Author Topic: Brass, Copper, or Steel? (Read 4586 times)

Akira JUMBO · « **on:** March 30, 2007, 04:53:52 AM »

Brass, Copper, or Steel snare? Which material would you choose between the 3 and why?

(just the 3..no aluminum, no wood)

Assuming specs is 14x5..

Pearl brand..

Please advice..

Diadem · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2007, 05:23:55 AM »

havent used copper yet...

but between brass and steel?

bras is more sensitive i think...

and steel is less sensitive

drumster · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2007, 05:35:48 AM »

Brass is a very musical material for instruments (hence, used on brass instruments such as trumpets, trombones, etc.). It is also versatile sound-wise, and is often the most bright-sounding.

I haven't tried or heard a copper shell snare drum yet. But I have the impression that copper snares are slightly warmer and more mellow, compared to other metal snares.

When I want some added projection and more metallic presence sound-wise, I would go for a steel-shell snare.

But then again, not all snare drums are the same. Many factors are involved - shell construction, shell size, shell thickness, bearing edges, drumhead selection, snare wires, hardware, tuning, etc etc...

If I have to choose one, I'll most likely go for a brass-shelled metal snare drum.

peeves24 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2007, 07:41:00 AM »

black brass

yummy

tingnan mo na lang specs dito:

http://www.pearleurope.com/pearleurope.asp?contentpage=%2Fcontent%2Fproducts%2Fdefault%2Easp?classmainid=2^classsubid=125^classsubsubid=^productid=24

jacobus · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2007, 08:29:53 AM »

i duno what material is used for the snare pearl ultracast but those i like... i duno what material though..

jpmb · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2007, 11:05:11 AM »

Quote from: jacobus on March 30, 2007, 08:29:53 AM

i duno what material is used for the snare pearl ultracast but those i like... i duno what material though..

3mm cast aluminum bro

jacobus · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2007, 02:25:07 PM »

yeah.. and those are great sounding... thats why i bought mine

Gep · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2007, 03:02:43 PM »

TAMA BELL BRASS FTW

Pero sa tingin ko ok din ang copper, kasi nako-combine din niya ang good qualities ng wood at steel. Warmth, projection, cut, sensitivity rolled into one.

Sayang wala nang Pearl copper piccolo sa Perfect Pitch *hint* *hint*.

Akira JUMBO · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:08:54 PM »

Quote from: peeves24 on March 30, 2007, 07:41:00 AM

black brass

yummy

tingnan mo na lang specs dito:

http://www.pearleurope.com/pearleurope.asp?contentpage=%2Fcontent%2Fproducts%2Fdefault%2Easp?classmainid=2^classsubid=125^classsubsubid=^productid=24

That's one of my options exactly sir Peeves..kaso discontinued na sa US yang model na yan and I'm really having a hard time finding one..

That's why Im expanding my options nalang to other brass..copper..steel

jpmb · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:11:05 PM »

Quote from: jacobus on March 30, 2007, 02:25:07 PM

yeah.. and those are great sounding... thats why i bought mine

thats nice..enjoy that snare and always treasure it..thats a drummers dream snare and there is only a few of you who has that snare here

jpmb · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:13:13 PM »

Quote from: Gep on March 30, 2007, 03:02:43 PM

TAMA BELL BRASS FTW

Pero sa tingin ko ok din ang copper, kasi nako-combine din niya ang good qualities ng wood at steel. Warmth, projection, cut, sensitivity rolled into one.

Sayang wala nang Pearl copper piccolo sa Perfect Pitch *hint* *hint*.

dude we never had a copper picolo in our perfect pitch stores..

maple, steel at brass lang pinasok namin...fyi

Akira JUMBO · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:19:56 PM »

Bro JP kayos sir any comments on the three metals? Please do

Gep · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:43:29 PM »

Quote from: jpmb on March 30, 2007, 04:13:13 PM

dude we never had a copper picolo in our perfect pitch stores..

maple, steel at brass lang pinasok namin...fyi

Arghness. Ok! Baka yung brass yun.

intake · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2007, 09:28:21 PM »

natry ko na picolo snare ng fernando both brass and steel...between the two, mas pabor ako sa brass

jeva · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2007, 09:45:54 PM »

I have tama brass snare, and I love it... ung nga lang e, that is just for me, coz im just a newbie, and so far, ung stock n pearl export steel snare at itong Tama brass ko lang ang na try ko...

by the way, its a 14x5.5. ito pics nya sa website ng tama

I could say i got it for a very good price, considering its condition.

Akira JUMBO · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2007, 04:50:13 AM »

Quote from: jeva on March 30, 2007, 09:45:54 PM

I have tama brass snare, and I love it... ung nga lang e, that is just for me, coz im just a newbie, and so far, ung stock n pearl export steel snare..

Meron export stock na steel snare?

Really?

jeva · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2007, 10:17:56 AM »

Quote from: Akira JUMBO on March 31, 2007, 04:50:13 AM

Meron export stock na steel snare? Really?

Hindi ba steel snare yung stock na snare na kasama ng Pearl Export? Mali ba? Gnun kasi kasama ng export n nabili ko. 90's model pa yun.

intake · « **Reply #17 on:** April 01, 2007, 03:35:26 PM »

yung lumang export naka steel snare eh, yung bago ang naka wood AFAIK

jeva · « **Reply #18 on:** April 01, 2007, 03:37:42 PM »

Quote from: intake on April 01, 2007, 03:35:26 PM

yung lumang export naka steel snare eh, yung bago ang naka wood AFAIK

Yup! That could be the reason. Pareho pala tyo ng kit.

intake · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2007, 03:42:31 PM »

teka OT:

yung 90's na pearl export yung may mahabang lug no?

jeva · « **Reply #20 on:** April 01, 2007, 03:51:07 PM »

Quote from: intake on April 01, 2007, 03:42:31 PM

teka OT:

yung 90's na pearl export yung may mahabang lug no?

Yes, yung mahaba na may kanto, kasi ung isa n sumunod, mahaba, pero rounded.

OT: Wla ka bang i didispose na toms? Kaw ba first owner? Someone was selling that before sa ebay, kaya lang 20+K e.

Akira JUMBO · « **Reply #21 on:** April 02, 2007, 01:49:17 AM »

Quote from: intake on April 01, 2007, 03:35:26 PM

yung lumang export naka steel snare eh, yung bago ang naka wood AFAIK

oic

nice to know..I was not aware eh

jpmb · « **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2007, 09:55:02 AM »

hey man..yes the new export lines now comes with a poplar wood snare...the model during the 90's comes with steel snare..

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Author Topic: Brass, Copper, or Steel? (Read 4586 times)