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Yamaha 14"x13" Recording Custom SOB

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Yamaha 14"x13" Recording Custom SOB

Yamaha

14"x13" Recording Custom SOB

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Product Info

Article Number: 480158
Brand: Yamaha
Model: 14"x13" Recording Custom SOB
Category: 14" Floor Toms
Price: $944.90

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The Yamaha Recording Custom floor tom delivers a warm, controlled tone perfect for studio tracking and stage performance. Its birch construction and refined bearing edge offer a balance of projection and sensitivity, making it a great addition to any kit seeking a vintage-inspired sound. This is a solid choice for serious players looking for quality without extreme expense.

Product Description

  • Yamaha 14"x13" Recording Custom SOB
  • Floor tom
  • Size: 14" x 13"
  • Recording Custom Series
  • 6-ply birch shell
  • High gloss lacquered
  • Dark brown lacquered inside
  • Bearing edge: 30° round edge
  • 1.6 mm triple flanged hoops
  • Headshell: Remo Ambassador Coated
  • Resonator head: Remo Ambassador Clear
  • RBF1413-SOB
  • Colour: Solid Black (SOB)
PROS
  • • Birch shell delivers focused, warm tone with great projection
  • • 30° bearing edge facilitates tuning versatility and responsiveness
  • • Triple-flanged hoops enhance resonance and sustain
  • • Solid Black (SOB) finish offers a classic, understated aesthetic
CONS
  • • SOB finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily
  • • Lacquered interior might dampen the shell's natural resonance slightly
  • • Recording Custom series is premium-priced, limiting accessibility

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Key Features

Size 14 in x 13 in
Shell Material 6-ply birch
Ply Count 6
Hoops 1.6 mm triple flanged
Legs N/A - Floor Tom
Weight Approximately 11 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Birch tends to be more focused and direct than maple, which often has a more open, resonant quality. This birch tom will cut through a mix more easily.
The high-gloss lacquer provides decent protection, but careful handling is still recommended to avoid scratches and blemishes. A regular polish will help maintain its appearance.
You'll be able to achieve a wide tuning range, from low, rumbling tones to higher, more articulate sounds, thanks to the bearing edge and head combination.

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