The Snare Wires General Info Thread

Just as important as the wires, IMO, is the thin-ness of the connecting strap. I find cord to be too thick and I can't get a totally crisp sound. I especially don't like the PureSound clip and fabric strap attachment mechanism. I had that on my Paduak snare for the longest time and I could never understand why I didn't like it as much as my others. It was the snare response. I changed the buttstrap to a plastic strap and ditched those horrid clips.

Now it's my absolute favorite snare for live. Absolute favorite.

Snares are important, and the centered-ness of the wire alignment on the head and the straightness of the straps is crucial too. I like a military snare sound, tight and crisp, and if I can't get snares to stop rattling at tight tensions, it ruins my high lol.

What do cable snares sound like?
 
This is a great thread. Snare wires and snare buzz the bane of all drummers. I've got brass wires on a SONOR snare I have and it is a clean bright sound. Nice to see the snare wire strap getting some attention too. I mentioned on another thread where I had snare buzz and discovered when I changed heads and tightened the plastic snare wire straps it torqued so snare wires wouldn't seat properly. I find some snares work better cord, some ribbon, some plastic strap. But getting the snare wires centered and in good contact is crucial.
 
I have been using Puresounds for years. Either Blasters or Concert 12 strand.

In a bout of cheapness/curiosity, I ordered a set of the cheap Gibraltar wires. Going to AB them with some Puresounds on this Pearl Brass snare I bought.

Only trouble is that I'm figuring out Amazon Prime and I have to wait a week for them instead of the 2 days. FWP.
 
Red Menace said:
I have been using Puresounds for years. Either Blasters or Concert 12 strand.

In a bout of cheapness/curiosity, I ordered a set of the cheap Gibraltar wires. Going to AB them with some Puresounds on this Pearl Brass snare I bought.
FWP.
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Same story here 2 weeks ago. I bought a Gibraltar set to throw on an old Pearl steel shell I'm giving away. I tried them on my Yamaha Maple Custom 14x6 for kicks (or bass drums), and I honestly don't think I'll be buying $30 Puresounds any longer.
 
I replaced my DW aluminum 6.5x14 snare wires with 30 stand PureSounds - I can't actually find a "snare bed" on this drum's snare side - is that because metal snare drums don't have snare beds?

If it does have a snare bed, (but I don't think it does) is the 30-strand too wide for it? doesn't seem so, but being a sort of newbie, not sure
 
Drum Guy said:
I replaced my DW aluminum 6.5x14 snare wires with 30 stand PureSounds - I can't actually find a "snare bed" on this drum's snare side - is that because metal snare drums don't have snare beds?

If it does have a snare bed, (but I don't think it does) is the 30-strand too wide for it? doesn't seem so, but being a sort of newbie, not sure
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It has snare beds. If you run your finger along the edge you'll feel it. The Super 30s should work fine. I've had good luck with them.
 
I posted photos some time go where I replaced the clip on these snares with a small aluminum rod in the strap opening and made the snares much better.
 
larryace said:
Just as important as the wires, IMO, is the thin-ness of the connecting strap. I find cord to be too thick and I can't get a totally crisp sound. I especially don't like the PureSound clip and fabric strap attachment mechanism. I had that on my Paduak snare for the longest time and I could never understand why I didn't like it as much as my others. It was the snare response. I changed the buttstrap to a plastic strap and ditched those horrid clips.
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Two sides to every coin. If you had a metal snare with a little too much ring the cloth straps may help tone it down rather than stick all kinds of stuff on the batter head. But I agree, straps, cords, cables, make a difference. It's all about finding that sound.
 
Steady Freddy said:
Two sides to every coin. If you had a metal snare with a little too much ring the cloth straps may help tone it down rather than stick all kinds of stuff on the batter head. But I agree, straps, cords, cables, make a difference. It's all about finding that sound.
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Two sides indeed. I would never have guessed that cloth butt straps could help with ring.
 
Drum Guy said:
I replaced my DW aluminum 6.5x14 snare wires with 30 stand PureSounds - I can't actually find a "snare bed" on this drum's snare side - is that because metal snare drums don't have snare beds?

If it does have a snare bed, (but I don't think it does) is the 30-strand too wide for it? doesn't seem so, but being a sort of newbie, not sure
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Like Steady Freddy said, definitely has a snare bed. Many metal snares have a wide and gradual bed that's difficult to see. The next time you pull the bottom hoop and head, set the drum on a flat surface, and it will be apparent.
 
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