Yamaha RLS-1455 Recording Custom Steve Gadd Signature 14x5.5"

The legendary drummer Steve Gadd has worked with Yamaha for over 40 years, and the last decades, Steve Gadd has been part of the research and development team the brand driving the quality the snare drums higher and higher. In 2016, Steve Gadd and the Yamaha team renewed the legendary Recording Custom and the snare drums metal Recording Custom.

To celebrate this partnership, they have worked together to launch a snare drum with Shell steel 14x5.5"with new ones snare wires of 10 wires, which improves the joint the snare drum.
Limited to 800 pieces worldwide (and only 280 pieces in Europe), the outside Shell 1.2 mm steel and hoops aluminum cast to pressure are finished in black nickel, the color chosen by Steve. It also includes a sheet with the steve Gadd's signature, a black tuning key and a special certification.

“I’ve been playing the drums Yamaha for over 40 years. It has been a pleasure to work together and I hope our relationship continues to grow," Gadd said. “This is the latest signature model we have created. I hope you like it.”"

Gadd is one of the most acclaimed and successful drummers of his generation. He has recorded a variety of artists including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Al Jarreau, James Brown, Joe Cocker, Nancy Wilson, Bob James, Stanley Clarke, Al DiMeola and George Benson. His historical recordings in the 1970s include virtuous exits in "The Leprechaun" with pianist Chick Korea and Steely Dan's Aja, as well as several cuts with Paul Simon (including "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover" and "Late in the Evening"). Still active, Gadd currently performs tours with Steve Gadd Band.

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