My Snare Drum Collection

[dale w miller]

I thought I'd show you my current collection as well as two snares I no longer have. If anyone wants to see closer pictures or know details of a particular snare, let me know and I will post them.

Left row top to bottom:
'94 Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5X14 (former go to)
70's Ludwig Acrolite 5X14 (thinking of getting rid of)
'04 GMS Grand Master Vintage maple 6.5X14 (my go to)
'15 GMS Grand Master Super Vintage maple w/ wood hoops 8X14

Right row top to bottom:
'87 Premier Resonator birch 8X14 (my first pro drum/sort of survived a fire)
'15 Blaemire by Jenkins-Martin Fiberglass 6.5X14
'15 GMS Grand Master Revolution (thin aluminum spary on inside & outside of snare) 6.5X15
'08 GMS Grand Master/Tempus Fiberglass 8X14



Bottom left to right:

I know longer own these, but I thought I'd share these two anyway.
'08 GMS Grand Master/Global Stave bubinga/walnut/willow 6X14
'93 GMS Grand Master maple 5.5X14 (my first GMS snare)

[thismercifulfate]

That's an awesome collection, Dale! If a drummer walked into my studio with only half of those, I'd be stoked!

[Mike Foreman]

I thought I'd show you my current collection as well as two snares I no longer have. If anyone wants to see closer pictures or know details of a particular snare, let me know and I will post them.

Left row top to bottom:
'94 Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5X14 (former go to)
70's Ludwig Acrolite 5X14 (thinking of getting rid of)
'04 GMS Grand Master Vintage maple 6.5X14 (my go to)
'15 GMS Grand Master Super Vintage maple w/ wood hoops 8X14

Right row top to bottom:
'87 Premier Resonator birch 8X14 (my first pro drum/sort of survived a fire)
'15 Blaemire by Jenkins-Martin Fiberglass 6.5X14
'15 GMS Grand Master Revolution (thin aluminum spary on inside & outside of snare) 6.5X15
'08 GMS Grand Master/Tempus Fiberglass 8X14

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Bottom left to right:

I know longer own these, but I thought I'd share these two anyway.
'08 GMS Grand Master/Global Stave bubinga/walnut/willow 6X14
'93 GMS Grand Master maple 5.5X14 (my first GMS snare)

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Nice collection. I never knew you were a fan of the deep snares.

[dale w miller]

That's an awesome collection, Dale! If a drummer walked into my studio with only half of those, I'd be stoked!

Thanks. I've never brought more than two to a session and almost always use the first one, GMS Vintage or the BB.

Nice collection. I never knew you were a fan of the deep snares.

Thanks. I've played every size from 4" deep to 8". I've come to realize I'm a 6.5 kind of guy, but I like an 8 for a change here and there.

[Massive Pearl kit]

I thought I'd show you my current collection as well as two snares I no longer have. If anyone wants to see closer pictures or know details of a particular snare, let me know and I will post them.

Left row top to bottom:
'94 Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5X14 (former go to)
70's Ludwig Acrolite 5X14 (thinking of getting rid of)
'04 GMS Grand Master Vintage maple 6.5X14 (my go to)
'15 GMS Grand Master Super Vintage maple w/ wood hoops 8X14

Right row top to bottom:
'87 Premier Resonator birch 8X14 (my first pro drum/sort of survived a fire)
'15 Blaemire by Jenkins-Martin Fiberglass 6.5X14
'15 GMS Grand Master Revolution (thin aluminum spary on inside & outside of snare) 6.5X15
'08 GMS Grand Master/Tempus Fiberglass 8X14

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Bottom left to right:

I know longer own these, but I thought I'd share these two anyway.
'08 GMS Grand Master/Global Stave bubinga/walnut/willow 6X14
'93 GMS Grand Master maple 5.5X14 (my first GMS snare)

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Hi Dale.
All I can say is be carefull.

Oh and lovely drums. Get yourself a 1920's Ludwig brass next.

[dale w miller]

Hi Dale. All I can say is be carefull. Oh and lovely drums. Get yourself a 1920's Ludwig brass next.

Nah. I see a Brady jarrah ply and then I'm done.

[Massive Pearl kit]

Deleted post. Assistance unwanted.

[dale w miller]

Take advice from one who knows. Avoid Brady like the plague! They are pretty much a joke here in Australia now. I have two Brady's. Over the years I've had about 10 to 15. The 90's were the best and everything went downhill after Chris sold the company.

When the time is right, contact me.

There are two Australian brands I recommend. Evetts and Sleishman. Not only do I own the drums, I personally know and trust the owners.

I know his daughter and I am friends with her husband. Chris bought the company back a few years ago. The drums they are making are great.

[Massive Pearl kit]

I know his daughter and I am friends with her husband. Chris bought the company back a few years ago. The drums they are making are great.

Then go for it.

[Fat Sam]

Great collection!

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I'd like to take a crack at that Premier.

[dale w miller]

I'd like to take a crack at that Premier.

It doesn't sound very good. It survived a fire where one of my kits burned to the ground. The shell was totally waterlogged. The white rap is now off color. The vent is rusted. The rims have these little bumps as if it has been chipped or something.

The only reason I keep it is sentimental value being it was a life's savings I used to get that kit and the story behind it.

[LDdrummer]

Great collection Dale! You have some nice drums. I can see why the '04 GMS Grand Master Vintage maple 6.5X14 is your go to, that is a beauty. I am also a 6.5 snare kind of guy, i like 5 and 8 deep snares at times, but I like the 6.5 fo rmy workhorse. I ma sure that one sounds like a dream. Whats the shell make-up of that one?

[dale w miller]

Great collection Dale! You have some nice drums. I can see why the '04 GMS Grand Master Vintage maple 6.5X14 is your go to, that is a beauty. I am also a 6.5 snare kind of guy, i like 5 and 8 deep snares at times, but I like the 6.5 fo rmy workhorse. I ma sure that one sounds like a dream. Whats the shell make-up of that one?

Thanks. Which one, Grand Master Vintage maple?

[HBG1989]

Beautiful collection there Dale! Any idea/urge as to what you might add next?