. Very happy with the price and the service. This one is from 2011, #0776 - so it's on the way to being vintage already. It's 14" x 5.5" maple, with the 'Mighty Halo' rims. The build quality on this drum is just fantastic. It sounds not unlike a Rogers Powertone to me.

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Quick soundcheck:

http://youtu.be/4v1knV6a-lE?list=UUu-qNRr4JcOySySKrZyC8cg

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Posted on 10 years ago
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That truly is a magnificent looking drum... Great video also...love the dynamics.. Not a Rogers enthusiast but, I can relate that snare to when (on occasion), I swap out a 10 lug Stick Saver batter hoop to a Tama rosewood shell...

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
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'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
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'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
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Posted on 10 years ago
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congrats on your new drum, Sure the price was much better off of reverb than the new price that was quoted to you down under !

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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Always nice to have a few quality new and current drums. Sweet.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Looks to be solidly built! The massive lugs, (nice design) and the hoops give it a look of genuine quality. How many plies of maple? Which type of bearing edges does it have? Double 45's, vintage round-over???

Congrats,

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 10 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Looks to be solidly built! The massive lugs, (nice design) and the hoops give it a look of genuine quality. How many plies of maple? Which type of bearing edges does it have? Double 45's, vintage round-over???Congrats,John

And the looks are deceptive John, because this is not really a heavy snare. Well, it's 3.8 kilos (8.3 lbs); and a Rogers Powertone is about 3.3 kilos (7.2 lbs) The lugs are not heavy at all, so the weight is in the rims and the shell I guess. The shell is 7.1 mm 6 ply maple, with quite sharp double 45 edges. Sakae also make a 3 ply maple/poplar/maple snare with double 45's and re-rings. That one sounds very vintage.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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> Sakae also make a 3 ply maple/poplar/maple snare with double 45's and re-rings. That one sounds very vintage.

Sandwiching that poplar layer in there must be what warms up the sound! The lugs look massive, I just assumed they were heavy as well. Sweet drum. Enjoy!

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghEb-mKx1Ss"]Sakae Trilogy & Maple Snare Drums at Rhythm Base - YouTube[/ame]

Both drums get nice and wet in the middle range. Great sounding snares.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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