Yamaha Recording Custom RLS1455 14" x 5.5" Stainless Steel Snare Drum
Experience a bright, cutting tone with exceptional projection and a unique "darker" quality from the Yamaha Recording Custom RLS1455, a 14" x 5.5" stainless steel snare drum meticulously engineered for studio and live performance, featuring Steve Gadd's signature snare wires.





Yamaha Recording Custom RLS1455 14" x 5.5" Stainless Steel Snare Drum
Experience a bright, cutting tone with exceptional projection and a unique "darker" quality from the Yamaha Recording Custom RLS1455, a 14" x 5.5" stainless steel snare drum meticulously engineered for studio and live performance, featuring Steve Gadd's signature snare wires.
₹ 57,940
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080-40998370Unleash 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.
Technical Specifications
Feature | Specification |
Model | RLS1455 |
Shell Diameter | 14" (35.56 cm) |
Shell Depth | 5.5" (13.97 cm) |
Shell Material | Stainless Steel |
Shell Thickness | 1.2mm |
Shell Surface/Color | Matt / Stainless Steel |
Hoops | 2.3mm Dyna Hoop (Steel, 10 tension) |
Tuning Screws | 10 |
Shell Hardware Color | Chrome |
Lugs | Newly Designed One-piece Lug |
Throw-off | Q-type |
Butt-plate | DC3 type |
Standard Snare Wire | SN1420H (20 Strands / High Carbon Steel) |
Bundled Snare Wire | SN1410H (SG type, 10 strands / High Carbon Steel) |
Batter Head | Remo Coated Ambassador |
Resonant Head | Remo Snare Ambassador |
Bearing Edge | 45° |
Snare Bed | 2.4mm |