10" Pearl Masters Snare in Platinum Mist

[geeza]

So here is my latest project. I had an extra 10x8 MMX tom laying around and decided to turn it into a snare. I cut the top and bottom of the shell off , Recut the 45 degree bearing edge , used the inside holes from the top and bottom lugs, stretched them out slightly to fit the CL-55 lugs, threw on a piccolo throw off, moved the badge down to the middle of the shell and now i have a matching aux snare for my kit. It turned out perfect and sounds great. Hope you like it.

 

[motleyh]

Nice job! I can't tell from the photos -- did you cut beds?

 

[geeza]

I used a palm sander to create the beds. Other than the two screw holes above the badge (which are filled in) you can't tell it was a mod. I used the top and bottom portion of the shell to practice cutting the bearing edge.

 

[donv]

How did you cut the drum? Bandsaw?

 

[geeza]

How did you cut the drum? Bandsaw?

The shell was cut with a table saw.

 

[Pass.of.E.r.a.]

wow, that is really sharp! bet it has a nice crack to it!!

out of curiosity how deep is it?

-Jonathan

 

[geeza]

wow, that is really sharp! bet it has a nice crack to it!!

out of curiosity how deep is it?

-Jonathan

The depth is 4 1/4". This is the deepest i could go without exposing the original lug holes. Keep in mind this was a Masters MMX, so after cutting the top and bottom of the shell off, you're removing the reinforcement rings and left with a thin 4 ply shell. Yes the crack will take your head off and that's how i like my crack.