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Thoughts on the sound of Vistalite snares Last viewed: 2 hours ago

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Curious to know what others think about the sound quality of Vistalite snares. I've had a black 5x14 laying around for a long time, and as part of my "Snare drum Du Jour" program (where I'm trying to play every snare I own) decided to drag it to band practice this week. I had pretty low expectations; I owned a green 5x14 previously (probably shouldn't have sold it back then... But I did) and never really cared for it's sound. I tend to favor a little higher-pitched, cracking snare but I've been trying to broaden my sonic pallet with some deeper, fatter tones as well. Anyway, with brand new heads (a coated CS on the top and an Ambassador snare bottom) and the original old Ludwig wires on it, I gotta say it took me by surprise. It was fat and warm and LOUD. It also had enough crack to make take notice. Just the sound made me want to play big-dumb Rock and Roll fills on it whenever I could. Makes me wonder what a 6.5x14 Vista would sound like. One last thing; despite his known penchant for playing a Vista set, didn't Bonham actually play a Supra snare, or am I wrong about that? Oh, and sorry, no pics- I left her at the space for another round this week...

Posted on 11 years ago
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Bonham mostly played wood kits. he used the 6.5x14 supra ludaloy....

Posted on 11 years ago
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Maybe I should spend more time with my clear 5.5 Vistalite, but it's in the bottom half of my 12 snares in terms of preference. That's not to say it's a dog, but I have others that I like more. I use it with my Phantom kit for appearance sake, but I'll probably use a 5.5 COB TDR with it in a few weeks for an important gig where I won't be mic'ed and need to get over.

My top snares (can't rank them, these are all killer):

Ludwig 5.5 Supraphonic

Ludwig 5.5 Super Sensitive

Slingerland 5.5 COB TDR

Slingerland 5.5 Walnut TDR

Slingerland 6.5 Blakrome TDR

Yamaha 5.5 Oak Custom

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 11 years ago
#3
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Can you please tell me what TDR stands for.

Thanks,

scott.

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 11 years ago
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From al9000

Maybe I should spend more time with my clear 5.5 Vistalite, but it's in the bottom half of my 12 snares in terms of preference. That's not to say it's a dog, but I have others that I like more. I use it with my Phantom kit for appearance sake, but I'll probably use a 5.5 COB TDR with it in a few weeks for an important gig where I won't be mic'ed and need to get over.My top snares (can't rank them, these are all killer):Ludwig 5.5 SupraphonicLudwig 5.5 Super SensitiveSlingerland 5.5 COB TDRSlingerland 5.5 Walnut TDRSlingerland 6.5 Blakrome TDRYamaha 5.5 Oak Custom

Those are 5s, not 5.5".

TDR: Total Dynamic Response

Posted on 11 years ago
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From Rich K.

Those are 5s, not 5.5".TDR: Total Dynamic Response

Thanks for your "total dynamic response" to my question.

scott

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 11 years ago
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Well, like I said, I didn't think I'd be all that impressed. And I still favor other snares (like my Monroe Black Beauty and Cleveland wood Powertones) for overall sound, but there's a place for the Vistalite. I was gonna get rid of it; now I'm keeping it.

Posted on 11 years ago
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My guitarist hated my 5 x 14 blue Vistalite snare, I love it. My snare of choice now is my 5 1/2 x 14 Tempus, Taye nickel or the good ol Supra for gigs. At home, I switch it up monthly. Anything from Black Beauty to custom stave or my newer Geo. Way

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 11 years ago
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From al9000

Maybe I should spend more time with my clear 5.5 Vistalite, but it's in the bottom half of my 12 snares in terms of preference. That's not to say it's a dog, but I have others that I like more. I use it with my Phantom kit for appearance sake, but I'll probably use a 5.5 COB TDR with it in a few weeks for an important gig where I won't be mic'ed and need to get over.My top snares (can't rank them, these are all killer):Ludwig 5.5 SupraphonicLudwig 5.5 Super SensitiveSlingerland 5.5 COB TDRSlingerland 5.5 Walnut TDRSlingerland 6.5 Blakrome TDRYamaha 5.5 Oak Custom

I notice that you list your Ludwig and Slingerland snare drums as 5.5". Unless I'm mistaken, all these, including the Slingerland Walnut TDR, were all 5" depth drums. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Mark

Posted on 11 years ago
#9
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I trust everyone who says my snares are 5". I never measured, I just know that the ones I listed are my favorites.

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 11 years ago
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