Available now at Daytona Beach Drum Center, this vintage Yamaha SD-255 series snare drum is a fantastic example of the legendary craftsmanship that made Yamaha’s Made in Japan drums so highly respected. Built during Yamaha’s golden-era production years, this snare delivers the precise tuning, articulate response, and reliability that helped define countless recordings and live performances throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s.
This drum features a dark metallic finish with classic Yamaha pinstripe detailing and triple-flanged hoops, giving it a more open and lively response compared to die-cast equipped models. The shell produces a balanced tone with crisp attack, controlled overtones, and excellent sensitivity, making it equally at home in the studio or on stage.
The hardware functions smoothly and the drum shows only minor cosmetic wear consistent with age and normal use. An excellent choice for collectors, players, or anyone looking for authentic vintage Japanese Yamaha quality.
Features include:
- Yamaha SD-255 series snare drum
- Made in Japan
- Vintage Yamaha badge with serial number
- Triple-flanged hoops
- Crisp attack with open, musical response
- Excellent tuning stability and sensitivity
- Smooth functioning Yamaha hardware
- Minor cosmetic wear from normal use
A versatile vintage Yamaha snare with classic tone, feel, and craftsmanship. Ships safely and professionally packed from Daytona Beach Drum Center.
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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