Yamaha Bamboo Snare

[dave991]

If this has been a topic, forgive me- I'm new.

I've been playing this particular snare for many months now (the 5.5" x 14) and just find it to be one of the most versatile snares, as well as crisp, yet warm. I put die-cast hoops on it, and find it can just be adjusted for almost any style of gig. I read that Neil Peart used it for 3 tracks on Vapor Trails, and that some jazz cats- I believe Erskoman used it for a spell- have played on it as well.

Just curious about other thoughts from the gallery....

[matricks]

I heard this kid in this trio playing that snare on New Years for a straight ahead gig. It sounded SOOOO woody and nice. Perfect straight ahead jazz snare, i loved it!

[troutbrooke]

Is this bamboo snare still being manufactured? I have never seen it.

[dave991]

I think it's been discontinued- not 100% sure...

[troutbrooke]

I found it! LINK

[matricks]

It even looks sexy

[doeni]

I have a 14x6.5 since a couple of months. It's the most beautiful wood snare that I've ever played. Extremely versatile, perfect for straight-ahead jazz and Big Band.

My favourite Big Band Snare.

ATB
Daniel

[matricks]

As i said, this is a beautiful straight-ahead snare. The most amazing woody sound i have heard on a new snare. The sound belies it's age. This kid using it on that gig on New Year's, that i mentioned... he could swing well, but GOD, the snare bumped his straight-ahead feel up a few notches. It really made a difference. I was set on getting a Steve Jordan snare, but now i don't know... might have to consider BOTH [img]rolleyes.gif[/img]

[matricks]

Oh, how does this snare work if you wanted to crank it up a little and use it on a pop-ish gig?

Is it THAT versatile?

[troutbrooke]

You could probably buy it, and then after a few days if you didn't love it, exchange it for a different model snare. Plus, you could report back to us! [img]smile.gif[/img]