Perfect for any performing drummer. The Yamaha Recording Custom Aluminium Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 w/Case includes the Yamaha Aluminium Snare Drum and a Protection Racket Case for instant protection. The Recording Custom Aluminium Snare Drum from Yamaha was designed in collaboration with legendary drummer and Yamaha artist Steve Gadd to reintroduce their Recording Custom series with modern technology and the latest innovations for optimising its sound. Possessing precision-machined lug nuts Remo heads Q type and DC3 type strainers and an outward centre bead Yamahas Recording Custom Snare Drum is an excellent addition to any drummer wanting to fully utilise their recording custom drum kit. This includes a Protection Racket 14 x 5.5 Snare Case featuring a 14 x 5.5 design with additional space for drum fixtures and fittings. With a rugged and durable exterior and a soft internal fleece lining this case will always keep your snare drum safe and protected. Yamaha Recording Custom Aluminum Snare Drum 14 x 5.5 Aluminium shell The recording custom snare drum is constructed out of aluminium for its shell to produce a defined tone that is mellow enough to reduce the need for dampening. The aluminium shell helps to deliver a very crisp tone that can penetrate the high frequencies so its powerful enough to sit well in loud and heavy music. Lug nut centre bead and strainer Yamaha’s recording custom snare drum features a one-piece lug nut that has been precision-machined to provide a noise-free control and allow for a high tension with the snare wires to add some weight in order to enhance the snares subtle low frequencies ad offer great sensitivity and dynamics. The snare also possesses an outward centre bead to give the drum even more open sounds and excellent articulations along with a Q type strainer to add some robustness to the drum and keep it all stable with the ability to make any adjustments or replacements. Protection Racket 14 x 5.5 Snare Case Racketex exterior The Protection Racket Snare Case features high-abrasion resistance 600 denier polyester ensuring that your snare drum will stay safe and secure. This material wont fade crack or shrink. Completely waterproof and highly stable in extreme climatic conditions the Protection Racket Snare Case will keep your snare drum in top condition from gig to gig. Propadd foam interior The Protection Racket Snare Case features dual high-density foam. Its hard on the outside and soft on the inside giving incredible strength and rigidity whilst keeping the case very lightweight. The foam deflects and dissipates impacts so that all of the shock is absorbed into the foam and none passes through to the drum. Propile inner fleece The interior of the Protection Racket Snare Case is lined with a non-abrasive synthetic fleece. This removes surface moisture and preserves shell and skin quality between gigs. This material is largely used in cleaning cloths therefore whilst youre in transit the interior lining cleans and polishes your drum. Specifications Diameter: 14 Depth: 5.5 Shell Material: Aluminium Shell Thickness: 1.2mm Bottom Head: Remo Snare Ambassador Batter Head: Remo Coated Ambassador Lug: Newly Designed One-Piece Snare Wire: 25 Strand Hoop: 3.0mm AL-DC Bearing Edge: 45 Degree Finish: Aluminium