BTW that is a great find.I know you were looking for a acrolite sound on the snare but, I would put a coated pinstripe on the snare with a remo muffle ring, tune it up nice and tight and you'll have a solid snare for playing heavy music.
Your post reminded me of a drummer I worked with on a project a few weeks ago. He was using a Spaun 6.5 x 14 Black Beauty copy with tube lugs. (Actually a really great snare) He was looking for a really fat deep sound with not a lot of response as that was what this particular music called for. I believe he was using a Remo PS3 coated head with a Rem-O on it. The head was detuned and it sounded great in the house. I don't particularly find that kind of snare drum inspiring to play, but in the right context it works well. If I had the time, I would like to spend a little time with a Coated PS3. My assumption is that it really tames things down a bit which might be great for a rehearsal or a live or recorded mic situation and it might be a really good choice for you. Anyone want to opine?
