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    While I don't think so some guys I fill in for say my snare is way too loud. It's a Mapex BP maple with a coated Genera dry head and a single ply resonant. I have tried moon gels, rings, and even a cloth patch to satisfy them. They still say it's too loud. Personally I think it's because they are used to have a drummer who uses an E kit. I would be more than happy to use an E kit but do not have one. Any advice is appreciated.
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    Play softer and don’t use rimshots.
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    There’s no such thing as a snare that’s “too loud” on stage. The easier it is for them to hear the back-beat, the better. The only thing that matters is if it’s too loud out in front. Unless they’re standing out front, they’re perception means little. If they’re used to an e-kit getting pumped through the monitors and mains, then it probably IS louder on stage...but it needs to be. This a totally different scenario unless you mic the snare.
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    If anyone ever tells me my snare is to loud I thank them for noticing. Then play harder

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    I just think of all the guitar players that try to get their amps up to 11.
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    give them earplugs.. but in all fairness if it's too loud out front as said earlier that could be a problem in smaller rooms. i went to see a local cover band last week at a smaller bar room and his cymbals were so loud almost to a point of annoying at times.
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    Drape a towel over the snare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SpazApproved View Post
    If anyone ever tells me my snare is too loud I thank them for noticing. Then play harder
    Quote Originally Posted by rickthedrummer View Post
    I just think of all the guitar players that try to get their amps up to 11.
    HAHAHA............Both are correct !
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    Six Piece Mapex Saturn V, Five Piece DW Performance Series, NOS Slingerland Snares, Centent Ardor and Emperor Cymbals


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