Detail 01
Exterior center bead
Yamaha states this produces a more open sound than its conventional drums.
Product detailSKU #1500000027992
YamahaRecording Custom Aluminum Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Recording Custom aluminum snare designed with Steve Gadd’s input for an open, crisp, articulate staccato response.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking crisp, articulate performance
- Players who value enhanced sound cutoff
- Those wanting stable, smooth snare adjustment and replacement
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who specifically want a conventional interior center bead
- Players looking for a standard full 10-strand wire configuration
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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 02
Modified 10-strand snare wire
The middle four strands are removed to enhance cutoff and support a crisper staccato tone.
Detail 03
Q-type strainer
Yamaha describes it as robust, stable, smooth-operating, and suitable for adjustment and snare replacement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The supplied description identifies this as an aluminum snare drum.
- 02Its included 10-strand wire has the middle four strands removed.
- 03The 14 x 5.5 in. size is explicitly stated.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this snare drum?
It is 14 x 5.5 inches.
02What snare wire is included?
A 10-strand wire with the middle four strands removed.
03Where is the center bead located?
On the exterior of the drum.
04What strainer does it use?
A heavy-duty Q-type strainer.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000027992
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