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Hybrid shell
A wenge core ply is sandwiched between maple plies for rich, clear tone across the dynamic range.

Independent shopping perspective
Yamaha’s 14 x 6-inch Absolute Hybrid Maple snare centers a wenge core ply between maple plies. Its shell design is intended to retain richness and clarity from pianissimo through fortissimo, while the 45°/R1.5 edge is specified for a balanced result. Hook lugs make head changes and tuning more direct, including high-tension tuning. Small-footprint lug bases maximize tone output from the hybrid shell, and aluminum die-cast hoops produce a tight sound with strong attack and decay.


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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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A wenge core ply is sandwiched between maple plies for rich, clear tone across the dynamic range.
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Specified to provide a balanced tone.
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Allow quick head replacement, precision tuning, and high-tension tuning.
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Designed to maximize tone output from the hybrid shell.
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Produce a strong, tight sound with pronounced attack and decay.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It uses a wenge core ply sandwiched between maple plies.
The hook lugs are designed to handle high-tension tuning while allowing precision tuning and quick head changes.
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