Detail 01
External center bead
Yamaha uses the outside bead to create a more open sound than its conventional internally beaded drums.

Independent shopping perspective
Built around Yamaha’s Recording Custom snare concept, this 14 x 6.5-inch aluminum model pairs an externally mounted center bead with crisp, articulate response. Yamaha positions the outside bead for a more open sound than its conventional internally beaded drums. The heavy-duty Q-type strainer provides stable, smooth operation when adjusting the snares or replacing them, giving the drum a practical service point alongside its focused staccato character.

Strong match
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.
Detail 01
Yamaha uses the outside bead to create a more open sound than its conventional internally beaded drums.
Detail 02
Provides stable, smooth operation for snare adjustment and snare replacement.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It measures 14 x 6.5 inches.
The center bead is fixed to the exterior of the drum.
It supports snare adjustment and snare replacement with stable, smooth operation.
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