I need an opinion on a MW snare idea.

[Sinder]

I want to get a custom snare done, basically a Ref spec 20 ply, but a 13x5, 8 lug. Any one heard anything like this? Also, I want to custom design the graphic to match my band art, I know they can do things like the spidey graphic, so does that give me free reign to send them a hi-res file and they'll apply it appropriately?
Thanks Al...and any one else with .2 cents

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[Stefan Ray]

I don't see why they wouldn't.

[twister12]

dont 13" snares and down by pearl have 6 lugs?

edit: never mind. omar hakim comes with 8

[Redbeard]

According to the MW price list, 20 ply snares are only available in the 3 standard Ref sizes for now.
13x6.5 14x5 14x6.5

[moritz]

I want to get a custom snare done, basically a Ref spec 20 ply, but a 13x5, 8 lug. Any one heard anything like this? Also, I want to custom design the graphic to match my band art, I know they can do things like the spidey graphic, so does that give me free reign to send them a hi-res file and they'll apply it appropriately?
Thanks Al...and any one else with .2 cents

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Show us the custom graphic you have in mind. They'll do their best to match it but that doesn't mean they can do everything you want...

[Sinder]

I don't have it photoshopped up yet, I'm waiting to see if the size is even doable before I spend hours on how it looks. I'm flexible on the art too, but I'd say its about as complex as the spidey graphic.

[Clandestine]

I'm very sure they could do that!

[AL PERCIVAL]

Hi Damon - if you send a swatch color or pic of your graphic, Pearl PMI will do their best to match it. They will send you a sample and if you are happy with it, you'll sign off on it and production on your snare will begin.

[Sinder]

So you're saying that size in an 8 lug is doable in Ref plies?

[AL PERCIVAL]

So you're saying that size in an 8 lug is doable in Ref plies?

Our current reference spec 25mm shell is 6-lugs on the 13" using a diecast DC1306. You could use 8 lugs if using superhoops SH-II (SH1308). I can ask PMI if they can do that for you in MW?

[Sinder]

Crap. I was really wanting die cast. Hmm. Back to the drawing board I guess.

[Sinder]

Well on the other hand, 6 lugs will let the art show through better, I'll get it designed and send you a copy Al.

[Bombita]

According to the MW price list, 20 ply snares are only available in the 3 standard Ref sizes for now.
13x6.5 14x5 14x6.5

IF you buy a Ref snare. Andy bought a MW 14x8, 20ply, free floating snare.

[Mictian]

Actually the number of lugs on a snare isn't that important.
There are a lot of professional 8 lug 14" snares, for example Premier Modern Classics or the old Tama SC Performers.
I think there is too much of a hype about having 10 lugs on a 14" and 8 lugs on a 13".
Btw, less lugs on a shell increase the shell resonance, which means more versatility.

[Sinder]

I agree the more I think about it. I'll keep you guys posted when I get some art designs up and going