The Franken Snare - Rogers Dynasonic -

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[@rdavidr]

I have been nominated for "Best Online Drum Personality" and would mean the world if I had your vote! bit.ly/2018DrumPersonality

[@createnewhandle_]

hey, you should make a bell out of a small stainless steel bowl. I actually use one on my set.

[@rrrailroad6888]

Done.

[@yvanmessier5764]

done MR. you got my vote!!!!!!

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

voted for ya :)

[@myyuza7]

Done

[@bummerdrummer1902]

How are you getting such perfect snare sounds out of random drums you find at goodwill, meanwhile I'm struggling to even tune my snare so it doesn't sound like Lars's snare from st anger? 😂

[@mariorossipuzza]

new heads

[@RoeShamBoe]

"tone is in the hands"

[@TheSarsaGag]

Tune the snare side way up > get a Remo controlled sound and tune it to your liking > practice your juicy rim shots > success :)

[@timlovegrove1097]

TheSarsaGag cranking the snare side all the way will choke it out. Finger tight + 1.5 or 2 full turns is plenty.

[@gibby3350]

It also depends on size, too. My snare is a DW Black Nickel over brass which is a 14 x 6.5” so the lugs are super long, which requires up to 3 to 4 turns. So my suggestion would be the Benny Greb challenge. The Benny Greb challenge would be when you tune your snare with a new head exactly to where you want it, record the sound then take it off, put them back on, and see if you get the same sound out of it. This’ll help your tuning skills! (Also btw, it took me a while to learn how to tune so don’t worry if you don’t understand for a while 😉)

[@JarrodHeadleyOfficial]

Best sounding snare you’ve done so far in all your videos imo

[@mantzini]

Mainly because it is a good quality shell to begin with, plus every other snare is pretty much garbage...

[@STEELFACEJOINTHEFAMILYTODAY]

I prefer the budget black beauty.

[@drumdaddy205]

Agree. Ive seen all the other snare builds. This one sounds awesome

[@Clancedrums]

Okay, snare sounds sick! Maybe bury it for a month and water it every once in a while?

[@seakay5705]

Heat it with a blow torch! The metal will turn all different colors and it might look cool with all the different lugs.

[@dalesince5957]

leave that poor snare drum the way that is now. sounds great. you got my vote!

[@spygaming1156]

The snanken frare

[@killersajmon]

Hello David, I really like your videos! I think you should try and make your own cymbal at some point. Wouldn't that be a cool project? /Cheers from Sweden

[@lucasrafael8696]

I think this is BY FAR the best sounding snare i've ever heard on your channel, I believe that Rogers is Rogers for something, leave it that way! Greetings from Argentina!

[@MeTuLHeD]

That snare would sure look badass with all tube lugs! Sounds absolutely killer.

[@lagazotheque]

I have been playing a Rogers Dynasonic from my mom since I started playing drums, 7 years ago

[@teunwagter186]

Plastidip it in a weird colour, or set it in fire. Would be very cool. You could also leave it outside and let it rust

[@Kmarty2000]

brass shell w/chrome plate

[@pouringggg]

It may not look perfect, but this snare sounds super great!

[@jason_voorhees2nd542]

You should take fire to the outside of it

[@kianhawkesphotography]

You remind me of the kind of person who could make a car door into a snare drum... jesus how many snares do you have now??

[@frankspikes4867]

Cut, bend, weld. Add a few other steps, and there you have it.

[@RobertMaxRees]

Trolling via snare builds. Pure genius. Pure magic.

[@MeTuLHeD]

That Dynasonic sound! Possibly my favorite snare next to a Supraphonic or a Black Beauty. Interesting, as it is a chrome-over-brass shell. And do NOT ruin that drum by aging it or otherwise screwing around with it!!! Send it/sell it to ME so that I can give her the TLC she so richly deserves.

[@DrewKane]

Sandblast the shell.

