I would like your experiences in tuning snares and why. Do you tune high or
low? Why? Does the snare need it or do you?

What I am really looking for is the difference in snares: wood, steel, brass,
whatever. What makes them different? The reason I ask is because I have a
metal 5.5x14 and a 4x14 wood snare. The wood is very wet and the metal is very
dry. Is this true in every experience? The snare means so much to the kit and
it just interests me. I'm not about to just go out and buy a bunch of snares to
test them. I'm looking for personal experiences and opinions. Don't be afraid
of details!