Pearl VP1480 Vinnie Paul Snare Drum 14x8

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Power and warmth

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by Arnold The Snake Lancelot (nanopeludo@yahoo.it) 6/18/2007 3:04:36 AM

Musical Experience: Active Musician
Style of music: 80s Hard Rock
Hometown South America Venezuela

To be honest I have tried several snares and metal ones still remains the loudest around. But, this is as close as it gets. The combination of Maple with a sooo deep shell gives you projection, loudness without giving up the warm maple tone. I was worried about overtones before purchasing it but with a two ply clear pre muffled head and a good tuning you can get a DRY yet LOUD and musical warm tone. Very easy to fall in love with for an 80s band like mine. The one thing to improve: I would prefer a vertical strainer. Amazing finish by the way!!!

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Almost perfect

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by Nate 5/16/2007 3:25:57 PM

Musical Experience: 15 Years/gig
Style of music: Rock/Metal
Hometown FL

I’ve had this snare for over a month now and I’m in love! I have always played metal snares and never had a wooden one. Because of its mammoth size, it pushes all the volume you'll ever need - but because its maple it retains tone at the same time! And I haven't even dabbled with the tuning a lot; it sounded good right out of the box with minimal tuning. It’s got the most amazing pop, but yet its sensitive with everything from buzz rolls to ghost notes. Pearl....Maple....Vinnie....Price....it’s a total no-brainer.

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Decent price for a decent drum

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by Ethan Trimble 2/21/2007 1:36:19 PM

Musical Experience: 10 Years
Style of music: Rock and Roll
Hometown Washington State

This is indeed a powerful snare drum, but don't let that stop you. I do not typically play metal, so I was a bit hesitant when I purchased this drum, but as soon as I played it, I was very impressed. It is quite versatile; not just a heavy metal snare drum. I have yet to ditch the stock Remo Ambassador that came with it because it sounds fine. A head with a bit more muffling might provide a more refined sound. I recorded with

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