Yamaha Tour Custom Snare Drum TMS1465 Licorice Satin

The Ultimate Studio and Stage Workhorse

The Yamaha Tour Custom Maple Snare Drum (TMS1465) is crafted to meet the rigorous demands of working professionals and touring musicians. Designed to complement the Tour Custom shell packs, this standalone snare drum brings the legendary warmth and brightness of all-maple construction to a highly accessible price point. At The Bangalore Drum Shop, we highly recommend the 6.5-inch depth model for drummers seeking a massive, authoritative backbeat that retains surgical articulation.

6.5″ Depth: More Power, More Sustain

While a standard 5.5-inch snare provides quick articulation, the extended 6.5-inch depth of the TMS1465 delivers significantly more clarity and warmth, alongside added sustain, depth, and raw power. The 6-ply, 5.6mm 100% maple shell is cut with a 45-degree bearing edge (R1.5), optimizing the transfer of kinetic energy from the drumhead to the wood for a pronounced, penetrating attack.

Proprietary Hardware for Maximum Resonance

Yamaha outfits the TMS1465 with hardware specifically designed to let the drum breathe:

• 2.3mm Inverse DynaHoops: The inward-facing flange controls unruly natural overtones and perfectly focuses the fundamental pitch of the shell. It also provides an incredibly comfortable surface for cross-sticking and heavy rimshots.

• Absolute Lugs: These low-mass, single-post lugs feature an internal locking mechanism and minimize physical contact with the shell, preventing acoustic “choking”.

Silent Strainer and Upgraded Snare Wires

The snare features a deeply cut 2.7mm snare bed designed to accommodate the upgraded 25-strand High-Carbon Steel snare wires (SN1425H). The high carbon content increases the rigidity of the wires, translating to an exceptionally crisp response that reacts instantly to delicate ghost notes. Furthermore, the P-Type strainer utilizes internal silicon rubber components, ensuring that engaging or releasing the snare wires is secure, smooth, and completely silent—a critical feature for studio recording.

The Licorice Satin Finish

This snare drum is finished in Licorice Satin, an extra-thin, hand-applied satin lacquer. Unlike heavy plastic wraps or thick glosses that can dampen vibration, this proprietary finish applies negligible mass to the shell, maximizing its sonic resonance while providing a sleek, stealthy black aesthetic that looks incredible under stage lighting.

What is in the Box?

• 1x Yamaha Tour Custom TMS1465 Snare Drum (Licorice Satin)

• Factory Installed Remo USA Drumheads (Coated Ambassador Batter / Clear Snare Side)

• Drum Key & Owner’s Manual

Is This The Right Snare For You?

TMS1465 (6.5″ Depth) vs. TMS1455 (5.5″ Depth) If you play funk, jazz, or require extremely fast, dry articulation, the shallower 5.5-inch TMS1455 is an excellent choice. However, if you play rock, pop, worship, or modern country and need a snare drum with massive body, a “fat” backbeat, and the ability to tune low without losing its tone, the deeper 6.5-inch TMS1465 is the superior instrument.

Vs. Yamaha Recording Custom Aluminum Snare The Recording Custom Aluminum snare offers a highly focused, dry, and “crisp” tone with very short sustain. The Tour Custom Maple, on the other hand, delivers a much warmer, richer, and more “woody” tone with a beautiful ringing sustain that fills out a live mix perfectly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Is the Licorice Satin a wrap?

  • No, it is a proprietary, extra-thin hand-applied satin lacquer that leaves the natural resonance of the maple wood completely uninhibited.

• Are the snare wires standard?

  • This 6.5″ model features upgraded 25-strand high-carbon steel wires (unlike the 20-strands found on the 5.5″ model), providing a much fatter and more sensitive snare response.

• Can I tune this snare high for a “crack” sound?

  • Absolutely. The 10-lug Inverse DynaHoop design allows for extremely high-tension tuning without choking the drum, giving you a massive, cutting rimshot.