Recording Custom Snare Drum Comparison with Steve White

For the first time in its history, Yamaha Recording Custom Series snare drums are available in a variety of Brass, Stainless Steel & Aluminium with sizes that compliment all performance styles. After repeated evaluations of our design by Steve Gadd, we have created a ground breaking new range of snare drums that is now available now at your Yamaha Drums Dealer.
In the following video Yamaha Artist Steve White sits down in the studio to compare the individual sound characteristics of each snare drum.
Stainless Steel:
The 1.2mm Stainless Steel models are available in 2 sizes: 14"x5.5" with 20 strands (RLS1455) and 14"x7" with 25 strands (RLS1470), both equipped with 2.3mm Dyna Hoops. The steel version is a very sensitive and versatile rock drum with cutting sound.
Brass:
The 1.2mm Brass Snares are available in 3 sizes: 14" x 5.5" with 20 strands (RRS1455), 14" x 6.5" with 25 strands (RRS1465) and 13" x 6.5" with 20 strands (RRS1365). All models are equipped with 2.3mm Dyna Hoops. Yamaha Brass snares are known for their warm ring.
Aluminum:
The 2 Aluminium models are available in 14"x5.5" with 20 strands (RAS1455) and 14"x6.5" with 25 strands (RAS1465). Both models have a 1.2mm Aluminium shell and 3mm Aluminium Die-Cast Hoops. The Aluminium drums tend to be slightly drier than the other shells, so you hear every nuance of you playing.
New Center Bead:
To date, Yamaha’s snare drums have traditionally had the metal center bead on the interior of the drum. However, we have taken the step of fixing the center bead to the outside of the drum to produces a more open sound than our conventional drums, for crisp, articulate performance.
Steve Gadd´s Choice: 14” x 5.5” Steel Snare:
The new Recording Custom Series 14” x 5.5” Stainless Steel snare drums include Steve Gadd's choice of 10-strand snare wires for further sensitivity producing a more natural tone with greater dynamics.
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[@carlupthegrove262]

They all sound great.... my favorite? Brass

[@firstlast3821]

Really love aluminum. I’ve got an older Yamaha Japanese 6.5 in aluminum, and it looks like they are still rockin it. The throw off looks excellent as well.

[@j_wah3084]

GREAT video. Not usually a fan of steel, but that 5.5" x 14" sounds KILLER.

[@dennisneal5817]

Excellent comparison. I have listen to a ton of these videos trying to figure out which Recording Custom snare to buy. This one has me convinced on the 5.5 x 14 brass model. Thank you!!

[@maccagrabme]

Was it the right choice?

[@cgdrum]

Good representation of Yamaha's new line of metal shell snares. I like that the 5.5 depth is still being offered. If only Yamaha would make 8 lug versions.

[@mikeycon10]

I bought my recording custom steel 5.5 snare in the strength of this video and it’s awesome! Beautiful drum. I use it for all different types of gigs and recording . Highly recommended! 🥁👌🏻

[@paulcussion12]

Great vid! Totally diggin' the 14x7 Steel and the 14x5,5 Aluminium.

[@geraldmellon740]

Brilliant video from Steve. Really good idea at the end to let us compare the various shell types and depths etc

[@YamahaDrumsEurope]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@DUALMOTION]

Aluminium 14x5.5 sounds best to me. Pretty tight sounding

[@AndyPutt1]

Looks like he's just come off the snooker table! Nice drumsounds. Thanks

[@Sabianism]

Half I'm not the only one!

[@theunspeakablycrass]

So awesome to see newer footage of this legend.

[@mnkrck]

awesome video! the recording quality (mic setup etc.) was perfect, really the first ytvideo i found that showcased the different characteristics of the shells. wood was missing thou. also you could for example pick one shell material and make a comparison with die cast and wood hoops... also different sizes.... so much work but i tell you i would pay for that video!

[@davidcurtis4478]

Great comparison snare video! Enjoyed it, David Curtis Drumming

[@sonokajfumo3969]

Great comparison-very precise and well-explained.

[@johnny6476]

Still one of my favourite drummers.

[@Savantjazzcollective]

wow, just learnt that the deeper the drum the longer the sustain!

[@tomtownsend5009]

Great format for snare comparison, really clear. All of them were nice, but JEEZ when the aluminium 14x6.5 dropped... that was fat! Thanks!

[@benjaminpeternorris]

Across the board the 14 x 5.5 size does it for me. My favourite? Brass 14 x 5.5 without a doubt!!

[@brandonhill72]

I think I like the 14x7 steel. Would have liked to have heard a little more of the 14x6.5 brass to compare, though.

[@cscamby0410]

13” brass and 5-1/2”x14” Aluminum wow!

[@Grit489]

I'll take one of each thank you very much.

[@louiscarrillo5873]

i like this whole demo...everything about it.......

[@Pakistani-kl8uj]

@YamahaDrums Just wanted to let you know, that I’m a huge fan of your products and that I proudly use them since i started to play drums and also recommended you to others who want to start to play an instrument just because I heard your Keyboards and Bass Guitars already in person and they were usually as great as we all know your products. Please don’t stop manufacturing Drums as I don’t ever want to play any other brands Drums. ❤️

[@YamahaDrumsEurope]

We don't plan on stopping anytime soon!

