Tour Custom and Recording Custom Snares Complementary, high-quality maple and birch options tailor-made for live and studio applications. Yamaha recently revamped the classic Recording Custom series birch drumsets and metal snares in collaboration with longtime endorser and legendary drummer Steve Gadd. Earlier this year, the company added birch snares to the series in 5.5×14 and 8×14 sizes, as well as 5.5×14 and 6.5×14 all-maple options in the Tour Custom series. We were sent one of each to review, so let’s see how they compared. Tour Custom Specs As the name implies, the Tour Custom series is designed for working drummers requiring versatility, simple and stable hardware, and timeless finishes, all at an affordable price. The 5.6 mm shells on the 5.5×14 ($580) and 6.5×14 ($640) Tour Custom snares are crafted from 6-ply maple, and the bearing edges are precisely cut to 45 degrees. That combination makes for a warm and […]

November 2019 Issue