Due to a shipping mix-up, I received the Pro Brass wires vs the Pro Steel wires (which come with the Evans EV1 Tune-up kit). Well since they were here, I installed them and WOW!! I am so glad this hic-up in packaging occurred because to my ears, these Brass wires are so much better for my music style (Blues, Light Rock/Pop) than the standard Steel wires I previously had on my Sonor AQ2 Snare. Loving the warmer sound, well defined buzz rolls and a snappy attack when pushed hard. I even like the straps and clips - very easy to use.

After replacing the snares on my 1970ish Ludwig snare, it brought it back to life.

I loved the idea of the clips for easy remove/swapping of the wires. In operations, they turned out to be a headache on a gig. Now that I know that the rounded end of the clip can slip into the slot on the snare wire plate, I would be careful about making sure it doesn't happen. But, I prefer to eliminate any possible issues so, I have replaced the included straps/clips to avoid any further issues on the fly.

Neat concept. I've tried all 14" models and the stock wires that came on my snares sound better and have less buzz than any of the Puresound wires. Just my opinion

The strap is cool. I still have to use wire on my throw off side. I have enjoyed pulling the pin to lay snares aside for tuning. Replacing the pin can be frustrating but still a good option. The brass is the thing. You really need to see if you like the sound. I put steel wires back on to try fewer strands and could not stand the sound. So brash and blatty compared to the musicality of the brass.

1) Snare wires are top-notch. Brass definitely gives a full smack and helps with excessive tone/ring. I use them on the Tama SLP Kapur 6.5x14 snare, which is very dry and overtone-heavy. These snares tamed the ring and brought a perfect amount of snap and darkness. Great product for that full snare sound.

2) The strap/pin system is . . . ok. Good idea, but there's little instruction on getting it installed correctly. The pin goes through the slit between the 2 white lines, NOT the end of the strap, as they are packaged. Made that mistake and the pins kept flying out.

3) If the pins aren't centered in the dampening plate, the straps will slip. I was on a gig & kept tightening my throw-offs, to the point I couldn't tighten anymore, and the snares were BARELY on. It was simple to fix in between sets . . . so I guess the concept worked there. Easiest snare setup I've ever had to do.

4) Overall, great wires. But, is the quick-change concept worth it? Plenty of YouTube comments speak to both sides. If you've got everything perfectly placed, I say yes. Maybe just spend some time with them before playing live.

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