I recently purchased a '65 Ludwig Pioneer snare. It has nickel over brass batter rim and nickel over steel reso rim. Here is my question:
How well do brass rims hold up vs steel rims?
I play a lot of lighter stuff but I do occasionally lay into it and crack off a few rimshots. Will the brass hold up alright?
They hold up very well. unless you're a basher.
Ditto vintagemore. If you're going to totally rock out on it like Chad Smith then it might not be the right snare anyway. But it will take a lay in when you're changing up the dynamics, should be right there with you.
There was a time in my life where I could have been classified as a basher! Nowadays I am starting to enjoy a more "refined" drumming style.
I was assuming it will hold up fine, just wanted to seek wisdom from those with more experience!
One of each in 65 is real common. Would have been nice if the brass were on the bottom and the steel up top. They hold up pretty well. But you do see them with the rimshot indentations on them from time to time.
