Ludwig Brass Snare

Advantages: Well constructed and gives a buetifull sound
Disadvantages: the throw off is very stiff

...I've had my ludwig snare for atleast a year and it was bought second hand. Its is chrome plated with classic lugs and a traditional throw off.the snare gives and excellent sound but it can be adjusted to anyones likeing mine is sharp and and the snare wires along the botom are very tight so it gives a very defined crack but it can be adjusted so that it can resonate for a while or that it sizzles. it is about three years old becuase the last owner had it for two years unfortuatly the chrome plating is starting to come off where it has been bumped about. The throw off is very stiff and is hard to put back but you can always buy a diffrent style of throw off. It can be tuned very easily. I would recomend this snare for everyone who loves the sound of a well constucted metal snare.... Read review

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Advantages: Amazing sound
Disadvantages: Tuning pegs have a tendancy to fall out

...I've had a free-floating 5.5"x14" maple snare for around four years, in that time, I've always been impressed by the drums great sound, and amazing rim shots, it's got such a crack. There are often debates in drumming circles as to whether free floating shells actually make any difference, if this snare is anything to go by, I'd say they make a significant difference, as the sound is superior to most normal maple snares of these specifications. The drums resonations are audible, but not unpleasant, and are easily kerbed to a really sweet, and much more desirable level with little tuning effort. With the head at different tensions, this becomes a really versatile snare, it really cuts through, but without losing any depth. As you can see, I have no negative comments about the sound of my snare, it's one of the best I've heard, but I do... Read review

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Advantages: professional quality drum
Disadvantages: pricy

...Good drums, can be tuned high or low. Comes in maple, copper and brass. Sizes 3.5x14, 5.5x14, 6.5x14. Also comes in steel 3.5x13. loudest=brass 6.5x14 warmest=maple 5.5/6.5x14 most versitile=copper 5.5x14 best=copper 5.5x14 Copper 5.5x14 is probably the best because it has some warmth but still alot of projection. It can be tuned up or down and still sound good. These drums are great. The lugs arent drilled into the shell so no vibrations are lost. This also means you can change ythe entire shell as easily as changing a drum head. All drums feature diecast rims for supper loud rimshots and wide tuning range. Be warned though if you want to change the siz of the shell buy a 3.5x14 drum so you only have to buy new tension rods. If you buy a 6.5x14 and want to fit a 3.5x14 shell you will have to change all the lugs which are very... Read review

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