The new addition of the metal snare lineup to the Recording Custom series represents the addition of Yamaha’s finest snare drums, using Steve’s valuable input to its maximum. It adds a superb consistency, allowing drummers to fully utilize the sound functionality of the kit.
| Shells | Thickness | 1.2mm |
| Material | Brass | |
| Strainers | Butt Side | DC3 type |
| Release Side | Q type | |
| Head | 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° | |
| Diameter | 14" | |
| Depth | 5.5" | |
