That's really cool. Does the drum come with a history lesson also?I've been a fan of Mike from Outlaw Drums. His stave built snares & whole kits are made from recycled structures. So your snare could've once been a civil war building or a fence that's been up since WWII.
No reason to believe that steambent 12" snare drums aren't viable. There's no problem doing 12" toms, so there's no problem with 12" snare shells either. Granted, some species or figuring can be more difficult to bend, but that doesn't necessarily mean the challenge is related to diameter. If you want steambent, get it.thanks everyone - actually was thinking of getting a 12x7 purpleheart stave since steambent at 12" might not work (splits and cracks I bet)...I do have a Red Rocks 12x7 Rose Sheoak and its great yes. Might email Noonan which seems has reasonable prices as well as great offerings.
No reason to believe that steambent 12" snare drums aren't viable. There's no problem doing 12" toms, so there's no problem with 12" snare shells either. Granted, some species or figuring can be more difficult to bend, but that doesn't necessarily mean the challenge is related to diameter. If you want steambent, get it.
Diameter is the reason why Craviotto doesn’t make 8” drums though.No reason to believe that steambent 12" snare drums aren't viable. There's no problem doing 12" toms, so there's no problem with 12" snare shells either. Granted, some species or figuring can be more difficult to bend, but that doesn't necessarily mean the challenge is related to diameter. If you want steambent, get it.
I don't know who's "best", but I'm gonna get one of these from a maker in my town of residence when I get the scratch: http://salemstreetdrums.com
What makes a stave less vulnerable? I seem to read more about stave snare splitting around here than a modern 1 ply going out of round.
Interesting, didn't know a stave could continue to be played though I imagine still concerning. I can't imagine owning a true solid log and have it shatter. From what I read Canopus worked to disperse the tension and age for moisture to minimize this issue but I imagine still a concernIt's not perse (a log drum is the most vulnerable out there).
The difference is you can still play a stave split snare perfectly fine (the forces of the heads bound them together).
A damaged log or ply is usually the end of the snare.
Stave are more susceptible to cracking and splitting . They are very prone to this of dropped. I have seen stave shells that have broken apart when accidentally dropped (when in a case !) .
The majority of us are careful with our gear and the potential for cracking is minimized but it will always be a possibility . Much of the cracking issue depends on how the staves are made and connected together . Some staves are just flat edges glued together . Others have some kind of joint where the staves attach on additional to the glue .
Stave shell snares have fostered a variety boutique builders specializing in this style of drum .Stave snares have their own vibe and sound . I like them , my last stage snare was a walnut 14 x 6 by Salem Street Drums . Very well made .
Interesting, didn't know a stave could continue to be played though I imagine still concerning.