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DC1000 Snare Drum

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I got the DC-1000 Percussion snare drum from Joe. It is the REMO Acousticon shell with a chrome wrap over it. I had read that some of the early REMO shells had issues if they were cranked down to much when tuning. Well, I experienced it first hand unfortunately. I really didn't think I went real tight at all but it crapped up the bearing edge. The DC kit I got has perfect bearing edges but I don't tune my toms/kick high at all so they will be fine. This snare is pretty rare and I got it signed and it was more of a collectors item anyway, but I wish it didn't get messed up :(

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Posted on 5 years ago
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What'd you hit it with,....an ax ?

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 5 years ago
#2
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From OddBall

What'd you hit it with,....an ax ?

I didn't hit it with anything, lol. From my research, the first gen Acousticon shells were prone to damage if tuned to high and that REMO fixed the problem later on by making the shells thicker etc. I didn't tune it up very tight compared to my other snares when I noticed the shell deforming. They aren't like regular shells, material wise.

Posted on 5 years ago
#3
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Ouch!

I know that had to hurt a little...DOH

Posted on 5 years ago
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From ardrummer

I got the DC-1000 Percussion snare drum from Joe. It is the REMO Acousticon shell with a chrome wrap over it. I had read that some of the early REMO shells had issues if they were cranked down to much when tuning. Well, I experienced it first hand unfortunately. I really didn't think I went real tight at all but it crapped up the bearing edge. The DC kit I got has perfect bearing edges but I don't tune my toms/kick high at all so they will be fine. This snare is pretty rare and I got it signed and it was more of a collectors item anyway, but I wish it didn't get messed up :(

Although I've known about this problem for years, this is the first time I've ever actually seen an example of the issue. I thought pressure on the bearing edge of these drums just caused it to uniformly compress over time. I never realized the bearing edge actually collapses in on itself. Ouch. That's really disappointing. I don't understand how did they ever got away with selling shells made of that material.

Mark
BosLover
Posted on 5 years ago
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From BosLover

Although I've known about this problem for years, this is the first time I've ever actually seen an example of the issue. I thought pressure on the bearing edge of these drums just caused it to uniformly compress over time. I never realized the bearing edge actually collapses in on itself. Ouch. That's really disappointing. I don't understand how did they ever got away with selling shells made of that material.

I have a REMO piccolo snare with a latter version of the Acousticon shell and it is thicker and can be cranked as tight as you want it with no issues. Like I mentioned before, the 1st gen toms and kick won't be an issue because they won't be tuned as high as the snare (at least I don't tune them high/tight). The DC kit sounds awesome in part, because of the super thin shells....resonate really nicely. It seems that if you are getting a snare, it may be wise to avoid the first gen shells (220 Acousticon SE), although...this is my only experience with one, so I can't speak for all of them.

I found this flyer/ad for newer "stronger" REMO shells that come with a warranty.

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Posted on 5 years ago
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From ardrummer

I have a REMO piccolo snare with a latter version of the Acousticon shell and it is thicker and can be cranked as tight as you want it with no issues. Like I mentioned before, the 1st gen toms and kick won't be an issue because they won't be tuned as high as the snare (at least I don't tune them high/tight). The DC kit sounds awesome in part, because of the super thin shells....resonate really nicely. It seems that if you are getting a snare, it may be wise to avoid the first gen shells (220 Acousticon SE), although...this is my only experience with one, so I can't speak for all of them. I found this flyer/ad for newer "stronger" REMO shells that come with a warranty.

I wonder if a picture of the damage sent to them would get a response.

Mark
BosLover
Posted on 5 years ago
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I wasn't aware of the Acousticon 220 Series. I did know about the 316 and 516 Series. Simply put, the shells were 3/16" and 5/16" in thickness, respectively. I'm not sure what the thickness of the 220 would be, but obviously thin enough to cause that collapsing bearing issue. Bummer!

-Mark

Posted on 5 years ago
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From idrum4fun

I wasn't aware of the Acousticon 220 Series. I did know about the 316 and 516 Series. Simply put, the shells were 3/16" and 5/16" in thickness, respectively. I'm not sure what the thickness of the 220 would be, but obviously thin enough to cause that collapsing bearing issue. Bummer!-Mark

The shell thickness is 3/16"??? Wow, that is really thin.

Mark
BosLover
Posted on 5 years ago
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From BosLover

I wonder if a picture of the damage sent to them would get a response.

I did send a pic of the DC kit and they said "wow, those are the first gen shells and are in really good shape...not alot of those around anymore". So, they were a little surprised to see then in good shape is how I took it. The tom and kick shells are super thin...way thinner than any of the other 10 + kits I have owned.

Posted on 5 years ago
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