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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 #1401720414720
YamahaAbsolute Hybrid Maple Snare Drum 14 x 6 in. Solid Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around Yamaha’s hybrid-shell approach, this 14 x 6-inch Absolute Hybrid Maple snare places a wenge core ply between maple plies. The design is intended to deliver rich, clear response from very soft to very loud playing. Its 45º/R1.5 edge is made for a balanced voice, while hook lugs make head changes and precise, high-tension tuning more straightforward. Aluminum die-cast hoops add a tight sound with pronounced attack and decay.
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?
Solid Black.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- China
