James Lugo
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I have a 14x6.5 Black Beauty that I've had for years and love. I tracked this guy other day and he had some old Ludwig maple and it sounded great. What's a good versatile maple snare?
I tracked this guy other day and he had some old Ludwig maple and it sounded great.
I have a Mapex Black Panther Phat Bob that is amazing! It's 14x7, 12mm maple that delivers a phenomenal sound. Tunes from high to low with ease and can cover all the bases you're asking. I believe it's 7 ply. I have a Evans Genera dry head on batter and a Evans hazy 300 reso. There's a reason why they call it "Phat" Bob. Enjoy the hunt but you most definitely need to check this bad boy out.
Steve
The new ones sound good too. I sold my DW Craviotto because I like my 14x6.5 Ludwig Classic maple much more. No offense to Craviotto, I think it was the DW part I did not like. DW cut the edges and beds on all the Craviottos and sure enough, it sounded like a DW maple snare. Never liked any DW maple snare I have ever owned for some reason.
When considering maple, & especially in a recording application, also consider purpleheart and ash. Both bring all the maple tones to the party, but add that little bit more palate to choose from.
A number of companies, including us We find that ash, & especially English ash, has such a wonderful balance & long note, you can make them do pretty much anything. Purpleheart is essentially maple on steroids. Actually, more "maple" than maple if I'm making any sense. Of course, performance depends on wood quality, construction, & a host of other stuff. The good stuff isn't cheap.I have never seen purpleheart or ash. Who makes those?
A number of companies, including us We find that ash, & especially English ash, has such a wonderful balance & long note, you can make them do pretty much anything. Purpleheart is essentially maple on steroids. Actually, more "maple" than maple if I'm making any sense. Of course, performance depends on wood quality, construction, & a host of other stuff. The good stuff isn't cheap.
When considering maple, & especially in a recording application, also consider purpleheart and ash. Both bring all the maple tones to the party, but add that little bit more palate to choose from.