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Opening a New Vein in the Recording Custom Legacy





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Yamaha's Recording Custom snare drums have been at the heart of countless records since the late '70s. And now, thanks to a partnership with session icon Steve Gadd (Paul Simon, Steely Dan), these snares are better than ever. Each Recording Custom represents a different generation of some of the most celebrated metal snares in the industry. Choose from the dark intensity of brass, the dynamic woodiness of aluminum, or the cutting crack of steel (each sold separately). Shells are expertly formed to just 1.2mm thick with an external center bead ? a first in Yamaha's history ? and treated to a sumptuous brushed finish with updated lugs and an offset badge.





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What’s So Great About Buying Drums from Sweetwater?


Brass shell packs performance, power, and projection





No question ? when you need a big, bold snare sound with limitless projection and sustain, brass is the way to go. This Recording Custom snare delivers on all counts with its expertly crafted 1.2mm brass shell. Take sensible bites around the edges for unbridled clarity and snare response, or dig in for a brash, overdriven bark.





2.3mm Dyna Hoops enhance punch and openness





To coax a fatter, more open tone from its brass shell, your Yamaha Recording is fitted with 2.3mm triple-flanged Dyna Hoops. These hoops are roll formed from thick steel for a great-feeling attack and heightened sensitivity as you move out toward the edge.





Smooth, stable, and quiet throw off





A dependable snare throw off is essential for studio work. The Yamaha Q-type mechanism on your Recording Custom is quick and stable at dialing in snare tension, and stealthy at releasing wires in the middle of a take.





Choose from stock or Gadd-designed snare wires





The Yamaha Recording Custom snare comes equipped with a 20-strand snare wire. But for players whose environment and playing style demand a quieter, more delicate snare tone, you also get a custom 10-strand type. This clever design is inspired by Steve Gadd's tendency to cut the four middle wires out of his 14-strand snares for less sympathetic buzz and a higher head-to-snare ratio.





Session ready with Remo heads





Your Recording Custom snare is ready for the record light with an included complement of Remo heads. You get an industry-standard Ambassador Coated on top for backbeats to brushwork and a sensitive 3mm Ambassador Snare Side to draw out your grace notes. This finishing touch is just another reason Sweetwater drummers stand behind Yamaha Recording Custom snare drums for session work.





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