I got a used supra for $250 (with some pitting).A second-hand Ludwig Acrolite can be had for under $250, and those drums work for a lot of genres. If you could come up with another $50, you may be able to find a used Supraphonic too.
There ya go! Deals are out there!I got a used supra for $250 (with some pitting).
You must have a two ply head on your Acrolite. I have one with the original Ludwig Orchestra batter and it is plenty loud. The more I play my Acrolites the more I'm convinced they are the best snare drums period...regardless of price.An Acrolite would be a good choice as they're not particularly loud. I have one and it sounds great but I've given up using it in un-mic'd situations.
Careful! That Premier is oozing class all over your carpet. ?Some great suggestions above. You could pick up any of my 14x5 snares for that money (used):
Prem 2000 COA
Gretsch 10 ply maple
Both are incredibly versatile and sound amazing! Both have DC hoops...
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The older concert line is so under rated and can be had so affordable now.About a year ago I sold this Yamaha 'concert' model metal snare in great condition to a guy who then used it to play in an R&B band in a casino on the Gulf Coast. Said he loved it. I let it go for $175.00
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About a year ago I sold this Yamaha 'concert' model metal snare in great condition to a guy who then used it to play in an R&B band in a casino on the Gulf Coast. Said he loved it. I let it go for $175.00
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I've got a Remo Controlled Sound head on there. The snare can get pretty loud but it struggles to keep up when the stage volume ramps up. I don't rim shot so that could have something to do with it. I'm not a hard hitter, either.You must have a two ply head on your Acrolite. I have one with the original Ludwig Orchestra batter and it is plenty loud. The more I play my Acrolites the more I'm convinced they are the best snare drums period...regardless of price.