greetings.1 and 3 are my favorites. they have an incredible sound, controlled harmonics and a powerful, full-bodied tone, making them very versatile for most styles.
Dear teacher! You have reduced time and hardware costs for many of us! Let a lot of people can better understand, their favorite voice, brand, specifications! Thank you so much!
Thank you for the sweet demo. I picked the snare that I liked the best, and as it turns out; it was the one you chose as your favorite. I loved the dryness of the drum and the fat, clear tone. Keep up the great demonstrations of your fabulous collection!
Herb, I just recently found you and subscribed to your channel; what a wealth of information you bring! It's too bad that Gretsch did not continue with the prototype snare on your left as I think it's my favorite of the four outstanding snare drums in your review. I have a question and I hope maybe you can share your expertise in written response, or better still, maybe a video? I have a Gretsch 135th Anniversary snare with the anniversary kit, and I wish I had a better understanding of the micro sensitive throw off with it's two sided adjustments. I'm struggling to get it tuned just right. It's almost as if the snare wants to always sound fat? Maybe the 42 strands of snare wires are too much, but I don't think that Paul Cooper would have used them if they weren't the perfect fit? I'm currently trying Aquarian coated Focus-X batter with the Hi-Performance snare side head. Also, are those carbon or non-wood sticks your using? My arthritic hands struggle at time from some cymbals, and having a varied size stick selection has been helpful. I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks and Blessings!
Krandle Tie Thank you for your astute observations. In fact, I have a couple of New Classic kits and several of the snare drums. As usual, Gretsch had a beautiful line and then discontinued it. This could be because the larger bass drums are really heavy. I use the 18” and the 20”. Both kits are very attractive and, with the right heads, sound wonderful.
Herb Warren Yeah, the new classics are heavy drums. My set had an 18x22 bass drum and really prefer shallower depth. It was a limited edition turquoise sparkle finish and I didn’t have the heart to cut the depth of the bass drum...lol. I bought the set from a former Gretsch employee. He and I talked drums a bit and he said when the Brooklyns came into production the price point was on par with the new classics, so people gravitated toward them instead of the asian made new classics. I’d love to see Gretsch revive them.
Krandle Tie Yes. I have the sea foam blue with the 18” kick and a special burgundy fade with the 20” kick. These are gorgeous drums but need to be lighter in weight.
I loved the classic too, but if we can't buy it, that's sad. For my playing I would like the utility copper one. That is what I think a copper snare should sound like!
greetings.1 and 3 are my favorites. they have an incredible sound, controlled harmonics and a powerful, full-bodied tone, making them very versatile for most styles.
Dear teacher! You have reduced time and hardware costs for many of us! Let a lot of people can better understand, their favorite voice, brand, specifications! Thank you so much!
Thank you for the sweet demo. I picked the snare that I liked the best, and as it turns out; it was the one you chose as your favorite. I loved the dryness of the drum and the fat, clear tone. Keep up the great demonstrations of your fabulous collection!
Would love to see a comparison of bronze snares.
It’s my favourite metal snare.
That is no doubt the best,, A bit deeper, rounder tone,, with a very nice rich GONK....Love it
Part of it may be the heads and tuning, but the hammered 6 1/2" seems like it would fit my playing style the best.
EXCELENTE !
Herb, I just recently found you and subscribed to your channel; what a wealth of information you bring! It's too bad that Gretsch did not continue with the prototype snare on your left as I think it's my favorite of the four outstanding snare drums in your review. I have a question and I hope maybe you can share your expertise in written response, or better still, maybe a video? I have a Gretsch 135th Anniversary snare with the anniversary kit, and I wish I had a better understanding of the micro sensitive throw off with it's two sided adjustments. I'm struggling to get it tuned just right. It's almost as if the snare wants to always sound fat? Maybe the 42 strands of snare wires are too much, but I don't think that Paul Cooper would have used them if they weren't the perfect fit? I'm currently trying Aquarian coated Focus-X batter with the Hi-Performance snare side head. Also, are those carbon or non-wood sticks your using? My arthritic hands struggle at time from some cymbals, and having a varied size stick selection has been helpful. I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks and Blessings!
That new classic prototype sounds great to my ear. It has a bit more girth to it. Big fan of the New Classic drums. I owned a set some years ago.
Krandle Tie Thank you for your astute observations. In fact, I have a couple of New Classic kits and several of the snare drums.
As usual, Gretsch had a beautiful line and then discontinued it. This could be because the larger bass drums are really heavy. I use the 18” and the 20”. Both kits are very attractive and, with the right heads, sound wonderful.
Herb Warren Yeah, the new classics are heavy drums. My set had an 18x22 bass drum and really prefer shallower depth. It was a limited edition turquoise sparkle finish and I didn’t have the heart to cut the depth of the bass drum...lol. I bought the set from a former Gretsch employee. He and I talked drums a bit and he said when the Brooklyns came into production the price point was on par with the new classics, so people gravitated toward them instead of the asian made new classics. I’d love to see Gretsch revive them.
Krandle Tie
Yes. I have the sea foam blue with the 18” kick and a special burgundy fade with the 20” kick.
These are gorgeous drums but need to be lighter in weight.
First: hammered 6 1/2". Second: The prototype.
I loved the classic too, but if we can't buy it, that's sad. For my playing I would like the utility copper one. That is what I think a copper snare should sound like!
I can confidently say I definitely would have bought the new classic copper if they released it
jermss
It is an absolute “killer” snare with any of three preferred top heads.
Thanks for your comment,
HD