Thanks again, guys. This is very interesting. I am happy to hear that the Big Rs are basically the same as the much more expensive earlier versions. I thought that perhaps the earlier ones were quite different beasts, thus the increase in price.

I am kind of surprised by my Dynasonic, very pleasantly so. I don't think I can ever afford a wood Dyna, but I'd sure love to try one, someday.

/Magnus

It`s all in the "ear of the beholder" so to speak..., but any dyna- be it wood or cob,5x14 or 6.5x14, 1961-67-7 liners,5-liners or the Big R series dyna are all fantastic snares.They were made extemely well in all those time periods.The 6.5`s are naturaly deeper in tone and the 5`s are very versatile and funky beyond belief and there-in lies the beauty of the dynasonic snare drum.Obviously the wood dynas carry that famous warm woody sound Rogers were known for and the quality and craftmanship was top shelf thro` all those time frames of production, be it wood or metal.Enjoy your Big R dyna Magnus N as you know how she sounds and hard to bring out your other snares in the rotation as a result.They are addicting...

Wayne

Thanks, Wayne. As you say, this is a truly addictive snare drum.

/Magnus