The new addition of the Yamaha Recording Custom Brass 13x6.5" Snare Drum to the Recording Custom series represents the maximum value of Steve Gadd’s consideration and input into the design process. This drum features a superb consistency, allowing drummers to fully utilize the sound functionality of the snare.
After repeated evaluations of the design by Steve Gadd, Yamaha have created a groundbreaking snare drum. To date, Yamaha’s snare drums have traditionally had the metal center bead on the interior of the drum. However, Yamaha have taken the step of fixing the center bead to the outside of the drum to produces a more open sound than other snare drums, for crisp, articulate performance.
RRS1365
Design/Architecture Detail
Shells
- Diameter 13"
- Depth 6.5"
- Thickness 1.2mm
Material
Brass
Strainers
- Butt Side DC3 type
- Release Side Q type
Heads
- Bottom REMO: Snare Ambassador
- Batter REMO: Coated Ambassador
Snare Wire
Regular - 20 strand
Bundled - SG type, 10 strand
Snare Bed 2.4mm
Lug
- Newly designed One-piece Lug
Center bead Outward
Hoop
2.3mm Dyna Hoop
Bearing Edge - 45°
Snare Wire
20 strand snare wire equipped and Steve Gadd signature 10 strand snare wire bundled(14”x5.5”). The drum includes the snare wire that Steve prefers to use. This is a 14 strand snare wire with the middle four strands removed. This special snare wire enhances the cutoff of the sound, enabling the artist to produce a crisper staccato tone.
Q Type Strainer
The heavy-duty Q-type strainer is robust whilst offering solid, stable and smooth operation, along with adjustment and snare replacement.



