"Broken Opportunity" Pt. 1 Eliminate Snare Buzz?

This is Part 1 of a 2 part series on snare wires and sympathetic snare buzz. Bob proves that snare wires are crucial in creating a "signature" snare drum sound. It includes a workshop and drum set demos. This is a real eye-opener!

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[mprimecoleman]

Thank you so much, Bob. Because of this video, I have moved my snare drum set ups to have 12 to 16 snares at most. I will never go back to anything else. This video changed my sound so much.

[bobgatzen]

@mprimecoleman Thanks so much for the good news... my agenda is to keep drummers drumming... you're more than welcome!

[yoshiskato]

@bobgatzen how can i put the snare wires and get a nice sound? i have the snare (5x14 sound percussion) tunned with a drum dial perfectly but i don't know to to put the snare wires well, what i do ?

[bobgatzen]

@yoshiskato 1. Loosen both throw-off and butt ends, but not entirely."pressure" on the straps".

2. Place pressure to throw-off side clip while pulling the strap downwards on the butt end until the 2 clips are centered on each side of the head. Tighten butt end.

3. Set strainer in "off" position, unscrew the tension knob until it's fully extended. Pull strap downwards into the hold-down plate, secure it with "light" tension & engage the throw-off. Release the strainer, tighten the strap down.

[bobgatzen]

Yes...that's tough situation. The best you can do is to work with the guitarist in regards to the placement of his equipment. I'd approach it in a way that YOU, and the GUITARIST both BENEFIT by eliminating/reduction of the NASTY sound from sympathetic snare buzz. 

[z2thaanko]

I actually prefer snare buzz. My toms sound bad without it.

[bobgatzen]

@z2thaanko Beautiful... that's a great attitude. If every drummer embraced it there would be no SYMPATHETIC SNR BUZZ to complain about!!! Spread the word z2!!!

[noble381297]

There is a god!!!! LOL

[bobgatzen]

@saeltv and thanks back to you. Did I tell you my wife is Sicilian!

[TheBigBoss324]

So less wires=No buzz?

[SuperGilbs]

i just want to say thank you bob i used these techniques and i completely eliminated every bit of snare drum buzz on every drum including the school concert snares my teacher thanked me profusely so i said don't thank me THANK BOB GATZEN!

[z2thaanko]

@restatetheobvious that's exactly how i feel. It's kindof cunchy without it. The buzz makes it much smoother.

[angelacevedo2112]

what about snare buzz from the bass cabinet? and guitar amp

[allmetaliswelcome]

bob i've got snare buzz from my bassdrum.... how should i fix it?