Snare drum choice

[Lukeatoopis]

im looking for a good professional snare without breaking my bank...
preferences:
-preferably some type of metal
-open tone
-responsive
jazz/rock sound



SUGGESTIONS???

[rickthedrummer]

Black Beauty

[almostmatt1]

Ludwig Black Beauty is a fantastic snare, as Rick suggested. Another one I'm a big fan of is the Pork Pie "Big Black Brass".

[Nechre]

Ludwig Acrolite.

Man, I've gotta get an aluminum snare. I wonder if someone makes an 8" deep one...

[onegourd]

again, acrolite.

[KCJones]

again, acrolite.

KCCO Onegourd!! Nice member pic!

[longgun]

im looking for a good professional snare without breaking my bank...
preferences:
-preferably some type of metal
-open tone
-responsive
jazz/rock sound



SUGGESTIONS???

Breaking the bank is relative.................Like Rick said, the BB is the top of the line, but they usually go for more than $400 used..................unless you find a smoking deal.

The acrolite can be had for around 100 bones..................and is a great snare.

Depends on your definition of "Breaking the bank"

[weezy]

Aluminum: Ludwig Supraphonic or Acrolite (used prices are very reasonable). I believe that there's also an aluminum model of the Pearl sensitone.

Brass: Black beauties are expensive, even used. Look at Rogers Dynasonics, Slingerland Krupa/Soundkings, Pearl sensitone brass, Porkpie B.O.B., pdp Ace.

I'd stay away from steel. I find it to be great for rock, but don't really see it working well for jazz.

[rickthedrummer]

I have this Acrolite sitting around doing nothing. If you are interested, PM me.

[thepilgrimsdream]

Black Beauty and lm402 and lm400. Pork pie makes some nice inexpensive snares

[Olimpass]

Acro vote here! Ludwig Acrolite or Ludwig standard is certainly the least expensive best way to go IMO.

[TxDrummer]

acro vote here! Ludwig acrolite or ludwig standard is certainly the least expensive best way to go imo.

+1

[zarrdoss]

Acrolite as well, Crush also makes a affordable aluminum snare that I will recommend. Also as recommended Pork Pie BOB, PDP ACE, can be found cheap on E-bay, Pearl Brass sensatone, Worldmax Black Brass, etc. Good luck

[Olimpass]

If you want a steel drum, Ludwig has the new Supralite in 4x14, 5.5x14 and 6.5x14..affordable.

[Pearl MCX Man]

Pearl Sensitone Elite in brass, copper, aluminum or steel. all good affordable sounding snares.
Here's a pic of their steel drum

[longgun]

If you want a steel drum, Ludwig has the new Supralite in 4x14, 5.5x14 and 6.5x14..affordable.

That is a gorgeous snare.................I think Ludwig has a winner with the new "supralite"..............everything I've read about them has been positive.

[onegourd]

KCCO Onegourd!! Nice member pic!

Thanks KC, been waiting on some sort of response/approval, not a big Bill base in the drumming world seems unlikely...

[Kazaamski]

Oh man, I have a bit of spendy money. Do i get a supralite? Or one of those red steel snares from yamaha...? firstworldproblems.jpg
@ OP, might I recommend a PDP Hammered Brass Snare? They aren't in production anymore, but they can be had for about 150-250 depending on how thickheaded the sellers are. It's my go to snare. Beats out my collectors and dynasonic. FWIW

[slinky]

That is a gorgeous snare.................I think Ludwig has a winner with the new "supralite"..............everything I've read about them has been positive.

that's nice. Really like the new b/o badge it has