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Blaemire 14-6.5 Snare

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I finally finished reviving this drum. The holes were all over the place.

Nothing straight. Re-layout required based around pre-existing holes.

Fillers required. see pic of hole patches. Picture on right

The hardware that came with the shell is back on the drum except for Rogers strainer. It is a hodgepodge of hardware.

Actually I am cool with just about everything but the TUBE lugs.

But it was drilled for them. So.

Finish on the tubes is a bright chrome(cheesy).

Not dark and rich like the chrome and coffee I like.

It sounds great. Real dry and crisp. I guess the die cast rims take some ring out of the sound.

SA

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 12 years ago
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That is a singularly beautiful drum. The tube lug and Rogers combo works for me. I think the drum looks classy and 'vintage.' I really love the look of the plain, unwrapped fiberglass.

Re: those die cast hoops. I don't know about taking the ring out, when I've played drums with die cast hoops, rim-shots sound like shotgun blasts! I think it makes the drum sound louder for some reason. Could be in my head, but that's the difference I hear when I'm playing something with die-cast hoops on it.

One day... I'll be posting pix of -my- Blaemires!

Great snare, thanks for posting the photos. Jinx would be proud of you...

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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The drum turned out great Scott! I would personally try a pair of triple flange hoops and open that bad mother up.;)

"Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail". John Wooden

Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
Posted on 12 years ago
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Hey, Mendozart, Thanks

This is my first experience with die cast rims.

I was surprised to play this drum right after assembly and WHAT?.

Where is the ringing tone I usually have on all my snares?

No Muffling, WC Amb top, Hazy Amb bot.

Also tuning is different. 2 rods are high pitched but kind of loose.

Those are from side to side straight across.

Really though it is kind of a nice controlled studio sound.

Good for my brother (who I rehearse with) who is always complaining,

"drums are too loud, you got excited and the volume went up"

Well that is probably true.

SA

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 12 years ago
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