Pics of really cool snare drums....

[GMSDrummer]

i've been wanting to get something like this started for a while now.....Check this one out!!

[GMSDrummer]

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[GMSDrummer]

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[Pyrotechnic]

OCDP is overpriced junk if you ask me.

[GMSDrummer]

OCDP is definatly overpriced on the snare drums a few $100, for sure. Drum Sets too. But you could NEVER tell me that they can't do some cool stuff. If ya got the pocket....why not?! Honestly, their stuff , though expensive, is, at times, REALLY COOL!! Agree on that?

[GMSDrummer]

Here's a Craviotto snare that I found on the web. Don't Know if Pyro will accept it though. It's not Ludwig, Tama OR Peal!Wadaya say?

[Tanco]

I like the OCDP stuff, too bad they are so expensive.
But absolutely nice, i like the one with the blue and red.
Below some pics of some of my snares:
old Ludwig Black beauty 6.5x14

[Tanco]

6.5x14 Dunnett Tbird and cat:)

[Tanco]

Rogers Luxor ca 1967 red glass glitter

[Tanco]

Hey GMS drummer,
I really like that OCDP snare with the tubelugs and a Craviotto would be nice to own:cool:
How much do the OCDP snares go for BTW?

[GMSDrummer]

not sure what you mean by BTW. write back to me on that, You can checkout their pricelist at their website, www.ocdrum.com. Remember this before you have your heart attack looking at the prices: ALL prices are LIST, you will pay 20% less than what is shown.......Here's my OCDP Snare......

[GMSDrummer]

this too..........

[GMSDrummer]

oops....i meant to post this one......

[Pyrotechnic]

GMSdrummer, I said i liked pearl tama and ludwig. i NEVER said that i hated all other companies, that would be pretty stupid. Was it something i said ?..................

[Dex]

Man....some of those drums look hot! (I love pearls, but those drums just look cool). I wonder how they sound?

I've been trying to convince myself I need a good snare drum. I just don't think that I play enough to justify replacing a steel (or whatever metal) export snare drum with an expensive one.

Just my thoughts.....rambling.......on......

errrr.. sorry! you guys didn't need all that bs did you?

[Tanco]

GMSdrummer,
BTW means: "by the way"
Arch i want an OCDP too..
4x14 no holes hmm.

[DizzyGrl17]

My friend wants an OCDP that's something like below. 20plys, four 2" vents, and dual throw offs. It looks good but according to their LIST PRICES it would cost about $985.00 and I just don't see paying that much or around that much for a snare. Depends I guess. He should have it by Christmas, but I'd wanna hear it before I spent all that money. Don't ya think?

They all look really cool though!:)
http://www.ocdrum.com./images/purplegbirdseye_large.jpg

[Dex]

That's kinda my thinking too. I can understand laying down almost a grand for a snare if you are playing like three times a week, or at least once. I never play live anymore, so I don't see why I should buy a new drum. Go figure.

[TripleXJR]

dont hate on OC, they are very good drums, and they have sothing that kicks ever single drum company's butt its called the vented snare, and oh yeh if the other drum companies are soo good why couldnt they think of the vented snare drum instead of 2 guys inventing it....ask yourself that question

[Pyrotechnic]

Actually, ludwig made the first vented snare drum, the coloseum. OCDP made a variation with holes, so they could steal the idea since theres no doubt in my mind that ludwig patented that design. Heres a pic of the ludwig coloseum.

[vari-pitch]

Here is a pic of my Vari-pitch

[vari-pitch]

How's this for venting? With the Roto-Tom portion, you can actually tune the venting to whatever you like !!!! How's that for slick?

[Pyrotechnic]

i should make a snare like that and call it the roto snare !:cool:

[vari-pitch]

Only problem with that is that pearl did patent the idea.....I had thought of the same thing.....Same name too.....

[revolution9]

hey if u guys think the orange county snare prices r ridiculous i saw a lars ulrich tama snare on musiciansfriend.com for like 1500$
i could get like a 5 piece srx for that

[Dex]

That is one of those tama cast bronze snares. They are mighty expensive, but they are supposed to be real loud and cutting.

[GMSDrummer]

Anyone here no what DW means when they say that their craviotto snares are "Solid Maple"?

Also, I here that the DW Edge snares are heavier than a tank. Can anyone here attest to that or tell me exactly how much they weigh? Thanks guys.

[Pyrotechnic]

What they are trying to say the shell is a solid piece of maple, not a shell made of plys of maple.

[GMSDrummer]

Ohh, that's cool!! Thanks. O and BTW, Pyro, how much would one of those Ludwig Coleseums go for today? Thanks again!!

[DRUMBOO]

just thought i should post pics of my snares they´re not fancy looking but they sound like....................;)
Pearl 14 x6,5 solid maple piano black

[DRUMBOO]

Pearl 14 x 6,5 free floating Tico torres sig snare

[DRUMBOO]

14 x 6,5 Eric Singer sig snare
10 ply Maple shell
silver sparkle

WOW

[DRUMBOO]

and last but not least my 14 x6,5 Silver Sparkle MMX SLV snare :O)

[Pyrotechnic]

I dont know much on the history of the colosseum snare, but i do know they are HARD to find, and if you do find one, prepare to PAY for it. If you really want one, contact ludwig and see if they still make it, i think i saw something in a catalog about one, not sure though. Kinda weird how OCDP claims they invented the vented snare when they just made a variation of ludwig's design...................

[GMSDrummer]

Hey Drummboo......Which one of those snares is the loudest?? I'd like to start a collection of the loudest snare drums ever created. If anyone's got any suggestions, i'd LOVE to hear from you!!! Thanks.:D

[DRUMBOO]

ERIC SINGER SIGNATURE SNARE its the loudest snare drum i´ve ever heard .......

It´s 10 ply maple with Die cast hoops

great drum

[GMSDrummer]

ohh, cool!!! thanks. these snares look kinda cool.