[@frankspikes4867]

I don't think sandblasting would work. Most chrome shells are electroplated. I tried to sand an old ludwig chrome plated steel shell somebody gave me. I just manage to scratch the drum to death, and raise my blood pressure. Lol

[@matthewmello4493]

By far my favorite drum channel on all of youtube never has there been any bad content from you cheers!

[@thedrummerdude777]

Pro tip: if you can't find any snare straps lying around, use a roll of ribbon you can get at a craft store. Simply just find the width of a strap and cut the length desired. Stop wasting money on snare straps (even if they are a dime dozen) and start making your own straps. Got the idea from Tama.

[@chugg00]

Dynasonics have very shallow snare beds - on mine that’s missing the frame I use a Rhythm Tech active snare system - I’d look into one for sure as it beats anything else on this particular drum.

[@CoachNation]

Yes. Maybe deepening the snare bed would improve the sound further - Dynas have a very tiny snare bed to make the frame system work best.

[@josephkrokoski5095]

I wasn't going to comment but once I heard it being played I thought, "that's my sound"...I liked it. Good work 👍

[@joepool60]

While I would have Hated This Idea 5 Yrs ago. I really appreciate The Thought & Effort. Great Sound! I am Impressed! And Thats a lot from Me! Drumming 45 +. Take Care.

[@jacobback3859]

Rogers = 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jefflitchfield4950]

the chrome drum actually makes the contrasting accents really shine. keep it perfect, or look into burnt chrome is what I'd do

[@TylerOath]

Here we are in 2020.... waiting for an update on this snare!!

[@JNCautionBoys]

"just to uh... make people mad" love it man! love it

[@gergoerdei]

One diecast one regular hoop. Even spice it up and get one brass and one chrome. Also on the snarewires use a strap on one side and wires on the otherside

[@flocore]

One idea for making it look differently would be brushing. Some manufacturers brush their hardware, but you could easily do this to this chromed snare shell, as well. Could be worth a try? Other than that: This thing sounds awesome!

[@dye182]

I live this. Honestly all tube lugs mid matched brass, chrome and black chrome would be dope

[@danieladamczyk08]

Put a clear batter and a coated/hazy snare side. Also mix up the rim colors and type. Like a black nickel die cast over a white powder coated triple flange.

[@austing.8870]

Damn. I’m impressed with how good that sounds

[@thefordmaniac]

"Rat rod snare build" I dig it.

[@xfredoux]

Sounds heavenly

[@Customwinder1]

Very cool mate. She sounds nice too. If you want an aged look on it , take her apart and pour acid all over the shell. Leave it outside for a week or two. Rain helps too . It will go rusty very quick and will look great. Clear coat or not it's up to you. Great vid 👍

[@RyanAlexanderBloom]

Try and peel the chrome off the shell or the hoops. I’m not sure how you do that on purpose but it’s happened to me by accident on an old snare I used to have. Those things are definitely not chrome colored all the way through, it can in theory be separated. That ought to give you the look.

[@alanduncan1980]

I got a COB Powertone Rogers. Similar shell, 8 lugger though. Love it!

[@ocho611]

when the word 'Frankensnare' is added to Webster's, it will be accompanied by a picture of this drum. and it just goes to show it doesn't matter what your shit looks like, it only matters what your shit sounds like. and that shit sound amazing. nice work.

[@trentflynn6568]

I'd say it's a keeper, no matter what you do to it. It's a great sounding snare drum. It has that certain pop to it. And, I enjoy your video's & drumming, David. Keep up the great work. 👍🏼🥁🎼

[@67davbeav]

Yowza! That drum sounds killer! Soul of Rogers-Franken-whatever, the result is a drum I would keep and use.

