Detail 01
Hybrid shell
A core ply of wenge is sandwiched between plies of maple.

Independent shopping perspective
A Yamaha Absolute Hybrid snare with a wenge-and-maple hybrid shell, 45°/R1.5 edge, hook lugs, and aluminum die-cast hoops.


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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
A core ply of wenge is sandwiched between plies of maple.
Detail 02
Yamaha states this edge is used for a balanced tone.
Detail 03
They are described as enabling quick head replacement, precision tuning, and high-tension tuning.
Detail 04
They are described as delivering a strong, tight sound with pronounced attack and decay.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It has a wenge core ply sandwiched between maple plies.
It is 14 x 6 in.
It uses a 45°/R1.5 edge.
It has hook lugs and aluminum die-cast hoops.
Reference
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