[GMSDrummer]

If anyone here is planning to buy an Orange County snare, you should keep in mind that they charge by hardware, finish, and SHELL DIAMETER!!! So I would consider it a bit of a waste to buy a snare drum that was 3" X 14" because for the same price (and same finish, hardware, ect....) you could be getting a 8"X 14" snare at the EXACT same cost. Just thought i'd warn ya 'bout that.

[Pyrotechnic]

If i remember correctly, i saw something in a earlier ludwig catalog, around 1999 that had something about a slotted colosseum snare. I'm under the impression they still make it. I heard that these snares were LOUD though.

[TinyWrinkle]

Hey GMSDrummer, those Edge snare drums are very heavy. I'm not good with guesstimating lbs. so I'm not sure of it's exact weight. My local dealer had a 5" x 14" one and I played on it, examined it, what have you. And ya wonder why DW makes snare stands that could hold a tank. I'd say if you were gonna get one of DW's snares, you should get one of their snare stands for it, also. Despite it's weight, it sounds incredible. Such a nice crack but yet with the right amount of warmth. I love the idea of combing wood and metal in a snare drum. If I got one I'd get a 5" x 13" Brass and Birch w/ Brass Hardware and rims...aaaah...sweet dreams. :rolleyes:

[DRUMBOO]

:o The es 1465 is REALLY heavy .. my snare stand is still alive so GMS....won´t need to buy a DW stand ... get a Pearl product and everything will be allright :O)

db

:D

[Dex]

I must say, DUMBOO, those drums are bootiful (I couldn't resist the opportunity for a cheap pun!)

Peace

[DRUMBOO]

lol that´s a good one :O)

[pearldrummer8]

here is a picture of my black pearl piccolo snare. i know it's not really cool but anyways.

[pearldrummer8]

this is a picture of my ludwig chrome snare drum

[Kermit]

http://indoorstorm.safeserver.com/porkpie/da2091.jpg

6*12 Pork Pie Snare

[Kermit]

http://www.phattiedrums.com/Resume/5x14_purple_lacquer_high.jpg

5,5*14 Phattie

[pearldrummer8]

those snares are cool.

[TLD]

I played one at guitar center, and i can't express how frankly unimpressed i was...I would compare it's sound to a un-tuned 1999 steel forum snare....awful....:(

[GMSDrummer]

hey don't compare how bad it sounds to a PEARL snare!!!!!!

[drummers_4_life]

wow these snares blow mine out of the water. mines really ugly to look at. its older so its scrathed a bit and its just plain silver.

[LD5ifty]

guys, beautiful = class when it comes to snare drums.. if you've got a classy looking drum, and it sounds sweet.. then its ok by me.. wot do you think of mine?

ps, OCD - their expensive? so what, it keeps them exclusive - some may look like toys, but there not - weeks of work go into them.. keep open minds you guys!

[GMSDrummer]

wow.....that snare is beautiful!! how much did you pay for that? where can i get one? what is it made out of? thanks if you can answer these questions. once again, that snare is simply GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! write back, please; thanks again!

[LD5ifty]

how much did you pay for that? about $1,090+UK shipping
where can i get one? www.ayottedrums.com
what is it made out of? mines a Kiplinger and its stainless steel - its 14 x 6.5 with flanged steel hoops

you will NEVER need another snare, maybe a secondary for different voices, but its just too damn sexy!

cheers for the praise mate!

[DizzyGrl17]

It looks like you got your moneys worth.:cool: What's it sound like?

[GMSDrummer]

ya, how's the sound? o, and i took a look at the website and the prices look really great especially when you consider the endless options they seem to offer! thanks again!

[LD5ifty]

i have it tuned right up at the moment, its sounds like a much shallower drum untill the ring, when you can definatly hear the depth and material - it sounds like a brass or something, but without that cutting 'twang' that some players love, its really hard to xplane! i'll try make a recording and post it on here!

yeah, i was a bit aprehensive about the snare once i'd ordered it (6 months waiting time on most drums btw!!) seeming as it cost nearly £750 in total, but the amount of coolness it brings to my set up, its worth it..! GMS, you should check out the options you can get on normal custom drums... you wanna see mine??


cheers all

[GMSDrummer]

i did.......sweet prices for the stuff you can get!!! im probably gonna shoot for a 5.5"X 13" 10 or 12 ply shell with wood hoops and most likely in either gunnmetal sparkle (above), or blue burst. sweet.


Song of the week......Sweetness, Jimmy Eat World

[GMSDrummer]

cool. almost 900 views. happiness. sweet

Song of the day........Southtown.........P.O.D.

[pattrahan]

Here's another one. A real Gem. Number 1329.

Patt

[Carl Peterson]

Patt..
I have #3 prototype of that same drum,only with Silver hoops..Serial # is "PROTOTYPE III"..It's awesome...;)

[pattrahan]

Do you have pics, It must be beautiful

Is it the same Pearl 50th anniversary snare drum (Solid shell and all?)

[gcdrummer]

Here are mine...

Conaway 8x14*10 ply maple*die-cast hoops*42 strand snare

http://www.maras.com/drums/images/8xs1.jpg

Conaway 5x12*10 ply maple

http://www.maras.com/drums/images/5xs1.jpg

In action

http://www.maras.com/drums/images/snares01.jpg

Pearl Masters 6x14*brass*die-cast hoops*gold hardware

http://www.maras.com/drums/images/brass.jpg

[rpsticks106]

yo how much is that brass snare u got?

[gcdrummer]

Originally posted by rpsticks106
yo how much is that brass snare u got?

I bought it used for $190 about 5 months ago. I'd like a Pearl person here to tell me a bit about it. It looks sooo sweet. Sounds pretty darn nice too!

[Carl Peterson]

Patt,
Yes,same except for the chrome hoops and tension rods,throw off and butt.

[GMSDrummer]

hey there Mr. p. i was just wondrin........how do solid shelled drums sound different to drums with plys?THANKS

[Carl Peterson]

The attack with the solid shell is SHAMMMMMMMMMMMACK..Very hot,slamin..Ply shells have more of a character to them..The attack is not as brilliant..Its a more "combined" sound..the plys give it definition,personality..Make sense?

