MX (or Sputnik now) Snare Drums

[The Fiction We Live]

I know that most of us drummers out there love and cherish our snare drums. We probably spend the most money on this one single drum than anything else. So I decided to start a thread dedicated to showing off our snare drums. You can post your favorite or simply all of your drums. I will start:

My Maryland DC Series Snare in Black Sparkle

6 1/4 x 14

20 Ply

Black Trick Throw Off

7/8 Offset Lugs

G1 over Hazy 300


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y216/rkennedy407/PB100376.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y216/rkennedy407/Bottom.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y216/rkennedy407/Edge.jpg

[Brokensticks]

Thats a nice snare. I'd post a pic of mine but I don't have one and everyone already knows what a 3005 snare in AHG looks like.

[Brendan]

**** you man, the envy is raping me

[Undisco Kidd]

14x5.5 Vintage Ludwig Acrolite.
20 (soon to be 42) strand snare.

[_Austin_]

Ooh, give me 2 weeks and il be able to post my own pics of this masterpiece :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/ausey/a2c99e4a.jpg

EDIT: Wow i want that maryland snare, VERY nice!

[Bryan Blakey]

Pearl Piccolo snare drum. My real snare broke about 3 years ago and I had a gig that night so I went to Guitar Center and got the cheapest snare they had. I haven't had $300 to spare since then, so I'm still using that one. I really don't like it anymore.

[Josiah]

I think Maryland makes awesome drums. But 20 ply is just an absurd abuse of Maryland quality I think. Still a killer looking snare.

Here's some of mine - these are the ones I use most often. Look closely, some are not what they seem....


http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/1259/picture0130nl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Jezen]

Just one of them: My Premier No.11 Metal Piccolo. 3x14" of goodness.

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/4180/mypremierpiccolo8ll.jpg

[CombatWombat3]

Damn Josiah, nice snares! I don't have a pic of my snare, it's nothing special. Pearl Forum 14" snare, refinished.

[-TheGlassPrison-]

Probaly the hottest picture on MX right now..

Go Me.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/-TheGlassPrison-/Drums/SnareWatermark.jpg

[Jezen]

^^^
Yuk thats ugly.

[-TheGlassPrison-]

:rolleyes:.

[Jezen]

You dissed my Stannies.

http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~jochens/Rebecca/mini.jpg

[-TheGlassPrison-]

I did not.
I said i didnt want them.

[Mista Bob]

Heres my Snare.
http://bob.pez2k.net/Snare2.jpg
Black Panther 14x6.5" Steel snare.

[The Leper Messiah]

Probaly the hottest picture on MX right now..

Go Me.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/-TheGlassPrison-/Drums/SnareWatermark.jpg

That looks awesome man...

I'll take a picture tommorow of my snare drum, don't have my camera on me at the moment.

[Josiah]

I like the finish on that snare.

But dualing die-cast combined with that fact it's tama is just a major turn off.

[mysticalyeti]

http://www.team1l.net/yeti/snare.jpg
http://www.team1l.net/yeti/snare3.JPG

14x3.5 Black panther birdseye maple and 14x6.5 Black panther aluminum respectively

[The Fiction We Live]

I think Maryland makes awesome drums. But 20 ply is just an absurd abuse of Maryland quality I think. Still a killer looking snare.

I did try a lot of different Maryland snares in different configurations. I simply loved the way the 20ply sounded. It has the crack and the pitch that I wanted. There is no lack in quality for the sound I was looking for. I respect your opinion and your lovely snares.

[Massik Kretal]

Heres the best snare ever...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Hamplant539/christmas021.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Hamplant539/Snare002.jpg

Also are we still gonna say MX after all the changes? I dont wanna say sputnik thats gay.

[CombatWombat3]

Dude, this will always be MX.

[Undisco Kidd]

Sputnik musician forums sounds stupid.

MX is easier, too.

[aznriceball]

time to kill the thread with my acclaim..

