your opinion on this snare

CAPTORofSIN · Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:52 am Post subject: your opinion on this snare

I'm looking into getting a new snare, so far I haven't been happy with anything I've had. I was thinking about this one, what do you guys think? (for metal)

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bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Kansas

Pearl is not really my brand of choice, but I have heard some good things about that particular drum. The price is very reasonable, as well.

DanielBM85 · Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 8:54 am Post subject:

ive also heard good things about that snare, i havent played it in person though so i cant offer any personal insight, i suggest running up to the nearest guitar center, im guessing they will have one out on display.
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rusty · Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 8:57 am Post subject:

The Chad Smith snare drum/one of my students bought it/it sounds really good

drummerb0y25 · Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 9:03 am Post subject:

i personally would put a bit more $ than 199.99 into a snare, at least if its going to be one that you really want to stick with.

as far as that particular snare, i have not heard it, but at that price if it's anything reasonably quality from Pearl then its probably not bad. of course thats just speculation

CAPTORofSIN · Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 10:55 am Post subject:

awesome, thanks guys. i actually haven't seen one in person, Guitar Center doesn't have one on display, i'll figure something out though. thanks for your opinions.
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frank · Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 2:52 am Post subject:

I own a chad smith sig. snaredrum and Im very pleased with it. I think it's more of a funk snaredrum but it sounds great. Im not sure if it's good for metal because it sounds a bit trashy with lots of overtones when not muffled. I use it with my punkrock band sometimes, altough my main snare is a dw collectors. I'd recommend you go to a shop and test some snares, don't buy anything you haven't heard and played.

CAPTORofSIN · Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 5:19 am Post subject:

thats a good point. i know what i want it to sound like, i'm not sure which snare that will be in the end, but i wll let you all know.
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Khirsah · Newbie Alert Joined: 17 May 2004 Posts: 3

I have the chad smith snare drum. i think its class its a really good snare. The snare latch is so easy to open and close and the snares are easily tensioned to the level you want it to be. Very Happy

Soul_Reaper · Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 7:19 am Post subject:

I've played around with one a couple of months back at a music store, it's a good snare, good crack and sustain. I found it a little too ringy at times...but besides that, good choice.
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nofxpunk12 · Hamster Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 86 Location: MI

i use to have that! but like someone said its more of a funk snare i play punk so i need something with a bit more crack sound and if u wanna hear it jsut lisitn to the red hot chilli peppers im sure chad uses it offen
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frank · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 3:19 am Post subject:

Actually, Chad Smith has never used his own Signature Snaredrum on any record. He always used Ludwigs as far as I know. The only time he played his own Sig. Snare was at a Drumclinic and he was quite surprised about the sound it made Laughing

DanielBM85 · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 4:37 am Post subject:

why does chad have to play us like that
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CAPTORofSIN · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 5:36 am Post subject:

i'm having mixed feelings about this snare. i found one at Sam Ash and tried it out, but that really doesnt tell me how it will sound while playing with the band. i'm in a "deathmetal" band, tons of double kick, blast beats, and hyperblasts...and based off what i've heard from you guys, its not quite what i'm after. i'm def open for suggestions. thanks again.
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bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Kansas

Check out the Mapex Black Panthers. They're absolutely gorgeous. Yeah, they'll be pricier than the Chad Smith, but for what you're getting, the Black Panthers are quite reasonably priced.