What Would YOU Add to This Snare Hoard?

Nice collection sir........you might need a Rodgers "Satellite" to complete it.
 
Neal Pert said:
Real simple question here. If you had these snare drums, what, if anything would you add to this collection? Would you sell some? Buy others?

Drums are as follows:
  • 7 x 14 Noble & Cooley SS Maple Classic
  • 6.5x14 Craviotto Cherry
  • 5.5 x 14 Slingerland Artist (Niles Badge)
  • 4 x 14 Canopus “The Maple”

  • 6.5x14 British Drum Company “Talisman” Spun Steel
  • 5.5 x 14 Yamaha Recording Custom Aluminum
  • 5 x 14 Ludwig COB Pioneer (1930s)

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Right now there's one not pictured: a Gretsch Brooklyn 4160, which I actually prefer to the USA one because the 302s make it sound richer.
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Ludwig Copperphonic and Tama 50th anniversary Bell Brass! If you happen to have 5k laying around.
 
Neal Pert said:
Real simple question here. If you had these snare drums, what, if anything would you add to this collection? Would you sell some? Buy others?

Drums are as follows:
  • 7 x 14 Noble & Cooley SS Maple Classic
  • 6.5x14 Craviotto Cherry
  • 5.5 x 14 Slingerland Artist (Niles Badge)
  • 4 x 14 Canopus “The Maple”

  • 6.5x14 British Drum Company “Talisman” Spun Steel
  • 5.5 x 14 Yamaha Recording Custom Aluminum
  • 5 x 14 Ludwig COB Pioneer (1930s)

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Right now there's one not pictured: a Gretsch Brooklyn 4160, which I actually prefer to the USA one because the 302s make it sound richer.
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Consider one of INDe's wood or metal infinity snare bed drums.
 
Seems like you need a 13" or a 12". I understand 14s are the norm and may be what you are used to but with the above assorted shells and depths all in 14" diameter, the only worthwhile thing I could see adding is a smaller diameter. You've got absolutely all other bases covered.
 
I’ll respond with a different question. What can’t be done with the snares you already have? You can get 1000 different opinions on various drums. Is there a particular sound or genre that needs a specialized drum?
 
plaid sabbath said:
I’ll respond with a different question. What can’t be done with the snares you already have? You can get 1000 different opinions on various drums. Is there a particular sound or genre that needs a specialized drum?
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Note that I didn't ask what I should do-- I asked what you would do. I wanted to see what people would do when they imagine having a relatively small but diverse snare collection. Would they want fewer? More? And why?

As for me, at some point this stack will probably shrink, tbh. But I have to agree that unless I get that Slingerland fixed up I really don't have any classic vintage wood sounds.

I think I could do every gig I play with just about any of the drums I currently have-- certainly the N&C, Craviotto, BDC, Yamaha, and Canopus could do them all. But the drums all make me play and sound a little different, so I like having options. I'll never be one of those guys with 15 or more snares, but I'm not sure where this will go.
 
I would add a Ludwig LM402. There's just something so perfect about that model. Often imitated, never duplicated.
 
""It's too late" to acquire (ok, steal) a vintage wood say WFL 8L let alone 6 lug; 6.5 either they've all been had (bought, already in others hands) Or they are topping out near the $1K range..
That's why I may have said a few years back "why ya all obsessing over new drums, Grab the vintage while you can@"

the window is shutting near closed
New you can buy tomorrow
Vintage: they come go and then they're gone,

:LOL:
 
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