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Yamaha Recording Custom Stainless Steel Snare Drum (RLS1455 / RLS1470)
Recording Custom stainless-steel snare, shaped by Steve Gadd, in two depths
- 1.2 mm stainless-steel shell with an outward centre bead for a more open sound
- Two 14-inch depths: RLS1455 (14 × 5.5") or RLS1470 (14 × 7")
- 2.3 mm steel Dyna Hoops and one-piece lugs with internal lug lock
- RLS1455 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 RLS1455 / RLS1470 Stainless Steel Snare Drum
The Recording Custom stainless-steel snares belong to the metal snare line-up Yamaha added to its Recording Custom series, developed with extensive input from Steve Gadd. Both models combine a 1.2 mm stainless-steel shell and outward centre bead with 2.3 mm steel Dyna Hoops and a heavy-duty Q-type strainer, in a 5.5-inch-deep RLS1455 or a 7-inch-deep RLS1470.
They are made for drummers who want a professional metal snare with consistent, articulate response for the studio or the stage. Choose the RLS1455 for the standard depth with a bundled second snare wire, or the RLS1470, the deepest of the Recording Custom metal snares, with a denser 25-strand wire.
Key Features
Steve Gadd Signature Snare Wire (RLS1455)
The RLS1455 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 RLS1470 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 stainless-steel 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 RLS1455 when you switch between its two wires. The butt side uses a DC3-type unit.
1.2 mm Stainless Steel Snare Drum Shell
Both models use a 14-inch, 1.2 mm stainless-steel shell with 45-degree bearing edges and a 2.4 mm snare bed. The RLS1455 is 5.5 inches deep and the RLS1470 is 7 inches deep; the two also differ in hoop tension count and snare wire.
2.3 mm Steel Dyna Hoops
Yamaha describes its thicker 2.3 mm steel Dyna Hoops as giving a tighter sound and sharper response. Yamaha India lists 10 tension points on the RLS1455 and 8 on the RLS1470, each tensioned through Yamaha’s one-piece lugs with 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 stainless-steel models sit alongside the Recording Custom aluminium and brass 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the RLS1455 and RLS1470?
Both share the 1.2 mm stainless-steel shell, 2.3 mm Dyna Hoops, lugs, strainer, heads, 45-degree edges and 2.4 mm snare bed. The RLS1455 is 14 × 5.5 inches with 10 tension points, a 20-strand SN1420H wire and the bundled SN1410H Steve Gadd wire. The RLS1470 is 14 × 7 inches with 8 tension points, a 25-strand SN1425H wire and no bundled wire.
How does it compare with the Recording Custom aluminium and brass 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 brass models (RRS1455, RRS1465, RRS1365) also use 2.3 mm steel Dyna Hoops, while the aluminium models (RAS1455, RAS1465) use 3.0 mm aluminium die-cast hoops. Only the stainless-steel range offers a 14 × 7-inch size.
How is it different from the Stage Custom Steel snare?
The Stage Custom Steel SSS1455 and SSS1465 use a thinner 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 RLS models step up to a 1.2 mm stainless-steel shell, 2.3 mm Dyna Hoops, lugs with internal lug lock, the heavy-duty Q-type strainer and, on the RLS1455, 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 RLS1455 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 | RLS1455 (14" × 5.5"); RLS1470 (14" × 7") |
|---|---|
| Series | Recording Custom metal snare drums |
| Type | Stainless-steel snare drum |
| Development | Designed with input from Steve Gadd |
Size
| Diameter | 14" (both models) |
|---|---|
| Depth | RLS1455: 5.5"; RLS1470: 7" |
Shell
| Material | Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Centre Bead | Outward |
| Bearing Edge | 45 degrees |
| Snare Bed | 2.4 mm |
Hardware
| Hoop | 2.3 mm Dyna Hoop (steel): RLS1455 10 tension; RLS1470 8 tension |
|---|---|
| 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 | RLS1455: SN1420H (20 strands, high-carbon steel); RLS1470: SN1425H (25 strands, high-carbon steel) |
|---|---|
| Bundled | RLS1455: SN1410H (SG type, 10 strands, high-carbon steel); RLS1470: none |
General
| Supplied With | Heads fitted; RLS1455 also includes the bundled SN1410H snare wire |
|---|---|
| Not Included | Snare stand, sticks, case |
Specifications from Yamaha India’s Recording Custom Stainless Steel Snare Drums pages; subject to change by Yamaha.
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