[pattrahan]

Hi again Carl, Just for my personnal knoledge,

Is the 50th annv supposed to replicate the sound of yesterdays vintage hooks/claws snare drum.

Since I've never played any vintage snare drum, I can only compare the sound to newer drums and the difference I've noticed is that the 50th annv has a really deep snare bed and that it seems to choke the sound a bit. Or maybe it's due to the fiberskyn head or maybe something else?...

Also, Is it possible to put Die cast hoops on this baby just for the heck of trying something more focused?

Thanks

[Tabla_Man]

OK I feel I need to add some classic snares that are missing from this thread.

Here's a '29 vintage Black Beauty:

[Tabla_Man]

Here's a 1964 Slingerland Radio King

[pearldrummer8]

those are awesomes snares.

[Tabla_Man]

Not a vintage drum but Neil Grover makes some outstanding snare drums. Here's a 10 ply New England maple drum:

[Tanco]

Here's my 1958 WFL(Ludwig) Buddy Rich model super classic in the rare aqua sparkle.

[Tanco]

Dunnett Tbird(without cat:)

[Pyrotechnic]

Very nice drums Tanco.

[GMSDrummer]

hey there pyro. u seem to be a big fan of vintage stuff. is this so? thx

[Pyrotechnic]

Yes i do like vintage drums, mostly ludwig and slingerland.

[pearldrummer8]

have you pyro have you been in chit chat and the thread is called post pics of kits? if you have go look for my name(pearldrummer8) and look for my beatles vintage drumset. the color is black oyster and it's a ludwig kit too. i also have a pearl, but the pearl isn't vintage just the ludwig.

[DizzyGrl17]

Yeah! That's the anti-gravity drum kit that stacks on the wall.:)

[Pyrotechnic]

Yah i saw your ringo set, its pretty cool. Right now i'm trying to hunt down a nice 60's-70's ludwig supraphonic, nothing special but they are a good all around snare.

[GMSDrummer]

good luck in your search! hey, how does one go about hunting down a snare like that? what i mean is, where do ya look?!!!thx

[Pyrotechnic]

They are easy to find, they have been made since the early 60's, and are still made today. They are also the most recorded snare drum ever.

[pearldrummer8]

next year you should come to illinois they have a vintage drum show ever year. it's usally in may. and they have great deals. they sell alot of vintage stuff and some new stuff as well. i have a dw 7000 double bass pedal and i wanted to get the dw 5000 delta 2 double bass pedal and at drum pad (a drum store in illinois) they wanted that dw 5000 delta 2 pedal for $369 or $379 one of those, but any ways they had the dw 5000 delta 2 double bass pedal at the vintage drum show and they only wanted $300 for it and he threw in a pedal bag so i could put my pedal in it( if i brought the pedal at drum pad they were throwing in free pedal bags it's called dw deluxe pedal bag) and then they gave me a free hat a free shrit and a free american dreams 3 movie. (i think that's whats it called) all for $300 and if i brought it at drum pad i would be paying $70 or $80 more and only a dw deluxe pedal bag i would get free. well any ways i just saying that you could probably find that snare here.

[Pyrotechnic]

not gonna go that far for a snare drum, especially one thats not hard to find, these snares are VERY common.

[Tabla_Man]

I used to have a 14x8 free floating maple snare that I used for concert percussion. I sold that drum, but now I wish I had kept it because Pearl doesn't make anything beyond 6.5x14 anymore, so it's probably a collectors item.

That drum was awesome, I had a coated emperor on it and tuned it real low, so it sounded like an old rope drum. The snare sound was unbelievably responsive for a drum that deep.

I'm sure someone else is enjoying it now. <sigh>

[gcdrummer]

I probably would have purchased a free floater 8x14 if Pearl still made one.

[Tabla_Man]

That was a great drum, it was really versitile. Like I say, I mostly used it for concert percussion, but that drum would sound great for rock, or jazz. I did some recording with it once and the engineer left the board pretty much flat, and it sounded great.

[Pyrotechnic]

Well, you could get a normal free floater, and buy a 8x14 maple shell from any custom drum builder, then put the shell in a 6.5x14 free floater, and use longer tension rods.

EDIT: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=895251086 you guys that want a 8x14 should check that out.

[GMSDrummer]

guess this died, anyone?

[Ocean]

E-bay sometimes has interesting snares.

[Carl Peterson]

On FF drums,the lower part of the lug,(snare side), has to be seated into the ring chassis.Therefore, you must also find the longer lugs..part # FT80.If you use longer tension rods just on the top hoop,and still use the FT65,(6.5 lug),your tension will not be evenly distributed on the lug,which can cause stress problems on the lug pulling it upward and possibly cracking the chassis..

[DWDave]

Some really nice photos people

Dave

[snotbooy]

http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/pubimage.asp?id_=591014

heres one i cooked extra special it has all the crack of an ocdp can tune down to a good dw edge sounding mid range snare

[snotbooy]

heres an awesome snare i built out of a 12x14 pearl marching floater has all the crack of the 20ply ocdp's and can tune down to the good fat sound of the dw edge

[gcdrummer]

Nice!

[Pyrotechnic]

SWEET !!!!!! THATS VERY COOL !!!! :eek:

[drumfool]

That's awesome. How did you get the masters studio badge for it? And why? The marching snares are maple.

[DED]

My personal stack o' crack. . .

[rosmakloma]

Your not much of a wood guy are ya....

[GMSDrummer]

what is the snare that is in the bottom row, and farthest to the left? thanks!

[jipps]

Pearl Sensitone 14 x 6.5?? could i be right? copper?

[GMSDrummer]

id say copper, DED?

[DED]

The drums are:
6.5 x 14 Dunnett-Bronze Acid bath finish
6.5 x 14 Ludwig hammered bronze circa 1985
6.5 x 14 Pearl Brass ffs
6.5 x 14 Pearl Sensitone Classic Bronze (x2) (I don't know why they look copper in the photo but they're not)
7 x 12 Pearl Maple.

