Should I get a Steel snare?

SpbPTSml · (This post was last modified: 12-09-2022, 07:33 AM by SpbPTSml.)

Ok so, as a follow up on the thread "I guess I don't like "Ring", I said I thought Steel snares were too ringy for me but I realized the May one I have is a basic one with a wrap around it that is suoer muffled to the point that the sound is more a "Poop" that a real "Pop/ring".

So, I like the sound of the Dunnet Steel snare on the music intro of DCP store and I like the sound of the Steve Gadd steel snare. Anyone who have played them? Or could propose a steel snare that has a ral good ping to it? See my list of snares in my signature to give you an idea what I like.

**toyota1515** · 12-09-2022, 07:33 AM

Steel snares are great, but make sure you actually like the sound. Brass and aluminium are warmer and more versatile. Steel snares will generally have the harshest, most cutting tone. This can be great if it's a quality snare but make sure it's actually what you want.
Keep in mind that the difference between seamless metal snares and cheaper models is going to be night and day (I've A/B'd a few by the same manufacturer and the difference is insane - focus, balance and quality of overtones, etc.)