Yamaha Recording Custom RBS1455 Real Wood Birch 14X5.5 Snare Drum
14"x5.5" Recording Custom birch snare drum in Real Wood finish, delivering the legendary focused, articulate, and versatile tone.
- 14x5.5" 6-Ply North American Birch Shell: – Fast, articulate tone with minimal overtones
- Developed with Steve Gadd: – Tuned for the demands of modern studio work
- Die-Cast Hoops: – Deliver sharp, consistent rimshots and better tuning stability
- Q-Type Strainer: – Smooth, silent snare adjustment with solid reliability
- Solid Black Gloss Finish: – Understated and elegant for any setup
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14"x5.5" Recording Custom birch snare drum in Real Wood finish, delivering the legendary focused, articulate, and versatile tone.
Studio Standard. Tight Response. Pure Birch Power.
The Yamaha Recording Custom RBS1455 is a snare built for clarity, control, and classic tone. Featuring a 6-ply North American birch shell and Yamaha’s trusted Recording Custom design, this 14×5.5″ drum delivers the sharp attack, clean articulation, and dry, focused character that recording engineers and drummers have relied on for decades.
Tuned and refined with input from Steve Gadd, this snare is optimized for studio and live use alike. The die-cast hoops ensure consistent tuning and punchy rimshots, while the Q-type strainer provides smooth and quiet snare wire adjustment. The 5.5″ depth gives it a responsive snap, making it ideal for everything from funk and gospel to rock and pop.
Finished in Real Wood, this snare is as sleek visually as it is sonically focused—offering the legendary Recording Custom performance in a modern, versatile shell.
Key Features
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14×5.5″ 6-Ply North American Birch Shell – Fast, articulate tone with minimal overtones
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Developed with Steve Gadd – Tuned for the demands of modern studio work
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Die-Cast Hoops – Deliver sharp, consistent rimshots and better tuning stability
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Q-Type Strainer – Smooth, silent snare adjustment with solid reliability
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Solid Black Gloss Finish – Understated and elegant for any setup
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Yamaha Recording Custom Series – Engineered for the studio, built for the stage
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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 | 6-Ply North American Birch (6mm) |
Shell Dimensions | 14" Diameter x 5.5" Depth |
Finish | Real Wood |
Technical Details5 specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Hoops | Die-Cast Hoops |
Lugs | One-Piece Lugs |
Heads | Remo USA Coated Ambassador, Clear Snare Side |
Bearing Edges | 45° Top and Bottom |
Made In | China (Designed by Yamaha Japan) |
Pads & Playing Surfaces2 specifications
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Snare Strainer | Q-Type Strainer |
Snare Wires | 20-Strand Hi-Carbon Steel |
Hardware & Setup1 specification
Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Hardware Finish | Chrome |
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