As you can see I really like bronze shells. Part of the reason I don't have any wood drums (the 7 x 12 dosen't count) is that I get a lot of warmth out of the bronze and still have the cut of a metal drum.

But. . .I'm always on the lookout for a good wood snare so who knows?

[DizzyGrl17]

Why do you have two of the same thing?

[jipps]

And are those really brass?

[Brk]

Interesting !?

[DED]

To: DizzyGrl17

I have two of the Sensitones because I really like them and I wanted a back up.

Plus, when I found out Pearl had discontinued this particular drum, I snatched one up off of E-Bay at a great price.

And if I find another one at the right price at the right time, I'll buy it in a heartbeat.

[Patocho]

Brk, can you give us some info on that nice purple snare drum? Thanks!

[Brk]

Yes !

http://www.mothersmusic.com/mo_drums/new_products/epek/epek.htm

[disord3r]

http://www.smddrums.com/images/6.25x14teakstave7.jpg

http://www.smddrums.com/images/5.5x14padouk7.jpg

[disord3r]

Nice stripe detail on the bottom snare above...

This is also an interesting approach to the staggared lug look:

http://www.adonisdrums.com/gfx/adonissparkle2.jpg

[Brk]

and "www." please !


OH IT'S OK I HAVE IT .....THX

[GMSDrummer]

i dont, whats the site for them?

[Brk]

Originally posted by GMSDrummer
i dont, whats the site for them?

http://www.smddrums.com/

http://www.adonisdrums.com/

[GMSDrummer]

ok, thanks bro!

[Rafiki8821]

how did you guys get all those pics of the ocdp snares on the first page. they look really nice. check out www.sjcdrums.com.
they are a custom drum maker near me. they are basically like ocdp except you can get 4, 5, 6, 8, or 10 plys for your toms instead of just 6, 8, and 10 plys for ocdp. they also make any color drum or hardware and you can pick which kind of lugs and hardware you want(i think theres 20 different lugs.) Plus you can get vented snaresa in up to 20 ply. this is truly custom and the drums look really nice. they are cheap too. I got a price quote for $2,000 for 10", 12", 14", 16", 22" PLUS a 20 ply vented snare. I know 2 people that ordered them so I will post how they sound once i get to hear them if anyone is interested.

[GMSDrummer]

the drums that you see are all drums that i found doing a net search of OCDP pictures. thats all.

gotta check those drums out tho, thanks bro!

[Nez]

Some of you people have way too much money!
How many snares do you need?! :)

Drumboo: I dig the look of the Tico Torres drum - how
does it sound? Sadly I can't see myself getting one
anytime soon as it would cost almost as much as the
whole Export kit I'm planning to buy!
How you have that and those other drums too.....
I'm green with envy!

[disord3r]

Snares are like frickin' pokemon!

[GMSDrummer]

Originally posted by Nez
Some of you people have way too much money!
How many snares do you need?! :)

Drumboo: I dig the look of the Tico Torres drum - how
does it sound? Sadly I can't see myself getting one
anytime soon as it would cost almost as much as the
whole Export kit I'm planning to buy!
How you have that and those other drums too.....
I'm green with envy!

dude, for the money, get something besides the Tico. honestly, i took it to the guys at Guitar Center, and they tuned to where it would sound best. they liked it.but when i asked them if thats how its SUPPOSED to sound, and they said yes, i knew that it was going back. it didnt crack. it fizzled.

all in all, id much rather get the eric singer for the money. the tico sucks.

[Jake]

The Eric Singer is a GREAT snare!

[Brk]

Found very interesting adress:
http://www.hanushert.com/eng01.htm

[GMSDrummer]

those are pretty cool! too bad i cant read anything tho! o, and Brk, is that peter erskine in your avatar? looks pretty good for such a small photo! thanks for keepin the thread alive!

[Brk]

Yeah, it's old good Peter eaten Hickory :D

[Fixxxer]

I saw the Ian Peace at Mars the other day, but i didn't test it cause i was there for Cymbal Testin'

[Brk]

Originally posted by Fixxxer
I saw the Ian Peace at Mars the other day...

ME TOO !:D

[Fixxxer]

hey man, erskine is awesome

[Brk]

Thx Fixxx !

[Makor]

Here´s some Finnish snare made by Kumu

http://www.saunalahti.fi/~kunidrum/PSETIT/snare.gif
http://www.saunalahti.fi/~kunidrum/PSETIT/snare2.gif
http://www.saunalahti.fi/~kunidrum/PSETIT/snare3.gif

and out of topic:
http://www.saunalahti.fi/~kunidrum/alku/samialku.gif

www.kumu.fi

[GMSDrummer]

NOT BAD!! those look pretty cool!

[DizzyGrl17]

Those look kinda funny.:) I wonder what those snares with the ring around the middle sound like?

I just noticed something. Those toms look like they are on snare stands! Cool:cool:

[Brk]

KUMU is wonderful music instrument /Birch/ and look's ...

[DizzyGrl17]

That finish kicks arse!:D Where do you find all these pics Brk?

[Brk]

Here Dizzy:
http://www.saunalahti.fi/~kunidrum/

D0n't no if you know but you can find everything on Google.com when you write with quotation marks, like this : "abcd......" You know what i mean !? :)
...and you know that I'm on your side with that "MOUNTAINS" kids :D ;)

[Makor]

Sorry, I still have to put few set:

http://www.saunalahti.fi/~kunidrum/PSETIT/Theloop.gif
http://www.saunalahti.fi/~kunidrum/PSETIT/jaska.gif

but you can find more of these here
http://www.saunalahti.fi/~kunidrum/setit.html

BTW, that snare with ring around it, is Kumu´s FreeFrame snare. Like FreeFloating

[GMSDrummer]

those are insane.

[DizzyGrl17]

Originally posted by GMSDrummer
those are insane.

