Yamaha Recording Custom 14x5.5" Aluminium Snare Drum – RAS1455
14"x5.5" Recording Custom aluminum snare drum, offering a bright, crisp, and dry sound with excellent sensitivity.





Yamaha Recording Custom 14x5.5" Aluminium Snare Drum – RAS1455
14"x5.5" Recording Custom aluminum snare drum, offering a bright, crisp, and dry sound with excellent sensitivity.
₹ 57,940
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080-40998370Dry 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 14x5.5" 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
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
Designed with Steve Gadd – Built to meet the exacting standards of one of the most recorded drummers in history
Studio-Ready – Produces tight, defined tones that require minimal EQ when mic’d
Technical Specifications
Feature | Specification |
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Shell Material | 1.2mm Beaded Aluminium |
Shell Dimensions | 14" Diameter x 5.5" Depth |
Finish | Brushed Aluminium |
Hoops | 3mm Die-Cast Aluminium Hoops |
Lugs | One-Piece Chrome Lugs (10) |
Snare Strainer | Q-Type Strainer with DC3 Butt Plate |
Snare Wires | 20-Strand + 10-Strand Option Included |
Heads | Remo Coated Ambassador Batter / Clear Ambassador Snare Side |
Bearing Edges | 45° |
Made In | China |