eBay

Yamaha Stage Custom Steel Snare 14x5.5 – SSS1455

The Yamaha Stage Custom Steel Snare 14" x 5.5" (SSS1455) is a bright, responsive workhorse snare built around a 1.0mm chrome-plated beaded steel shell. It’s designed to deliver that classic crack and definition that sits easily in live mixes, while still giving you enough tuning range for studio work, rehearsals, and everything in between.

With a 10-lug layout for stable tuning and Yamaha’s reliable hardware, the SSS1455 is a great choice if you want a versatile steel snare that covers pop, rock, funk, worship, school/college setups, and general gigging without fuss.

Key Features

14" x 5.5" steel snare drum (Stage Custom series)
1.0mm chrome-plated steel shell with bead for a focuséd, punchy tone
10-lug tuning for improved stability and wider tuning control
B-9 type strainer (release side) for quick, positive engagement
DC type butt side for reliable snare tension control
1.5mm triple-flange hoops for open response and easy rimshots
45° bearing edge to help the drum tune cleanly
20-strand high-carbon steel snare wires for sensitivity and articulation
Factory-fitted Remo UT Ambassador heads (batter and snare side)

Why Choose This Snare

Cuts without being harsh: Steel gives you the attack and clarity you need for backbeats and ghost notes.
Easy to tune, stays put: 10 lugs help the drum hold tuning in regular use.
Straightforward “do-it-all” snare: Works as a main snare or a reliable secondary option for different tunings.
Solid Yamaha build quality: A dependable snare you can gig and rehearse with confidently.