I bought this drum 2 years age. It was the model from the 90'. Now Yamaha has made a new model if the 8 by 14 wood snare i Recording Custom. This new snare has it all. A very variant sound depending on how you tension the lugs on the head. So this drum is good for any gig/music you want til play. Your imagination is the limit to how this snare will sound. I now have both at RETRO 8X14 and a new one. I will not sell either one. they are great.