Secondary snare advice?

**ab0u910e** · February 2nd, 2004, 07:28 PM

Hi people

I'm thinking about investing in a small secondary snare drum to position to the left of my hi-hat. I'll be playing a lot of drum and bass, R &B, Hip hop grooves so it has to really cut through.

I think a metal drum is the way to go. I've been looking around and noticed the Pearl Firecracker and the Gretsch Black Hawk. There's a lot of choices out there, can anyone offer any advice?

Thanks again

Jonathan

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**ladanny** · February 2nd, 2004, 08:47 PM

I've messed around with the Pearl Firecracker and think they're cool. Good price. Solid. I don't care for the Grestch offering though. another to look at is DW. They makes a 10" that isn't too $$$, but I haven't heard one.

**ab0u910e** · February 2nd, 2004, 11:41 PM

Thanks Danny!

Yeah, the Firecrackers sure look nice. And you mentioned the dws. I've seen their "Wacky" range, maple snare drums measuring 6 x 10 in a wide range of crazy colours. Anyone been impressed by these models?

Again, any input will be appreciated!

Jonathan

**beats** · February 3rd, 2004, 12:37 AM

I posted what i use on the India Irie thread.

The Firecracker is an awesome snare,again posted on same thread.

Or try this...as he makes IMO the best(and with every concievable selection) snares in the world:

www.dunnet.com

all my best............beats

**buga** · February 3rd, 2004, 01:03 AM

Does it necessarily have to be in those sizes(13*7 etc?).

Myself I'd go with either a piccolo or a soprano snare. Tama makes sum called "Power Metal" with 4 different shells(aluminum, brass, bronze and something else?). Also comes in different sizes, i'm gonna purchase the 4*14($234) soon myself=

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**ab0u910e** · February 3rd, 2004, 01:19 AM

Hi guys,

I guess I just have a thing for tiny snare drums. I used to own a maple Pearl Sopranino (10 x 4 i think) but it just wasn't cutting through. I'm thinking of mounting the drum on my hi-hat stand using an ISS mount or similar - so a tiny one may be beneficial.

I'm gravitating towards the Firecracker. I've seen a gorgeous DW in vermillion pink (www.poole-percussion.com) but haven't got the cash. Damn you Mr. Dw, seducing me with your vermillion! forums