"noticed I had to use a heavier stick to get a nice cross rim click on the latin tunes"
And, as one of the experts here pointed out a while back (you may already know this), when playing cross-stick strike the rim directly over a lug. Makes a BIG difference, especially on a 6 lugger (the distance between lugs is greater).
And also, having the butt-end of the stick pointed out over the rim gives the best sound as well, in my opinion. More weight=higher impact=more tone and volume.
Thanks all. I'm going to try some of the suggestions starting with the thinner head ,greasing the rods and different wires. I also noticed I had to use a heavier stick to get a nice cross rim click on the latin tunes.I don't have this problem on my other snares.So, I may try switching rims too since I don't think it's a Ludwig top rim on there now.
I put a 2.3mm top hoop on my '64 Pioneer and that allowed me to crank the top head tighter and gave me the sound I was looking for. I love my Pioneer!
That is great news. Much easier than rebuilding the entire drum. Six lug snares are pretty cool.
Thanks again all. I changed the head to an Attack 1 ply thin and top rim to vintage Ludwig (I had originally put a generic set on the shell when I got it) a few weeks back and finally got to gig with it yesterday and the difference was night and day.I didn't even change the wires yet but the snare was sensitive all around the batter head. My band leader commented ,thought I had a new drum! So,I guess this drum will get the blue oyster wrap to match my set.
Post a pic when you are done!
