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Snare heads combinations for steel snares

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Hi guys, just wondering what snare head combinations have worked for you on steel or brass shell drums. Each time I go to buy heads I always select a Coated Ambassador for the top and a clear, snare-side Ambassador reso head for the bottom. I never experiment with heads, I always choose these heads and if the drum store is out of Ambassador heads I'll come back another time rather than picking something else. I have used Evans brand on my snare; The one with the reverse dot. I didn't love it. I felt it dried out the drum a bit too much for my taste. I've also used Aquarian heads in the past and I really liked them. I have a snare with a modern Vintage Aquarian head and the sound is very rich and warm. So, for a standard, open sounding drum which heads would you recommend? The idea is to get the most out of the sound of that brass shell and hoops that I'm using. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Posted on 10 years ago
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I believe that a Remo Vintage A sounds best on my COB Soundking.. but then I do generally have a preference for wood shell snares.. so maybe this is the reason?? a little more mellow..

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 10 years ago
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From longjohn

I believe that a Remo Vintage A sounds best on my COB Soundking.. but then I do generally have a preference for wood shell snares.. so maybe this is the reason?? a little more mellow..CheersJohn

That is so true. I never realized it until I read your comment, but I judge the sound quality of metal snare drums by how close they sound to a really warm wood shell drum! I bet a bunch of guys do it without realizing it. The reason why I love my hammered Ludwig bronze is because it has a warm, woody tone. I have to start rethinking how I evaluate metal drums. It seems I'm approaching it with a built-in prejudice for a certain (ideal) sound that I compare everything to. For me, that 'ideal' sound is the sound of a quality wood shell.

Interesting comment. Made me think... Ouch! I think I smell something burning! :p

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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remo coated emperor on top remo ambassador on bottom

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 10 years ago
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