Feedback on acrylic snare drums

[zai lim]

heys guys i was looking around in the web and stumble across a acrylic drum by PDP the sx series tell me what u think abt it. i mean what kind of sound wld it normally produce? thin sound? fat sound bright or mellow? iam looking at the 7x14 black mud with 8 lugs
peace out
here the link: http://www.pacificdrums.com/sx/sx-acrylic.htm

 

[snowflier]

hmmm...i might be wrong but i believe fatness and brightness would be derived from the type of head/s you choose. and the tuning of course.

but i've read a fair number of reviews for acrylics - apparently, they are LOUD.

as such, there's probably a limit to how mellow you can get it to sound even if u tweaked the skin. if u're prepared for loudness, then i'd say try to research more on the skins then.

good luck.

 

[weckl-x]

"Generally acrylic drums have a more focused and compact sound than wood drums and this is a feature that many appreciate."

From: http://www.drummersdigest.com/en/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=245&Itemid=29

In my opinion, head choices, tuning, the dimensions and bearing edges have can more effect on the eventual sound of a snare drum, than shell material.

7" depth will get you a fat sound alright.

Disclaimer: I've only played with maple, birch, oak, steel, brass, steel, alu.