This video should help. I think the short answer is, the Slingerland aluminum, though a little silly looking to some people is a legitimate workable snare drum, that you could easily play on any number of gigs at pretty much any level. If you can get that for $100, it seems like a good option, even though the Slingerland resale market is kind of mediocre.I think I played one once and liked it. I've loved every Slingerland drum I've owned (the full set I have now, 20" bass drums as part of two different "Franken-kits," a student model snare I still have and play, and a concert king snare that I loved that I traded just because I'm a 5/5.5" guy not a 6.5" guy. If I was looking for an acro and a $100 Slingerland aluminum came up instead I wouldn't hesitate for a moment (I ended up with an Acro though).https://youtu.be/09TwvjJjqBM
Great comparison video, thanks for that ! There's also another video on Youtube that demos the Slingerland from the DrumshopNS.. Great sounding demo and well played. I'm really loving the sound of this snare drum ! It has a very distinct tone and snap to it..Very different from the Acrolite..Maybe because of the ribbed shell ? I have a '71 Acrolite and used it this past week end. I love that snare drum and will never sell it..
It would be cool to own this Slingy though.. Pretty Unique. We'll see what happens ;)
