Since its debut in 1995, the Yamaha Stage Custom has continued to redefine value and tone in its class—and this snare is no exception. Crafted from 100% birch with a 6-ply shell construction, it delivers crisp attack, powerful resonance, and articulate response that punches well above its weight. Outfitted with 1.5 mm triple-flange steel hoops, a smooth B-Type side throw-off, and quality Remo heads, this snare is built to perform with clarity and confidence on any stage. Birch ShellThe Stage Custom emplys 100% birch - a classic in the realm of high-class drum kits. Moreover, with its six-ply structure the Stage Custom accurately conveys the vibrations produced at the impact surface. Triple Flange Steel HoopThis hoop can be used in all situations for a wide open sound. Snare BedSnare bed depth greatly influences snare effectiveness making it the most important factor in creating the snare drum sound. This model's snare bed is stanndard 1.8mm. StrainerB type (Release) and P type (Butt) One-piece LugsOur high-tension one-piece lugs can accommodate heads tensioned to the limit. Specifications Configuration Snare: 14 x 5-1/2 Total Pieces: 1 Shells Shell material: Birch Construction: 6-Ply Thickness (mm): 6 Bearing edge: 45 Reinforcement ring: Not applicable Hardware Material: Steel Hoops: Triple-flange Lugs: Patented Throw-off: Side Internal muffler: not applicable Snares: Steel Carbon Other Heads: Remo Finish: Lacquer