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/aznriceball/kit/snarestainattempt.jpg

14x4
8 ply

one of my earlier attempts at refinishing in a fade. at normal lighting this thing appears to be black, and im glad for that..

[White]

Ill post pics of my snare..................when i get a snare haha

[Plan B.]

14x5.5, 6-ply Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute Nouveau.

:cool:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/bill1987/YamahaMCA11.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/bill1987/YamahaMCA12.jpg

[-TheGlassPrison-]

so nice... mmm

[crolfe1]

Here are my two babies... :)

http://www.fiveshotslater.com/CR/dp10.jpg

http://www.fiveshotslater.com/CR/edgee.jpg

[Josiah]

I did try a lot of different Maryland snares in different configurations. I simply loved the way the 20ply sounded. It has the crack and the pitch that I wanted. There is no lack in quality for the sound I was looking for. I respect your opinion and your lovely snares.


No no.. I perhaps didnt' articulate myself well. I meant, that I think the true charecter and tone of Maryland drums would have better represented in a thinner snare.

But no doubt that one soudns great.

[Tim]

Dont have any pics right now but im just using a snare that came with the pacific cx. I got that thing to sound damn good too. coated amb/snareside amb with some gibraltar snar wires on there.

[Panopticon]

my (refinished) baby...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b379/enemytopublic/33f50d32.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b379/enemytopublic/f487f01c.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b379/enemytopublic/13528c82.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b379/enemytopublic/26b09436.jpg

Woot...

Astro snare

"Snappy Snare" wires...4 bucks...oh yeah...
Evans Power Center over Hazy 300...

EDIT: ^^^That sweetheart is being sold with my kit and is going to turn into a Pro M snare in Tobacco fade. And that in turn will become an aux snare, and a yummy Yamaha Manu Katche snare will be my main

[Erotomania]

My Beauty:)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/Rush000/2fdb337a.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/Rush000/e876a2b2.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/Rush000/906f01c0.jpg

[Bone]

Nice to see the Panther's represented!!

I track alot with Panther snares despite what I'm supposed too, Mapex does snares right with a goodness that is hard to match.

Once you go Black, you never go back.

[Erotomania]

Nice to see the Panther's represented!!

I track alot with Panther snares despite what I'm supposed too, Mapex does snares right with a goodness that is hard to match.

Once you go Black, you never go back.
^^^hahaha! thats a good one

[Juicy_Forlorn]

http://bob.pez2k.net/kelseysnare1.jpg

http://bob.pez2k.net/kelseysnare2.jpg

My 5.5'' X 14'' sonor force 3003 snare in white sparkle that came with my kit. It's nothing special but it gets the job done.

[60 Hertz Jig]

Arghh..I can't wait for my 3003 to come..1 more day..

Peace.

[Chris]

My 14x5.5 Steel Pearl Senistone,
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5369/chris0084qf.jpg

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5682/chris0038io.jpg

[osiecki]

I've got a Pearl Ultracast 5x14, but it's packed away since I just moved. It also needs a new batter, and probably a new snare-side. So uh...pics in a week or so. :D

[Wizz]

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2683/180684fr.jpg

Ferocious: Imagine the power and dynamics of a brass snare with the beauty and unique sound qualities of a hammered finish. This snare gives you superior performance from whisper-soft brushes to ear-shattering rim shots.

14.6.5 Hammered brass


( its not mine yet but i will kill for it !!!!! )

[osiecki]

P.S. Can someone point me in the direction to find out more about this "Sputnik" business going on?

[Wizz]

P.S. Can someone point me in the direction to find out more about this "Sputnik" business going on?


yea i wanna know it to cuz i'm confused

[60 Hertz Jig]

^^^

The answer!
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/announcement.php?f=78

Peace.

[RushHourSoul]

Dammit, I just copied that link and was ready to post it.. ah well.

Anyway,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v346/ffmusic/Snare/P1010147small.jpg

Mapex Black Panther, Hammered Steel 14x5.5 :)

[Aaron]

damnnn

[gimp fest]

:confused: how does that double pedal work?

