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Perhaps this has been done here on the VDF, but I thought I'd start anew!

If you could collect only 10 snare drums, what would they be? Only 10, and in the order of importance to you:

The following would be my list:

1) 20's Slingerland Black BeautyYes Sir

2) 20's Ludwig Black Beauty - any model

3) Early Slingerland 8 x 14 Radio King - nice faded WMP

4) 60's Rogers 5x14 Wood Dynasonic - Silver or Blue Sparkle

5) 60's Rogers 7-Line Dynasonic

6) Ludwig COB Super(late 50's early 60's)

7) 70's Gretsch 8x14 M4155

8) 60's Ludwig Keystone Acrolite

9) 20's Ludwig Standard or Super

10) 70's Premier 2000/Flo-Beam

I know everyone has their favorites, these would be mine(for now). With exception to the first two, I think these drums have the playability and sound unlike many drums out there. Would love to hear of everyone else's favorites! Coffee Break2

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 9 years ago
#1
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I would have to put a 1964/65 Dayton Era 5x14 Wood Dynasonic in Steel/grey ripple pearl at number 1 on the list. Only because it will match my kit and I can't find one anywhere. Other than that, nice list.

Chris VDL

1964 Rogers Holiday Steel/Grey Ripple Pearl
1970's Era Pre-Pearl Japanese
1967 Rogers Dynasonic COB 5 line
2002 Verve 5 piece
? Tama Starclassic Brass
2009 Tama Rockstar(hand finished, natural wood)
2013 Yamaha Musashi
2014 Gretsch Taylor Hawkins Signature
Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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I'm glad this is being done again, I think snare drums are the most interesting part of it all. Those first 2 would be mine for metal shell ones, i love a good wood snare - love radio kings I have 2 of them they mean a lot cos I play a bit in a big band, great history and vibe as well.I love my acro and have been using it for rock my 64 supra sounds good but I'm disappointed with its snare response so will sell it sometime. I don't know how many others sound in the flesh I reckon camco's will be great and the wood dynasonic

I love the jazz era
Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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I can only go as far as my experience with the snares I've played.

In no particular order.

50's RK 6.5x14

60's Ludwig 400

60's Acrolite

60's Ludwig Downbeat 13x3 I think

70's Hayman 5.5x14

70's Black Beauty 6.5x14

70's 402 Quiet but full and tuneful. Brilliant studio drum

60's Dyna-sonic 5x14

00's DW Collectors 6.5x14 phatter than an elephants hoof!

00's Slingerland Tour Custom 5x14

p.s I can't not mention my Remo Gold Crown 5x14 Superb, another real star in my collection.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 9 years ago
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This might be a little difficult for me, as i haven't owned too many top notch snare drums, but i'll take shot at it..

1- My 1971 5x14 supraphonic

2- My 1966 4x14 WMP downbeat piccolo

3- My 1950's-ish 6x14 Leedy Ludwig Mahogany snare

4- My 1971 Acrolite

What i'd like to add to my collection..

5- Rogers 5x14 COB Powertone

6-1920's-1940's Ludwig Black Beauty

7- 1940's Slingerland Radio King in Sea Green Pearl

8- 1960's Gretsch Round badge in SBP

9- 1980's 6.5 or 5x14 Tama Rosewood snare

10- And finally, the classic monster that everyone's had at one point in their life, including myself, late 60's or early 70's 6.5x14 LM 402 Supraphonic

IF i can manage to find (and afford) at least one of the final 6, i'd be a happy cat ;)

Posted on 9 years ago
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All mentioned above are undoubtedly great snares!!! TOP NOTCH STUFF!!

Many of them, I have never played personally, but I don't have any doubt about their own greatness..

I.M.H.O., I would add some Super Sensitives, as my 1971 LM411!!

I love the S.Sensitives.!!!Yes SirYes Sir


Ludwig '67 Classic B.D.P.
Ludwig '79 Classic Pro-beat
C. A. F. '72 New Sonic "The Argentinean Ludwig"
A bunch of Ludwig snares..... + Dyna & P.Tone.
and always trying to recover some orphan drums!!
Posted on 9 years ago
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From Heraldo Blasco

All mentioned above are undoubtedly great snares!!! TOP NOTCH STUFF!!Many of them, I have never played personally, but I don't have any doubt about their own greatness..I.M.H.O., I would add some Super Sensitives, as my 1971 LM411!! I love the S.Sensitives.!!!Yes SirYes Sir

As you love dyna's according to your signature. How's Buenos Aires these days? What a great city.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 9 years ago
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From geckobeats

As you love dyna's according to your signature. How's Buenos Aires these days? What a great city.

Yes indeed! and my early B&B Powertone should be included.!

And BUE, well.....pretty chilled, autumn-looks....Coffee Break2

Savage & furious.... and a little bit decadent too, but despite everything, still sophisticated and glamorous!

Thanks for ask buddy, whatever do you need from here, just let me know

Best of lucks


Ludwig '67 Classic B.D.P.
Ludwig '79 Classic Pro-beat
C. A. F. '72 New Sonic "The Argentinean Ludwig"
A bunch of Ludwig snares..... + Dyna & P.Tone.
and always trying to recover some orphan drums!!
Posted on 9 years ago
#8
Posts: 207 Threads: 39

In no order:

Acrolite - 70's actually

Black Beauty - 70's 6.5x14

Black Beauty - 90's 5x14

Tama Superstar Bell Brass 6.5x14 - 1980's

Tama Superstar Bell Brass 5x14 - 1980's

Ludwig NOB two-piece shell 5x14 8 lug - 1920's

DW black nickel brass 5 x 14 - 2014

Valley Drum Shop maple - 6.5x14 - 1980's

Ludwig trans badge brass Super 5x14 - 1958-59

Yamaha brass piccolo SD493 - 3.5x14 - late 80's

Posted on 9 years ago
#9
Posts: 1163 Threads: 36

From Heraldo Blasco

Yes indeed! and my early B&B Powertone should be included.!And BUE, well.....pretty chilled, autumn-looks....Coffee Break2Savage & furious.... and a little bit decadent too, but despite everything, still sophisticated and glamorous!Thanks for ask buddy, whatever do you need from here, just let me knowBest of lucks

Was there a few months ago. I was on the Lollapalooza tour. Also the food totally rocks in BUE.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company
Posted on 9 years ago
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