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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....
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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!
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Is this bamboo snare still being manufactured? I have never seen it.
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I think it's been discontinued- not 100% sure...
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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
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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]
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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?
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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]
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I have a 14x6.5 and i absolutely love it. I first heard of the bamboo snare when i attented a clinic last May put on by Peter Erskine and loved the sound so much that i had to ask him what type of snare it was.
About 6 months later i finally decided to buy one and ended up with the exact snare that Peter played at the clinic!!
I have also received many many compliments on the sound from different people i've gigged with.
That purchase is tied with my Ayotte's for best drum purchase i've ever made.
Mani
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Matricks- I use my bamboo for pop gigs. I crank the batter head up a bit and tighten the snares a hair. Also, I put die-cast hoops on mine, so there's some added punch on mine. But in the end, I guess it's mostly a personal opinion. But like I wrote- I think it can be used for almost any style of music
Speaking of pop gigs- not to change the subject- someone mentioned the Julia Fordham show they're playing on DirecTV this month- Man alive, Vinnie is playing really tasty backbeats. Mostly simple stuff, but still an occasional Vinnie-ism popping up. Also- anyone notice that's Larry Klein on bass? It's the '83 Joni Mitchell rhythm section reunited...
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Does the bamboo snare come in any other finishes? I'm guessing no...
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I've heard nothing but great things about these drums...
How do they record??
MP
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Groovemeister- Haven't done studio stuff with it- only live recordings. Erskoman could probably tell you
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Can you get a nice 'crack' out of it? I would wonder about that cause it is such a 'woody' drum... so much warmth!
Can it cut though when you crank it? I wonder if you could get a dry enough, high enough, cut from it when you really tighten that bad-boy up.
I am really curious about this drum... [img]biggrin.gif[/img]
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Hey, whomever is going to NAMM, ask at the Yamaha booth about this bamboo snare and whether they're still making it or not. [img]graemlins/camera.gif[/img]
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They're not - it's discontinued.
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Anybody seen one on E-bay? How much do they go for?
