Yamaha Stage Custom Steel Snare 14 x 6.5 in. For Sale

What does a steel snare need to deliver? Clear attack, controlled body and tuning that holds. The Yamaha SSS-1465 Stage Custom Steel snare drum meets that standard with a 1.0 mm chrome-plated steel shell in a 14x6.5\" configuration built for focused articulation and balanced projection. A 45-degree bearing edge promotes clean head seating and defined response, while triple-flange hoops keep the tone open so rimshots stay articulate without choking the head. One-piece high-tension lugs support stable tuning under higher tension, and a 20-strand high-carbon steel snare wire set sits across precise 1.8 mm snare beds for detailed sensitivity

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Yamaha Stage Custom Steel Snare 14 x 6.5 in. item# 1500000048137New

What does a steel snare need to deliver? Clear attack, controlled body and tuning that holds. The Yamaha SSS-1465 Stage Custom Steel snare drum meets that standard with a 1.0 mm chrome-plated steel shell in a 14x6.5\" configuration built for focused articulation and balanced projection. A 45-degree bearing edge promotes clean head seating and defined response, while triple-flange hoops keep the tone open so rimshots stay articulate without choking the head. One-piece high-tension lugs support stable tuning under higher tension, and a 20-strand high-carbon steel snare wire set sits across precise 1.8 mm snare beds for detailed sensitivity. Remo Ambassador heads come installed for consistent feel and reliable response from the first strike, rounding out a steel snare designed to stay defined across dynamic shifts and varied playing situations.

Steel Shell With Controlled Projection

The 1.0 mm chrome-plated steel shell produces a fast, immediate response without sounding overly harsh or thin. High frequencies remain present for detailed sticking and lighter dynamics, while the low mids stay tight and focused rather than boomy. This balance allows the SSS-1465 snare drum to cover tight rock backbeats, crisp funk patterns and articulate accents with clarity. Even in amplified settings, the steel construction helps strokes remain defined and consistent across dynamic levels.

Responsive Snare System and Hardware Stability

A 20-strand high-carbon steel snare wire set spans precise 1.8 mm snare beds for enhanced sensitivity and articulation. The B-9 type release side and DC-type butt plate provide smooth, predictable tension adjustments, making it easier to dial in the right balance between snap and dryness. Triple-flange hoops and high-tension lugs support even head seating and stable tuning at higher tensions. Together, these components give the Yamaha Stage Custom Steel snare reliable response and controlled articulation across a wide tuning range.

Features:

14x6.5\" steel snare with focused projection
1.0 mm chrome-plated steel shell delivers fast, articulate response
45-degree bearing edge promotes clean head seating and response
Triple-flange hoops keep tone open without choking rimshots
One-piece high-tension lugs support stable tuning under tension
20-strand high-carbon steel snare wires increase sensitivity
B-9 release, DC-type butt plate allow precise tension adjustment
Remo Ambassador heads provide consistent feel from first strike

Specifications:

General
Product type: Snare drum
Series: Stage Custom
Model: SSS-1465
Shell
Diameter: 14\"
Depth: 6.5\"
Shell material: Steel
Shell thickness: 1.0 mm
Bearing edge: 45-degree
Snare bed: 1.8 mm
Hardware
Hoops: 1.5 mm triple-flange
Lugs: One-piece high-tension lugs
Throw-off: B-9 type
Butt plate: DC type
Snare wires: 20-strand high-carbon steel
Heads
Batter head: Remo coated Ambassador
Resonant head: Remo snare-side Ambassador

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