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Yamaha Recording Custom Aluminium Snare Drum (RAS1455 / RAS1465)
Recording Custom aluminium snare, shaped by Steve Gadd, in two depths
- 1.2 mm aluminium shell with an outward centre bead for a more open sound
- Two 14-inch depths: RAS1455 (14 × 5.5") or RAS1465 (14 × 6.5")
- 3.0 mm aluminium die-cast hoops and one-piece lugs with internal lug lock
- RAS1455 includes Steve Gadd’s SG-type 10-strand wire as a second snare set
- Heavy-duty Q-type strainer, 45-degree edges and Remo US Ambassador heads fitted
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Yamaha Recording Custom RAS1455 / RAS1465 Aluminium Snare Drum
The Recording Custom aluminium snares belong to the metal snare line-up Yamaha added to its Recording Custom series, developed with extensive input from Steve Gadd. Both models pair a 1.2 mm aluminium shell and outward centre bead with 3.0 mm aluminium die-cast hoops and a heavy-duty Q-type strainer, in a 5.5-inch-deep RAS1455 or a 6.5-inch-deep RAS1465.
They are made for drummers who want a professional metal snare with consistent, articulate response for the studio or the stage. Choose the RAS1455 for the standard depth with a bundled second snare wire, or the RAS1465 for a deeper shell with a denser 25-strand wire.
Key Features
Steve Gadd Signature Snare Wire (RAS1455)
The RAS1455 is fitted with a 20-strand SN1420H high-carbon steel snare wire and also comes with the SN1410H, the SG-type wire that Steve Gadd prefers. It is a 14-strand wire with the four middle strands removed, which sharpens the cut-off of each note for a crisper, staccato sound. The deeper RAS1465 uses a 25-strand SN1425H wire instead.
Outward Centre Bead
Yamaha has traditionally formed the centre bead of its metal snare shells on the inside. On the Recording Custom aluminium snares, refined through repeated evaluations by Steve Gadd, the bead is formed on the outside of the shell, which Yamaha says gives a more open sound than its conventional drums, with crisp, articulate response.
Heavy-duty Q-type Strainer
The release side uses Yamaha’s heavy-duty Q-type strainer, built to be robust while operating solidly, stably and smoothly. It makes tension adjustment and snare-wire replacement straightforward, which is handy on the RAS1455 when you switch between its two wires. The butt side uses a DC3-type unit.
1.2 mm Aluminium Snare Drum Shell
Both models use a 14-inch, 1.2 mm aluminium shell with 45-degree bearing edges and a 2.4 mm snare bed. Apart from the shell depth and the snare wire supplied, the RAS1455 and RAS1465 are built to the same specification.
3.0 mm Aluminium Die-cast Hoops
The RAS1455 and RAS1465 are fitted with 3.0 mm die-cast hoops in aluminium, matching the shell material. They are tensioned through Yamaha’s one-piece lugs, which include an internal lug lock mechanism.
Remo US Ambassador Heads Fitted
Each drum is supplied with a Remo US Ambassador Coated batter head and a Remo US Ambassador Snare resonant head, so it is ready to tune and play out of the box.
Part of the Recording Custom Snare Family
The aluminium models sit alongside the Recording Custom brass and stainless-steel snares and the Recording Custom birch wood snare. All the metal versions share the 1.2 mm shell thickness, outward centre bead, Q-type strainer and 45-degree edges, so the choice comes down to shell metal, hoop type and size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the RAS1455 and RAS1465?
Both have the same 1.2 mm aluminium shell, 3.0 mm die-cast hoops, lugs, strainer, heads, 45-degree edges and 2.4 mm snare bed. The RAS1455 is 14 × 5.5 inches with a 20-strand SN1420H wire plus the bundled SN1410H Steve Gadd wire. The RAS1465 is 14 × 6.5 inches with a 25-strand SN1425H wire and no bundled wire.
How does it compare with the Recording Custom brass and stainless-steel snares?
All three metal ranges share the 1.2 mm shell thickness, outward centre bead, one-piece lugs, Q-type strainer, Remo US Ambassador heads and 45-degree edges. The aluminium models use 3.0 mm aluminium die-cast hoops, while the brass (RRS1455, RRS1465, RRS1365) and stainless-steel (RLS1455, RLS1470) models use 2.3 mm steel Dyna Hoops. Brass also offers a 13 × 6.5-inch size and stainless steel a 14 × 7-inch size.
How is it different from the Stage Custom Steel snare?
The Stage Custom Steel SSS1455 and SSS1465 come in the same two sizes but use a 1.0 mm steel shell, 1.5 mm steel triple-flange hoops, a B-type strainer, a 1.8 mm snare bed and a 20-strand wire on both sizes. The RAS models step up to a 1.2 mm aluminium shell, die-cast hoops, lugs with internal lug lock, the heavy-duty Q-type strainer and, on the RAS1455, the bundled Gadd wire.
How does it compare with the Recording Custom RBS1455 birch snare?
The RBS1455 is the wood-shell Recording Custom snare: 14 × 5.5 inches, with a 6-ply, 6.0 mm birch shell, 1.6 mm steel triple-flange hoops, 30-degree/R1.5 bearing edges, a 2.7 mm snare bed and a 25-strand SN1425H wire. It shares the one-piece lugs with internal lug lock and the Q-type strainer, but has no outward centre bead or bundled Gadd wire.
What comes with the drum?
The snare comes with its Remo US Ambassador Coated batter and Ambassador Snare resonant heads fitted, and the RAS1455 also includes the bundled SN1410H SG-type snare wire. A snare stand, sticks and a case are not included.
Why Buy from YMS?
- Authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer
- Genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty
- Demo units at our Bengaluru and Mangaluru stores
- Secure delivery across India
- Free domestic shipping on all orders
Specifications
Overview
| Models | RAS1455 (14" × 5.5"); RAS1465 (14" × 6.5") |
|---|---|
| Series | Recording Custom metal snare drums |
| Type | Aluminium snare drum |
| Development | Designed with input from Steve Gadd |
Size
| Diameter | 14" (both models) |
|---|---|
| Depth | RAS1455: 5.5"; RAS1465: 6.5" |
Shell
| Material | Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Centre Bead | Outward |
| Bearing Edge | 45 degrees |
| Snare Bed | 2.4 mm |
Hardware
| Hoop | 3.0 mm aluminium die-cast hoop |
|---|---|
| Lug | One-piece lug with internal lug lock mechanism |
| Strainer (Release Side) | Q type |
| Strainer (Butt Side) | DC3 type |
Heads
| Batter (Top) | Remo US Ambassador Coated |
|---|---|
| Snare Side (Bottom) | Remo US Ambassador Snare |
Snare Wire
| Regular | RAS1455: SN1420H (20 strands, high-carbon steel); RAS1465: SN1425H (25 strands, high-carbon steel) |
|---|---|
| Bundled | RAS1455: SN1410H (SG type, 10 strands, high-carbon steel); RAS1465: none |
General
| Supplied With | Heads fitted; RAS1455 also includes the bundled SN1410H snare wire |
|---|---|
| Not Included | Snare stand, sticks, case |
Specifications from Yamaha India’s Recording Custom Aluminum Snare Drums pages; subject to change by Yamaha.
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