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Combo: Wood and Die-Cast Rims? Last viewed: 1 day ago

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Just curious. Has anyone used a combination of die-cast batter and wood reso rims on their snare? I'm thinking of experimenting and wonder if anyone else has tried this combination. Thanks!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 3 years ago
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Brian,

Give it a shot!! If you already have the rims, you are not out anything by trying it...

Let us know if you like the sound...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 3 years ago
#2
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I usually see/ hear the opposite combination so I’d like to know too.

And I don’t like wood batter hoops enough to justify the expense personally. So I haven’t bothered. Maybe different drums will react differently to them.

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 3 years ago
#3
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Hey Rod and J!m!

Thanks for replying, guys. I'm in the process of staining the bottom rim. It takes a while because my basement is quite cold and damp at this time of year. I'm only going to experiment with the bottom rim because I'm thinking of trying this with my 1997 Tama piccolo. The drum doesn't have an internal damper so I'm using a Snareweight MS-80 to muffle a bit of a ring. It sounds great with the die cast rims, but I really enjoy experimenting! I need to keep the batter rim in order to attach the damper.I'll definitely let you guys know if a wooden bottom makes any difference at all. Who knows?

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 3 years ago
#4
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I tried die cast rims on my DW collector maple (since sold) and didn't really detect much difference on that drum.

I am sort of keen to try them on the Acrolyte...

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 3 years ago
#5
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Yo, Rod and J!m!

I just finished installing the wooden hoop on the bottom. The batter side has a heavy die-cast. I`m using thirty stand Puresound wires, Remo coated batter, sleeve washers and a Snareweight M-80. This 1997 tama piccolo has no internal damper and I detest any ringing. I wanted to keep the top rim so the damper would attach without any modifications to the wooden hoop. To be honest, I think at best, the drum sounds slightly warmer. It still has a great crack though! My hearing isn`t what it once was, but I can detect a slight, pleasing difference. I think I`ll keep it the way it is for a bit. Eventually, I know I will start puttering again! Thanks for responding, my friends!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 3 years ago
#6
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Brian,

When you already own the parts, it is really at no cost to you to experiment...I applaud you for trying out different things without any modifications to the original drums...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 3 years ago
#7
Posts: 2251 Threads: 381

From grantro

Brian,When you already own the parts, it is really at no cost to you to experiment...I applaud you for trying out different things without any modifications to the original drums...Cheers

Thanks, Rod. I simply like puttering! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, my friend!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 3 years ago
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