Which metal snare....Hmmmmmmm

[paradiddle]

Hey guys,

I'm thinking of aquiring a metal snare as an aux snare. I'm looking at getting a 13" but depth wise an upwards of 5.5". I like a good body with my snare sound. Planning to crank the baby up nice and tight.

I've sort of shortlisted a few snares and I'd just wanna ask everyone's opinions.

Tama Metalworks
Joey Jordison Snare
Black Panthers

Swee Lee doesnt bring in the Metalworks so do you guys know where else I could enquire about them? Also, anyone knows the price range of the black panthers nigel brings in?

Thanks a lot guys and gals...

 

[alvyn]

Isn't the JJ signature snare just a signature version of an ultracast?

Personally I'd go for the BPs anyday...

 

[elevenine]

If I'm not mistaken the BPs are in the $700+ price range at Nigel's. My memory might be failing me though, so don't take my word for it..go poke around the store sometime!

 

[alvyn]

If I'm not mistaken the BPs are in the $700+ price range at Nigel's. My memory might be failing me though, so don't take my word for it..go poke around the store sometime!

yup you're right.. but if im not wrong that's the 14" series.. 13" might be slightly cheaper. I asked for a 14x5.5 maple.. was quoted 700+ close to 800. eh but if you're intending to crank the snare up... i'd personally get a 12" popcorn.. cheaper too.

 

[shred5]

I've played the Tama Metalworks which belongs to bro RLA and it sounds really good with an Evans Power Center Reverse Dot with a mini Emad Dampening gadget onthe head.

I have a Tama Starclassic G Brass 14" x 5.5"...

Loudest Snare I've ever played with!!

 

[mel80]

Head down to Drum Resources to try out the Black Panthers man. I popped by recently and they are in! Sexy looking things, they are

I didn't really ask about the prices though, as Nigel said he is still working on a price list for the snares.

 

[jEva]

Does BP really cost that much? Hmmm. a lot guys have good feed back on BP snares.

 

[rla]

The Tama metal works is damn good lah..i but shred 5's starclassic brass is damn power too..after playing with metal snares i really cant go back to wooden snares anymore..the punch is just not the same..The Swee Lee sale last week had a 375 (after disc)SGD Tama starclassic Brass snare for sale..and it sounded freakin sweet too...oh well..I currently have a 13x6.4 Tama MetalWorks (steel) & a 14x5.5 DW Knurled Brass Snare...No more woods for me..period.

Ill be bringing the Metalworks snare to this sat's drum exchange. So drop by if you guys wanna hammer it

rla

 

[marcdadrummer]

wooo can't wait!!!!!!!

 

[paradiddle]

Oooo....something just came up from under the radar.

I'm now seriously contemplating the Ahead 13 x 6 Chrome on Brass snare. Looks quite yummy with S-hoops and Phat Cat Snares and a Dunnet Throw.

Why is shipping always so expensive....sigh....

 

[RudimentalDrummer]

Bro paradiddle - Yes I saw this at e-bay (selling as NEW) - they areBeautiful...the body is like (Black-Metal)...nice lugs and throw......

I was initially eyeing on this Snare - the Frt from US to Sin app S$70 to 90 at most.

Cheers !