Snare Head For FAT-DEEP Sound?

roland tower · Not So Newbie Joined: 21 Jan 2004 Posts: 8

I recently purchased a snare from my nostalgic past - a (6.5 x 14) Ludwig Supraphonic. I am looking for a good head match that will give me a very DEEP, DEEP punch. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Snake · Big Lion Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Posts: 989 Location: DFW

It's hard to go wrong with a coated Ambassador, but it's not so much the head, but the tuning that will get you what you're looking for.

Here's a helpful link.
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Saurencaerthai · King Kong Joined: 24 Sep 2002 Posts: 2609

This is probably the first time in my life I ever find myself recommending the Evans hydrolic heads. Either that, or some sort of two-ply head.

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5260 Location: Kansas

Yeah, if you want fat, I'd have to recommend a two-ply head on top, tuned more loosely than normal. Stick with a clear single-ply bottom head, though, like an Aquarian Classic Clear, Evans G1, or Remo Ambassador. Lastly, don't tighten your snare wires too much. Let them buzz a bit for a fatter sound.

FwuffyTheBunny · Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 12:23 pm Post subject:

Try out the Remo Smooth White Emperors. There CRAZY thick, last SUPER long, and don't give that dry sound like a coated, more like a tomish sound (which I figure is what your looking for).
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drummerofdoom · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 12:30 pm Post subject:

evans genera dry are great heads thick with a few small airholes to make it even drier
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roland tower · Not So Newbie Joined: 21 Jan 2004 Posts: 8

My thanks to everyone for the great (and varied) suggestions. Having just recently brought my old Ludwigs out of storage for the first time in almost 20 years, I was really out of touch with today's market. That said:

Fwuffy, you might be on to something there. Wink

Bytor, I had to mention that I recently tried an Aquarian SK II for the first time and was very, very impressed. I have been helped many times by reading your posts and I may be becoming another Aquarian convert.

Once again, my thanks to ALL!

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5260 Location: Kansas

stencom1 · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:29 am Post subject:

Roland, I have the same 6.5 x 14 Supraphonic. I just put a new Emperor X on, and it sounds great!!! I've looked at and played a lot of snares and I keep going back to my favorite Supra!!!!
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stencom1 · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:29 am Post subject:

Roland, I have the same 6.5 x 14 Supraphonic. I just put a new Emperor X on, and it sounds great!!! I've looked at and played a lot of snares and I keep going back to my favorite Supra!!!!
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Current Sets :
Early 80's Ludwig - Modular Hardware. Gibralter Rack
99' Yamaha Stage Custom (single lug)
All Tama Stands
All Zildjian Cymbals
Axis Bass pedals