The BEST Type Of Wood Snare Drum - Vintage Steambent Maple Snares
Wood snares almost never inspire me, but THIS type often does. Find out more about the forgotten darling of yesteryear's drummers! 🥁
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Steambent or "solid" snare drums have been around for almost 100 years. Why do players and collectors alike covet these cool pieces? Find out and hear three different examples of solid snares in this video. Here are the three drums we explore today:
- 14x7" Slingerland Radio King (Refinished by Mike Smith of North Chicago, IL)
- 14x5.5" Slingerland Radio King (in Red Sparkle Finish)
- 14x7" Leedy Snare Drum (Overhauled by MKE Drum Co.)
These vintage drums are great, and people still build like this today. Craviotto Drums, founded by Johnny Craviotto, are wonderful drums that spawned from the work of a man who built drums for DW Drums and later under the Solid Drum Company brand. Doc Sweeney Drums makes some incredible solid drums, and I believe they're sourcing their shells from a really neat operation in the Pacific Northwest called Cask Drum Craft, who are worth a peek too. Smaller builders like Gary Posey and Summit Drums are carrying on the craft too! Each brand and builder bring something a little different to the table, just like the brands of yesteryear. And it's the tiny differences that get me excited to hit every single snare drum I find!
I used Turkish Cymbals 15" Millennium Hi Hats, 20 and 22" Meta Brilliant Crashes, and a 22" Millennium Ride in this video.
Some of the music I played drums to in this video comes from my drumless tracks, available at slouxrecordingco.bandcamp.com/ .
The first drumless track used is volume 8, number 47. - slouxrecordingco.bandcamp.com...
The second drumless track used is volume 8, number 104. - slouxrecordingco.bandcamp.com...
The third drumless track used is volume 8, number 89. - slouxrecordingco.bandcamp.com...
Audio was captured with two Universal Audio Apollo x8p interfaces using 1073 preamp modeling. Mics include:
- SE Electronics V-Kick (Kick In) - Beyer Dynamic Opus 65 (Kick Out)
- Shure Unidyne III SM57 (Snare Top)
- Rode NT55 w/ Cardioid Capsule (Snare Top)
- Audio-Technica ATM650 (Snare Bottom)
- Sennheiser MD-421 (Each Tom)
- AKG C414 TLII Pair (Overheads)
- Apex 210B Ribbon into Soyuz Launcher (Room)
- Shure 588SB (Vocal)
I use Logic Pro X, Waves Audio plugins, and I really need a nap about now.
And that cool mic cable? It comes from Sorry Cables in LA. - www.sorrycables.com/
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Tim! I'm loving these long-form videos. I've been an IG follow for a minute but you've got great stories to tell here and I'm hanging on every second of these.
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Pete, I truly appreciate the kind words. Means a lot. More to come! 😁❤️
I encourage every professional drummer to own at least 1 Slingerland Radio king snare drum from any period from 40`,50s and 60`s. Just like the old Les Pauls, there's a mysterious presence when playing these instruments. My 1959 GK Radio King snare drum has that beautiful aged tone that cannot be duplicated by modern snares. Get them now before you need a credit card with a loan.
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you on all fronts!!
It was great meeting you at the Chicago Drum Show!! I picked up an early 60s Ludwig Jazzfest in....Black Oyster Pearl of course!!! 🥁❤🥁 Sounds amazing!! Also picked up some block stamp rides! 22 and a 20. Beauts!!!!
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
So good to see you there, man. Sounds like you came away with some STELLAR drums too. I’m jealous!! 😂❤️
Great stuff, Timbo. Keep it up. The Slingerland long snare mechanism was the Magnum. Pain in the butt!!! Love the drum...1983 Niles Badge 14x8. 5-ply deep thunder! When the throw failed I installed an INDe SB1. Problem solved. 👍
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, the old Slapshot strainer! Those were cool. I had one of those big boy 14x8s years and years ago too, and someone had replaced the strainer with a Dunnett. Made things way easier!
I am learning quite a bit here Tim. Very cool stuff. Keep it coming. Like this side of your knowledge. 💪💪
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I appreciate it. Glad you’re getting something out of this!!
discovered this channel this arvo. love the vibe.
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Thanks dude. I really appreciate it!
A solid wood shell is very high on my list of snares to get!!! whew!!
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Remind me next time we talk!!
@tophatjohnny
Жыл бұрын
That’s what I consider “getting your feet wet “ and should lead to what is then considered “taking the deep plunge” and have a custom one ply steam bent kit made to your specs and forget about it! You’ll never look back! 😉
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
@@tophatjohnny Yessss! 😂❤️
Love me some MKE Drum Co. goodness. Derek is the man. Turned my Super-Sensitive into a Supraphonic with ease. Also, McDonald's Fries are the best French fries on planet earth. Gigantic corporate chain yes, but damn are they good. Overcooked, undercooked, over-salted, doesn't matter. Just delicious. What can I say? We all like to back a winner every once in a while.
