Advantages: Ease of tuning Disadvantages: Sometimes a bit pricey
I've been using a Pearl Free Floater, 14" X 3.5" steel shell picolo for a few years now without any problem. The drum gives an amazing crack when cracked up high, yet has enough volume and sustain to fill an average sized venue. Tuning is without any hass ...
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 probab ...
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 s ...
Advantages: Maple wood, solid sound, reputable brand Disadvantages: Price, smaller head
The Maple wood in the drum produces a very solid and clear sound. In my opinion, it is slightly on the higher price side, but it is very worth it for the sound quality. It is smaller than most standard snare drums, but it's high quality maple wood makes ...