Wow thank you so much. I feel like it's the proper way to go. LOL! We got gigs to get too. LOLOLOL! Thx so much for watching. As always PLEASE like, share, and subscribe.
Caleb Davis thanks so much for watching and for commenting. I try my best to help others via these quick tips. Especially when a viewer has a question I can easily help with via a video.
Hey Kenny. I bought three sets of puresound snare wires for some of my drums . Never used them before and I must say .......they're awesome ! New heads as well and my drums are sounding great.
I love the unique content of your videos Kenny!! Thanks for another great one! It’s super cool you share those tips in a practice and live situation on the road! Peace! 😊
Fernando Bertin wow thanks for the kind words. When I’m on the road, and working on something for my drummers, I realize other drummers may need advice on the same topic. Thx as always my friend.
I have more of a high pitched muted sound that I like to use and I noticed that the snare wires kind of less sensitive with the same tension (at least I think). Could that just happen over time? Also great vid ❤
Thank you so much for the kind words. Wires do wear out over time, and will lose sensitivity. Especially if they exist regularly in a choked state. It takes awhile, but it does happen.
I will say with some of the vintage "Block-Style" Wires that were common on those drums no one wants to change them because it's a one of a kind sound. LOL!
@@KennySharretts I literally did the exact same thing on a '66 Supraphonic recently. The original wires were contorting but still creating sound. I showed the drum some love by putting on a new set of Ludwig wires. What a beauty.
WOW, definitely crisp, clean and warm like you said! Any advice on Puresound strand count and model for metal-shelled drums like the Pork Pie BOB and Tama SLP Bronze? I want the same warm and crisp response without bringing out too much of that metal "harshness" underneath. Thanks as always Kenny!
Yes, as a matter of fact. I highly recommend the 24 strand Brass Custom Pros or if you like a bit more bite try the 20 strand Twisted model. I have those on my DW 6.5" x 14" Edge snare, AND my Dw Collectors Series 5.5" x 14" maple. Loooove!!! You may also try an Evans HD Dry. It's done wonders for my Black Beauty. If you like single ply the Genera Dry is KILLING IT on my 5.5" x 14" Supraphonic COA. Here's a link to a vid on my channel that shows a 13" Pork Pie Brass snare with an HD Dry, and the snare wires THAT drummer likes. th-cam.com/video/VDZPfEh0G-o/w-d-xo.html
I love your channel! Great info, this one in particular because I've been dealing with snare buzz and it's frustrating. I have a Ludwig Supra (6.5x14) and I've tuned it every which way and retuned my toms but still get the sympathetic resonance. I've changed out my snares with four different styles and still get the buzz from one if not all the toms. Any advice?
Jay first off thank you for the kind words 🙏 . As far as snare buzz goes, some buzz when you hit the tom is completely unavoidable unless you want to completely choke your snares. Even then . . . there will be buzz. They keys to reducing the excess resonance are 1. Tune the snare between the 10-13” toms. If they are similar in pitch or close to a half step apart from the snare the toms will create buzz. 2. Center, balance, and level your snare wires. Here’s a link to my video on the topic. If you need more help I am booking Skype lessons through September. 🙏🙏 thank you for watching. th-cam.com/video/-zmLzLHWa5k/w-d-xo.html
I think I know the reason to the situation I'm emcountering. When the wires are loose, they naturally buzz like crazy. As I tighten them gradually, this lessens. So far everything like this is normal. The problem on this particular drum is the buzz doesn't go away nicely til the wires are practically choked. When I find what is probably the sweet spot and strike the drum in the centre, it sounds fine, but only in the centre. When I strike the drum somewhere in between the middle and the rim, there's excess buzz. That's the point at which I tighten the wires but feel I'm choking them while in search of the sweet spot (with no excess buzz). It's a really dreadful sound - almost mixed squeaks versus some colourful and pleasing tones. I have had this scenario on cheap and elite snare drums. I'm currently experiencing it on a Ludwig Black Beauty LM417. It has stock wires and tere's no obvious damage to them, even when they are not under tension. Can you please share your thoughts on solving this. I'd love to know if my guess as to the cause and solution is right. Thank you thank you!
@@KennySharretts Thanks. Turns out it was the head. The previous player stretched the reso head hard. When it was brought back to a medium setting it wasn't responding correctly. When it was completely loose, it lost its form.
Dude, I love these videos. They are ripe with great tips and content without having to slog through a 30 minute video. Simply fantastic!
Wow thank you so much. I feel like it's the proper way to go. LOL! We got gigs to get too. LOLOLOL! Thx so much for watching. As always PLEASE like, share, and subscribe.
Keep preaching. I always learn so much from watching your videos. You are helping us drummers out!
Caleb Davis thanks so much for watching and for commenting. I try my best to help others via these quick tips. Especially when a viewer has a question I can easily help with via a video.
Thanks for another great video Kenny! Just swapped the snare wires on two of my snares to brass PureSound wires and they sound great!
Awesome. Stoked to know the video may have helped. Thank you for watching, and for commenting.
Hey Kenny.
I bought three sets of puresound snare wires for some of my drums .
Never used them before and I must say .......they're awesome ! New heads as well and my drums are sounding great.
AWESOME!!! Yeah I love Puresound Wires.Thanks as always for watching my friend.
Great video!!
Thank you so much, and thank you for watching.
