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The concert series wires have been developed specifically for use on concert and orchestral snare drums and are made from a specially formulated stainless steel alloy combined with an extended coil pattern to create a deeper, drier, darker tone with increased articulation for 13 Inches and 14 Inches snare drums.
Designed for 14" snare drums, the Concert Series snare wire has 12 strands of specially formulated stainless steel alloy for subtle snare response without choking out the sound of the drum. The snares may be mounted by strap or string.
Concert Series snare wires are professional quality snare wires developed specifically for use on concert and orchestral snare drums to offer crisp articulation.
PURESOUND offers a wide variety of professional quality snare wires including a selection of vintage wires designed specifically for older snare drums with unique snare mechanisms. PURESOUND snare wires are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.
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Designed for 14" snare drums, the Concert Series snare wire has 16 strands of specially formulated stainless steel alloy for subtle snare response without choking out the sound of the drum. The snares may be mounted by strap or string.
Concert Series snare wires are professional quality snare wires developed specifically for use on concert and orchestral snare drums to offer crisp articulation.
PureSound offers a wide variety of professional quality snare wires including a selection of vintage wires designed specifically for older snare drums with unique snare mechanisms. PureSound snare wires are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.
JMBass
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
The title pretty much says my review. Was surprised to hear such a high end cut with them vs your basic $10 chrome plated set. It’s subtle but noticeable. Some might like it, no doubt, but I’m not one of them. No slam against the company, since I use Pro Mark sticks and D’addario guitar strings. But I’ve tried two sets and they’re not for me.
Jason Malmstrom
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
I recently bought a new 6.5”x14” DW Collector’s Nickel over Brass snare drum. Inherently, it is VERY bright in tonality and I wanted a way to bring out the low end and body of the drum.This snare wire did everything and more! The response is excellent and worked very well in live and studio applications.
Robert K. Albiston
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022
The concert wires delivered exactly what I wanted--the richness of the snare shell coming through and a bit less high frequency snare wire top end. The effect is a some have described, a richer midrange presentation. These are on my vintage Slingerland chrome over brass snare drum. I'll place another order and try them on a maple shell and Supraphonic L400 soon. Yes, the snare sound is sensitive and nicely balanced.
Carl McNear Jr.
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2022
If you want snare presence that isn’t overbearing, these are the snares for you.
TC
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2021
This might be the goldilocks of snare wires - not too much snare sound, not too much shell sound - it's just right.There's a reason orchestral players use these; they are snappy, crisp, and articulate without being overbearing or underwhelming.Very versatile - I play top 40, funk, punk, and classic rock - and they always deliver. You really can't go wrong with Puresound and these are another example of their quality and value.
Hobo Pete
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
Put them on my 1966 Ludwig Superphonic. Great choice. Well made love Puresound products
Cliente
Reviewed in Italy on February 22, 2018
Prodotto ottimo, risposta e suono del rullante come volevo (sonorità per il jazz). Lo consiglio a chi possiede un rullante in acero o in metallo.Il prezzo è il più conveniente sul mercato, spedizione rapidissima, senza spese di spedizione (considerando che viene dall'Inghilterra), avvenuta due giorni prima della data prevista. Come sempre Amazon consegna in fretta e con prezzi molto competitivi. Ottimo!
whatsisname
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2018
I am really pleased with these snare wires. I have a hex badge 70's Gretsch and I wanted a snare sound that didn't intrude on the drum's character, but that still gave great responsiveness and clarity to the snare. This does exactly that. Do not be put off by the low number of snare wires; this is why it sounds so good, in my opinion. Equally, do not think that because they are classed as a 'concert' snare that this is their sole application. My view is that this clarity and sensitivity which we may regard orchestral players as having with their snares, is to be welcomed in to the realm of jazz, funk, latin and even pop and rock. Anyway, the tuning of the snare drum, of course, changes how this, and other snare wires, respond. I can get a varied sound from the drum with alterations to its tuning. The main characteristic with this snare, for me, is that the drum's voice has more presence, but with a responsive snare sound, right out to the edge of the drum. The snare buzz is reduced and decays quickly, and is not intrusive (in comparison with my last generic 20 strand snare). However, I tune my kick drum high and play it open with only a felt damper on it, as I like the jazz sound, and this affects the snare more than the high tom - which is unusual. That said, it is not invasive or distracting and I'm happy for my sound to include all the resonance and interactions of the kit voices.... let's see how that pans out with the sound engineers!I never write reviews like this, which means I'm delighted with the sound these have given me and want to pass it on. Check out Youtube, there is a comprehensive test of over 30 snare wires by one guy, and to me the stand out tests were with those wires with less than 20 strands. They gave the drum much more character, whilst maintaining articulation.Anyway, rant over. You'll make your own best decision. Good luck.
Raven
Reviewed in Germany on October 12, 2018
Kurz und kompakt gesagt habe ich acht snareteppiche namhafter Firmen unter die Lupe genommen. Von sehr breit bis ganz schmal, von engen bis weitgezogenen Spiralwindungen. Ich suchte nach einem trockenen, knackigen Sound, der die Tiefen einer Holzsnare betont ohne dabei die Obertöne zu eliminieren. Außerdem sollten die Goestnotes gut spiel- und hörbar sein. Was ich an den meisten Teppichen auszusetzen habe ist dieses beinahe schon Dauerrascheln nach dem Motto: Hauptsache laut und voll.Nein, so etwas wollte ich nicht haben. Das lange Suchen hat sich gelohnt. Ladies and Gentleman: PURSOUND CONCERT WIRES 14/16. Der Hammer für alle die Spielen und nicht Rascheln wollen:-)
Matteo
Reviewed in Italy on October 22, 2017
Finalmente sono riuscito a ridurre drasticamente quei fastidiosi snare buzz, o più comunemente chiamati ronzii, mentre suono tom e timpano! Avevo provato molte altre soluzioni, tra cui le cordiere equalizzanti prive di fili metallici al centro, le sordine sulla pelle risonante ed il mollare i tiranti in prossimità della cordiera sulla pelle risonante, ma in ognuno di questi casi i risultati non sono stati un granché. In particolare con le cordiere equalizzanti, le quali da un lato riducevano leggermente il ronzio e dall’altro toglievano fin troppa sensibilità e colore al suono del rullante. Con questa puresound invece i ronzii si sono quasi azzerati ed il suono del rullante non ha perso nulla! Consigliata!
Stephen F.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
LESS IS BETTER!! Whether on a MIJ drum with no snare beds or a Ludwig Supraphonic, 12 wires make a BIG sound. Tight and crisp with very little room for overtones. Forget the 16 or 20 wire debate...12 is the way to go!
Sara Gearhart
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2014
I bought both the 16 strand and the 12 strand Concert Series snare wires in 14", and I have to say they have a very even and clear sound. It's clearly obvious that they are WAY better quality than the standard $10 replacement wires you can get anywhere else, and they can help make a cheap snare sound like an expensive one.My only advice is that, if you are putting these on a concert snare drum, you stick with the 12 strand Concert wires instead of the 16 strand. They do a better job of balancing more shell sound and less snare sound, which is usually what concert drums should sound like.
Ju
Reviewed in France on November 4, 2013
Ça ne sert a rien d'essayer de gagner 3 euro sur le modèle d'une autre marque. Ici on met le prix, mais on sait ce qu'on obtient: Un son parfait, une qualité impressionnante, ainsi qu'une longue durée de vie. Puresound se trouve sur tous les modèles de caisse claire Vintage, tels que Rogers et Ludwig, ça n'est pas un hazard...
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