Thanks Tamashane!
Thanks MDK. When I A/B'd the 24" vs the 22" they had a different head combo to one another. They sounded quite different but it's likely the heads.
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I got major GAS for this snare. I must start saving now!!
$425 USD
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DW's Eco-X Snare delivers cutting highs with cracking rimshots as well as huge, full bottom end, with all of the warmth, resonance, and attack that collector's Series drums are known for. The Eco-X snare satisfies drummer's needs with its huge sound and full frequency range.
The unique, US-made hybrid bamboo/birch shell provides increased high-end attack, while DW's X Shell technology offers unprecedented low-end response. Plus, DW drummer-friendly features such as True Pitch Tuning, STM (Suspension Tom Mounts), Proportional Counter Hoops and DW Heads by Remo USA all come standard. It's a giant leap forward in shell technology and everyone wins!
Features:
14" x 5-1/2" hybrid bamboo/birch shell
3 Position butt plate
Mag Throw-Off
True Pitch Tuning
Proportional Counter Hoops
Made in the USA
DW Heads by Remo USA
You're so easy, Rich.
G.A.S. up!
Aye, aye Cap'n!
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^^hahahahahahaha
Just bought a new skb hard case after a close call with my new collectors 14 x 6.5 maple snare in a soft bag. I am impressed with the case but the snare will only fir into the case in 2 positions due to the throw off and it is snug. Attachment 14375
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Good call on the hard case. If you gig with a pro level kit you really need hard cases. The protection is well worth the cost and the peace of mind is priceless. I've said it before. My kit (DW) has done around 500 shows and still looks like new. I'm using the same Humes & Berg cases that I bought with the drums in '97 plus two SKB cases for my snares. Both brands are excellent. You've done a good thing my friend.
No offense to anyone here but I truly can't believe people use soft cases.
I play and travel so much and have seen so many accidents and etc and my hardcases have saved me from heart attacks several times!
No matter how careful you are mistakes and accidents do happen.
If you're going to invest into a high end kit you truly need to invest into protecting them too.
Good point but honestly I gig abut 2 times a month and stay local for the most part. I tried hard cases for my whole kit a few times but the added weight was really ridiculous and that is why I went to soft cases with exception now to my snare : ).. ..
90% of the time I gig my $500 Sonor birch kit and I have the really good ahead armor soft cases, granted they are still soft cases but much better than the thin gator/roadrunner style bags. I still may get hard cases for my collectors for the rare times I do gig it but man the added weight really sucks but I will probably regret it someday if I don't.
Hey man!!! I have spent literally zero time here on Drumchat since well before this post of yours.... and though I MAY have seen this green DW kit and commented on it, I don’t think so... If I did, the early senility lets me see new things over and over. Congratulations (ever so late) on the DW kit. You’ve had some time with them now, so what’s the verdict? I’ve missed talking with you a lot!!
No offense taken Spaz...not everybody falls under the same circumstances as you (i.e. play and travel so much). If I played drums for a living and I was on the road six months out of the year yes, I'd make the investment in hard cases but I'm like MDK, I may play out or move my kit maybe twice a month and most of the time it is a 45 minute drive across town and I load/unload my own kit and sometimes, I don't even put my kit in cases since it goes from the trunk and right into the studio :icon_eek:
S'up everyone? I haven't posted in a while but I hope to be back regularly. I love the new kit, MDK.
welcome back!
Thanks, Spaz.
Got myself a new snare.
First badge 80's/early 90's brass model with upgraded Mag throw and 3 point release:
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Looking forward to receiving it.
Regarding cases/bags.
Try Protection racket AAA its the best of both worlds. Light as a bag and protective as a case. I bought a set last year and it was the best purchase in a long time.
^Nice!!
Hi, Im kinda new to the forum, finally able to kick my electric drums since I moved to a house (no basement but whatever) and Im debating purchasing the DW performance series new or the collectors series used. I can hear a slight difference but nothing incredible. Any insights from you all who have played both? Im kind of in a musical instrument desert here, no collectors anywhere and its hit and miss at GC which is a 45 minute drive.
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I got this Edge 10 days ago to complement my kit. I wish it had the satin chrome hardware also, but I may swap it out some time down the road. I've been making lots of additions and changes to the kit recently getting ready for the upcoming summer gig season.
oh my good lord that is gorgeous!!!
Bet it set you back a penny or two!
but WORTH it
After 26 years onnYamah (with a quick back and forth to DW a few tears ago) I finally took the plunge and went full DW.
With huge thanks to old dutch drum forum member Animal aka Luuk.
8x7, 10x8, 12x9, 14x11, 16x13, 22x18 (2x) 21x16 (gong)
Collector’s Maple in Satin Specialty Cherry To Black Burst with Black Chrome hardware.
Born in 2003, 2006 (8” and gong drum) and 2007 (second kick) in mint condition.
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Nice DW kit for sure.
How's the balance of the single legged Yamaha stand holding all three rack toms!?!?
Makes me weak looking at that.
Nice !
The black chrome hardware looks pretty good with that finish.