Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x5,5" SOB
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Yamaha
Recording Custom 14"x5,5" SOB
Product Info
Article Number:
451866
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
Recording Custom 14"x5,5" SOB
Category:
14" Wooden Snare Drums
Price:
$702.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Yamaha Recording Custom SOB is a fantastic, versatile snare for gigging musicians and studio work. Its birch shell provides a clear, defined crack with a pleasing warmth, making it equally at home in jazz, pop, or rock. The solid black finish looks sharp, and it’s a reliable workhorse snare without being overly premium-priced.
Product Description
- Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x5
- 5" SOB
- Snare Drum
- Size: 14" x 5.5"
- New Recording Custom Series
- Drum shell material: 100% Birch
- 6-Ply shell
- Inside painted in dark brown
- Bearing edge: 30° round edge
- 1.6 mm Triple flanged hoop
- Heavy Duty Q-Type snare strainer
- High-gloss lacquer
- Colour: Solid Black (SOB)
PROS
- • Birch shell delivers a focused, articulate tone with warm low-end
- • Triple-flanged hoops enhance projection and tuning stability
- • 6-ply construction balances power with controlled resonance
- • High-gloss lacquer finish provides durability and a professional aesthetic
CONS
- • The dark brown interior paint isn't universally appealing and may chip
- • The 30° round bearing edge limits its versatility for extreme tunings
- • SOB finish can be a fingerprint magnet, requiring frequent cleaning
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Key Features
Size
14 in x 5.5 in
Shell Material
100% Birch
Ply Count
6
Hoops
1.6 mm Triple Flanged
Strainer
Heavy Duty Q-Type
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch delivers more focused attack and clarity compared to the warmer, rounder tone of Maple. Birch is great for cutting through a mix.
Absolutely; the Q-Type strainer is a robust design known for its reliability and smooth action, even under heavy use.
You'll get a good range from crisp, high tones to a deeper, warmer sound, although the bearing edge limits extreme low-tuning possibilities.