Exactly what I was thinking!!!!!:D

Thanks Brk.:)

[Makor]

I think these two are cool:

http://www.tama.com/snaredrums/signature/snare-shot-ka.jpg
http://www.tama.com/snaredrums/signature/snare-shot-sp.jpg

especially the Gladiator and Arnoff´s

[Hoody]

http://www.spiritdrums.com
These bad boys are turned out of Ironwood logs. Solid shell, almost twice the density of maple, harder than Jarrah. Nickel Drumworks Piston style strainer. All Aussie made, Steve Ferrone uses one, maybe not now hes got one with his name on it.

This one 14x6.5

[Hoody]

Shell, 12mm thick. Not sure about patterns carved inside shell.

[Hoody]

Turning the log

[Hoody]

They even make whole kits same way. Maximum 20" bass drum because they can't source bigger logs than 22". 20" by the time they lathe it back to round.

[Brk]

Hoody, i'm still on reading and hearing /wow!/ Spirit drums....beautful...can you post a prices, as far as I'm finish with
Paul Marshall Review. Thanks :D

[Brk]

:D "...The wood is so dense that a bare shell sinks in water"...i don't wanna play Titanic GIG:mad:

[Hoody]

Think of the hot mermaid groupies:D
Im waiting on email for those prices, but with our dollar being so low, (it's not called the pacific peso for nothing) they would represent a bargain. I imagine the weight might increase shipping costs.

http://www.powerhaus.net/spirit.htm
If this guy is to be believed, MasterWorks just got relegated to TAMAs league. 10 kits a year is mighty exclusive. I'd believe it only an Aussie could out class Pearl.

[Hoody]

couldn't resist.

[Hoody]

one more
http://www.spiritdrums.com

[Hoody]

Great concept, turning all the shells out of the one log. Talk about consistancy of wood. :cool:
I like the logo burned into the shell. Them drums got plenty of spirit.:) Seriously reconsidering the masters MMX kit now. Wait till G.M.S sees em. Very classy, very Australian:D

[Brk]

I have it from Marshall's Review: "...the 5 piece that I have, lists for US$5,500 (GBP 3,600ish ) including a snare of your choice..."

[Hoody]

I like the idea that the guy making the drums actually goes and chooses the trees to be felled. But at those prices and only 10kits ayear how do they make any money? Must sell alot of snares.

[Brk]

Yeah, and i'm almost "afraid to play" on a living-spirit of Irobwood, ....stealing a piece of Great Australian/Aborigini Culture.
Have you read this:
...Ironwood is photo sensitive and over time the timber darkens to a deep rich red colour with beautiful swirls in the grain on some pieces. Used as bush medicine by the Aboriginal people, Ironwood bark was used in infusions to treat spear wounds and its leaves boiled to treat headaches.
UNBELIEVABLE !
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT REDING-MATTER !
That's a Mad- Man Review Maker Paul Marshall.
http://www.powerhaus.net/project.htm

[Hoody]

Originally posted by Brk
...Used as bush medicine by the Aboriginal people, Ironwood bark was used in infusions to treat spear wounds and its leaves boiled to treat headaches.
UNBELIEVABLE !
Does that mean the neighbours won't get a head ache from noisy drummer next door:D If so sign me up for one.
Yeah Paul Marshall does full on review, he seemed very happy with kit. Is that him in photo with Taiko type drum?

[Brk]

:D ..yeah , i think with this Drums can you make kind a Breath-Clinic. 2$ when somebody come 1 meter to your drums, for precious healthy smell of that Wood :D...and it's gorgeous looking Drum, or ? Real State of Art, from a very firs moment, finding a proper Raw peace of wood.

[Hoody]

The drum sniffers will love changing heads on them, they will probably live longer too:D But if there is no glue the sniffers might go cold turkey HAHA HA :(
I,m trying to imagine how the snare sounds. I think lotsa focus and projection, maybe very dry. Certainly got to crack better then one of them Orange County " x ply" snares.
As if you would use ply wood ever again Hehe;)
I haven't seen any dealers around here carrying them. Might have to try and visit the factory. They have me intrigued.
Compared to Orange county snare prices out here, I reckon I might have to buy at least one spirit drum snare, maybe a 13"x6.5", something that pops as it cracks, if you know what I mean.

[Brk]

HA AH HA HAHAUAHAH HA ! :D :D cold turkey snifers... You didn't heard!!!!??? ... there are MP3 Sample of ICH DRUM !
Here:http://www.spiritdrums.com/snare/sounds.html
You must use only Ply drums or finito mit Hi-Life,must go back to Sydney, probable 13 Month per Year hard-Work !:rolleyes:

[Brk]

Here is a Mad-Junkman Marshall, good job, Free Sniff and payed gig !:D :D :D

[Hoody]

HAHA......Is it experimental performance art. Hes even got the kitchen sink.HA
I'm in Sydney now, trying to get a job with Quarrantine services at Airport, get to go through peoples luggage, find "flesh colored torches" and contraband coldmeats and cheeses.:D
I 'll suss out sounds onthe site. Still wouldn't mind going to factory tho.
Got to get job so I can get another kit for band, we have a TV spot coming up 22nd November, need kick *** sound, don't want to hire another one, don't want to use bass players T%$# Imperialstar.
I think spirit snare sound good on television :) Just need good bass drum. But I do have Omar Hakim snare. Picked it up recently 60% off. It has killer sound but I'm only using it for 3 tracks at the mo.
My brother is looking after my place for me cause he don't like work, but he likes to grow whacky tabaccy. I told him its OK as long as he doesn't grow too much. We get police helicopter season starting mid october, unless you grow reallyl, really big million dollar crops its not worth getting busted. If I wanted to I could "grow" a kit, but I don't like to take easy way out, plus I'm not into that scene anymore, like getting smashed at gigs, it's in the past and thats were it will stay.:cool:

[Brk]

'''talk about Grass or ...yeah i had some problems with ...it's a past, now i "only" drink to much Beer :rolleyes:

