Having a bit of a "Snare" dilema.
I'm in the final stages of restoring my 1960s Pearl Valencia set.
On the snare, I cant decide whether to use normal sized snare wires or the big oversized ones I usually use on my other snares.
I like a nice, crisp "snarey" sound from the snare drum, rather than a fat crack. Almost like a symphonic snare.
But I'm told that the oversize snares on the Valencia tend to choke the drum.
Your thoughts? All comments are most welcome!