I have read recently that a lot of folks here have toyed with the idea of building their own snare (or set). A few years ago, I decided to do just that. I ordered a Keller shell, decided how many lugs I wanted, along with heads, hoops, lugs, throwoff,etc. You get my drift. I ended up with a very nice sounding drum, not world class, but very passable. Reflecting on that experience, it was the greatest thing that I have done to help me understand my instrument.
I learned more about drums, how and why they work, than any amount of reading alone! I had to learn about shell construction, effects of thickness, bearing edge design, snare bed configuration, as well as effects of finishes. Just the simple act of buying hoops and heads, and the variables, was an education in itself. Butt plate and throw off designs vs weight/footprint took hours of research.Snare wire selection could take up a chapter if I wrote a book. and of course, nothing works well if you don't learn tuning.
The bottom line is, I learned more about my instrument than a drum teacher would have ever shared. I also now appreciate beyond belief the skill, and knowledge that real world class builders put into custom drums.
I still want a good metal snare from a certain major company, and a custom wood snare also. but I now have a depth of knowledge and helps me know what I want, and how to talk to a drum builder. I also know how to tweak my own drums to get any sound out of it that I want.
If you have the urge to "make just one, go for it! It will only make you a better musician.
I learned more about drums, how and why they work, than any amount of reading alone! I had to learn about shell construction, effects of thickness, bearing edge design, snare bed configuration, as well as effects of finishes. Just the simple act of buying hoops and heads, and the variables, was an education in itself. Butt plate and throw off designs vs weight/footprint took hours of research.Snare wire selection could take up a chapter if I wrote a book. and of course, nothing works well if you don't learn tuning.
The bottom line is, I learned more about my instrument than a drum teacher would have ever shared. I also now appreciate beyond belief the skill, and knowledge that real world class builders put into custom drums.
I still want a good metal snare from a certain major company, and a custom wood snare also. but I now have a depth of knowledge and helps me know what I want, and how to talk to a drum builder. I also know how to tweak my own drums to get any sound out of it that I want.
If you have the urge to "make just one, go for it! It will only make you a better musician.
I think everyone would benefit from building one. . .
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