Detail 01
External center bead
The bead is positioned outside the shell, a design Yamaha uses for a more open sound.

Independent shopping perspective
Yamaha’s 14 x 5.5-inch Recording Custom stainless-steel snare pairs an external center bead with a crisp, articulate response. Moving the bead to the outside is intended to give it a more open sound than Yamaha’s conventional metal-bead designs. The heavy-duty Q-type strainer is built for stable, smooth operation and provides adjustment plus snare replacement, making routine setup changes more direct.

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
The bead is positioned outside the shell, a design Yamaha uses for a more open sound.
Detail 02
Provides stable, smooth operation along with adjustment and snare replacement.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It measures 14 x 5.5 inches.
The center bead is on the exterior of the drum shell.
Yes. The Q-type strainer supports snare replacement.
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