[Brk]

I didn't find Shirt Company but a new Foto !
I'm not shure but i think it's a Purple shade of Midnight 02AM xyertzivbrjklft Sunburnst VINTAGE COOLLOOR and MW-MMYHB MODEL ¨¨¨??? OR? :D

[Hoody]

Speaking of snare thread here is spirit 13"x6.5" 10 lug.
Id like to see grain on aged one.
Yeah that grass can get to a point were you might as well be belting up smack, your'e not going to get out of that lounge/sofa. You can't devote enough time to practice because what little time you spend off the lounge is taken up scoring or cleaning the bong.
Or working to pay for the score. Then you start smoking at work, I used to have a bong at work and smoke a couple of times a day:eek: Not good. Now I'll have a joint socially but thats about it.
Is that a 13"x4" snare that animal has got, Jim Henson being english I'd say Animal plays Premier or being the rock dog that he is maybe Ludwig.:D Double kick too!

[Brk]

Socialy !? It was so serios ...?

[Hoody]

It was serious enough to make me wanna stop, nuff said
How about a 14"x4" 10 lug
It's 3 am here gotta sleep. Nice discovering new drum company with you Brk. I reckon G.M.S will be lining up to purchase one for his collection.Later

[Brk]

You heard MP3's ? or
How much money I have I think to order 2"x1" SNARE DRUM :D
Oh yeah that's ok till later dude .

[Hoody]

I'll listen to Mp3's tomorrow/today. Ive asked Matt to email price list for snares.
Hows this for dedication to snare craft...http://www.powerhaus.net/spirit.htm for full review of snares and kits

[Hoody]

Don't see Pearl craftsmen putting themselves in harms way...only kidding

[Brk]

Good Morning !

[GMSDrummer]

MY STACK O' CRACK!!!!

[GMSDrummer]

'nother view...

[Pyrotechnic]

damn i'm almost embarassed to show my snares now........
:D

[GMSDrummer]

aww man dont worry about that. this thread isnt about "me vs you" kinda competition between snares. its just pics of your snares, or cool ones. go for it bro, its not embarrasing. i woulda done it nomatter what. plus, dont you have some ludwig snares? old ones? those are cool!

[ab]

my pearl steel snare will still look bad next to those...(hoping for 6.5x14 stainless steel dunnett in next few months) how do get enough money to afford those??? not in a mean way, just curious....

[Hoody]

recordered with a MMX 14 x 5.5 snare last week, what a beautifully versatile drum. Didn't need o rings, gaff or dampers. Im in love. Can't wait to hear it in the final mix down.

[nicegroovey]

Here is my snare, a SensiTone 14x6,5 Classic Brass. Best snare I've tried so far...

http://community.webshots.com/storage/1/v1/4/65/50/48346550ljQTRQ_ph.jpg

http://community.webshots.com/storage/1/v0/4/35/6/48343506aAenlh_ph.jpg

[Butnutz]

www.merrickdrums.com

http://merrickdrums.com/solidcurlyahiturq.jpg

http://merrickdrums.com/ridhigh.jpg

http://merrickdrums.com/acryloo1a.jpg

http://merrickdrums.com/tribalhires.jpg

http://merrickdrums.com/q3010adam.jpg


mmm..drools

[Butnutz]

http://www.orlichpercussion.com/pictures/drum6a.jpg

[Butnutz]

http://www.orlichpercussion.com/pictures/drum7a.jpg

[GMSDrummer]

i never swear...

holy ****.

what the hell does glass sound like?

[GMSDrummer]

and those merricks are frickin evpensive

[Butnutz]

expensive....yes

but who else build SOLID shell snares out of exotic woods, and almost all the parts are USA made?
and they all have class anyhow, ive never seen an ugly merrick drum, although i dont really dif the tribal one.

that glass drum must weigh like 30lbs!
i'd be scared of breaking it.

[ab]

merrick are expensive??? other companies are a whole lot more dough for less drum.....cough ocdp cough........

[Warhamster]

I'm taking the snare drum thing a little out of focus with this pic..... But, this floor tom is amazing!!! You can tune it just a Timpani. It's an early Yamaha I found on e-Bay.....

[MikeB]

Yah, baby... 50 plies of 100% Canadian Sugar Maple. This bad boy coutesy of Ayotte.

http://www.ayottedrums.com/images/colors/piano_black_goldend500.jpg

And this is why I like Ayotte's marble paint jobs better.

http://www.ayottedrums.com/images/colors/Red-Marble_gold.jpg

[MikeB]

Hmm... whenever I see this I think of the Queen of England. After all, purple is the colour of Royalty.

http://www.ayottedrums.com/images/colors/purple_sparkle500.jpg

[cp999]

enough with ayotte already

[MikeB]

I'll tell you when I've had enough.

[LD5ifty]

MikeB, let me know when you've had enough Ayotte - i bet i'll out stay you! im one of the few non-professional Ayotte players from the UK and proud of it!

i saw this beauty posted - along with its steal hooped brother - on the Ayotte website (http://www.ayottedrums.com) and just fell in love! imagine this in 20 or 25 ply - imagine 50!

:p nothing better than an Ayotte drum!

cheers,

Adam

[MikeB]

I don't think so. Ask anyone that know's me. I usually wear Ayotte t-shirts, and I am always with my Ayotte jacket. Yah, plus I go to the Drums Only! store quite a bit.

