Vinnie on snaredrums

**jvr2000** · January 12th, 2004, 03:50 PM

What I look for in a snare drum:
A snare drum is to me, to quote the late Dick Wilson, one of my teachers, "the heart of the matter".
I can change my drum sound just by changing my snare drum. For me, I like a snare drum that plays well. Even if I get a 'deep' sound, there are just some drums that play better than others, interms of response. It's really important to me to have a snare mechanism including the throw off and butt plate that will enable me to fine-tune the snare response well. Plus, the kind of hoops is important. Some hoops that are too sharp sound 'cutting', but can really chew up the drumstick. Plus, if your not careful, it can cause 'stick shock' if you don't hit it just the right way. I like the Gretsch snares because, firstly, I love Gretsch drums. But, also, I love the die-cast hoops, and the way that they feel. And, they keep the drum in tune well, and protect the roundness of the shell. Also, if the bearing edges are cut just right on a wood drum, it can really increase the responsiveness of the drum as well as the 'cut' of the sound. As far as wood vs. metal-it depends on the situation and the music.
Lately I've been playing wood drums more often. But, sometimes I get used to a metal drum as well.
If possible, have at least two snare drums, one wood and one metal. I would say that a 5 1/2' drum is a safe bet. It's all-purpose. I hope this helps!
God bless;
Vinnie Colaiuta.

**ebbz** · January 12th, 2004, 08:04 PM

Huh....??

**Peter Kroon** · January 12th, 2004, 10:10 PM

What's this, VINNIE on the board?????

**jvr2000** · January 12th, 2004, 10:27 PM

HAHA No I wish I was Vinnie!
I found that little piece on a website, he didn't email this to me or something, I don't know him personally.

**shedder** · January 13th, 2004, 12:28 AM

hahahaha

**Steve Holmes** · January 13th, 2004, 12:34 AM

I call BS unless a link is provided.

**jvr2000** · January 13th, 2004, 01:24 AM

whoops

http://www.slagwerkkrant.nl/slagwerk...clusief11.html

This is from the website of the dutch drum magazine Slagwerkkrant. They have a new interview with Vinnie in the latest issue. The thing I posted is from a little thing on their site where they asked a bunch of drummers about their snares, and what they look for in a snare.

Doesn't it sound like Vinnie to you though Steve?