How I Made The CHEAPEST SNARE DRUM I Could Find SOUND AMAZING! (Drum Restoration and Tuning Guide)

Join me as I walk you through a light restoration process on a cheap snare drum I found for only $30 on eBay. It's amazing what some fresh heads and snare wires do to the sound of an otherwise unspectacular drum. In this video, I'll provide you with LOADS of great tips and tidbits to help you on your next snare drum rebuild.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
○ 0:20 - Intro
○ 1:26 - The Big Reveal!
○ 2:24 - Tear Down Begins
○ 3:26 - Snare Wire Removal
○ 4:46 - Checking the Shell and Hoops
○ 7:37 - Cleaning Supplies Description
○ 8:16 - Needed Tools Description
○ 8:40 - Cleaning Begins!
○ 10:30 - Lug Screw Inspection/Tightening
○ 16:50 - Head Replacement
○ 19:14 - THE GREAT DEBATE: To Lube or Not To Lube
○ 25:01 - Tuning Begins
○ 34:32 - New Snare Wires Go On
○ 39:26 - THIS IS WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE!
○ 39:48 - Lug Lock Installation
○ 40:43 - Outro

ITEMS USED FOR THIS PROJECT:
○ Evans HD Dry Snare Batter Head: https://amzn.to/3b4dX9W
○ Evans Clear 300 Snare Side Head: https://amzn.to/2UeCxyV
○ PureSound Super 30 Snare Wire: https://amzn.to/2uUOyPk
○ Napa Sil-Glyde Silicone Lubricant: https://amzn.to/37Rf4Yq
○ Gibraltar Lug Locks: https://amzn.to/2uRHP90

TOOLS:
○ Rags or Paper Towels
○ WD40
○ Glass Cleaner
○ Philips and Flat Head Screwdrivers
○ Pliers
○ Drum Key

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