Yamaha Steve Jordan Snare Natural 13 x 6.5 in.

I just bought this snare the other day. I must admit I was worried if the cost would outweigh the results. I was dead wrong. The sound of the maple shell with the snares off is so resonate and full of body and depth. I found the lugs to be tough and sturdy allowing for multiple tuning situations. 13" is the perfect size to get that nice pop. You can get a killer rim shot with minimal effort. The drum responds very well to light play and ghost notes sing. Would recommend this drum to anyone who needs a wood shell snare in their arsenal.

First of all, Steve Jordan is of course an amazing drummer as we all know. But he also has an amazing signature snare! Not only is it light weight, but its a light weight maple snare! It's so crisp and you could get a killer rim shot on it. I just purchased this a few days ago not knowing 100% what I was getting, but I have fallen in love with it. If you are in the market for a great maple snare with a unique and amazing sound, GET THIS ONE!

Its so crisp and variable. I like it tight for gospel stuff and it still keeps that warm rich tone.Very reliable snare for all types of music.You might need to buy tight screws to keep from loosening if you play hard like me. but other than that its a fat snare.

This is a phenomenal sounding snare. The depth gives it a warmth like no other and when tuned properly, it cracks beautifully as well. The time and effort put into this snare shows in the detail. Wood is gorgeous, components are solid. Overall the drum is suprisingly light. You couldn't buy a better snare at this price. My first performance with it at the Triple Rock in Minneapolis was commented with, "It sounds like god." Not me--the snare ;)