I love the unique content of your videos Kenny!! Thanks for another great one! It’s super cool you share those tips in a practice and live situation on the road! Peace! 😊
Fernando Bertin wow thanks for the kind words. When I’m on the road, and working on something for my drummers, I realize other drummers may need advice on the same topic. Thx as always my friend.
Great video! You are the BOSS!
Thank you so much 😂 Just trying to help my fellow drummers. Thank you very much for watching. 🙏
Good stuff Kenny. Might try some different types of snare wires on my #1 snare drum.
Too much crack ??
Hell of a problem to have ! 😂😂
Customwinder 1 IKR??!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I’m a super fan of the Custom Pros
Ahhh yes! Thank you, sir.
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻Thank you for watching
I have more of a high pitched muted sound that I like to use and I noticed that the snare wires kind of less sensitive with the same tension (at least I think). Could that just happen over time? Also great vid ❤
Thank you so much for the kind words. Wires do wear out over time, and will lose sensitivity. Especially if they exist regularly in a choked state. It takes awhile, but it does happen.
Just changed the original snares on my Supraphonic. It's a '66, so 53 years seems to be my schedule ;-)
LOL it's a schedule many use.
I will say with some of the vintage "Block-Style" Wires that were common on those drums no one wants to change them because it's a one of a kind sound. LOL!
@@KennySharretts based on the results of putting a Pure Sound 30, plus changing to a diecast top hoop, it was well worth the change! :-)
@@KennySharretts I literally did the exact same thing on a '66 Supraphonic recently. The original wires were contorting but still creating sound. I showed the drum some love by putting on a new set of Ludwig wires. What a beauty.
WOW, definitely crisp, clean and warm like you said! Any advice on Puresound strand count and model for metal-shelled drums like the Pork Pie BOB and Tama SLP Bronze? I want the same warm and crisp response without bringing out too much of that metal "harshness" underneath. Thanks as always Kenny!
Yes, as a matter of fact. I highly recommend the 24 strand Brass Custom Pros or if you like a bit more bite try the 20 strand Twisted model. I have those on my DW 6.5" x 14" Edge snare, AND my Dw Collectors Series 5.5" x 14" maple. Loooove!!! You may also try an Evans HD Dry. It's done wonders for my Black Beauty. If you like single ply the Genera Dry is KILLING IT on my 5.5" x 14" Supraphonic COA. Here's a link to a vid on my channel that shows a 13" Pork Pie Brass snare with an HD Dry, and the snare wires THAT drummer likes. th-cam.com/video/VDZPfEh0G-o/w-d-xo.html
@@KennySharretts that's awesome - thanks for the recommendations! Loving your vids; it's like having our own virtual drum tech!
I love your channel! Great info, this one in particular because I've been dealing with snare buzz and it's frustrating. I have a Ludwig Supra (6.5x14) and I've tuned it every which way and retuned my toms but still get the sympathetic resonance. I've changed out my snares with four different styles and still get the buzz from one if not all the toms. Any advice?
Jay first off thank you for the kind words 🙏 . As far as snare buzz goes, some buzz when you hit the tom is completely unavoidable unless you want to completely choke your snares. Even then . . . there will be buzz. They keys to reducing the excess resonance are 1. Tune the snare between the 10-13” toms. If they are similar in pitch or close to a half step apart from the snare the toms will create buzz. 2. Center, balance, and level your snare wires. Here’s a link to my video on the topic. If you need more help I am booking Skype lessons through September. 🙏🙏 thank you for watching.
th-cam.com/video/-zmLzLHWa5k/w-d-xo.html
Jay this vid covers the basics conceptually th-cam.com/video/pTbueN4VnhY/w-d-xo.html
I think I know the reason to the situation I'm emcountering. When the wires are loose, they naturally buzz like crazy. As I tighten them gradually, this lessens. So far everything like this is normal. The problem on this particular drum is the buzz doesn't go away nicely til the wires are practically choked. When I find what is probably the sweet spot and strike the drum in the centre, it sounds fine, but only in the centre. When I strike the drum somewhere in between the middle and the rim, there's excess buzz. That's the point at which I tighten the wires but feel I'm choking them while in search of the sweet spot (with no excess buzz). It's a really dreadful sound - almost mixed squeaks versus some colourful and pleasing tones. I have had this scenario on cheap and elite snare drums. I'm currently experiencing it on a Ludwig Black Beauty LM417. It has stock wires and tere's no obvious damage to them, even when they are not under tension. Can you please share your thoughts on solving this. I'd love to know if my guess as to the cause and solution is right. Thank you thank you!
Try this video. How To Install And Level A Set Of Snare Wires
th-cam.com/video/-zmLzLHWa5k/w-d-xo.html
@@KennySharretts Thanks. Turns out it was the head. The previous player stretched the reso head hard. When it was brought back to a medium setting it wasn't responding correctly. When it was completely loose, it lost its form.
Are you the cable guy??
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Kenny’s in charge y’all
meekoloco lol just trying to get the best snare sound possible.
Kenny Sharretts Thou doest it well!
Well then, don't I feel like a POS. I'm still rocking the factory wires on my 2008 Renown Maple.
Lol not at all. Many people rock their factory wires for a long time. If they sound good? Cool! 🤗 No intention of making anyone feel bad. 🙏🙏🙏