wildbill
Platinum Member
Went to look at a used one recently. Got a couple questions about it.
I was a bit shocked at the lug splay. From the angle of the tension rods, it seemed like the hoops were way too big.
Seemed like if you shimmed the lugs out about 1/8 to 1/4" the rods would be going straight down.
Think they did this on purpose? Like maybe it puts angled pressure on the head or something.
Also, does 400 seem about right for a used one It sounds good, but there are a lot of snares that sound good for that much or less - even new.
No pitting on it like you find on the chrome over aluminum ones. It's 14x5, Imperial lugs, P85 throw off, etc.
The new ones look different now, with tube lugs I guess. And I think they only come 6.5" deep now too.
I was a bit shocked at the lug splay. From the angle of the tension rods, it seemed like the hoops were way too big.
Seemed like if you shimmed the lugs out about 1/8 to 1/4" the rods would be going straight down.
Think they did this on purpose? Like maybe it puts angled pressure on the head or something.
Also, does 400 seem about right for a used one It sounds good, but there are a lot of snares that sound good for that much or less - even new.
No pitting on it like you find on the chrome over aluminum ones. It's 14x5, Imperial lugs, P85 throw off, etc.
The new ones look different now, with tube lugs I guess. And I think they only come 6.5" deep now too.