The Yamaha Maple Absolute Custom Snare 14×5 is a premium snare drum crafted from 100% North American maple, renowned for its warm, rich, and resonant tone. Designed for professional drummers, it offers exceptional sensitivity, articulation, and tuning versatility, making it ideal for studio recordings and live performances. With its high-quality construction and elegant finishes, this snare is a top choice for drummers seeking a refined, versatile sound.
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Description
The Yamaha Maple Absolute Custom Snare (14″x5″) is part of the renowned Maple Absolute Custom series, offering premium performance and sound quality, making it a popular choice for both professional drummers and enthusiasts. Here’s a description and its specifications:
Description:
The Yamaha Maple Absolute Custom Snare features a dynamic balance between tone, projection, and sensitivity, thanks to its 100% maple shell construction. Known for its sharp attack and warm, rich tone, it suits a wide range of musical genres from rock to jazz. The 14″x5″ size strikes a balance between volume and precision, offering versatility for both live performances and studio recordings. The snare is designed to be both durable and highly responsive, making it an excellent choice for drummers who demand versatility, tonal richness, and high-quality craftsmanship.
Specifications:
- Shell Material: 100% Maple (providing a warm, balanced tone with great resonance)
- Size: 14″x5″ (medium depth snare, ideal for versatility and a sharp, focused sound)
- Shell Construction: 6-ply shell (for improved durability and tonal clarity)
- Bearing Edge: 45-degree bearing edges (for focused attack and greater sensitivity)
- Lugs: Yamaha’s “Absolute” lugs (offering a balanced and powerful sound while minimizing the impact on shell resonance)
- Snare Wire: 20-strand snare wires (providing clear, crisp snare response)
- Hoops: Die-cast hoops (for increased tuning stability and durability)
- Finish: Available in various high-quality finishes, including lacquer and wraps
- Strainer: Yamaha’s “Snare Wires Strainer” (easy to adjust for snare tension control)
- Weight: Light to medium, depending on the finish, offering easy handling without compromising sound
This snare offers excellent projection, sensitivity, and a crisp snare sound, making it ideal for both studio and live performances. The combination of maple and Yamaha’s advanced shell technology helps produce a broad range of tonal characteristics from sharp attack to smooth, open tones.
