---
product_id: 22600626
title: "Stage Custom Birch 14x5.5 Snare Drum, Natural Wood"
brand: "yamaha"
price: "$668"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Yamaha"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/22600626-stage-custom-birch-14x5-5-snare-drum-natural-wood
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Hi-Gloss Lacquer Finish All-Birch Shell for rich tone 10 Lugs for precise tuning Stage Custom Birch 14x5.5 Snare Drum, Natural Wood

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** $668
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Elevate your rhythm game with Yamaha’s Stage Custom Birch – where pro sound meets sleek style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Stage Custom Birch 14x5.5 Snare Drum, Natural Wood by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** $668 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/22600626-stage-custom-birch-14x5-5-snare-drum-natural-wood)

## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Enhanced 45° Bearing Edges:** Enjoy a fatter, fuller sound thanks to rounded bearing edges that maximize head-to-shell contact.
- • **Pro-Level Hardware Upgrades:** Featuring die-cast claws and Yamaha’s Absolute-style lugs, this snare delivers high-end performance at an unbeatable value.
- • **Precision Tuning with 10 Lugs:** Achieve flawless tuning stability and dynamic control, perfect for both studio sessions and live gigs.
- • **Sleek Hi-Gloss Lacquer Finish:** Stand out on stage with a stunning natural wood finish that combines durability with eye-catching style.
- • **Premium Birch Shell Construction:** Experience warm, punchy resonance with Yamaha’s all-birch shell, engineered for professional-grade sound clarity.

## Overview

The Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 14x5.5 Snare Drum combines an all-birch shell with 10 precision lugs and a high-gloss lacquer finish, delivering rich, punchy tones and professional tuning stability. Redesigned with 45° bearing edges for enhanced sound contact, this snare offers premium hardware typically found in higher-end kits, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned drummers seeking exceptional quality and value.

## Description

Continuing on the success of the highly acclaimed Yamaha Stage Custom series comes the new Stage Custom Birch (redesigned for 2014). Already considered to be among the best drum sets in its class, the new generation Stage Custom Birch has received several significant upgrades. Yamaha upgraded the shells with the same thicker ply concept used on Live Custom and rounded the bearing edges for more head to shell contact, which provides a fatter sound. Additionally, the shells contain the Absolute-style lug (typically found on Yamaha’s higher-end kits), die-cast claws and new bass drum spurs, a ten-lug snare drum, a beautiful badge, new tom depths, and a brand new Pure White color option. Ideal for beginners and pros alike, the Yamaha Stage Custom Birch provides high end Yamaha quality at a great value. This product is a Snare Drum; 14 x 5.5 Inches.

Review: Loved it - Wow a birch tom from Yamaha at this price is amazing. The quality and style are top notch but the sound is also in another level.
Review: Killer YAMAHA quality for the money - Honey Amber finish on these shells Is absolutely gorgeous. The thickness of the shells allows them to resonate and have pretty good punch but leave room for sensitivity. I have pieced together this kit because I could not find all of the particular shell sizes in one shot. I got a really killer deal on this bass drum and I have always wanted an 18 inch drum. I am still running the stock heads on all of these shells and they sound really great. It all started with the 10 lug snare drum. I was so impressed with the drum that when I discovered the rest of the kit was out there, I went for it. YAMAHA has always been top quality no matter what they make. It is definitely reflected in this drum set. You are getting the value of a much higher end drum set in the way that they produce the shells for the money. I’m going to order the 16 inch floor Tom when it comes back in stock. This would be a really great kit for someone that is on the budget, or a second kit, or something smaller for gigging. I have not recorded with it yet so I don’t know what that sound like maybe I will change my review once I do so

## Features

- All-Birch shell
- Ten Lugs for More Precise Tuning
- Hi-Gloss Lacquer Finish
- 45 Degree Bearing Edges

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00JXI5DKM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,977 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #9 in Drum Set Snare Drums |
| Body Material | Birch Wood |
| Color Name | Natural Wood |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (618) |
| Date First Available | April 13, 2023 |
| Finish Type | Lacquered |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00086792984148 |
| Included Components | Bass Drum, Snare |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8.6 pounds |
| Item model number | SBS-1455NW |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha PAC |
| Material Type | Birch Wood |
| Product Dimensions | 16.14 x 16.14 x 8.07 inches |
| Size | 14" |
| UPC | 086792984148 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Color:** Natural Wood
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 16.14 x 16.14 x 8.07 inches
- **Material:** Birch Wood
- **Model Name:** SBS-1455NW

## Images

![Stage Custom Birch 14x5.5 Snare Drum, Natural Wood - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dRUN4FgxL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it
*by R***1 on January 7, 2026*

Wow a birch tom from Yamaha at this price is amazing. The quality and style are top notch but the sound is also in another level.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Killer YAMAHA quality for the money
*by C***D on November 20, 2020*

Honey Amber finish on these shells Is absolutely gorgeous. The thickness of the shells allows them to resonate and have pretty good punch but leave room for sensitivity. I have pieced together this kit because I could not find all of the particular shell sizes in one shot. I got a really killer deal on this bass drum and I have always wanted an 18 inch drum. I am still running the stock heads on all of these shells and they sound really great. It all started with the 10 lug snare drum. I was so impressed with the drum that when I discovered the rest of the kit was out there, I went for it. YAMAHA has always been top quality no matter what they make. It is definitely reflected in this drum set. You are getting the value of a much higher end drum set in the way that they produce the shells for the money. I’m going to order the 16 inch floor Tom when it comes back in stock. This would be a really great kit for someone that is on the budget, or a second kit, or something smaller for gigging. I have not recorded with it yet so I don’t know what that sound like maybe I will change my review once I do so

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent value
*by M***Y on February 6, 2025*

I am a hobbyist--albeit a serious one who plays daily--so it makes no sense for me to spend thousands of dollars on equipment. The Yamaha tom sounds great and the slightly larger circumference makes such a difference in moving from snare to tom and from one ride tom to the other. And, it came fully assembled!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 14x5.5 Snare Drum, Natural Wood
- Evans EQ Double Pedal Patch, Black Nylon,EQPB2
- Evans Snare Drum Head (S14H30)

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-10*