Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple Snare Drum – 14" x 6" Vintage Natural (JAMS1460VN)

The Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 14" x 6" snare pairs a warm maple shell with a central wenge layer for extra focus and articulation. With 3 mm aluminium die-cast hoops, a crisp 25-strand wire set and Yamaha’s precise bearing edges, it delivers a wide dynamic range from whisper-quiet ghost notes to cutting rimshots—ideal for studio and stage.

Key Features

• 7-ply, 6.2 mm Maple/Wenge/Maple hybrid shell for warmth with added definition

• 14" x 6" depth for fuller body and headroom

• 3 mm aluminium die-cast hoops for stable tuning and dry, controlled overtones

• 10-lug design with Absolute-style (hook) lugs for smooth, reliable tuning

• SN1425H 25-strand high-carbon steel snare wires (crisp, sensitive response)

• Yamaha 45° bearing edge with small outside round-over (R1.5) for clean attack and tuning ease

• Factory heads: Remo Ambassador Coated (batter) / Ambassador Hazy (reso)

• Finish: Vintage Natural; Hardware: Chrome

Why Choose the Absolute Hybrid Maple 14x6

• Versatile voice: Warm core tone that stays articulate under microphones or on loud stages.

• Tuning stability: Die-cast hoops and robust hardware lock in your preferred feel, from low, fat backbeats to tight funk.

• Expressive sensitivity: The hybrid shell and 25-strand wires translate ghost notes and brushes without choking.

• Road-ready build: Yamaha consistency and parts support make it a dependable main snare or a premium upgrade.

Specifications

• Shell: 7-ply (Maple/Wenge/Maple), 6.2 mm

• Size: 14" diameter × 6" depth

• Hoops: 3 mm aluminium die-cast, 10-lug

• Lugs: Absolute-style (hook)

• Snare Wires: Yamaha SN1425H, 25-strand high-carbon steel

• Bearing Edge: 45° / small R1.5 outside

• Heads: Remo Ambassador Coated (top), Ambassador Hazy (bottom)

• Strainer/Butt: Yamaha professional mechanism (smooth throw, precise adjustment)

• Finish: Vintage Natural (VN)

• Hardware: Chrome

• Model/Code: JAMS1460VN (series equivalent: AMS1460)