[@pheachshorbet916]

This might not be common knowledge, but the Dynasonic is a legendary drum. It's never had the clout of the Black Beauty but it is very similar to a Black Beauty Super Sensitive but sounds even better IMO and is way more hard to find. The drum is supposed to utilize a unique snare bridge that puts tension on the wires independently from the strainer. I have DW's copy, the True Sonic. It's amazing. The curve ball about the shell is that it has no snare bed. I've read in forums that because of this, it sounds like crap without the snare bridge. You've demonstrated otherwise here. Sounds really good. So yeah. You've messed with and uglied up an amazing legendary drum. Well done. Haha If I'm boring you with info you already know, sue me. 😁

[@rdavidr]

Thats why I was kinda scared to drill the shell haha. but then again, it was cracked so whatever ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@jerrylehti7230]

Yes the snare bed , or lack of and yet yours sounds good ??

[@Kickflip2Willy]

Frankindrum is sick! Im not sure what you can do safely. I dont think putting the shell underground will do anything but def remove the badges. You can also use 2 different type rims. Brass hoop or black nickel. Look forward to whatever you end up coming up with

[@danielvillarrealjr6261]

Not even a drummer yet i dig ur videos very much im always watching your channel keep up the awesome work man u got my vote

[@JeserNoob]

that franken beast sounds amazing

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Can't believe I didn't notice the Pantera hat in the drum closet until now 🤘 CFH

[@chefgorilla]

That sure is one juicy sounding snare!

[@zacdrake]

I owned two Dyna Sonics back in the day. Like many other drums and cymbals that have come and gone, I wish I had kept at least one. They served me very well for years. As F'd up as that one is, it still sounds great!! Great vid!!!

[@maprow]

Cool build. The snare sounds really good considering the crack in the shell and random selection of cheap parts. As far as snare straps, I've been using grosgrain ribbon for some of my projects. It's cheap and a spool will last you a few years. Plus it never slips and you can get it in different colors.

[@gibby3350]

That snare drum sounds great!

[@roomdog40]

Best sounding snare you've ever done.

[@DavidLeeKing]

That snare sounds really nice!

[@DoppelgangerShockwave]

Blasphemy! Lol! Rogers made some of the best sounding snares of all-time. I'm glad you were able to resurrect it. You can easily fix that crack with some welding. I wouldn't "relic" it. It's fine the way it is.

[@AldoRodSch]

Men give some real love to that snare, they sound freaking sweet; you should put total gold hardware to that beauty

[@mycaldane3107]

I’ve always used muriatic acid vapor to “krustify” metal. You can suspend it over the acid and cover in a bag. Check every 2-4 hours without uncovering to see the progress. The make a few products you brush on and cover overnight but I think that’s more costly.

[@micgauth]

good work. if you still have this snare I'd suggest looking into getting a Rogers snare bridge for it. They started making reproductions for $60 that has the bridge and snares on it. I think that's part of what makes this snare so great.

[@DaveBateman1972]

My lovely wife, who has very little interest in drums beyond living with me and my own hoard of them, really enjoys your videos.

[@atakankuloglu4877]

Man! This was the best snare sound I've ever heard.

[@crankysports]

Somehow it still looks like a work of art. Sand through some of the chrome so you can see the brass, maybe use some vinegar to make it tarnish after

[@neildowne-g7q]

just proved you don't need a snare frame To use a dynasonic,sounds great. Thanks!

[@sikswitch1334]

You can Frankenstein any drum,it's the way you tune it that makes the difference

[@judezappala6599]

A way to “franken” the drum up might be to put some different coloured rims on the drum (my pearl export has matte black rims so I thought it might provide some cool contrast to the shiny chrome drum).

[@iQuincyboy]

Oh, this one hurt my OCD hard! But man was I happy when you used this threadless swivel nut. Great video, cheers!

[@TylerCritti]

Get different color hoops for both sides. Then get a Evans hydraulic or a Remo color tone for the batter. That should help spice it up a bit.

[@NickHolum]

Sounds excellent... really really good

[@MarkieC1990]

Man that thing would look so good with brass tube lugs or even just chrome tube lugs 😮

[@thecoolestdad]

Here's a starting point suggestion on dirtying up the snare. Use a ball peen hammer and hammer indentions in it, like you did another snare some time back. Then find a way to patina it. I don't know myself.

