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This has been touched on in the past, but I was wondering, has anyone

out there considered cutting-down the heighth of a marching snare, so it's

more appropriate for use as a "set" snare?? More and more marching snares

seem to be popping up on E-bay and other sources. I have recently

purchased a Gretsch WMP 15 x 12 60's marching snare that I am considering

cutting down to a 6 1/2" heighth. I think a couple advantages of using the

older marching snare shells, is that the "seasoning" of these older shells

makes them desirable to use, especially the 3-ply variety. Another

advantage is the cost. What are your thoughts??

Posted on 10 years ago
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From rogersfreek

This has been touched on in the past, but I was wondering, has anyoneout there considered cutting-down the heighth of a marching snare, so it'smore appropriate for use as a "set" snare??

On a daily basis. :)

I've done two, so far. Ludwig 14x10 to a Jazzfest Repro 14x5 5/8 and a Ludwig 15x12 to a School Festival Repro 15x6.5.

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=35983

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=37844

I have noticed the asking prices of old marching snares have been pretty high lately. :(

Member Billnvick has also posted about his marching snare conversions. He does really nice work too.

-Tim

Posted on 10 years ago
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I didn't cut down my 70's Luddy challenger.

Left it at 12" but vented it and got xtra low snare stand.

Still one of my best rock snares.

60's Sonor Teardrops & 70s Premier AMs
Sabian
Vic Firth
Remo/Evans

"unless it's vintage, it's just another wooden tube."
Posted on 10 years ago
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