My girlfriend found this snare at a pawn shop. 5.5 x 14 Yamaha Concert copper MIJ snare. $140 out the door. Been wanting this size for awhile now. Can't wait to try it out. Attachment 13456 Attachment 13457
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My girlfriend found this snare at a pawn shop. 5.5 x 14 Yamaha Concert copper MIJ snare. $140 out the door. Been wanting this size for awhile now. Can't wait to try it out. Attachment 13456 Attachment 13457
the serial number shows that it was made in April of 2013.
Beautiful snare! Always loved those lugs. Are you going to leave those concert wires on?
Mike, I'm going to try them but will probably go to a 20 strand Pure Sound. It has an Evans Genera Dry on it now but I'm pretty sure I'm going to change that too. I like the warmth copper gives but want it to sound lively at the same time.
you're kidding me?! $140 out the door!!
AWESOME!
Interesting drum..................Copper over Maple ?
Looks like I count seven plies.
Wow. That is amazing for the price you got it for; and the drum.
What a cool GF! $140?? What a steal!!
Ok, I get that the copper is like a wrap, bearing edges are still wood, but why the central seam? Does the copper need that to be more rigid ( and so the wood needs to be routed to accommodate the copper)?
Really great looking snare.
hey guys I like reading all your replies. There is no wood involved. It may look like plies in that one photo but it's all copper. The seam I always thought was for strength. It is very very clean. I will post more about the sound after I get it into the practice room.
Specifications
Size 14" x 5½"
Shell 1.2mm copper; 45-degree edge; regular snare bed.
Finish Clear lacquer
Bearing Edge 45º Double Cut
Snare Bed Shallow 1.8 mm
Lugs 10 lugs; small-body type; chrome locking lug nut.
Hoops 2.3mm steel triple-flange.
Strainer Extended; extra smooth type; vertical adjustment on release and butt side.
Snares 0.6mm brass guitar string; 14-strands.
Weight 11.91 lbs.
Top Head 14" REMO Renaissance Diplomat (Included)
Bottom Head 14" REMO Diplomat (Included)
Snare Drums
All copper! Cooler than I first thought!
Played the copper at practice tonight. Sounds great. Very dry sound plus it has an Evans dry level 360 on it. Still has the original wires too but may change them later on and try a different batter later on too but for now will leave it as is. We're playing a double on St. Patrick's Day once outside and then later that evening inside and will use it inside for sure. May use the brass for the outside. Last time we were out there it sounded pretty good with the brass
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I'd love to have that snare in my arsenal
Hey Spaz I'm happy I got it I mean given the price it was kind of a no brainer but I never really considered getting one before. It's great to have sound options.
Nice! (girlfriend). Drum too.
Love that snare slinky! I'm sure you're well aware of this but it's worth bringing up. I once played in a band with a 7 piece horn section and when we played doubles (outdoor to indoor) within the same gig, the horn players had a heck of a time keeping their brass instruments acclimated to the change in temperture. In my opinion, I would take the snare out of its case let it "breathe" before you do the final tweek on the tuning. Good luck in March. I wish I could drop by and check you guys out!
thanks everybody, and Rich thanks for that tip! I will do that for sure.
nick
I'm really liking this drum but I want to try a different set up on it. I want to keep it dry but liven it up a bit too if that makes sense. It still has the 15'' 16 strand guitar string wires on it which really dries it up plus it has the Evans dry batter on top. Thinking about going to an Aquarian Response 2 batter leaving the reso alone and going to a 20 strand pure sound. The nice thing about this drum, even though it's called a concert snare it's equipped with a regular throw off.
I played a copper snare at a music store once, and I really like the sound. I haven't seen one in my price range yet, but your find gives me hope. Congrats slinky!
PASTOR BOB WAS HERE????? Did anybody see him, get a picture, anything?
I know the sound of snare drums will get to him even if nobody is playing 1. Just the mere mention of a snare and he becomes like Ethan Hunt, here and gone.