Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x5,5" ST

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Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x5,5" ST

Yamaha

Recording Custom 14"x5,5" ST

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 380053
Brand: Yamaha
Model: Recording Custom 14"x5,5" ST
Price: $657.80

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This Recording Custom snare is a fantastic option for drummers seeking a bright, cutting sound with a professional feel. The stainless steel construction gives it a unique character, ideal for genres needing precision and clarity like funk, pop, or studio work. It’s a solid, well-built snare that offers a lot of performance for the price.

Product Description

  • Yamaha Recording Custom 14"x5
  • 5" ST
  • Snare Drum
  • Size: 14"x 5.5"
  • New Recording Custom Series
  • Drum shell: 1.2 mm stainless steel
  • Finish: Hairline clear
  • Bearing edge: 45°
  • 2.3 mm Dyna hoops
  • Snare wires: 20 Strings high carbon steel
  • Drum head: Remo Ambassador Coated
  • Resonant head: Remo Ambassador Reso
  • Yamaha Q type snare strainer
  • DC3 butt plate
PROS
  • • Stainless steel shell delivers bright, crisp, and articulate tones.
  • • Dyna hoops enhance resonance and projection, improving overall sound.
  • • 20-strand snare wires offer a sensitive response and controlled sizzle.
  • • Yamaha Q-type strainer provides smooth, reliable, and quiet snare adjustment.
CONS
  • • Stainless steel can be unforgiving; requires careful tuning to avoid harshness.
  • • The stainless steel construction makes this snare relatively heavy.
  • • Hairline finish shows fingerprints and handling marks easily, requiring upkeep.

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Key Features

Size 14 in x 5.5 in
Shell Material Stainless Steel
Shell Thickness 1.2 mm
Hoops 2.3 mm Dyna hoops
Strainer Yamaha Q type
Weight Approximately 12 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stainless steel provides a higher fundamental pitch and more defined attack than brass, while it's generally brighter and more articulate than standard carbon steel.
The Ambassadors are a solid starting point, but many players will swap them for heads offering a more tailored response. They're a budget-friendly option to get you started and hear the drum’s core sound.
The Yamaha Q-type strainer is known for its reliability and quiet operation; it’s a significant upgrade over basic strainers and won't contribute to unwanted noise.

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