Yamaha Recording Custom 14x6.5 Aluminum Snare Drum
- 14 x 6.5 inch aluminum shell
- Chrome metal finish
- 9.3 pounds, 16.3 x 16.3 x 9.8 inches
- Steve Gadd input on the design
- 1 year manufacturer warranty
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An aluminum Recording Custom snare with a chrome finish, refined with input from Steve Gadd, for drummers who want a consistent metal-shell voice. Hardware, wires and heads are not detailed.
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ASIN: B01GFNB7AWModel: RAS-1465Category: Snare Drums
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Overview
Not a wood-shell drum, this Recording Custom snare is built from aluminum with a chrome finish, refined after repeated evaluations by Steve Gadd.
The reason to buy is the consistency the maker credits to the design work with Steve Gadd, which adds a metal snare to the Recording Custom series. The limit is that the listing says nothing about heads, wires or lugs.
Who it's for
A studio or stage drummer who wants consistent response from an aluminum snare. A buyer who needs a full hardware specification should check the manufacturer details first.
Pros and cons
- Designed with Steve Gadd's input
- Adds to the Recording Custom series
- One-year manufacturer warranty
- Heads and wires not described
- Lug hardware missing from the listing
- Included items listed as not applicable
Performance notes
An aluminum shell gives the drum a metal-snare voice. The description says repeated evaluations by Steve Gadd produced a consistent response that lets drummers fully use the sound functionality of the kit.
Where it stands among snare drums
- #4 most-searched brand and model of the 16 snare drums lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 snare drums we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Model | RAS-1465 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 14 x 6.5 inches |
| Dimensions | 16.3 x 16.3 x 9.8 inches |
| Weight | 9.3 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Metal, Chrome |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Not applicable |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer warranty |
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Frequently asked questions
Who helped design the Yamaha Recording Custom aluminum snare?
The description says Steve Gadd repeatedly evaluated the design and gave input.
Is the Yamaha Recording Custom aluminum snare a wood-shell drum?
No. The shell is aluminum with a chrome finish.