Guys, I'm going to get a Tama warlord series as soon as possible and I'm confused of choosing either Masai (12 Ply Bubinga), Valkyrie (15Ply Maple) or Spartan (1mm Stainless Steel). I mainly play rock, prog. rock, metal, and sometimes fusion/jazz. Which is better? I somehow like the Masai since the sound is dark and my other snare (Superstar EFX) is more to bright sounding snare. Is it a good choice?? Thanks!








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Tama Superstar SX52
Tama Warlord Masai Snare
Tama Iron Cobra Double Pedal
Zildjian A custom, A Zildjian, K Hybrid, FX, ZXT and ZBT cymbals
Remo and Evans heads

For rock and prog rock I'd probably go with the Valkyrie or Spartan (although I'm not a huge fan of steel snares) but if you like the Masai go with that, because I haven't heard any of them.








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_...:::/ Jimbob2020 agrees \:::..._

i think masai or spartan...

i am split between the two.








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PDP, Tama, and Pearl Drums
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Sabian, Zildjian, and Saluda Cymbals

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If you need to ask............ you arent really ready.








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ThePloughman

ThePloughman wrote:

Duct Tape, Moongells, and Remos...... with pinstripes

Rogers Drums USA

Check this out
http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/showthread.php?t=196158

Line all three of them up... tune 'em and have at it. Start by eliminating the one that you like the least.

Let the other two duke it out... buy the one you like playing the best.

Don't even consider spending that much money on a snare drum via mail order or online without playing it first!








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I've just checked out on another snare and it's Kenny Aronoff Signature snare. Is it good? Which is better, the Masai or Kenny Aronoff?? I think I'll be sticking with the bubingas instead of the maple since I really like dark sounding drums.... Any other suggestion??








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Tama Superstar SX52
Tama Warlord Masai Snare
Tama Iron Cobra Double Pedal
Zildjian A custom, A Zildjian, K Hybrid, FX, ZXT and ZBT cymbals
Remo and Evans heads

Thanks for all of the suggestion guys! I'm going to go to the music shop tomorrow and will order my Masai snare and they said that it'll be here in about 2-3 days! I'm very excited to play on that drum!








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Tama Superstar SX52
Tama Warlord Masai Snare
Tama Iron Cobra Double Pedal
Zildjian A custom, A Zildjian, K Hybrid, FX, ZXT and ZBT cymbals
Remo and Evans heads