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atimke
2,488 posts (2 today)
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14 October 2011
| One of the strands on the snares that came on my Reference snare got broken through my own carelessness, so I replaced them with some steel 24-strand Puresound Custom Pros. The old ones were 20 strand, and I presume they were also steel. They really sound nice. I also like the fact that I can swap them out with other Custom Pros by just removing a cotter pin from the mounting strap on either end. I also picked up the brass model, but I haven't tried them yet.
Al in Illinois - Member since February 4, 2007.
I just love to beat on stuff with sticks!
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atimke
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14 October 2011
| I expect to prefer the steel, because they say they're "quick and crisp," but we'll see. They describe the brass ones as "bright and resonant."
Al in Illinois - Member since February 4, 2007.
I just love to beat on stuff with sticks!
Pearl Kits:
Reference: Crystal Rain (10,12,13,14,16,22)
Masters MCX: Chestnut Fade (10,12,13,14,16,22)
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devoted2gretsch
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14 October 2011
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atimke
2,488 posts (2 today)
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15 October 2011
| I wonder if it will work with other snares without making adjustments to the straps.
Updated on 10/15/2011 9:48:48 AM Other models and brands.
Al in Illinois - Member since February 4, 2007.
I just love to beat on stuff with sticks!
Pearl Kits:
Reference: Crystal Rain (10,12,13,14,16,22)
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malletjazz3
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15 October 2011
| If I'm remembering the photos I've seen correctly...couldn't you do that with any snares that will accept straps, just using an r-clip from the hardware store?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairpin_cotter_pin
"I played with Holdsworth, Fripp, and Belew...I wish we drummers could play that differently. Drummers are starting to homogenize into the same guy, which frightens me." - Bill Bruford
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atimke
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15 October 2011
| I don't know. Has anyone tried it?
Al in Illinois - Member since February 4, 2007.
I just love to beat on stuff with sticks!
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Reference: Crystal Rain (10,12,13,14,16,22)
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| Brant_SA
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17 October 2011
| | I have a few sets of Puresound wires. I like them all a lot. But when I first got them, they were choking my drum. I realized that I pushed the strap too close to the curve on the pin. So make sure its always centered correctly. | | Message posted 218 days ago | IP Logged |
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atimke
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19 November 2011
| Having gotten in a month with the Custom Pro's, I really love the difference they have made. I'm sure part of it is the snares themselves, but I also think going from 20 strands to 24 has helped a lot. My current explanation is that with a 20-ply shell, the additional strands improved the balance between the sound of the drum itself and the snares. Whatever it is, I like the result.
Updated on 11/19/2011 9:48:52 AM Still haven't tried the brass snares.
Al in Illinois - Member since February 4, 2007.
I just love to beat on stuff with sticks!
Pearl Kits:
Reference: Crystal Rain (10,12,13,14,16,22)
Masters MCX: Chestnut Fade (10,12,13,14,16,22)
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