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Sonor 12" reso snare head

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My resonant side drum head burst at my gig on Friday night (this literally has never happened to me !! lol !) and now i have to special order one.

My question is, is it possible that a regular 12"ambassador head can do the job, or maybe even a diplomat ? The only reason i'm asking is because i use my Sonor jungle kit more often than any other so waiting for a 12" resonant snare side head could take weeks, and i can't wait that long. Has anyone ever tried swapping out a real reso snare side head for a regular thin batter head, and if so, did it sound ok ?

As always, all thoughts are appreciated !

Cheers,

Rob

Posted on 8 years ago
#1
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You could probably get by with a Diplomat, although I don't have personal experience.

Al

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
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• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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I can't speak for a 12", but a dip on a 14" sounds YUCKY.

Thin and lifeless with lousy snare action.

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

"unless it's vintage, it's just another wooden tube."
Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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Why don't you go with the thinnest 12" reso head that you can buy?

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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Drum Factory Direct has them.

Perhaps ask them to rush a couple to you.

Are there any good drum shops in your part of the world?

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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Aren't 12" snare side reso's/ hazy just as available as a regular 12" head? You could probably use a Remo clear diplomat which is a 1ply 7.5 mil. A clear Remo Ambassador is 1 ply 10 mil.

The Hazy's are much thinner..

Diplomat hazy is 1ply 2mil.

Ambassador hazy, 1 ply 3mil.

Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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[ame="https://www.amazon.com/Evans-Clear-Snare-Side-Drum/dp/B0002ZO3RY"]Amazon.com: Evans Clear 300 Snare Side Drum Head, 12 Inch: Musical Instruments[/ame]

[ame]https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0002E54GE/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new[/ame]

Looks like Sam Ash, Music123, Chicago Music Exchange, etc. all have them.

Does it take weeks to ship north of the border?

Posted on 8 years ago
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