[RushHourSoul]

lol, it doesn't I just took the slave unit off. because I don't like using double pedal.

[60 Hertz Jig]

lol, it doesn't I just took the slave unit off. because I don't like using double pedal.

Don't like it, or can't come up with any creative beats with it? =p

Peace.

[moogoogaipan]

Don't like it, or can't come up with any creative beats with it? =p

Peace.
probably doesn't like it.
I don't like using my double-bass. Though I keep it attached.

[RushHourSoul]

Don't like it, or can't come up with any creative beats with it? =p

Peace.

Bit of Both :) it just gets in the way of the hihat mostly though, which I like really close to the snare.

[60 Hertz Jig]

Bit of Both :) it just gets in the way of the hihat mostly though, which I like really close to the snare.

Well, you could set the slave up to the left of the hi-hat, like I do. If your hi-hat stand rotates, turn it so you can put the slave to the left, and run the linkage through the gap in the stand. That's just me though. I haven't used my slave much lately as well..

Peace.

[Wizz]

:angry: fdml@#flk So many people have Black Panther and i don't :mad:

[The Fiction We Live]

No no.. I perhaps didnt' articulate myself well. I meant, that I think the true charecter and tone of Maryland drums would have better represented in a thinner snare.

But no doubt that one soudns great.

Oh in that case I agree with that 100%. A 20ply isn't exactly a defining tone for the company :). Thanks for clearing that up!

[HeLLmO]

Bit of Both :) it just gets in the way of the hihat mostly though, which I like really close to the snare.


i know how ya feel, i have the pacific hi hat stand, and i hate it so much, the legs don't rotate, and for some reason the cluch just can't grip the rod because whenever i play the hats with my foot it just goes crazy. that is why i'm finally gettin' a new hi hat stand today :)

[spike9908]

ill try to get some pics. up after i pick up my mapex saturn snare(hopefully i can get it monday, not sure if the place will be open.)

[Jezen]

I too, have that damned Pacific hat stand. It's a bitch I tells ya.

[Drum Phil]

Giant pic ahoy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/rancid_punk/Kit039.jpg

Sonor 10x2 Jungle snare
Mapex V 14x5.5
Old school 14x8 Pearl Steel snare from the 80s

[The Fiction We Live]

I love that 14x8!

[fullmetalhaallee]

DW collectors snare
Champagne glass with black hardware and brass tension rods.
13x5
All maple ten and six shell
I still have stock heads on there as of now :upset:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/haallee/IMG_0157.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/haallee/IMG_0158.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/haallee/IMG_0156.jpg

[cshendude]

I have a 14 by 5.5 DW craviotto snare with one huge ply of maple :thumb:
I'll post pics when I get home.

[Pleaseme]

Arrrg Drum Phil, stop whoring your jungle snare! I WANT IT GRRRRR

[Drum Phil]

:cool:

I love my sonor and pearl snares :) Replacing the mapex with a black panther

[spike9908]

DW collectors snare
Champagne glass with black hardware and brass tension rods.
13x5
All maple ten and six shell
I still have stock heads on there as of now :upset:

that is beautiful, but it think it would look better with all gold hardware.

after i get new cymbals i think im gonna save up for a DW snare or something like that. maybe a 13" edge.

[Drum Phil]

Im planning on getting:

13x5.5 Maple black panther
13x6 Yamaha musashi oak
14x7 DW Edge
14x6 Acrylic of some description

and a couple of others

[The Fiction We Live]

You can't go wrong with an Edge. Beautiful drums.

[FL3P]

Well here they are......

The UDrum alien snare, 14"x6", 6+6 with one vent
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/cky49/DSCN1153.jpg

The Pork Pie Big Brass, 14"x6.5"
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/cky49/DSCN1149.jpg

[Drum Phil]

That alien snare is wicked

[FL3P]

Me and Paul at UDrum thought we would do an experiment with what he called "laminate ply'. That logo is scanned onto a heavy laminate and used like a wrap. We're gonna see if it's could be a cheaper alternative to hand painting artwork for those that don't have a ton to spend but would like something custom.

