Detail 01
Exterior center bead
Yamaha states that placing the bead outside the drum produces a more open sound than its conventional drums.
Product detailSKU #1500000028001
YamahaRecording Custom Brass Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Yamaha Recording Custom brass snare developed with Steve Gadd input, pairing an exterior center bead with a specialized snare wire for an open, crisp and articulate response.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking crisp, articulate performance
- Players who want enhanced sound cutoff and a staccato tone
- Recording Custom players interested in a brass snare
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a conventional full-strand snare-wire setup
- Buyers seeking a different drum size than 14 x 5.5 in.
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 snare wire
Four middle strands are removed to enhance cutoff for a crisper staccato tone.
Detail 03
Q-type strainer
A heavy-duty mechanism designed for stable, smooth operation, adjustment and snare replacement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The included wire is described as either 10- or 14-strand, with the middle four strands removed; confirm the supplied configuration.
- 02The exterior center bead is intended to provide a more open sound than Yamaha’s conventional interior-bead drums.
- 03The Q-type strainer supports adjustment and snare replacement.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this snare?
It is 14 x 5.5 in.
02What is the shell material?
Brass.
03Which artist is associated with this snare?
Steve Gadd provided input to the Recording Custom series and the described snare-wire preference.
04What snare wire is included?
The description specifies a 10- or 14-strand wire with the middle four strands removed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000028001
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