Gregory wrote:
Kelly wrote:
...a more felt opinion if there were prices.
Not necessarily a more educated one, but surely more felt!
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| Author: | percusski [ Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Custom snares -drum shop USA |
http://www.drumshopusa.com/custom-snares-2/ Is anyone familiar with their products, opinions? |
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| Author: | Kelly [ Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom snares -drum shop USA |
I've never heard of them. The stuff looks nice enough. I think I could give a more felt opinion if there were prices. |
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| Author: | Gregory [ Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom snares -drum shop USA |
Gregory wrote: Kelly wrote: ...a more felt opinion if there were prices. Not necessarily a more educated one, but surely more felt! |
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| Author: | percusski [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom snares -drum shop USA |
| A friend thinks he can pick up a 'custom' snare for about £200, he runs a recording studio and needs a snare or two for the in house kit, which incidentally is a Delite kit. Was trying to set him up with a couple of Sonors but either the price is out of range or no availability at the moment, he is just considering this 'custom' option. On the other hand what would your recommendations be for a must have snare in a studio...Ludwig? |
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| Author: | Kelly [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom snares -drum shop USA |
Well...clueless..I googled it. Looks like Ludwig IS the popular choice. I see Signia mentioned in there too  http://www.gearslutz.com/board/drums/41 ... snare.html |
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| Author: | Gregory [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom snares -drum shop USA |
I've read in other places, too, that the Ludwig Supraphonic is the most recorded snare. Why that should be I can't say, but if it's true, then it can never hurt to have one on hand, if for no other reason than to keep everyone happy. If I were a sessions drummer, I'd have one of a lot of things, including that stupidly expensive Sonor bronze thing, because I'd want a every sonic possibility in my arsenal. But to have just two drums in house, I'd have one metal and one wood. |
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| Author: | cliff [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom snares -drum shop USA |
I have no data to support it, but I am going to guess that the Supraphonic gained a large lead when there were reletively few choices in the market (as compared to today), and that today there are dozens, if not more snares that record equally as well, but because of (i) Supraphonic's accumulated lead, and, (ii) dilution from a wide field of current competitors, it is statistically difficult for anything else now to catch up. |
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| Author: | Gregory [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom snares -drum shop USA |
cliff wrote: I have no data to support it, but I am going to guess that the Supraphonic gained a large lead when there were reletively few choices in the market (as compared to today), and that today there are dozens, if not more snares that record equally as well, but because of (i) Supraphonic's accumulated lead, and, (ii) dilution from a wide field of current competitors, it is statistically difficult for anything else now to catch up. Good point, and also remember the relative singularity as opposed to the current proliferation of studios, so the ability to informally poll that sort of information was much easier. What surprises me is that studios still have house kits. Don't all drummers bring their own? Or is a house kit there to counteract the possibility of the pile of splinters and duct tape that might follow a drummer through the door?  As a side question, does the drum itself really matter in a studio? For a drummer/engineer, the best snare would be the one that requires the least work and that corresponds to his particular recording technique to produce a particular sound. But for the customer... make 'em happy. 
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| Author: | Kelly [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom snares -drum shop USA |
It really is silly to pay big bucks for a snare anymore. Or kits for that matter. You're paying for the name on the stuff with the big price tags. There are countless options out there now. The internet has leveled the playing field. Still, it's hard to sell and for some, hard to own a unknown brand. Love the snare I'm using now and that was a one off from a drum builder. Of course rare or collector items have a whole other set of values. Hmm..don't think I was on topic  Sorry...posting the same time as Greg.
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| Author: | cliff [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom snares -drum shop USA |
Gregory wrote: ...What surprises me is that studios still have house kits. Don't all drummers bring their own? Or is a house kit there to counteract the possibility of the pile of splinters and duct tape that might follow a drummer through the door? ...I think it depends greatly on what is being done. [*] A name band recording an album; likely bringing their own kit. [*] A studio musician recording background for a 30 tv commercial; house kit, dialed in and ready to produce what is needed. |
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