Yamaha Recording Custom 14×5.5″ Aluminium Snare Drum – RAS1455
14"x5.5" Recording Custom aluminum snare drum, offering a bright, crisp, and dry sound with excellent sensitivity.
- 14x5.5" 1.2mm Aluminium Shell: – Offers crisp, dry tone with quick response and minimal overtones
- External Center Bead: – Adds shell rigidity and sharpens articulation without sacrificing warmth
- Die-Cast Hoops (3mm): – Focus the tone and provide consistent tuning and powerful rimshots
- Q-Type Strainer & DC3 Butt Plate: – Smooth, quiet operation with high adjustability
- Dual Snare Wire Options: – Comes with standard 20-strand and Steve Gadd–preferred 10-strand wires for tonal flexibility
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14"x5.5" Recording Custom aluminum snare drum, offering a bright, crisp, and dry sound with excellent sensitivity.
Dry Precision. Studio Clarity. Pro Craftsmanship.
The Yamaha RAS1455 Recording Custom snare, developed with legendary drummer Steve Gadd, is a studio-focused snare that delivers exceptional control, clean articulation, and premium performance.
Crafted from 1.2mm aluminium, this 14×5.5″ snare drum features an external center bead for enhanced rigidity and focus, making it the perfect choice for clean backbeats, sharp ghost notes, and controlled resonance.
Whether you’re in the studio or on stage, the RAS1455 offers a finely tuned response, dry sustain, and sonic consistency across all dynamics. A go-to snare for professionals looking for reliability and mix-ready tone straight out of the box.
Key Features
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14×5.5″ 1.2mm Aluminium Shell – Offers crisp, dry tone with quick response and minimal overtones
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External Center Bead – Adds shell rigidity and sharpens articulation without sacrificing warmth
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Die-Cast Hoops (3mm) – Focus the tone and provide consistent tuning and powerful rimshots
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Q-Type Strainer & DC3 Butt Plate – Smooth, quiet operation with high adjustability
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Dual Snare Wire Options – Comes with standard 20-strand and Steve Gadd–preferred 10-strand wires for tonal flexibility
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Designed with Steve Gadd – Built to meet the exacting standards of one of the most recorded drummers in history
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Studio-Ready – Produces tight, defined tones that require minimal EQ when mic’d
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Why buy from The Bangalore Drum Shop
- Authorised Yamaha Dealer: Genuine India-market stock with the manufacturer's warranty, supported by us directly.
- Play it before you buy it: Our Bengaluru showroom is set up so you can sit down and play, and compare against the alternatives in the room.
- Advice from drummers: The team plays. Ask about sizes, heads, sticks, thrones, pedals and what will actually suit the room you play in.
- Pan-India delivery: Shipped anywhere in India, packed for transit, with tracking from despatch to your door.
- GST invoice and after-sales support: Full tax invoice on every order, and a service point in the city rather than a call centre.
Materials & Finish3 specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Shell Material | 1.2mm Beaded Aluminium |
Shell Dimensions | 14" Diameter x 5.5" Depth |
Finish | Brushed Aluminium |
Technical Details5 specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Hoops | 3mm Die-Cast Aluminium Hoops |
Lugs | One-Piece Chrome Lugs (10) |
Heads | Remo Coated Ambassador Batter / Clear Ambassador Snare Side |
Bearing Edges | 45° |
Made In | China |
Pads & Playing Surfaces2 specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Snare Strainer | Q-Type Strainer with DC3 Butt Plate |
Snare Wires | 20-Strand + 10-Strand Option Included |
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