I admit when I play mine in a loud rock setting you can't hear the 'loose' snare sound - we are not talking about sympathetic buzz here that doesn't even bother me, I , and I think JD 15 are talking about wanting a nice crisp snare response when you play strokes on the drum, it's just that no matter what you do to the drum - trying different wires, some different heads etc and differing tensions on strainer you still can't get a clean no rattle snare response. I'm starting to feel like a real old moaner . As I say I'm gonna try these custom pro wires tommorow. Apart from this I do love the sound of this drum though, mine has the early cob hoops too, so the seller said.

I think there is too much cannon between the heads of a Supra 14x5 for crisp snare and not the best choice. Maybe those 4" or pancakes, they sound more snare`ish to me.

I've never had one before and have not even heard another supra up close either, I like the slight dry sound of them, I've got an acro ( late 70s that one) all the good things they say about them is true.

It appears the devil is in the details on some things. The puresound snares have different clips on their different types: blasters = pitched ends, customs = angled ends and custom pro = bent corners. Given this, I think I just want to go with something close to the vintage chrome wires that these drums came with (as stated here I this thread somewhere) and the Ludwig cord I just got in the mail today - which is thinner than what I have on the drums now.

I realize at this point, most people that read this thread think I'm a noob or 13 years old, but I just never came across this before. Like fret buzz for a guitarist, this is really annoying.

I believe the kids call this necro-posting, but I was on the forum looking for something and realized I never posted the revelation I had regarding this snare issue to wrap it up.

So....I was hitting the snare, and as it rattled on, I happened to touch the head on the rack tom and the rattling stopped. It is basically a kind of reverse sympathetic buzz going on, where I hit the snare and that makes the tom vibrate, which causes the snare buzz - weird.

I had a suspicion it would be tuning related, but was hoping it wasn't, cuz the drum tone that I have for everything is good. It is somewhat room-dependent and pretty much a non-issue at a gig, so I'll deal with it.

If the snare wires aren't set up balanced( laying absolutely flat and even side to side) this can cause excessive buzz...... Also try using a diplomat resonant hazy drum head this may decrease the buzz ( to my knowledge the original resonant head may have been more similar to a remo diplomat thickness then what you are using

I know for a fact these drums are not usually difficult to set up and usually perform very well so the fix may be easier then you think

Also these drums sound great with a remo ambassador reverse dot head for a batter try that also! Good luck ..dont get frustrated

New heads and new snares. Don't over tighten the bottom snare head. Supras seem to like a laxer snare head tuning. Never had a problem that way with either my supra or my super.

You're concentrating too much on your offense and not thinking about your defense. Maybe it's not the drum.

For the past 20 some odd years , i have a method to adjusting my '71 Supra, however, as with any method for different people, it's all subjective..I've used my technique for very sensitive work in studio with great results, according to the engineers (buddies of mine ;)) that i've worked with..

First off, when installing new snare wires, (i use 20 strand) all heads are detuned to non resonant. I use Ludwig nylon chord and snare wires, but i sometimes use the plastic white straps for the butt end. I usually install butt plate end first, and this may sound strange to you, but i find it easier to adjust the throw-off end that way. Then chords go into the holes of the throw-off, with the throw-off knob half way down, with about an inch and half or two of the threading showing. When it's time to tighten the wires, i do this with the throw on the down (off) position, and tighten the securing screws when the snare wires are just resting on the resonant head..Once that's done, i proceed with my tuning, reso head always slightly tighter (higher) than batter.. Once i have my desired tuning range, i slowly adjust the tightness of the wires, leaving them slightly loose and not too choked up.. When the snare wires are too choked up, it not only makes the drum less resonant and less sensitive, but it can create an annoying "noise" that i think you're experiencing.

As for sympathetic buzz, that's a completely normal occurrence and should not be a problem.. A snare drum is made to buzz.. If it didn't, it would just be a tin can with a couple of nails vibrating on it. This method may or may not work for you, but whatever the case, i hope you get it sorted out. Good luck ! ;)