bytor
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 Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 7:10 am Post subject: |
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The chrome over brass snare is probably going to sound a little brighter. By contrast, the aluminum model is more on the dry side. Hammering makes the drum drier still (more "thwack" and less ringy "pop", so to speak). The reason is that hammering distorts the shell to the point that soundwaves bounce around completely randomly when you hit the drum. Because of this, the shell vibrates in a less uniform manner, and you get less ringy tones. However, some people really like those ringy tones in a snare, so make sure you know what you want before you buy.
The chrome model is prone to pitting if the drum is kept in a humid environment, but as long as you keep the drum clean and dry, it shouldn't be a problem. The chrome hardware can pit on the aluminum drum, but the shell will not.
By all means, give these drums a try before you buy, but if you can't, maybe this little description helps some. The main thing to know is that you're looking into two of the most popular snare drums ever made, so you really can't go wrong with either one. Ludwig has always made fantastic snares. |
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