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Dude yes. Hahahaha McD’s fries are so good. And so is Derek! 😂❤️👊
Nice Timbo! 🤘🥁👊
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ferg!!
Great Job!! You are a great player,, love your slick & smooth fills!! Much Appreciation!! ;D
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I appreciate the kind words!!
Sold content Timbo💥
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! ❤️👊
Drawing of blanket wasn't too bad. Video was AWESOME as always keep it up!
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
hahaha I gotta work on my art skills. I literally googled "easy blanket drawing" because I have NO visual art talent. LOL
I’d give this video a solid (shell!?) 12/10 for the educational content, plus bonus points for the sticky notes and the handcrafted visual aides to go along with the stories 😂
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Bahahaha Thanks so much!! ❤️👊
Great story behind the Radio King solid shell snare. That red snare was definitely my favorite, you not kidding it’s very snappy and def has that motown sound/feel.
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! Yeah, that little cheap red snare is killer for sure!! 😁❤️👊
@m6hill983
Жыл бұрын
Those sound great! 🔥 Also very much enjoying the videos.. You should have slipped in one Phil fill, just for awesomeness context 😂
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
@@m6hill983 Thank you. Phil’s fills coming soon!!
You should have more subscribers. Great channel man, learn some stuff and hear some cool chops every time I watch.
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tyler. I appreciate it!
Timbo's Tech Time Extravaganza! Done, son.
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha Thanks Randy!
Thats one spodeodedopalishous shirt!
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
😂😂👊👊
Super interesting stuff as always my guy 🤌 that Leeder snare 😮 Golly, phat with the P & H
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I’m really loving that Leedy’s tone with all the new heads and wires. It’s so sweet. Thanks Tim!!
Very nicely done sir!
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
The snare bridges and fully extended snares were the basis of the Radio King patent. Slingerland made other solid shell snares that weren't RK's. Artist model, for example.
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t realize that’s the basis for the original patent. Interesting! And I actually owned an artist. Wonderful drum. Loved the tube lug look. I think they’re just often overlooked as compared to the RKs. : )
@brianchisnell1548
Жыл бұрын
@@timbofromkeno Yes. They all sound great! In my '76 catalog, they have a snare that is 3 ply with the bridges and 3 point strainer and it's called the Radio King model. Again, making the snare system the RK model. Not the 1 ply. Cheers!
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
@@brianchisnell1548 Very interesting! Thanks again for the insight!!
That first Radio King is my favorite snare you have!
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
It’s a WONDERFUL drum for sure!
@chuckc7375
Жыл бұрын
I like the sound of the leedy . Very nice snare drum .
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
@@chuckc7375 Totally agreed. It's a fun drum to play for sure!
That’s an awesome channel man! Great work!
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Fun stuff to know
@timbofromkeno
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Charles!
Solid shell BOIZ
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️
My one ply steam bent maple snares have crazy tone ! Every serious drummer should have at least one in their arsenal! And gotta give props to Timbo! He’s gotta a nice feel popping off ! 😊 🎩
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you wholeheartedly. And thanks for the kind words!! 😁❤️👊
@tophatjohnny
Жыл бұрын
@@timbofromkeno ♥️
Whew that Leedy is le SAWSE
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Right???
Woooooooooooood!!!
@alphaomegaape8622
Жыл бұрын
Metal?
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
@@alphaomegaape8622 Why not both? 😂😂
@alphaomegaape8622
Жыл бұрын
@Timbo From Keno sorry I posted that before I heard you say you like metal more. I thought just screaming wood was funny, but now coincidentally it seems like I'm being antagonistic, this is usually why I stay commentless lol. Love ya man lol.
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
@@alphaomegaape8622 hahaha Big love back at ya! 😁👊
Vid idea: Maple drums and Maple donuts. 🍩 Tasty 😉
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
I like the way you think! hahahaha
Dude I'm obsessed with your kick drum. Could you give any details, please? And JFC that Radio King red sparkle... 🤤
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha Thanks! This is a 20x12 from Franklin Drum Company. Next week’s video is going to explain everything about it. Keep an eye out!
Hey mate, love your videos. What wood were these drums made from? Cheers.
@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Roger! These are all 1/4” thick maple. Most of the stuff from this era is. However, brands like Craviotto and a lot of the little manufacturers are making solid steambent shells out of all sorts of woods today!
- how do you pronounce "o"? - "A", and - how you pronounce "a"? - "A".
@timbofromkeno
7 ай бұрын
Welcome to Wisconsin. 😂😂
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@timbofromkeno
Жыл бұрын
😂👊