We're all familiar with the opinion polls that ask what specific item in a category would we choose to take with if marooned on the proverbial "desert island". You've already chosen your record album, book, food, movie, etc. We are to assume that the island has the proper amenities to support the favorite item. Let's now consider our individual choices for the one and only snare drum that could accompany each of us to our own "desert island". We should assume that the island already has a complete drum set of our choosing complete with cymbals, sticks, etc.
My hunch is that the Luddy huggers will come out in force for their metal drums. The Rogers guys will probably vote for the Dynasonic. My "desert island" snare drum is the Slingerland (or Leedy equivalent) wood shell mid 1960's snare drum with either six or eight lugs. I prefer it to have an internal muffler and the very simple student or Rapid model throw-off. Fit it out with plain Ambassadors coated top and clear bottom. I tend to prefer the simpler six lugger for it's minimal maintenence and tweaking requirements. This is the drum that feels and sounds to the way I prefer a snare drum to feel and sound. If, for some reason, a Slingy or Leedy was not available for my trip to exile, a wood shell 1960's Rogers Luxor six lugger would do.
Let's hear about your choice.