[@Pakistani-kl8uj]

@@YamahaDrumsEurope 🤟🏽 keep up the great work!

[@vittoriopetrina9937]

Great snare drums and great drummer. I prefer the steel 14x5,5

[@sody2000]

this dude plays VERY well man!

[@jaynebronson4098]

He wanks, he doesn't play. He only works for irrelevant artists too

[@XiyuYang]

@@jaynebronson4098 You know nothing about playing drums, or music, or how to be a decent person.

[@barryhetherington9816]

I really like the Steel 14x7!!

[@javiermeneghini7425]

Que gran estilo tiene Steve!!!! Es el mejor. Pero me gusta verlo sentado tras una premier!!!!

[@ricohorton]

the RC 14x7 sounds good to my ears.

[@beatboxerz]

6.5 x 14 Brass for me. I just ordered it a week ago.

[@Pakistani-kl8uj]

How’s the craftsmanship?

[@bobbysands6923]

I like the steels...man, you have killer hands...

[@roybeckerman9253]

Great demonstration...Steel seemed the cleanest sound here, but wished bronze was included. It’s the pick of the metal snares...

[@matthewgonano636]

I would take any of them. Cheers

[@jamesnortonofficial1566]

Just wondering the kick drum size and depth thumpity thump?🤘✌️

[@palesama]

14x7 steel sounds very lively to me.

[@AMx39]

What size kick was that?

[@MateuszGawronOfficial]

I have YRC 14x5,5 Brass snare drum. It's brillant snare - sound is so great, so explosive. It is also very sensitive instrument - I can play silently and loud, according to need. Ghost notes are very selective and audiable. And it looks beautiful. :)

[@albertenhorning4648]

Mateusz Gawron Official Same here, and a live custom( same size) these two really cover it all,

[@Telson-w1j]

Vídeo Top !

[@robertdirocco1885]

Alla Minion snare 👍

[@roybeckerman9253]

Are they all tuned high..?

[@HadEnough745]

Both Brass sound the best to me.

[@shotgundrums]

Yamaha make some of the greatest drums.

[@larrytate1657]

Wish the alumunium was offered in 13 x 6.

[@domagojoinky8262]

I like aluminum 14*6.5.

[@danieldelac6264]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sgk993]

Lovely playing Steve!

[@roybeckerman9253]

STEEL...14x5’5.....probably the cheapest too ?

[@SeverinoSE]

Is it me or is aluminium quite ringy and steel rather dry?

[@mzmm4186]

That dancing logo....

[@yarpyarp85]

dude your technique though

[@ghenabarbu7810]

Why Yamaha doesn’t use rubber gaskets under the lugs? I think they know the secret.

[@powbobs]

Brass 14x6.5 jazz

[@azmainwasifmir130]

3:04 3:15 3:21 3:32

[@robsco1249]

14x6,5 Brass wins.

[@regaltip8A]

Still can't understand why he was let go by Weller. Ridiculous

[@iacopoiorio3230]

Only thing i wish after these samples are just your hand .

[@theonewhodrums]

14x7 steel.

[@MrHilly72]

It's. Ot so long ago this guy was singing the praises of Mapex.

[@GeorgeFalconer]

Yes, there are other good drums out there. So what?

[@이예찬-k4n]

3:03

[@lassek2719]

Brass!

[@louislawmusic]

3:04 3:21 3:32

[@louislawmusic]

2:10

[@louislawmusic]

0:05

[@xDTHx]

youtube to mp3 XD

[@MrHilly72]

Not" so long ago.

[@roybeckerman9253]

Prefer Pearl Sensitone.Aluminium.

[@dennyhargreaves2817]

This lad ere should calm down and play the drums instead of just shredding and backsticking because this is an advert for a product not a d***-measuring contest lololol

[@YamahaDrumsEurope]

Denny Hargraeves, did you watch the movie to the end? The last minute may be for you ;-)

[@dennyhargreaves2817]

The bit where he grooved like a dead fish at the end? Aye, further proves he's doing a bit too much shred with his spare time lulz

[@YamahaDrumsEurope]

@denny hargreaves: what would a perfect snare drum comparison video look like for you? Let us know what you are missing. Thanks!

[@dankenton]

For starters, play the same type of cadence (less the DCI schtick) across all of the featured products and demo the drums consistently. For example, why play snares-off with just one drum? Why no side-stick comparison? Seriously, with very little effort, this showcase can be much more edifying.

[@tomtownsend5009]

I think it was a really well-rounded demo. Solo snare work was great to hear the range of the snare in question, then a solid groove was a handy way to compare each one to the others.

[@matthewpaluch777]

Just another company ripping off LUDWIG! Where are these made? Taiwan?!

[@fab5720]

Someones talking bull...

[@cscamby0410]

Indeed

[@dennisneal5817]

And Ludwig has drums made in Taiwan as well. You can get a Taiwanese BB or USA BB. I doubt you would hear or notice the quality workmanship if you didn't know where they were made. It's all about quality control where ever they are made. I had Supraphonic that the finish kept coming off. Quality control?

[@thomaskennydrums]

How the hell is this ripping off Ludwig? It's not like Ludwig are the only company on the planet that make metal snares

[@tomanetopotomane1953]

Steel 14x7...wow...