Hi!
I have a snare that is about 80 years old according to the salesman, I have three questions.
1, the snare is in cm, so I can't find any new heads for it, is it worth folding calfskin to make it work? I might add that it is for classical purposes.
My plan (if nothing else is suggested) is to fold one skin out of an old timpani head as a bottom head and one out of batter calf skin (a bit thicker) as a batter head.
2, the snare that was on was in terrible shape so I got rid of it. It had kinda like guitar strings, is there any point in trying to get one of those snares, making one out of guitar strings, or should I go with new ones?
I'm probably going to do this anyway, but I want to try making one out of guitar strings and if that is bad, then I going for a new one.
3, the batter hoop broke in the transportation, just a clean straight cut, do you have any good idea on how to repair it?
My plan is to use pop rivets and a bit of scrap metal and try to sand it down so it doesn't scratch the skin.
Any input?
And if you wan't to see pictures there is a thread in vintage nun-USA drums, new rhythm???
