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Six-ply, 5.6 mm maple shell with 45° bearing edge
Designed to combine warm, open tone with tonal depth and quick response.
Product detailSKU #1500000262927
YamahaTour Custom Maple Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in. Chocolate Satin
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
With its Chocolate Satin finish, this Tour Custom Maple model is a 14 x 6.5 in. Yamaha snare built around a six-ply, 5.6 mm maple shell. The 45° bearing edge is designed for quick response, tonal depth, and a wide dynamic range alongside the shell’s warm, open sound. Its 2.3 mm inverse DynaHoop controls natural maple overtones and focuses the fundamental tone. Absolute lugs mount at a single point, and the compact lightweight strainer supplies dual tension adjustment for careful snare fine-tuning.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio sessions or room setups needing a solid backbeat and clear cross-stick articulation.
- Genre-spanning playing that calls for wide dynamics and responsive snare sensitivity.
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.
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2.3 mm inverse DynaHoop
Controls natural maple overtones and brings the shell’s fundamental forward.
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Absolute lugs with single-point mounting
Balances an open shell sound with controlled attack.
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Compact, lightweight strainer with dual tension adjustment
Provides a straightforward mechanism for fine snare-tension adjustment.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the snare tension be fine-tuned?
Yes. The compact, lightweight strainer provides dual snare-tension adjustment for detailed tuning.
02What does the inverse DynaHoop do?
The 2.3 mm inverse DynaHoop controls maple overtones and focuses the shell’s fundamental tone.
Reference
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