zambizzi
Platinum Member
I must be the aberrant drummer, I'm completely disappointed with my Keplinger snare. It's a 14x5.5 with 2.3mm triple-flange hoops.
I've tried tuning it every way imaginable, using 40-strand snares, 24-strand, and a couple different types of heads. I just don't like the sound that comes out of it. It's louder than a freight train but there's just no real character to it...it sounds dead and I dislike the tone.
I may pawn it off on eBay and replace it with another Black Beauty. I was forced to sell my BB back in June to make the downpayment on my Unix kit...it was the last drum I ever wanted to sell...it's still my favorite.
Anyone care to comment on Ayotte Keplinger vs. Ludwig Black Beauty? Anyone interested in a Keplinger!?
I've tried tuning it every way imaginable, using 40-strand snares, 24-strand, and a couple different types of heads. I just don't like the sound that comes out of it. It's louder than a freight train but there's just no real character to it...it sounds dead and I dislike the tone.
I may pawn it off on eBay and replace it with another Black Beauty. I was forced to sell my BB back in June to make the downpayment on my Unix kit...it was the last drum I ever wanted to sell...it's still my favorite.
Anyone care to comment on Ayotte Keplinger vs. Ludwig Black Beauty? Anyone interested in a Keplinger!?