Yamaha Recording Custom RLS1455 14″ x 5.5″ Stainless Steel Snare Drum

Unleash Precision and Power: The Yamaha Recording Custom RLS1455 Snare Drum

The Yamaha Recording Custom RLS1455 is a distinguished stainless steel snare drum, representing a significant addition to Yamaha’s revered Recording Custom series.

This instrument is meticulously engineered to produce a bright, cutting tone with exceptional projection and effortless volume, yet it possesses a unique “darker” quality when compared to conventional steel snares.

Key Features:

• Legacy and Steve Gadd’s Influence: Part of Yamaha’s esteemed Recording Custom series, this snare drum benefits from the direct input of legendary drummer Steve Gadd, ensuring superb consistency and sound functionality.

• Stainless Steel Shell: Features a 1.2mm stainless steel shell, delivering a bright, cutting tone with impressive projection and effortless volume, yet uniquely possessing a “darker” quality compared to regular steel snares.

• Outward Center Bead Design: A groundbreaking innovation with the metal center bead placed on the outside of the shell, producing a more open sound and crisp, articulate performance.

• Robust Q-Type Strainer: Equipped with a heavy-duty Q-type strainer for solid, stable, and smooth operation, ensuring reliable adjustment and snare wire replacement.

• Durable Dyna Hoops: Features 2.3mm steel Dyna Hoops for enhanced tuning stability and powerful rimshots.

• Dual Snare Wire Options: Comes equipped with a standard 20-strand snare wire and also includes a Steve Gadd signature 10-strand snare wire (with the middle four strands removed) for enhanced cutoff and a crisper staccato tone.

• Premium Drumheads: Comes session-ready with high-quality REMO® Coated Ambassador batter and REMO® Snare Ambassador resonant heads for professional sound out of the box.

• Versatile Application: Ideal for both demanding studio recording sessions and dynamic live performances, offering versatility for various musical genres.