Se3ng the snare wires is as important to the overall sound as the tensioning of the
heads.
BOTTOM SNARE WIRES
1 Locate the bo2om snare wire correctly on its retaining pins
(illustra,on 1.4)
and
adjust the tension on both sides un1l you have taken up the slack. Ensure the snare
wire is located centrally; this will give the most flexibility in adjustment.
2 For the perfect response, the bo2om snare wire must achieve maximum contact
with the head. Turn the
BOTTOM SNARE ADJUSTER NUTS
(illustra,on 1.5)
in pairs
to adjust the height of the snare wire.
3 Gauge the amount of contact visually and then tap the wires gently as you adjust
them to make sure of full contact across the head.
4 Finally adjust the tension to achieve the desired sound. Too much tension on the
bo2om snare wire will choke the sound; too li2le will cause excessive buzz and ra2le
and may allow the wires to disengage totally.
TOP SNARE WIRES
The
TOP SNARE STRAINER
features two external tension bolt adjustments; for height
and tension. These are indicated by the s1ckers on the shell of the drum.
1 Check that the top snare is located correctly on the
TOP SNARE STRAINER
(illustra,on 1.6)
. Set the snare wire into a neutral posi1on by dropping the height of
the snare un1l it sits free. Also loosen the tension
(illustra,on 1.7)
.
2 Start with the tension of the snares. Apply gentle tension un1l you can feel light
resistance. Holding the drum key loosely will allow you to feel the wires take up
tension.
TAKE CARE NOT TO OVER-TIGHTEN THE SNARE WIRES
3 Adjust the height of the snare wire un1l it makes good contact against the ba2er
head. An even contact is required, too much or too li2le contact will affect the
response.
THE ABOVE IS A GUIDE TO THE BASIC SETTING OF THE SNARES. FURTHER FINE
ADJUSTMENT MAY BE REQUIRED; TAP THE DRUMHEAD WITH THE STICK HELD
LOOSELY AND ADJUST ACCORDINGLY TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED SOUND.
1.4 Locate the bo-om snare wire correctly
on its retaining pins
1.5 Turn the
BOTTOM SNARE ADJUSTER
NUTS
to alter the height
1.6 Loca,ng the top snare on the TOP
SNARE STRAINER
1.7
TOP SNARE STRAINER
height
adjustment (shown with shell removed)
Setting the Snares
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