Puresound CUSTOM 13" SNARE WIRES - 16 STRANDS
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The Puresound "Custom" series is among the brand's most appreciated references for its classic approach: a snare wire with predictable behavior, easy to adjust, and capable of adapting to various playing contexts without masking the shell's personality.
Who This Drum/Snare Wire Is For
This snare wire is aimed at beginner to advanced drummers who want to refine their snare's response. Versions with fewer strands are particularly suited for styles seeking more definition and woodiness (studio, ghost notes, funk), while versions with more strands favor a more pronounced attack and snare presence (rock, pop, live).
Features and Innovations
The key concept of the range is based on the choice of number of strands: fewer strands to soften the snare effect and let the shell breathe, more strands to enhance the texture and "snare" character of the sound.
Sound Characteristics
By reducing the number of strands (14 or 16), the snare wire becomes drier and clearer, with less buzz and more emphasis on the shell's pitch. Increasing the number of strands (20 or 24) yields a denser response, a more pronounced snare sensation, and a more "metallic" articulation of the snare sound.
Technical specifications
| Series | Puresound "Custom" |
| Orientation | traditional, optimized efficiency |
| 14 strands | moderate snare effect, shell emphasized |
| 16 strands | moderate snare effect, shell emphasized |
| 20 strands | accentuated snare effect, characteristic snare sound |
| 24 strands | accentuated snare effect, characteristic snare sound |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does a 16-strand snare wire produce?
With its 16 strands, this snare wire produces a moderate snare effect. The shell's tone remains emphasized, with a drier and clearer response.
Is the Puresound P1316 13-inch snare suitable for ghost notes?
The 16-strand configuration limits buzz compared to the 20 or 24-strand versions. It allows the shell to breathe more. This setup is recommended for contexts where clarity and ghost notes are desired.
Why choose 16 strands rather than 20 strands?
Thanks to its 16 strands, this model maintains a less dense snare character than a 20-strand version.
For which styles is a 13-inch 16-strand snare suitable?
Intended for drummers from beginners to advanced, this 13-inch size aims for clarity and wooden tone. Studio use, funk, and ghost note work fit the announced sound approach.
What is the specialty of the Puresound Custom series?
In the Custom range, the number of strands is the key parameter of the sound response. The 16 strands of the P1316 favor a moderate snare effect and a more pronounced shell presence.
