Outstanding Attack, Versatility, and Professional Concert Performance
- 8-ply maple shell constructed with Yamaha's patented Air-Seal System™ for a perfectly round shell and uniform tone
- 30°/45° double-cut bearing edge produces a focused, articulate sound with exceptional clarity and snap
- Extra-deep 3.5mm snare bed maximizes snare-to-head contact for faster, crisper snare response
- Compact Q-Type strainer allows quick, quiet snare engagement and release mid-performance
- 2.3mm Steel DynaHoops and 10 three-piece tubular lugs minimize shell contact and maximize resonance
- REMO Diplomat heads top and bottom deliver a focused, controlled concert tone right out of the box
Inspired by Yamaha's Grand Symphonic Series
The Yamaha CSM-1465AII Concert Snare Drum was designed by drawing inspiration from Yamaha's legendary Grand Symphonic series — instruments trusted by professional orchestras and concert percussionists around the world. The CSM-1465AII's 8-ply maple shell is built using Yamaha's patented Air-Seal System™, a process in which an air bag is inflated at high pressure inside the shell to ensure perfectly round construction with completely uniform wall thickness. The result is a shell that vibrates evenly and consistently across its entire surface, producing the beautifully warm tone, outstanding snap, and nuanced expressiveness that concert performance demands. Whether you're in the pit, on stage, or in the concert hall, the CSM-1465AII is built to meet professional standards at every level.
Precision Engineering from Shell to Snare
Every component of the CSM-1465AII has been engineered to contribute to a superior concert sound. The unique 30°/45° double-cut bearing edge is designed so that the middle ply of the shell vibrates first, with vibration spreading outward through all remaining plies — delivering faster response and a more focused, articulate tone. The extra-deep 3.5mm snare bed ensures the coated straight-cable snares maintain ideal contact with the REMO Diplomat bottom head, producing a crisper attack and quicker snare response. Three-piece tubular lugs reduce contact points on the shell to let it vibrate as freely as possible, while the compact Q-Type strainer makes snare engagement and release fast, quiet, and effortless — an essential feature for any live concert setting.
Specifications
- Model: Yamaha CSM-1465AII
- Diameter: 14"
- Depth: 6.5"
- Shell: 8-Ply Maple
- Finish: Matte Natural
- Bearing Edge: 30°/45° Double-Cut
- Snare Bed: Extra-Deep 3.5mm
- Lugs: 10 — 3-Piece Tubular
- Hoops: 2.3mm Steel DynaHoops
- Strainer: Q-Type (Release Side) / DC3 (Butt Side)
- Snares: Coated Straight Cable
- Top Head: REMO Diplomat
- Bottom Head: REMO Diplomat
- Weight: 6.4 lbs.
Included Accessories
- DK-15 Drum Key
- "O" Ring Mute
