Yamaha 14x6 Absolute Hybrid Maple Snare Drum - Vintage Natural

The Yamaha 14x6 Absolute Hybrid Maple Snare Drum (AMS1460VN) features a 6.2mm maple/wenge/maple hybrid shell with 45-degree/R1.5 bearing edges, 10 Hook Lugs, 3.0mm die-cast aluminum hoops, Q-Type throw-off, DC3 butt plate, 25-strand snare wires, Remo Coated Ambassador batter drumhead, Remo Hazy Ambassador snare side drumhead, vintage natural exterior and interior stain finish, chrome hardware, and Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple badge.

The answer to the question is drums that give you the sound you need, whenever you need it. Tonal requirements vary among drummers, differ with dynamics, and change, from band to band, song to song, moment to moment. With the Absolute Hybrid Series drums, Yamaha has succeeded in addressing this, with a snare drum that possesses an extraordinary degree of expressive power, allowing drummers to pursue a level of expression that perhaps they've not experience before in their other drums. These drums offer a wide dynamic range that allows them to respond accurately to each and every stroke, and follow changes in dynamics, nuance, and touch, letting you play what you want to play.

Hybrid Maple Shell: The Absolute Hybrid series inherited the hybrid shell technology found on Yamaha's flagship PHX series. Absolute Hybrid shells consist of a core ply of wenge, a very hard and heavy wood native to Africa, wedged between plies of maple, known for its clear tone. This hybrid design delivers a rich, clear tone across a full dynamic range, from pianissimo to fortissimo.

Hook Lugs: Hook lugs offer quick and easy head replacement, precision tuning and can readily withstand high-tension tuning. Lug bases are designed with a small footprint to maximize tone output from the hybrid shell.

Optimized bearing edge: A 45-degree /R1.5 edge is used on this snare to achieve a balanced tone.

Vintage Finish: Shell interiors and exteriors are coated with Yamaha's exclusive ""Vintage Natural"" finish for enhanced tone and refined looks.

3.0mm Aluminum Die-Cast Hoops: Aluminum die-cast hoops deliver a strong, tight sound with an extraordinary attack and decay.