[MikeB]

One of my favorite pics.

http://www.ayottedrums.com/images/products/red_onyx2_cherry_fade500.jpg

[MikeB]

I also love the Ayotte-Keplingers.

http://www.ayottedrums.com/images/products/kep_WH_14x65_500.jpg

[MikeB]

http://www.members.shaw.ca/michaelbettiol/Ayotte_14x6_African_Walnut_Snare_Drum.jpg

http://www.members.shaw.ca/michaelbettiol/Ayotte_14x5.5_Silver_Sparkle_Gloss_Snare_Drum.jpg

http://www.members.shaw.ca/michaelbettiol/DW_Engraved_Snare_Drum.jpg

[LD5ifty]

..ahh, beating me with the merchendising there! i have to take my ayotte t-shirt off sometimes! it starts to smell otherwise! i dont have a jacket to back it up with!! everyones always like 'how do you say that??' AY-OT? AY-OATAY?! i'll just have to call myself the biggest NON-CANNADIAN Ayotte lover! I gota be Englands at least!! do you have any pics of your kit mike?? post them please?! Mines like that kit you posted a picture of, the red to black fade with the 24'' bd- without the black fade - thats Spug's old kit colour btw!

reply plz

Adam;)

[MikeB]

Yah, people always say "A-yo-tee". I have to tell them, "No, it's "A-yacht"... you know, yacht as in the ship..." Yah, i'll e-mail the pics to you.

[MikeB]

Okay, you are the English Ayotte nerd, and I am the Canadian nerd. Together, we make up 100% of the biggest Ayotte nerds internationally. Agreed?

[LD5ifty]

lol, completely!

cheers,

the UK Ayotte nerd!:D

[MikeB]

Yes, I will be sure to give the Queen a snare to bring back to you.

Regards,

Canadian Ayotte Nerd.:eek:

[element482]

woah this thread got really far!!

how about some more?

bump

['chEwiE']

element, post a picture of your snare dude, i would be glad to see it... ;)

[broken_origin]

hey MikeB Im considerin buyin a set of ayotte's. Id definately like to see some pics of your kit. I can't decide between Ayotte's or BRX's. I want ayotte for finishes and Ive heard they sound amazing. I already have a birch set (Premier Artist Maples) and I like the sound alot but want a new kit and Ive never played ayotte's. I want something that can sound fat ith attack and good tone but not really ringy. You think ayotte's would fit the bill? Thanls alot. my email is broken_origin@yahoo.com
later.

[SLIPKNOT1]

I presently own two OCDP snares and alot of other companies snares including a Tama PL-565 Bell brass (Same as the Lars snare wihout the fancy finish, name plate and zinc hoops). I can tell you this, NOBODY is making snares as loud as OCDP. My primary snare is 7x12 30 ply maple ported and it cuts through everything. Even betterthen the 565. It can be overkill for some types of music, especially jazz. I know of two Pearl endorsed drummers who will be playing OCDP snares in the next three months. If you have'nt had the chance, try one of them before you knock them.
Most of the people who are calling them overpriced are the ignorant people who go to OCDP's site and look at the retail prices and think thats what you pay. Who pays retail?. You pay 20% or LESS then those prices shown on the site. And if you dont get a Laquer finish and powder coating they are priced in the same range as some of the high end Pearl and Tama snares. The snares that cost $1,000 from them have custom laquer and powder coating. And with that you get a unique snare built to your specifications. You are paying them to custom make something. Its not as expensive as you think.

[madman]

i want one of those varipitches. how much r they?

[madman]

Originally posted by Warhamster
I'm taking the snare drum thing a little out of focus with this pic..... But, this floor tom is amazing!!! You can tune it just a Timpani. It's an early Yamaha I found on e-Bay.....

i want that floor...

['chEwiE']

i found some sweeet finishes on OCDP snares. hope ya like. #1

['chEwiE']

#2

['chEwiE']

#3

['chEwiE']

#4

['chEwiE']

#5

['chEwiE']

#6

[pattrahan]

Here's my DW Craviotto with limited engraved brass rims. It's my workhorse right now. It has deep and poppy with a throaty wood sound... Is that clear?!?:rolleyes:

Patt

[Dunnett Classic D]

A few re-defined Classics.

http://www.dunnett.com/images/npradioking.jpg

Titanium "Radio King"

http://www.dunnett.com/images/enggladstone.jpg

Titanium Dunnett-Lang Gladstone

http://www.dunnett.com/images/ssrk.jpg

Stainless "Radio King"

[pattrahan]

Here's mine, I know I already posted one like it but this is one is mine, so different form magazine pic.

Maybe I should drill a few 3inch vent holes in it huh?!?
...
Nah, just toying with your mind;)

[zildjianelx]

word

[Warhamster]

Ludwig VistaLite Cherry Red Snare Drum 14X11

[Virulence]

Originally posted by Warhamster
I'm taking the snare drum thing a little out of focus with this pic..... But, this floor tom is amazing!!! You can tune it just a Timpani. It's an early Yamaha I found on e-Bay.....

cool!

[MikeB]

Mmm... Dunnett snares! I have to buy one some time. Maybe next Christmas I will get one.

[luvmydrumz]

Here is one of my babies.
8x14 Ludwig maple.....killer sound.

[luvmydrumz]

This is my metal version.
Pearl steel 8x14 .
Sounds great......very loud.

[newark_snare]

OCDP are extremely sweet drums. they are expensive, but so are masterworks, and ive seen cooler stuff on OCDP anyway.

[Alex Hellner]

check this kit out:

[Alex Hellner]

i'm currently trying to get this shell for my FF snare

[zim_zum13]

Man that snare is so nice, what a great finish the pearl with the blue flame type finish...very nice, but others are very nice, I like the vistalite 11X14, how much?...lol

[psx00]

14x5 DW Engraved Brass, Limited Edition

One...

[psx00]

Two...

[psx00]

Three...(final)

[Blank]

bump

[lildrummerboyroy]

Originally posted by Pyrotechnic
Yah i saw your ringo set, its pretty cool. Right now i'm trying to hunt down a nice 60's-70's ludwig supraphonic, nothing special but they are a good all around snare.

Would you like a 1978 Rogers Kit with dynasonic snare? PM me and ill tell u more about it or u could im me if u have aim at lildrummerboyroy

[4thelementdrummer]

Originally posted by 'chEwiE'
#2


hey slip (or anyone) do you know if this is a laquer or wrap? cos this is the exact color i want on my custom snare but SJC cant do laquer sparkles like pearl and OCDP. it looks really nice.


