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Originally Posted by talkshowman  Not trying to be a contrary prick or anything, but surely the classic BB sound is a non-hammered, triple-flanged hoop, imperial lug affair? |
Looks like you're only disagreeing on the lugs.
Big deal.
I'm happy with imperial myself, but can hardly hear much difference between the two.
In any case, I agree with both you and Dr Mordo, and would council the OP (Dan) to think again.
For recording you want a lively snare set up, then mute if necessary and to taste.
I use gaffa and tissue.
If you choose a drier drum, it's useless if you need a bit more life out of it for a particular song.
The classic BB is smooth shelled, P85, triple flange. It's classic because it sounds killer and is very flexible.