Hybrid oak shells. The Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Oak shells feature a dense phenolic sheet sandwiched between two sheets of oak ply. Oak is an incredibly solid, durable wood grain that produces enhanced low frequencies - adding bags of presence to your performances. Leading the way for oak shells, Yamaha has improved the dynamic response for even greater attack and projection. Shaped and crafted by hand and advanced machinery, the results are outstanding.

Embrace the darkness

The Snare's hybrid shell provides distinctly dark tones with massive, crisply articulated sounds. Add strength, depth and power to the mix, and you've got a snare drum that's equipped to taken on any musical situation imaginable. The single-post Absolute Lugs maximise shell integrity, promoting enhanced resonance and the purest of tones. Meanwhile, the 2.3mm DynaHoop ensures a more focused response with greater tuning ability. Just a few of the excellent features the Live Custom Hybrid Snare Drums benefit from.

Traditionally finished

There's a reason the Live Custom Oak shells have such a unique shine. They're crafted using a traditional technique called UZUKURI. This involves sanding down the soft areas of the wood grain and coating the shell in a thin layer of black paint. The shell surface is then sanded a second time before the final coating is applied. This is a process that accentuates the natural beauty of the oak grain.

Specifications

• Product Code: JLHS1455-UCS
• Size: 14" x 5.5"
• Shell Material: Oak
• Shell Construction: 7-ply, 7.3mm
• Hoop: 2.3mm DynaHoop
• Snare Bed: 2.7mm
• Lugs: Absolute Lug (Dark Silver)
• Bearing Edges: 45-degree
• Snare Wire: 25 strands/high-carbon steel
• Strainers: Release: Q type / Butt: DC3 type
• Drum Heads Batter: Remo Coated Ambassador / Resonant: Remo Snare Ambassador
• Hardware: Dark Chrome
• Finish: Charcoal Sunburst