Have you considered discussing this with the drum? or the wires for that matter? From what you say , there could be a lot of buzz around about their problem and the two most involved might not even know that? It might be inappropriate to bring the subject up without both parties meeting face to face. You never know how private discussions can get out of control and then things are revealed, that can be harmfull. Maybe arrange a meeting , so the two can work out there differences===maybe even invite the snare gate but I wouldn't bring the snare bed up at this point.If there is incompatibility , when it comes to intimate contact , or intimate contact is brought into the relationship at the wrong time, bringing the bed into the discussion at this time could be deleterious. And for goodness sake don't even mention the word head. It could put too much strain on the situation and throwoff the whole effort. Just some super sensitive thoughts, for you to lug around with you..

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Read through this short thread and then adjust your drum accordingly.

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=29519

If you're still having problems afterward, pm me, I'll walk you through it. I'm pretty good with adjusting super-sensitive mechanisms to make them work the way they are supposed to. Drop me a line if you need more help.

John

gosh, your welcome

I'v been looking at super-sensitive snares lately.

I like the idea and woud like to try one out some time.

Before you buy a ss, ask yourself; do you like, or can you use, a 'concert' snare drum? Think of the sound of a snare drum in a philharmonic orchestra. Crisp, dry, articulate, clean, almost 'military' sound. The drum has a great tuning range so you can pretty much find your sound, but it was designed to be a concert snare, not a 'Rock snare' that you intend to beat the hell out of.

SS snares, as the name implies, are -sensitive- and very responsive snare drums. *When used and set-up in the right way, (*just like a Dynasonic!) it has few peers for quality of sound in the drum world. Just know what you're buying before you plunk your hard earned $ down.

John

John,

That is a great piece of advice. If you want an all-around snare for rock, funk, etc. stick with a Supra. I bought an SS once, and I found it TOO responsive for typical backbeat work... they're meant to be caressed, not beaten :)

Ken

I agree! I did the same thing...bought an SS and then sold for the same reason. Try one out first.

Aaron

I think I understand what you are saying about the snare being too sensitive, but isn't that along the lines of sending a steak back because it is too delicious? I always try to get all of my snares as responsive as possible, but maybe that's a style issue? Different strokes for different folks, I suppose.