Detail 01
Exterior center bead
Yamaha states this placement produces a more open sound than its conventional drums, for crisp, articulate performance.
Product detailSKU #1500000027991
YamahaRecording Custom Aluminum Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An aluminum Recording Custom snare with an exterior center bead and heavy-duty Q-type strainer, developed through evaluations with Steve Gadd and Yamaha design.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking the Yamaha Recording Custom series
- Players looking for a crisp, articulate presentation
- Those who value a robust strainer with adjustment and snare replacement capability
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers specifically seeking the 14 x 5.5 in. model described with the special 10-strand wire
- Shoppers who need specifications beyond those stated
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
Heavy-duty Q-type strainer
Yamaha describes it as robust, stable, and smooth, with adjustment and snare replacement.
Detail 03
Steve Gadd input
The Recording Custom series is described as incorporating Steve Gadd’s input and evaluations with Yamaha design.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The product title identifies this drum as 14 x 6.5 in.; the description’s special 10-strand snare-wire detail is specifically attributed to a 14 x 5.5 in. model.
- 02The center bead is fixed to the exterior of the drum.
- 03The stated hardware feature is a heavy-duty Q-type strainer.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this snare drum?
The title lists it as 14 x 6.5 in.
02What is the shell material?
The title identifies it as an aluminum snare drum.
03Where is the center bead located?
Yamaha states that the center bead is fixed to the exterior of the drum.
04Does it include the special 10-strand snare wire?
The description associates that wire with a 14 x 5.5 in. model, not this 14 x 6.5 in. title.
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
- site51500000027991
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