EDIT: the pic is on page 17 of the thread

[Blank]

Originally posted by 4thelementdrummer



hey slip (or anyone) do you know if this is a laquer or wrap? cos this is the exact color i want on my custom snare but SJC cant do laquer sparkles like pearl and OCDP. it looks really nice.


EDIT: the pic is on page 17 of the thread

That could be either a wrap or a laquer, it comes in both.

[crushed_glass]

Magstar Custom Tribal Skull Snare

[Mauserk88]

Dude where did you get that awesome snare drum and how much was it? that thing is totally awesome!

[lildrummerboyroy]

Originally posted by pattrahan
Here's my DW Craviotto with limited engraved brass rims. It's my workhorse right now. It has deep and poppy with a throaty wood sound... Is that clear?!?:rolleyes:

Patt

is that the ltd edition lake superior craviotto? If not, how did u get those hoops?

[bdrums]

Originally posted by psx00
14x5 DW Engraved Brass, Limited Edition

One...

i was after one of those, but there wasn't one available around here
so i got this:
http://www.industrialdeathrock.com/gallery/pixzip/sma5543/10608982150.JPG

i just finished cleaning it and putting a new head on it about a half hour ago.

[lildrummerboyroy]

i cant really tell what it is but the lugs look camco (dw) style, any better pics of the actual drum?

[Alex Hellner]

it's a DW, (i can see the badge) but what are the specs?

[psx00]

Originally posted by bdrums


i was after one of those, but there wasn't one available around here
so i got this:
http://www.industrialdeathrock.com/gallery/pixzip/sma5543/10608982150.JPG

i just finished cleaning it and putting a new head on it about a half hour ago.

I had to order mine from away, and got it 5 months later, but it was DEF worth it.

:D

[lildrummerboyroy]

Originally posted by Alex Hellner
it's a DW, (i can see the badge) but what are the specs?

ya i see it says Drum Workshop

[bdrums]

Originally posted by lildrummerboyroy
i cant really tell what it is but the lugs look camco (dw) style, any better pics of the actual drum?

assuming that you're talking about my drum, that's a workshop series brass nickel plated 5x14 shell. i just slapped on a new remo emperor today.

here's another picture:
http://www.industrialdeathrock.com/gallery/pixzip/sma5543/10603522980.JPG
it looks slightly less badass here.

psx00: i had put this on layaway last august and didn't have it fully paid off for about 3 months. i hear you. BTW, what is written around the vent hole on yours?

[lildrummerboyroy]

wus da diff between the Dw snares that have an oval badge that says Drum Workshop and the Snares with the round badges that say Dw Drums?

[psx00]

Originally posted by bdrums


assuming that you're talking about my drum, that's a workshop series brass nickel plated 5x14 shell. i just slapped on a new remo emperor today.

here's another picture:
http://www.industrialdeathrock.com/gallery/pixzip/sma5543/10603522980.JPG
it looks slightly less badass here.

psx00: i had put this on layaway last august and didn't have it fully paid off for about 3 months. i hear you. BTW, what is written around the vent hole on yours?

I can't say right now, as it's not currently with me. I left it with Pete (Stanbridge, of Stanbridge Drums [www.stanbridgedrums.com]) to get the piano black wood hoops buffed/polished. I'll let you know when I get it back. As well, my Pearl 14x5 Free Floater is there as well. Pete is re-finishing the natural maple shell for me. I've yet to decide on a color. Any thoughts?

Right now, I'm playing a 14x6.5 Ocheltree/Dunnett/DW/Ayotte/Keplinger Hybrid I got from Ronn Dunnett off of eBay. One sick (and heavy) snare.

I'll let you know what it says around the vent hole when i get it back.

:D

[bdrums]

Originally posted by lildrummerboyroy
wus da diff between the Dw snares that have an oval badge that says Drum Workshop and the Snares with the round badges that say Dw Drums?

the oval badge that reads "drum workshop" means it is a workshop series drum, their less expensive line. the round "DW" badges are on the collector's series, and i believe edge snares as well. the craviottos are a different badge altogether.

[pearlkid]

lol heres MY snare, pork pie 13x5

[lildrummerboyroy]

how are those mi-emads goin for ya? I tried them but it kept coming off of the velcro (the one on the head.

[pearlkid]

it works great, if you take it on and off a lot itll prolly come off a lot but ive had no problems at all

[lildrummerboyroy]

ya i used to never take it off, whatever moongel works for me:p

[skweetis]

14 x 6.5 and 1/2" thick stave shell. maple with walnut stripes. volume and crack and ultramega sensitivity without no holes

http://www.joshuatreepercussion.com/JTPCo/shells/test5.jpg

[Aaron D]

My Creative Custom Drums yellow acrylic snare... :D

http://www.pkiunlimited.com/drums/acrylic/P8080004.JPG

[ian40uk]

my latest addition..... don't get any cooler than a dynasonic !

IAN ¶

[Talon]

Sweet snares!!

I definetly think I'm going to get another snare when I can. The ones you guys are showing have some class!

ºTaløn

[woody431]

Originally posted by TripleXJR
dont hate on OC, they are very good drums, and they have sothing that kicks ever single drum company's butt its called the vented snare, and oh yeh if the other drum companies are soo good why couldnt they think of the vented snare drum instead of 2 guys inventing it....ask yourself that question


Haha I don't know where to start pointing out the B.S. in that statement. First off, Ludwig made the Colloseum(sp) snare, which has a large slot, Premier made the Deep rock 9 or something along those lines, and there were several vintage drums that had those larger than average vents, and OCDP hasn't patented any vented snare either. Every company puts vents in drums, just varying sizes.

[Fixxxer]

Originally posted by vari-pitch
Only problem with that is that pearl did patent the idea.....I had thought of the same thing.....Same name too.....


deleyed post, i know


but i betcha that pearl only patented useing the aluminium shells with the roto toms, and all the vari-pitch toms were concert



and besides, aslong as you don't sell the drums, who cares if you make one?