Metal Snare recommendation?

[scooterdavis]

Hey friends! I recently sold my MCX kit (I don't really need it anymore) as well as my 402 Supra (can't tolerate Ludwig's garbage HW and am not about to pay $100+for a Dunnett throw). I'm leaning toward DW brass/bronze/copper/aluminum. I'm set on the material but am open to other brand suggestions. Budget is around $750 and the snare must have quality HW. I'd love to hear your suggestions. My contenders so far are:

-DW knurled bronze
-DW Copper/copper with copper HW
-Pearl Ultracast
-DW Brass

[Eric]

Just save up some more and go for a Joyful Noise !! ??

[scooterdavis]

Just save up some more and go for a Joyful Noise !! ??

You mean about $600 more haha? Not sure if it's worth spending THAT much on a snare...

[Eric]

I hear ya Brother !!!

[oriollo]

We'll be releasing our seamless spun copper very soon. Maybe that would be interesting for you ...

[scooterdavis]

VERY interesting, though aren't the seamless shells even more expensive?

[steadypocket]

Just save up some more and go for a Joyful Noise !! ??

My TKO (brass) is the best metal drum I've played. Yup, expensive but if your budget allows, well worth it. Have you looked at the Tama Starphonic lineup? Well made, great sounding drums coming in at a price point a little under the DWs you're considering.

[scooterdavis]

Those Tama's do seem to have a lot of features and value. I'm going to listen to some sound samples.

[jdtdrums]

We expect it to be priced in $700-$800 range, including shipping.

Check these out too! Very good drums for the price. I don't own one yet but what I've seen and heard.....it's an excellent drum!

[AL PERCIVAL]

We expect it to be priced in $700-$800 range, including shipping.

I can vouch for his work, I am the owner of one of his Dardanelli cast bronze shells. An amazing drum. Quality crafted, affordable price for a cast bronze.

[paradiddlediddle666]

My vote would be for the Ultracast. They’re great snares if you can find one used or NOS. I was lucky enough to snag a new one about a month and a half ago. No complaints! Lots of crack with a slightly woody tone and a wide tuning range.

[AL PERCIVAL]

My vote would be for the Ultracast. They’re great snares if you can find one used or NOS. I was lucky enough to snag a new one about a month and a half ago. No complaints! Lots of crack with a slightly woody tone and a wide tuning range.

The Ultracast are hard to find these days but a great drum if you can find one - crab it.

[Mike Foreman]

The Ultracast are hard to find these days but a great drum if you can find one - crab it.

Since the Ultracast has been brought up, is the Hybrid Exotic cast aluminum snare just a re-branded Ultracast with new hardware or is the shell different?

If the shell is the same, people looking for an Ultracast have this as an option as well.

[AL PERCIVAL]

Since the Ultracast has been brought up, is the Hybrid Exotic cast aluminum snare just a re-branded Ultracast with new hardware or is the shell different?

If the shell is the same, people looking for an Ultracast have this as an option as well.

The Ultracast and Hybrid Exotic are both 3mm aluminum shells with the Hybrid Exotic shell being 3mm shell at center and 5mm at top edge. But yes, both are very similar.

[FiregloRy]

The Ultracast and Hybrid Exotic are both 3mm aluminum shells with the Hybrid Exotic shell being 3mm shell at center and 5mm at top edge. But yes, both are very similar.

I believe the TT sig shell is 3mm with 5mm at edges.