Jan 15, 2012 · Good evening, everyone. Generally speaking, if I were to play/purchase two drums of the same make/model, with the only difference being that one was 5x14 and the other was 6.5x14, what …

May 10, 2012 · I have a Craviotto 6.5x14 maple Johnny C that I plan to keep. I also have a DW 6x14 collectors maple (standard ply shell). In a way, the wood is likely covered with the Craviotto already. …

Feb 27, 2018 · Here are 2 videos where I compared a Modern Black Beauty 5x14 with a Vintage 1977 Black Beauty 5x14. In the first video you'll see a Modern BB as it comes out from the factory …

Aug 5, 2005 · I just got a new-ish (2 years old?) Gretsch 4160 snare. Chrome over brass 5x14" snare, lightning throw, 42-strand snare wires, die cast hoops of course. Very nice! And very heavy! Meaty, …

Nov 4, 2010 · I regret selling the one my parents bought me in 1979, a beautiful 5x14 that just did it all. I pinned for that drum for years and they weren't cheap, even then.

Feb 14, 2022 · I ordered a new Broadkaster kit a while back, and now I'm on the hunt for a snare drum to pair with them. I have no experience with a gretsch snare, and currently my snare arsenal is …

Oct 21, 2022 · In the mid 90s I owned a Pearl free floating brass piccolo snare. It was the loudest snare drum I had ever heard. It had some weight behind the sound. I have got many snare drums. Mostly …

Jan 18, 2017 · I have a 6.5X14 Ludwig hammered bronze snare drum that sounds great. I typically prefer a CS coated snare head or even an Emperor, if I'm playing back beats all night long. I prefer …

Jan 22, 2016 · Hello friends! I would like some guidance from any of you that have first hand experience. I own a 2002 DW Craviotto 5.5x14 snare. It is my favorite wood snare, only rivaled by my '91 Tama …

Aug 6, 2005 · Does anyone like the sound of a Ludwig Standard Aluminum snare ? I think they sound as good as the Acrolite if not better . What say you ? Rob