Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x5,5" BR
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Yamaha
Recording Custom 14"x5,5" BR
Product Info
Article Number:
380052
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
Recording Custom 14"x5,5" BR
Category:
14" Brass Snare Drums
Price:
$647.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Recording Custom brass snare delivers a focused, articulate sound that cuts through a mix. It's a great choice for drummers seeking a bright, responsive snare for pop, rock, and recording applications – a real workhorse that offers excellent value.
Product Description
- Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x5
- 5" BR
- Snare Drum
- Size: 14" x 5.5"
- New Recording Custom Series
- Drum shell: 1.2 mm brass
- Bearing edge: 45°
- 2.3 mm Dyna hoops
- Snare wires: 20 Spirals
- high carbon steel
- Yamaha Q type snare strainer
- DC3 butt plate
- Drum head: Remo Ambassador Coated
- Resonant head: Remo Ambassador Reso
- Finish: Hairline clear
PROS
- • Bright, crisp tone excels in studio and stage settings
- • Solid brass shell offers excellent resonance and sustain
- • Dyna hoops provide enhanced tuning stability and durability
- • Yamaha Q strainer ensures smooth, reliable snare action
CONS
- • Hairline finish is prone to fingerprints and requires careful maintenance
- • The 20-spiral wires can be a bit sensitive to tuning adjustments
- • While versatile, it leans towards brighter sounds, limiting low-end thump
Product Video
Key Features
Size
14 in x 5.5 in
Shell Material
Brass
Shell Thickness
1.2 mm
Hoops
2.3 mm Dyna hoops
Strainer
Yamaha Q type
Weight
Approximately 1.35 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brass generally offers a more immediate, cutting tone, while bronze tends to be warmer and more complex with a longer sustain.
The Ambassadors are a solid baseline, but upgrading to a coated snare head will further enhance the projection and sensitivity.
Not at all! While it’s a premium snare, it’s responsive and forgiving, making it suitable for drummers of all levels.
