Generally speaking, is there a way to describe the difference between more VS fewer wires?
-sheldon
I use Puresound Blasters (20) on my Supra and like them. The more wires you have, the more the snare sound contributes to the overall sound. Snare wires like Puresounds already give a thicker more prominent snare sound than stock Ludwig wires, or others of similar, lighter, and less expensive design. I'd say that Puresound 20s are closer to cheaper 30s, and if you get Puresound 30s or 40s, you're going to be maxed out on snare response. You may even O.D. on it since the shell tone gets more and more buried under all that snare contribution - which is why some drummers like only 16s or less.
Interesting how the metal on these wires can make such a difference. i've yet to try Puresounds but their snares must be made of different metal or coating to give the effect of more wires with less.
Plus, they actually care about the wires, as opposed to most manufacturers who are just trying to buy the cheapest option that checks a box on "is this drum a snare yet?"
I agree. I had a DW Collector's maple snare that sounded better (to me) with run of the mill snare wires than with the stock DW wires (very similar to Puresounds).Not dissing the Puresounds, but I do think there's a danger that people make more of them than is actually warranted...
Run of the mill, steel snare wires have worked just fine for a long time now......
The only thing I'm "snobby" about is I use cord, and I won't use a plastic strip, or anything else. It's cord for me.
The Acrolite absolutely has snare beds. Wide ones, at that.