[@bjorn_joseph]

Easiest way is dirt and water

[@timsantiago93]

You have my vote

[@denniswalsh8476]

Why not weld or braze the crack then file the bearing edge?? That might lift some small patch of chrome (maybe less with tiny wire tig). But you plan to relic the shell anyway. Sounds great (even with the crack). You have my vote.

[@JP-tr6yu]

You should totally make a full set of 8 concert toms (6,8,10,12,13,14,15,16). Now THAT would be cool! (And a matching bass drum to have a full kit???!)

[@davidhuckstep9703]

Awesome snare

[@robthethunderlizardwatts8769]

This would have been a really cool idea for the sticker bomb snare you did. Basically just pure chaos. I am personally loving the look of it and can't wait to see what you end up doing with it.

[@bbqribz570]

sounds pretty good. i'm not even mad. Moar RdavidR in my life is needed. Make a snare shell out of a 5 gal bucket or some shit.

[@maziu27]

That sound is a million dollars dude

[@phillipyferreira]

Sound is amazing!

[@dimllc]

You got my vote. Like others have said..torch the chrome a bit to give it some color.

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

Surface treatments make a huge difference to how any resonating object sounds.

[@StephenSpivack]

damn, sounds better than expected. good work

[@johndoe-bw6pj]

"I'll put that brass washer there JUST BECAUSE I CAN". Boiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, you gangsta.

[@LilyJaneH]

With steel, if you put yellow mustard on it, it causes it to oxidise in a controlled manner. I wonder what effect that would have on chrome and other non ferrous metals.

[@Philtoid]

sounds amazing

[@alessandroboraso4870]

It sounds awesome

[@vaibhavvivek]

You got my vote! Love from Mumbai, India

[@Drummerpocket]

You just got my Best Drum Personality vote buddy...and the Franken Dyna sounds great, however keep in mind that there are no snare beds on a Dynasonic shell due to the floating snare frame concept. Would like to try your drum out and see how it responds.

[@pastorkev777]

It is a nice shell, so I wouldn't hammer it, but a butane torch should give the burnt chrome look, then black or cosmic nickel tube lugs would look great.

[@brucekaralash5054]

Looks F'n GREAT! and sounds AMAZING!

[@matthewwilson1700]

That snare drum sounds really good, I don’t believe I would change anything about it.

[@rogercerdanbuil5454]

this drum had look insane with the shell from the video of "snare drum build"

[@JugaJuga14]

Jeez Louise, that sounds great

[@DeweyKentM]

Cover it with cheap spray paint and wipe it away, rub it off with rubber/ silicone, or scrape it with some steel wool. Maybe do a little of each? What about one layer of one color and another color over top so you get multiple colors in the end?

[@Cancun771]

One of these days I shall build an entire kit like this.

[@fabsh.7398]

Damn that actually sounds pretty sweet

[@andrewwarrendrums8969]

I voted for you like 20 times! Crossing my fingers for you! YOU ROCK 👍🏻🤟🏻😁

[@jacksunts]

Lightly heat the outside with a blow torch. Gets some crazy discoloration

[@wallyordona159]

Franken snare! It alive,it’s alive!

[@geoffcowan2384]

That might be the best sounding snare you've shown us. I don't care what you do to the aesthetics, just don't screw up the tone.

[@curtisjohnese2484]

Put all black chrome hardware on it and it would look great , or put all brass hardware on it and it would look great too. I have an old rogers and Percussion international snare and you just gave me some ideas. Great job.

[@ChaosPootato]

Did you fix the crack in the end?

[@kamilsliw19941]

Actually sounds pretty dang good!

[@DaPhunk73]

Thanks for another great video. That snare sounds really good! Gotta get one...

[@rine-daynews9913]

I love your drum vids keep doing them