zambizzi
Platinum Member
So, I'm nit-picking and fine-tuning my technique, setup, etc. over the past couple of years. My setup changes in little bits, here and there, as my technique evolves. One dilemma I haven't gotten past yet is snare distance. I play a 4pc. kit so I've got a 14" snare w/ a 12" tom to the north.
My snare sits about 6" from the edge of my throne. For many folks, that's far too close. I only do this because any further out, and I feel like I have to reach/lean to hit the center of the 12" tom.
I'm exactly 6" tall and have long legs...but not particularly long arms. I'm built kinda weird.
It's comfortable most of the time but there are occasions where I feel the snare is too close - one example is right-handed rim shots. Left hand is fine and I don't smack my leg...there's enough clearance there.
I look at the big wigs like Jojo, Stanton, etc. and the common pattern is; the snare is much further away. Am I just delaying the inevitable?
As a general survey, how far is the edge of your throne to the edge of your snare? Pics are appreciated, too. I'll post a pic later of my setup.
My snare sits about 6" from the edge of my throne. For many folks, that's far too close. I only do this because any further out, and I feel like I have to reach/lean to hit the center of the 12" tom.
I'm exactly 6" tall and have long legs...but not particularly long arms. I'm built kinda weird.
It's comfortable most of the time but there are occasions where I feel the snare is too close - one example is right-handed rim shots. Left hand is fine and I don't smack my leg...there's enough clearance there.
I look at the big wigs like Jojo, Stanton, etc. and the common pattern is; the snare is much further away. Am I just delaying the inevitable?
As a general survey, how far is the edge of your throne to the edge of your snare? Pics are appreciated, too. I'll post a pic later of my setup.