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Gentlemen,
I have attempted to use the search engine for this question, but I cannot find anything very recent on the subject matter of finding a decent snare drum. I played percussion in school band from 5th grade through my junior year of high school (my teacher and I had a bit of a falling out at the beginning of my senior year). I did not stop playing, however, playing drums in a country western band at our local Legion club until our guitarist died a couple years ago (an unfortunate side effect of playing with guys in their 80s).
I am in the market for a good snare drum, not so much for full blown battle reenactments, but more for our spring muster events at one of the historical parks here in Nebraska. It would do us all some good to have some simple marching beats to get new guys in the habit. As my impression and knowledge progressed, I might try doing a battle reenactment.
So, to make a long story slightly shorter, are there suggestion for where to get a good drum. I know past threads have suggested Cooperman, Florence, or Carroll, but there have been concerns with all of those makers. I know Carroll seems to be the one most suggested for accuracy in manufacture, but someone raised concerns about the durability of his shells and hoops while adding that Mr. Carroll may have corrected these problems in more recent years.
I am pretty much starting from scratch on this and need any help I can get. I wouldn't want a paint job as we do both Federal and Confederate impressions, so I am thinking more along the lines of just a simple tack pattern at most. The best size appears to be 16" x 16"? Who is the best maker of drum sticks?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Jarrett Willet
I have attempted to use the search engine for this question, but I cannot find anything very recent on the subject matter of finding a decent snare drum. I played percussion in school band from 5th grade through my junior year of high school (my teacher and I had a bit of a falling out at the beginning of my senior year). I did not stop playing, however, playing drums in a country western band at our local Legion club until our guitarist died a couple years ago (an unfortunate side effect of playing with guys in their 80s).
I am in the market for a good snare drum, not so much for full blown battle reenactments, but more for our spring muster events at one of the historical parks here in Nebraska. It would do us all some good to have some simple marching beats to get new guys in the habit. As my impression and knowledge progressed, I might try doing a battle reenactment.
So, to make a long story slightly shorter, are there suggestion for where to get a good drum. I know past threads have suggested Cooperman, Florence, or Carroll, but there have been concerns with all of those makers. I know Carroll seems to be the one most suggested for accuracy in manufacture, but someone raised concerns about the durability of his shells and hoops while adding that Mr. Carroll may have corrected these problems in more recent years.
I am pretty much starting from scratch on this and need any help I can get. I wouldn't want a paint job as we do both Federal and Confederate impressions, so I am thinking more along the lines of just a simple tack pattern at most. The best size appears to be 16" x 16"? Who is the best maker of drum sticks?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Jarrett Willet
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