Good and Cheap snare

[tak22thegoat]

What's a pretty good snare that is in the 100-200$ range?
I have looked into the Pearl Standard Steel snare, but cannot find any to try in my local stores.

[T.Underhill]

Ludwig Acrolite
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[tak22thegoat]

Ludwig Acrolite
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Those are around 400 bucks no?

[Big_Philly]

You can always check out e-bay and stuff like that for some high-end used snare drums that go for under 200$. You can also have a look at the Tama Superstar snare drums, if you're into the sound of a wooden (birch, to be precise) snare drum. I think you can get one of those for about 200$ but it might be a little more.

[Mediocrefunkybeat]

Those are around 400 bucks no?

Second hand, an Acrolite will set you back around $100-150 probably. Good snares. Very good snares, in fact Ludwig nearly shot themselves in the foot with the Acrolite. Slightly above your limit ($230ish I believe, correct me) is the Yamaha Musashi, which is also an excellent snare.

[tak22thegoat]

Second hand, an Acrolite will set you back around $100-150 probably. Good snares. Very good snares, in fact Ludwig nearly shot themselves in the foot with the Acrolite. Slightly above your limit ($230ish I believe, correct me) is the Yamaha Musashi, which is also an excellent snare.

I've played the Musashi. Fantastic snares, but too loud in my opinion. The guitar player in my band only has a 30 watt (Hard to believe) so I can't have a really loud snare.
The acrolite seems good. I will look into it a little.

[Mediocrefunkybeat]

I've played the Musashi. Fantastic snares, but too loud in my opinion. The guitar player in my band only has a 30 watt (Hard to believe) so I can't have a really loud snare.
The acrolite seems good. I will look into it a little.

No snare is too loud, it purely depends on how you play it.

My Musashi is very loud, but I play with a loud band, but that's no reason as to why I can't play it quietly either. I've jammed with people using my 15 Watt Roland Cube (playing both the drums and guitar) and never had a problem hearing the guitarist. That's a loud 15 Watt amp, but dynamic control is very important. Acrolites are good snares indeed; an excellent choice if you were to get a good one.

[Ozzy Biz]

I heard a 14x6.5 maple DXP snare (not sure what model) the other day and it sounded fantastic with a coated ambassador cranked up tight. Was as good, if not better than the renown maple snare next to it. The guy said it only cost $200AUD.

[hateplow]

Have you looked at the Chad smith steel snare? That's pretty affordable, especially used.

[tak22thegoat]

Thanks a lot for your replies, I really appreciate your opinions.
The Chad Smith snare sounds good to me, except noone has it used in Japan. (Yahoo Auctions) Same with other drum goods, like cymbals and drum sets.

[fourstringdrums]

You're in Japan? Once my McKenzie comes in I'm going to be selling my 6.5x14 Gretsch Hammered Black Chrome Steel Snare. The price will be somewhere between $150 and $200, not sure yet. Though I'd have to see how much shipping would be.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

You're in Japan? Once my McKenzie comes in I'm going to be selling my 6.5x14 Gretsch Hammered Black Chrome Steel Snare. The price will be somewhere between $150 and $200, not sure yet. Though I'd have to see how much shipping would be.

Can you post a picture of that snare for me. $$$

[fourstringdrums]

Can you post a picture of that snare for me. $$$

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[SLEEPY BRiGHT EYEZ]

The Acrolite is a great, cheap, and widely available snare for under $200. My band mate has one here I still need to set up properly.

The Superstar snare is OK. About what you would expect with a kit snare. I would say it is nothing amazing. I'm still experimenting with different heads and what not. I just threw a set of Puresound wires on mine, but I think I'm going to try them on a different snare because they are a bit mushy sounding.

[aydee]

Thanks a lot for your replies, I really appreciate your opinions.
The Chad Smith snare sounds good to me, except noone has it used in Japan. (Yahoo Auctions) Same with other drum goods, like cymbals and drum sets.

thats a real good choice for a all around great snare that not too expensive

[T.Underhill]

Those are around 400 bucks no?

Don't know what market you're browsing, got mine for 75 US on ebay. Some kid drew all over it in pencil. Pencil comes off of with an eraser. Awesome snare.

[aruration]

Try the Omar Hakim snare 13x5, african mahogany. 200 to 300 US dollars.

[tak22thegoat]

I ended up getting a Pearl Sensitone (steel) for 100 bucks. Good buy I think. I just need a snare stand now.

[Fat Elvis]

best snare for the money -- pork pie pig lite. cheap and incredible sound.

best snare stand for the money -- DW6000 -- flat base, light -- ideal for just about any snare -- save for the very heaviest.