Recommend a mesh snare.

[Renzokuken]

Ok, I'm looking to swap my standard yamaha TP-65 on my DTXplorer for a mesh snare, as I'm told it'll be a vast improvement.

Can anyone recommend me a decent mesh snare pad for a beginner not wanting to break the bank?

Cheers
-Renzo.

[sam(otacon28)]

Hello Renzo ,

You may want to check out Pintech's concertcast mesh pads . They are also referred to as SilenTech pads you can usually find used ones still in descent shape on ebay or craigslist . If you end up looking for a new one shoot me a PM and I'll see what price I may be able to get you a new one for . I'm a authorized dealer for Pintech gear . I have used Pintech's pads with Yamaha modules and they work very well with them .




sam(otacon28)

[CaTaPulT]

Hi Renzo.
If you are going to go mesh with a Yamaha module, and you are looking at Pintech, I would suggest a 10 inch concertcast drum and make sure it has the EZtune dial(s), EZtune is a on drum gain control and helps to match the signal levels to various drum modules from various manufacturers. I've played Pintechs on the DTXtreme IIs, DTXpress III and IV and some tweaking of module settings will be required but a lot of this is dependent on your playing style. I have a Pintech AX14 14 inch Chrome snare, avoid this drum like the plague if you like playing fast on a Yamaha module (except the new DTXtreme III), I've had nothing but headaches with mine, all the tweaking in the world could never get it to work 100% on older Yamaha modules.
The Pintech Concertcast series is most excellent and well built.
Also keep in mind that you will not get any rim sounds from the mesh head drums, Yamaha rubber pads use switches for their rims, Mesh head pads use a Piezzo for both the main pad and rim, the only Yamaha module where the rim works reliably is the new DTXtreme III and only if you have EZtune for the rim, the rim's gain needs to be set perfectly to match the module's expected rim signal.
The reason I recommend the 10 inch over the 12 inch concercast for a snare is due to it's smaller playing surface and better reaction from the mesh head, less chance of misstriggering or double triggering.
Good luck.
Take care

Regards: >>>> Jack <<<<

[allanjohn]

It's also worth considering some of the bespoke British offerings. There's Jobeky and Diamond Drums, which I have reviewed at vdrums (http://vdrums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48960&highlight=diamond).

[Axe_Grinder]

Don't do it! It's just wrong on so many levels :D

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[Renzokuken]

Too late, picked up a pintech "CC102 - dual zone with EZ tune".

Set me back £154 including postage from pintech.eu.