Detail 01
Exterior center bead
Yamaha states this produces a more open sound than its conventional drums.
Product detailSKU #1500000028009
YamahaRecording Custom Stainless Steel Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Yamaha Recording Custom stainless-steel snare developed through repeated evaluations with Steve Gadd, designed for an open, crisp, articulate sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers seeking crisp, articulate performance
- Players who prefer a more open sound
- Recording Custom players wanting a stainless-steel snare
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers seeking a snare with an interior center bead
- Players who do not want a metal snare drum
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
Designed for robust, solid, stable, and smooth operation, with adjustment and snare replacement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a 14 x 5.5 in. stainless-steel snare drum.
- 02Its center bead is fixed to the exterior to produce a more open sound than Yamaha’s conventional drums.
- 03It uses a heavy-duty Q-type strainer with adjustment and snare replacement capability.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this snare drum?
It measures 14 x 5.5 in.
02What is the shell material?
Stainless steel.
03Where is the center bead located?
On the exterior of the drum.
04Who contributed to its development?
Steve Gadd provided input and repeatedly evaluated the drum with Yamaha design.
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
- site51500000028009
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