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Okay, I know that music is highly subjective and that everyone has personal preferences but, what do you think was the "best" vintage snare drum ever made? I have a vintage Supra from around 1980 and I don't think I have ever played a sweeter sounding drum. Just an opinion. I am certainly interested in yours! Thanks.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 10 years ago
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My 1976 LM 402 Ludwig Supra is my favorite snare drum.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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cb 700 .....

Posted on 10 years ago
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Aye ay. 1980 is vintage? Man, I'm aging quickly. But I suppose it has to be vintage at some point.

Posted on 10 years ago
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The Ludwig hammered bronze Supraphonic is one of the best sounding and versatile drums I've ever played. There's a bunch of good snare drums to choose from though from several companies. For my money it's the hammered bronze.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 10 years ago
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From salty 1322

Okay, I know that music is highly subjective and that everyone has personal preferences but, what do you think was the "best" vintage snare drum ever made? Brian

Okay Brian, at least you acknowledge that "best" is highly subjective (this is like asking us what's the best car ever made), but since you didn't qualify "best", I'll submit this...

1. Best looking snare (this one or just about anything else in Mike C's collection):

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2. Best designed snare (the Gladstone):

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3. Now for the best sounding snare, since I personally don't like snare shells that ring, I'm ruling out all steel, bronze, and brass snares (even my beloved COB Dyna's) in favor of the wood shell Dynasonic (might even beat the Gladstone for best design):

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My :2Cents: Any dissension? Any agreement?

Mike

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Hard to disagree with Mikes submissions... I also would concur that a wood shell would need to be the contender here..

Cheers

John

'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
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 10 years ago
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Another Dyna-Sonic vote

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Rogers Drums Big R era 1975-1984 Dating Guide.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=24048
Posted on 10 years ago
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My 67 supra bullet proof

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 10 years ago
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This topic is all in the "ear of the beholder" and to the eye to some degree and i agree about the Dynasonic being the best designed snare drum ever made inspite of the rare lovelys that are out there.But i do have to say that my personal fav is the Sonor HLD 590 snare and yes 1980 is vintage(35 yrs) of existence,that`s like comparing 1955 to 1920,so i think it does qualify in the vintage dept..

Wayne

1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 10 years ago
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