> I always try to get all of my snares as responsive as possible,

Of course, absolutely. This is more a question of, 'the nature of the beast' kind of thing. Supra's are the same shell, lugs, etc as a super sensitive. Because of the difference in the snare rigs, the supra is going to bark a bit more than a super sensitive. With a ss you can hear every tic, every touch of the stick to the head, the sound is much drier and -focused- than a supra. On one drum the snares are contained within the circumference of the head, on the other, the snares extend beyond the rims, ergo the increased snare sensitivity. There -is- an audible difference in the sound of a supra when compared side by side with a ss. You have to know what you want in terms of sound and know up front, that a ss 'is what it is' and will sound a certain way. Otherwise, you end up like my good friends looking to flip the drum because it didn't meet up to your expectations, or your playing needs. Better to know before hand is all. Save some time and $.

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John

PS - Speaking of articulate drums... if you have good control of the sticks and dynamics, (technique) the super sensitive is the drum for you. All your hard work and practice will pay off. Whatever you put in, this drum will give it -all- back to you. Buzz/press rolls sound like the ocean. Super Sensitive = Super Responsive.