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Originally Posted by daveontrak  ...I've used an old Ludwig Supraphonic for many years and it's always given me the exact sound and feel that I've wanted for rock drumming. The playing situation that I'm in now requires something different and I seem to have hit a brick wall. I need a snare drum that is relatively quieter but will still give me the bottom end that I get out of my Supraphonic. ...Help!! |
If all you need is a quieter snare because you're playing a new gig that requires quieter playing, then the answer is to dampen or muffle the Supraphonic. Another option to explore is changing to lighter sticks when you have to. They'll feel like toothpicks without any of the balance you're used to, but I'll bet you'll still get the sound you want from your tried and true Ludwig and make your bandmates/recording engineer happy. I've never done it, but I'll bet you could also explore new batter head types for the snare. I'm guessing there are quieter ones that will still give you good response.
Don't give up on your baby Supraphonic that easily! It's one of the most versatile snares around. I have a Tama Imperialstar which I put in the same category. It'll do any job you want as long as you are a bit creative. I loved your comment that the metal snare has a better "wood" sound than the wood snare. I know what you mean!