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What can you use as "string" to attach snares Last viewed: 6 hours ago

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130 LB dacron fishing line go to a sports store and they will give you a yard or so and it will be the last snare line you will ever need...

Posted on 11 years ago
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From blairndrums

Shoe laces..of course!Have seen them numerous times on drums I have bought....Eye Ball

But only if you are on a Shoestring budget...

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
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Posted on 11 years ago
#12
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Uncle Charley's Catfish Line!

Similar to the Dacron fishing line suggested above.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I'm a cable splicer for AT&T. We utilized a wax coated string called 12-cord. It was used to bind multiple cables long before the invent of zip ties. Excellent string for snare wire. Hit you telephone technician up for some next time you see him/her around.

Posted on 11 years ago
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With 38 snare drums in the house you will find a variety of materials. I know there is at least one with some of that hundred pound test braided line. In addition, venetian blind cord, actual real snare cord, puresound cord, a couple with ribbon, screws and string (Dyna-Sonic), and even plastic straps. No shoe string.

I do prefer string. I think that is a result of being a life long Dyna-Sonic owner. All of my Powertones are with string. As for the plastic straps, they look cheesy.

Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 11 years ago
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From troutstudio

I have about 12 snare drums I play regularly. All o. It's used for tying leader lines here in Australia, where men are men and the fish are fearsome . . . Sumo Dude

Croc's, 'Roo's, Snakes and Jellyfish, too...

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Posted on 11 years ago
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From longjohn

But only if you are on a Shoestring budget...Cheers

Bada bing!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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Shoestring budget... (chuckle)

redneckdrum: Thanks! I've got a roll of that stuff. I didn't know the name of it and I've had it for at least twenty years. My bet is it's forty years old or older... works GREAT!

tnsquint: You beat me to it, but 'Grosgrain Ribbon' works great and it's free from my wife's sewing stuff! I don't use the pink ribbon, though. :)

I haven't used the Ludwig string in years, since I got the roll of string mentioned above, but I have heard from a lot of folks that it's far superior to the Gibraltar.

fishwaltz
Posted on 11 years ago
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I got a yard of grosgrain ribbon for a buck in the scrap bin at a local fabric store. Works great. I think 3/8" is the right width.

Otherwise any string is better than wire. The orange Pearl or Ludwig is good.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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I've used Ludwig snare cord for a while.One spool of the stuff is all you'll ever use,unless you collect and play a ginormus collection,or do drum repair,then mini blind nylon cord is will work great and it's dirt cheap.

It comes in several thicknesses .9mm,1.2mm,1.8mm and in around a dozen different colors.The 1.2mm stuff is around a buck a yard.

Just use a square knot or surgeons knot when tying it and not some granny knot,and whip/seal the ends with a match or lighter.

Steve B

Posted on 11 years ago
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