Thursday, May 28, 2015

Caring For Custom Made Snare Drums

By Ericka Marsh


One requirement for a band to be able to practice, make songs and become professionals in their crafts is to have the necessary instruments. One basic instrument that you need are the drums. It is the foundation for the rhythm and the beat. And if you have dreams of making it as a professional drummer, it is necessary that you have your own kit so that you can practice when necessary and you will have something to use during performances.

Snare is one of the most popular type of drum and the easiest to recognize in the entire kit. Even if you only base your guess on the sound that you hear, you can still get it right. Because of the distinct sound that it gives off, it has become one of the main thing that most drummers use to provide the beat to follow for the rest of those in the band. When there comes a time that you have to replace the snare especially if it is already worn out, you might want to consider custom made snare drums.

You have the choice to purchase standard or ready made ones. They are much cheaper. However, if you make use of the custom ones, you will have the chance to decide on the material. If you make use of high quality ones, you can easily obtain a drum with better sounds.

It is important to determine and known a good manufacturer to make sure that the custom made ones are really well made. The quality is important because this would determine the number of years that the instrument would last for. If you are going for custom, you have to be sure about the manufacturer, to ensure that you are making the right investment.

Despite the durability and the quality of the make, you still have to take steps to maintain it. This would guarantee longevity more. And it will help you to avoid purchasing a new set. As you know, these things can easily get expensive. If you are not careful, you might have to spend some more for the replacement. If the damage is already showing, you have to have it repaired immediately.

The place where you are storing it should also be inspected. Temperatures can affect the condition of instruments. Although the effects would not show at first, you still have to be cautious. The room temperature should be well controlled to keep it well protected from any of the outer elements.

Snares can be used on its own or it can be a part of a kit. It does not matter how you make use of it, you still have to take care of the stands. The first thing that will be damaged are the rubber tips. It will make the stand imbalance and not properly support the snare. It will also be the reason for corrosion on the tips. The threaded parts should be lubricated well.

Your strainers are the important since they enable the snares to become versatile. For you to easily release and tighten it, the screws should be smooth and well lubricated. This way, you would have no problem if you want to change sounds.

It is important that you also take note of the condition of the wire. This is what is providing the distinct sound of the drum. If it is damage or the wire is too stretched, you have to replace it as soon as you notice it so that the quality of the sound the drums.




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