Wooden Snare Hoops!!

[crazydrummer]

Hey All!

Just wondering if you dudes and dudettes had any thoughts on wooden hoops on snare drums...i have played one and really liked the `crack`it created. Was pondering buying them. They go for about 40 bucks a hoop online..input wanted!

[backtodrum]

I have maple hoops on a maple snare and love the way they sound. they make the drum warmer with a nice crack. but I am really impressed with the consistent cross stick sound that I get from the wood hoops. I would highly recommend them, give them a try.

[drummer]

Remember; you don't need wood hoops to get a good warm snare sound. And crossticks often depend on the kind of sticks you use. Try different sticks and you'll see what I mean. It also depends on what part of the stick you're hitting the rim with as well as whether or not your palm is on the drum. Not saying you shouldn't buy wooden hoops. Just some thoughts on the matter.

[STICKSWIZZARDDRAGON]

Remember; you don't need wood hoops to get a good warm snare sound. And crossticks often depend on the kind of sticks you use. Try different sticks and you'll see what I mean. It also depends on what part of the stick you're hitting the rim with as well as whether or not your palm is on the drum. Not saying you shouldn't buy wooden hoops. Just some thoughts on the matter.

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[crazydrummer]

thanks for the info...anyone else.....

[quikstang2]

I've never played one so I can't tell you anything as far as sound goes.
They do look super nice though.

[Ch33zz]

I wouldnt trust wood hoops, I like rim shots to much

[backtodrum]

I wouldnt trust wood hoops, I like rim shots to much

You can trust them believe me, I play allot of rimshots and cross sticks, they are very durable!

[jimbolimbo99]

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but theyre hard to come across here.

[kona]

Hey All!

Just wondering if you dudes and dudettes had any thoughts on wooden hoops on snare drums...i have played one and really liked the `crack`it created. Was pondering buying them. They go for about 40 bucks a hoop online..input wanted!

Just make sure your strainer (throw-off) will clear the hoop.

I have a Gretsch Renown 5.5 inch snare and there are no wood hoops that will fit with the strainer it came with.

I ordered the Gibraltar notched wood hoops and the Dunnett "R Class" wood hoops and I had to take both back. I would have had to change the throw-off to make it fit and I didn't want to fool with my brand new Purewood African Mahogany shell. That's just me.

I don't know about other drum brands though.

[crazydrummer]

I just ordered a wooden hoop for my batter side. I will keep you posted on how it changes the sound for me.

[backtodrum]

Let us know crazy, I love mine!

[shabutie2113]

would it look or sound dumb if i get wood hoops for my metal snare ?

[kay-gee]

My dixieland set has wooden hoops on all the drums. The old fashion kind like little bass hoops. They make the drums very light. Crosstick and rimshots sound great (albeit different) once you get the hang of it. The snare has metal claws on it like a bass drum. If I bring the stick down on the claw it sounds like any metal hoop. So in fact I have two crosstick sounds and can vary them for interesting posibibilties. One other thing....with wood hoops, sticks last almost forever. They would not be for everyone!

all the best...

[fiacovaz]

I don't think wood hoops were meant to go on a metal snare.

[shabutie2113]

haha i know jus a question man i wish i didnt sell my old snare to guitar center =[
im im gonna get the pdp wooden snare eventually from musicians friends

[quikstang2]

I don't think wood hoops were meant to go on a metal snare.

All the more reason to do it!

I wouldnt trust wood hoops, I like rim shots to much

So have them wrapped in carbon fiber. Stronger and sexier.

[jack's_art]

crazy drummer: if you want a nice crack to your snare get die cast hoops. i guess it's too late now anyway...