I'm looking for tips from people that have successfully converted a marching snare to a kit snare

- 14 x 4, 14 x 5, 14 x 5.5, 14 x 6 or larger?

- 3-ply or 6-ply?

- standard Gretsch snare lugs or tube style lugs?

- steel hoops or cast hoops?

- new or vintage throw-off/butt plate?

- bearing edge style; modern or vintage?

- natural or wrap?

I'm considering taking on this type of project, but want to get a feel for what I am getting into.

-Tim