By Victor Salazar One of the most common questions that I am asked each day at Vic's is "how do I know when it's time to change my snare wires?" Your wires may need to be replaced even though they are not broken or missing. To see if replacement is necessary, try this simple test: Turn your snare drum over and unfasten the snare wires using the throw-off. If your wires no longer lie completely flat in a straight line that is spaced equidistantly, then it is time to change your wires. Snare wires should look exactly like a brand new set that are still in packaging when there is zero tension being applied to them. Frequently, snare drum wires get twisted and bent over time and it's difficult to notice this when they are snuggly pressed up against the bottom snare side head and fully engaged. In this position, they may appear to be free of any damage, but in reality, your wires may need to be replaced. If your snare wires have any of th...