| Attack of the Birch Drums
...if you like snappy attack...you want Birch. It's tonal spectrum is a bit more focused in the midrange (vs. Maple and Mahogany)...so it will sound a bit brighter and the shorter decay (due to the mid focus) will enhance attack. I love Birch...don't fall victim to the hype on Maple (it is all marketing). Birch, Oak, Poplar, Mahogany, Bubinga...they are all viable options. Take a look at Birch...they will give you a nice, well rounded sound leaning towards the sharp, crisp attack you are looking for...
Tear it up,
__________________  Nelly Drummer, Vocalist, Project Studio Stunt Pilot
“My vocation is more in composition really than anything else - building up harmonies using the guitar, orchestrating the guitar like an army, a guitar army.” Jimmy Page
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