I personally think they are a holdover from the power ballad days when greater depth meant "more power". I'm sure adjusting the depth to diameter ratio does change the sound, or I wouldn't have a 7x12 "power piccolo". I'm just not really sure about the real difference, since I tune my 6x14 and my 5x14 to the same note, and get the same positive reaction from the soundman. To me the diameter is the bigger player, generally speaking.
A 14x5 snare will have a shallower tone that is inviting and non threatening. You will find your sticks rebound less as the acoustic environment created by the slimmer drum does not defy gravity so severely as a larger shell. There is also the added bonus that both heads will be in a much closer relationship and are bound to work together in a pleasantly harmonious relationship.
A 14x6 snare will be much more of a challenge to control as your sticks will fly of the batter head with a velocity which may well surprise you. The deeper shell will give the drum a bark like a huge bull moose in the mating season whose amorous intentions have been denied.
You will probably experience a feeling of overwhelming complacency as your parradiddles and other rudiments are projected forcefully into the aural environment that is the rehearsal room, studio or concert stage.
Why not buy one of each and rest easy in the knowledge that you have both.
Skunk.
................and doesn't match my experience, especially as regards stick response.
what kind of sound would a 13 get???????
thanks
I on the other hand, seem to breed like rabbits around here!
A 14x5 snare will have a shallower tone that is inviting and non threatening. You will find your sticks rebound less as the acoustic environment created by the slimmer drum does not defy gravity so severely as a larger shell. There is also the added bonus that both heads will be in a much closer relationship and are bound to work together in a pleasantly harmonious relationship.
A 14x6 snare will be much more of a challenge to control as your sticks will fly of the batter head with a velocity which may well surprise you. The deeper shell will give the drum a bark like a huge bull moose in the mating season whose amorous intentions have been denied.
You will probably experience a feeling of overwhelming complacency as your parradiddles and other rudiments are projected forcefully into the aural environment that is the rehearsal room, studio or concert stage.
Why not buy one of each and rest easy in the knowledge that you have both.
Skunk.
what does???................