13" snare versus the 14" snare

[Skitch]

Who is using the 13" snare? Who is using a 14" snare? What is your preference and why?




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[AlexM]

I have both, and between a 13" and a 14", I prefer 13". I like the feel of a 13" drum, i can't explain it other then i like the way this tunes and feels, and the slightly more drum sound. (14" sound head-y to me sometimes?)

But then again, If your like me I like to have as many sound options as possible for snares. So I own 2 14"s and 3 13"s in all different depths and materials.

[Deathmetalconga]

I play a 13 snare. The smaller diameter gives it more focus and pop, but the sound is not as meaty as it would be with a 14 snare. That's the tradeoff.

[crazyhorse]

Depends on the music.. My 13" stave is amazing but it isn't suited for everything. Smaller diameter = higher pitch... I've got the 14" mag that is my go to drum for just about everything.

[spartacus1989]

Numerous metal drummers use smaller snares because they use the double pedal to compensate for the loss of meatiness and to pack extra punch! With a 14", you get a much fuller sound for single bassed grooves!

[baz]

...I like my 13x5.5" craviotto when I am using smaller drums such as my 20, 14, 12 Ludwigs, or the 20, 14, 10 franken kit.

Otherwise I prefer a 14" snare.

Barry

[ULTIMATEDRUMMER]

I just prefer a 14" snare all the time...
I guess it's just the perfect size is all.

[Mediocrefunkybeat]

A vote here for my 13x6.5 Yamaha Musashi Oak. Although it wouldn't be suited for everything, it's a great snare all around. Good tuning range (although I prefer it higher) very sensitive and a good all-around package. I'm thinking after a Black Beauty (or a Big Dawg) as a contrast, but I'm happy with my Musashi.