I read somewhere that your current snare is a 6 ply shell, which seems to be a thin shell, as the Delite series. The snares i know are made with thicker shells, 10 or more. If this is correct?
Gavin Says:
As far as I know DeLight are 4 ply with 2 ply support rings inside.
A lot of my snares are 6 ply (no internal support rings). With thicker shells - I haven't had so much luck finding 'my sound' inside. I have the 27 ply Sonor Earth finish drum and it's a very high articulate sound - but not so much along the lines of a sound that I hear in my head that would suit me.
I've heard Jojo use it and it sounds great. I usually opt for round bearing edges as I want more skin in contact with the wood - and try for a thicker woody tone.