[HeLLmO]

hows that pork pie? i've been looking into brass snares for my next snare

[Talos]

Someone post a Joey Jordison Sig:p I wanna see some flaming:thumb:

fullmetalhaallee - that pool is awesome that you can see out of the window

[FL3P]

It's very nice although I havent got to try it live yet. I just got it off Ebay and it's got a nice range but with three snare drums it's hard to get time with them all haha. I found it for $250 US practically brand new with a brand new Pearl snare stand.

[fullmetalhaallee]

that is beautiful, but it think it would look better with all gold hardware.

after i get new cymbals i think im gonna save up for a DW snare or something like that. maybe a 13" edge.

Thanks, I probably would go for all gold hardware, but I got it from a local drum shop, it wasnt custom ordered by me. But I got the snare for $100 so I not complaining.

[spike9908]

Thanks, I probably would go for all gold hardware, but I got it from a local drum shop, it wasnt custom ordered by me. But I got the snare for $100 so I not complaining.

what shop was this and why the hell would they sell a DW for $100. was it used?

[Win A Rabbit]

mine are nothing special at all, but i love them.

14x5.5" cb snare (refinished in black and white 'candy cane' style stripes)
14x6" peavey steel snare (bought it for $20)

[Aaron]

i dont have access to a camera but i can tell you aboot my snare. its a rogers dynasonic "big R" model from 1964, its 6.5"x14" and 5mm beaded steel. its fat as sounding and has a huge tuning range because of the 10-lugs and no snare bed. I have all the originals on it, except one washer and tuning-rod, as well as the original floating rogers snare-bed. I even have the matching leather-bag that my uncle got with it for a 1964 christmas giveaway!

I also have a dodgy pearl 5x14" wood-snare that i redid the bearing edges rounded and has a nice pop to it.

[fullmetalhaallee]

what shop was this and why the hell would they sell a DW for $100. was it used?

Barely used, but you would NEVER know. They were selling it for $250, but since it matched the kit I bought ther gave it to me for $100. It was drums2go.

[The Fiction We Live]

That's an amazing deal. Almost as good as my $72 Paiste Signature Crash.

[GhostNote]

Hi, there are some nice snares out there! mine arent all that flash, but yeah.

My main snare:

Premier Artist Birch Heritage in dark wlnut laquer, 13x5.5, 6-ply birch , Evans Genera dry over a generic premier SD snare head.

http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/9145/snares0015os.th.jpg (http://img365.imageshack.us/my.php?image=snares0015os.jpg)

http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/1749/snares0052hv.th.jpg (http://img365.imageshack.us/my.php?image=snares0052hv.jpg)

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1787/snares0029pr.th.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=snares0029pr.jpg)

My other snare:

Olympic circa 1950's snare in white (slightly yellow now...) Duroplastic, i think its beech or poplar, 5-ply (i think) with reinforcing rings. Complete with foil over paper badge. haha. It doesnt have any skins as i am currently in the process of buying new hoops, tuning rods and a new batter head.

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7456/snares0079ta.th.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=snares0079ta.jpg)

More pics in next reply

[FL3P]

Premier artist snare drums are great!

[GhostNote]

Continued from my last reply.

My Olympic snare:

http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/8510/snare4qw.th.jpg (http://img481.imageshack.us/my.php?image=snare4qw.jpg)

http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/1500/snares0086ur.th.jpg (http://img481.imageshack.us/my.php?image=snares0086ur.jpg)

Both of 'em

http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/4334/snares0093vi.th.jpg (http://img481.imageshack.us/my.php?image=snares0093vi.jpg)


Not much really. Im also making a handhammered snare this/next year, (HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! (in my country/state) which should be fun.

Cheers for looking:chug:

[GhostNote]

Premier artist snare drums are great!

Yeah, they're awesome. But everyone else has like; aliens and like DW's and stuff. I'll always love Premier though. And the Olympic; well, just the fact that it has sentimental value is why i use it and because it's made by Premier:cool: