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Snare Heads. Recommendations Needed Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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Hey all.

I've been druming for about 20 yrs- off and on. Right now I'm in a play more and geek out about vintage gear phase. My ear has changed over time and I can now get a sense of snare sounds. It used to only be loud and cracky meant good. It takes time (or at least for me) to distinguish from a Ringo snare sound v. a Levon, v. a Bonham and I love the process.

Anywho. I've bought these snares over the last six months and love them but really want to know what others would put on them for heads as I am very happy with my Ludwig Colliseum but need suggestions for the others. I can't afford calf so it's modern heads.

Here is what I have on these drums. What would you throw on them?

1) Ludwig Colliseum

Top- Evans Reverse Dot

Bottom-Ludwig XTRA thin

*Muffler just kisses the head for a Bonham like slighly choke. -KILLER SOUND.

2) Ludwig Super Sensitive

Top-Remo Coated Ambassador

Bottom-Clear Remo Ambassador.

*I like what I have w/this but I wonder if I can do better.

3) WFL Mahogany 6.5 w/stick choppers.

Top-Vintage Remo Emperer Coated

Bottom-Ambassador Clear.

*I know this drum can sound better than what I have going on with it.

4)1940 Leedy 8x14 Broadway Parallel

Top-Vintage Remo Emperer Coated

Bottom-Ludwig XTRA thin

*I've rigged modern snare on her now and she really has a gorgeous woody quality but I feel like I can do better and wonder if it's the heads.

Any suggestions are really appreciated. Again-I'm looking for what you would throw on there. All bearing edges are looking good and all snares are newish except that super sensitive.

Cool Dude

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Posted on 13 years ago
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If it ain't broke ...

It seems like you're doing well with three out of four.

I suggest a Diplomat (or equivalent) snare side for Drum No. 3.

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 13 years ago
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I use thin, or X thin on all my Ludwig resos. I have Remo coated ambassadors on a lot of my snares, but recently have tried a Ludwig vintage logo, medium batter. Sounds great on my COB super 400.

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