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Hybrid shell: wenge core ply with maple plies
The shell combines a hard, heavy wenge center with maple layers for rich, clear response across its dynamic range.
Product detailSKU #1401720414776
YamahaAbsolute Hybrid Maple Snare Drum 14 x 6 in. Red Autumn
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha’s 14 x 6-inch Absolute Hybrid Maple snare combines maple plies with a central wenge ply. That hybrid shell is designed for a rich, clear sound that holds across very soft and very loud dynamics. A 45º/R1.5 edge aims for balanced tone, and the hook lugs make precise tuning, high-tension setups, and head replacement easier to manage. Aluminum die-cast hoops bring a tight response with defined attack and decay, finished here in Red Autumn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers moving between very quiet and very loud passages who want rich, clear shell response.
- Players who change heads or use high-tension tuning and value the hook-lug hardware.
- Setups seeking the tight attack and decay associated with aluminum die-cast hoops.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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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45º/R1.5 edge
It is used here for a balanced tone.
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Hook lugs
They support quick head replacement, precision tuning, and high-tension tuning.
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Aluminum die-cast hoops
They produce a strong, tight sound with pronounced attack and decay.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the shell construction?
It uses a wenge core ply sandwiched between maple plies.
02Can it handle high-tension tuning?
Yes. The hook lugs are described as readily handling high-tension tuning.
03What finish does this version have?
Red Autumn.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Country of Origin
- China
