Ben, you can use the longer snare wires, I personally don't like them, also I play in a loud rock band so running those extended wires takes away some volume that I personally need, take your drum with you to a shop and see which ones will work either as you mentioned either 15" or 16" but any brand wires will work.
Chuck Norris agrees.
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While I would NEVER disagree with Chuck Norris, I will differ in opinion about the extended snares that were original to your drum. I have a snare exactly like yours and the extended snares are amazing. They can get as loud as anything plus are extremely sensitive. I would get a set of snares that were original to the way the drum was made then start modding after you've decided the "stock" sound isn't what you want. That drum has more dynamic range than most people think. Remember in its day it could cut through a big band.
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While I would NEVER disagree with Chuck Norris, I will differ in opinion about the extended snares that were original to your drum. I have a snare exactly like yours and the extended snares are amazing. They can get as loud as anything plus are extremely sensitive. I would get a set of snares that were original to the way the drum was made then start modding after you've decided the "stock" sound isn't what you want. That drum has more dynamic range than most people think. Remember in its day it could cut through a big band.
Jackie Chan Agrees!
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Wow Ben, she turned out nice....!!
I think the natural finish and the "well played" condition of the hardware actually compliment each other nicely. My '48 deep dish is in similar shape as in the finish isn't perfect by a long shot, and the hardware looks just like yours, but it kinda just "fits" that way, 'ya know? But the sound from these puppies is unique to my ears, and can't be duplicated ever again. The wood, glue, and craftsmanship are all long gone.....
You did another one up real nice, man !!!
Garsh guys, I think it is fine to have different opinions, likes and dislikes when it comes to snare wires
How much you spent to get this snare done ? how much you bought the sheel it self ? I'm on the same project too.
Thanks
No worries. I like it as is, but I also am going to try extended wires just to find out.
Vintage I think we are on the same page. My recommendation to at least try it stock is indeed based on using calf heads which I use on all my RKs when recording and on my snare always whether live or in a studio setting. I just like the rebound of calf better than plastic and have learned to put up with retuning as the heads acclimate to the environ. I usually am mic'd on live stuff so I can hit normally and let the PA outgun the backline. I spent too many years hitting unnaturally to overcome guitar rigs. Plus it seems like stage volumes are coming down to a decent level these days.
