Snare Drum Rims

double bass man

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Can you use a snare rim as a batter rim? Any difference between the two rims? The reason I an asking is I have found a snare rim that I want to make my own--thin---practice head to practice brush work.
 
Yea no problem. Not ideal, but it works. The snare side rim will have slots in it for the cords/straps, that's the only difference.
 
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What Larry said - no problem doing that, especially for the purpose you've stated. Of course, doing any rimshots with a stick in the area of the cutouts could bend the hoop, but that's not what you intend to do. Proceed, sir.

GeeDeeEmm
 
My only concern would be having the snare cut outs where you may be doing rim shots. Obviously the weak spot of the rim. Gee Dee Emm
 
Please remove rim cheese before brushwork commences.
 
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