BGH
Gold Member
Hmmm...actually Yamaha did sell (back in the day) birch snares for the RC line in 14" x 5 or 6.5 or 7 or 8 deep. I have a Piano Black in 14x7, have a friend who has the same size in Hot Red and have seen many of these RC snares on eBay. But, they all came with the 1.6 triple flanged hoops like the toms. Also, the color of your's is a puzzler. Yamaha also sold wood snares for the Tour Custom line, but they had 8 lugs. Looks like your's has 10 lugs? The RC snares all have 10 lugs.
Ok, I found it. The SD-075 was sold in 1986 and is in that year's catalogue:
http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/yamaha/1986_yamaha_catalog_22.jpg
Its not classified specifically as an RC, but seems to have the same shell and does have 10 lugs. I'd say you have a rare bird there. I've never seen one of these anywhere else. "Built with an all-birch shell and 10 lugs for fast, exact tuning, the SD-075 delivers a warm, 'traditional sound ideal for acoustic music situations. Measuring 5 1/2" deep and 14" in diameter, the SD-075 is equipped with our basic strainer, a die cast hoop and comes with a unique, hand rubbed 'Black Walnut" finish, the only color available."
As you said, don't ever sell it. Its a real unique piece.