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    What shell materials do you think are essential for any drummer to own snare-drum wise? I've already got Steel, Aluminum, Maple, and Birch. What else do you think is necessary?
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  • #2
    it depends on many things...
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    • #3
      Everything you can find! How about Aussie hardwoods like Brady uses? And copper and most definately heavy spun brass like a black beauty. And bronze. Then you have to look into the very expensive snares made of cast metals like iron and bell brass.

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      • #4
        Nothing is necessary, it just depends on what sounds you're looking for
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        • #5
          I think someone (not me) should post a list

          steel - for rock and alternative
          wood - ect
          alum -ect

          and so on

          i would do it but i dont know enough

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Drumguy
            What shell materials do you think are essential for any drummer to own snare-drum wise? I've already got Steel, Aluminum, Maple, and Birch. What else do you think is necessary?
            I think you have all the essential shells you need.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Spread
              I think someone (not me) should post a list

              steel - for rock and alternative
              wood - ect
              alum -ect

              and so on

              i would do it but i dont know enough

              go
              I think they should go

              Brass - high pitched + crack
              Maple - low pitch + ___

              etc
              I don't know enough either
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              • #8
                The essential snares are the ones that you need to get the job done. Have you ever been playing something, and the snare sound was not what was called for? I would say the snare needed would be essential to getting what you want. Then and only then is a snare essential to have.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Drumguy
                  What shell materials do you think are essential for any drummer to own snare-drum wise? I've already got Steel, Aluminum, Maple, and Birch. What else do you think is necessary?
                  I guess I would say Brass... but as other people have said, it really depends on a lot of things. Some people only need 1 snare because they only play one style of music. If you don't feel like you're "missing" anything right now, I'd say you don't really need to worry about getting a new snare.
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                  • #10
                    if you check out that 5 star drum shop article about snares, it gives you all you need to know. Can't find it right now, but it is very helpful. You should have a good maple drum, maybe 14x5 and 14x6.5 as well as a good metal snare, like a Supra, Acro or Black Beauty.
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                    • #11
                      I like birch for the warm, woody sound with a fat crack
                      I like Brass (Ludwig Black Beauty) for the LOUD, sharp crack and articulation at high speeds and even when playing tiny, soft ghost notes
                      I like Copper (Yamaha custom copper) for the deep, bassy warmth of wood mixed with the piercing, bright crack of metal.
                      I like steel because it's versatile and good all around.
                      I want a good Maple snare.
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                      • #12
                        Cast iron and Jarrah
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                        • #13
                          Brass and Bronze snares are my favorite metal snares. I won't say they're necessary, but you might find something you like in those.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Spread
                            I think someone (not me) should post a list

                            steel - for rock and alternative
                            wood - ect
                            alum -ect

                            and so on

                            i would do it but i dont know enough

                            go
                            read the stickies much?

                            this is as good as you're going to get really: http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/sh...d.php?t=146082
                            22x16
                            12x9
                            14x11
                            14x5.5 beverly 21
                            14x3.5 premier 2034

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                            • #15
                              Yeah I've considered Brass and Mahogany for possible options in the future...
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