Add a legendary professional sound to your setup with the Yamaha Recording Custom snare drum, designed in collaboration with renowned session drummer Steve Gadd. This model carries the same tone and craftsmanship that have defined countless records since the late 1970s.
Constructed from precision-formed 1.2mm metal with an external center bead and a smooth brushed finish, this snare delivers a balanced mix of power, clarity, and sensitivity. Updated lugs and an offset badge give it a refined, modern look while preserving the heritage of Yamaha’s classic recording snares.
Yamaha Recording Custom 14" Brass Snare Drum Features:
- Size: 5.5" x 14" (depth x diameter)
- Designed in cooperation with Steve Gadd
- 1.2mm brass shell boasts limitless projection and sustain, with musical overtones and fat rimshots
- Great for jazz to orchestral music
- External center bead provides a classic look and crisp tone
- Timeless, understated brushed finish makes a fine addition to any kit
- Made over with sleeker 1-piece lugs and an updated offset badge
- 2.3mm triple-flanged Dyna Hoops impart openness and an excited low-end punch
- Q-type throw off mechanism tensions snares quickly, releases quietly
- Includes both 20-strand and 10-strand snare wires for sensitivity or subtlety
- Fitted with Remo batter and snare heads for a record-ready sound
