Someone on one of theses forums bought an 8 x 14 and liked it,there are a few guys on DFO that have shallower ones and they like them too,I think I read that they are the same shell that pearl uses for the black sensitones,and what pork pie uses and worldmax,of which I have,and I think that drum is one of the best metal snares you can get for the money,consturction wise,the BM and world max are built very similar to a supra/blck beauty,same rounded over Bearing edge,same very shallow and wide snare bed,same center bead,the difference is that a supra or Luddy Black beauty made in the last 50 years is a seamless shell,the the BM world max etc is a welded seamed shell.

Definitely a very good drum. Personally, having a BM and supra side by side, I liked the Supra. I also have a BB which lives up to its rep.

it's a rolled and welded shell. A seamless shell becomes work hardened during the spinning process so the hardness of the shell will be different between the two construction methods.

Apologies for the temporary side-bar (aka hi-jack Cool Dude)... Is there really that much difference in the sound, sensitivity etc. between a vintage BB and a new one?

Thanks for all the input.SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My persuit for a Ludwig Black Magic snare has been placed on hold due to just finding myself a 6.5X14 BLACK BEAUTYClapping Happy2

I really don't know about all this discussing our BM's.....that's sort of private.Burger Kin

Right on.........

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