Search
Register
Only Admins can see this message.
Data Transition still in progress. Some functionality may be limited until the process is complete.
Processing Attachment, Gallery - 137.88727%

Product Review Fat Cat Snare wires

Posts: 199 Threads: 62

Hello All,

Thought I'd start a thread where we can review new products that we've tried recently.

I'll start:

I'm not a shill for this item, in fact, I don't even consider myself to be brand loyal with heads or sticks or drums for that matter, I tend to go by ear mostly and overall feel of things, which is why I was so pleasantly surprised when I picked up a set of FAT CAT SNARE WIRES at my local music shop for my new Ludwig snare I just finished. They were only $14.99. They sound fantastic on an Aquarian snare side with a Remo Renaissance batter. The unique feature is an adjustable set of inside wires flanked by two sets of regular wires. You can tighten or loosen the middle snares to your preferred sound to get extra sensitive response at low volumes. I spent some time experimenting and hit upon a perfect mix. They really sound great. One feature that I didn't like but can live with is that the adjustment mechanism stands up higher than the rim, so you have to be extra careful if you set the drum down on a table or the stage floor not to puncture your snare side head or damage the unit. Overall, very pleased with FAT CATS! And my new Ludwig 8 X 14 that I cut down from 12 X14 did away with the modular mount and re-cut bearing edges and snare beds is just absolutely smokin. Having Fun here...how about you?

3 attachments
img_4804.jpg
95.5 kB
img_4803.jpg
84.3 kB
img_4802.jpg
86.2 kB
Posted on 13 years ago
#1
Posts: 4 Threads: 1

I like 'em too. I find them not so great on narrow beds, but otherwise a bargain. The set I use is in tandem with a Trick multi-step throw, so I can dial the tension on the middle wires up (I adjust them looser than the outer wires) when I want a tighter pop.

'Life is a Gift Horse.' J.D. Salinger
Posted on 13 years ago
#2
Posts: 199 Threads: 62

Welcome to the VDF.

I agree that the middle wires should be looser. And as for narrow snare beds, well, I just get out a wood rasp or better yet a rat tail file and widen them. Don't go any deeper, just wider. Works like a charm. How's that Trick throw off? is it worth the $69.00?

Glen

Posted on 13 years ago
#3
Posts: 10714 Threads: 579

From EZduzzit

Welcome to the VDF. I agree that the middle wires should be looser. And as for narrow snare beds, well, I just get out a wood rasp or better yet a rat tail file and widen them. Don't go any deeper, just wider. Works like a charm. How's that Trick throw off? is it worth the $69.00?Glen

Glen, I pray your not using that rasp trick on vintage snare drums??? Forum member kevins has a set on a wfl of his, sorry not a fan of them.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
#4
  • Share
  • Report
Action Another action
Something else here