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14 x 5.5 in.
This is the 5.5-inch-deep, 14-inch Recording Custom Birch configuration.

Independent shopping perspective
The 14 x 5.5 in. Recording Custom Birch snare pairs a Classic Walnut finish with a 6-ply, 6 mm 100% birch shell. Yamaha designs that shell for crisp articulation, clear note definition, and a moderate attack. The 30º bearing edges support sharp response and snare sensitivity through the dynamic range, while the 1.6 mm hoop keeps the sound open and provides a wide tuning window. Its heavy-duty Q-type strainer is built for smooth, stable operation, adjustment, and snare replacement.

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
This is the 5.5-inch-deep, 14-inch Recording Custom Birch configuration.
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Designed to preserve sustain of the shell’s core sound while supporting a crisp, articulate tone.
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Help deliver sharp response and clear snare sensitivity.
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Provides open sound and a broad tuning window.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It has a Classic Walnut finish, listed as brown.
Yes. The Q-type strainer supports adjustment and snare replacement.
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