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ACOUSTIC DRUMS CATALOGUE 2010 Page 1 Your ownBeatWe at Yamaha Drums do not follow trends - we make them. Aiming to give you the highest quality for your money, we are driven to searching for superior materials, combined with our genuine hardware solutions, to make the best instruments available. We watch carefully to provide you with the highest quality and sound throughout all of our series´, giving you reliable drums that will accompany you for many years of your musical development. Whether in the studio, touring or on stage: your Yamaha kit will be your reliable partner, easily tuned and sounding great - night after night. Our wide range of selected materials, precision processing and innovative features makes Yamaha Drums the no.1 choice of professional drummers around the world, ranging from jazz legends and rock drummers to hard-hitting metal drummers. On the following pages you will find an insight into our range of instruments from accoustic drums through a wide variety of snare drums to the renowned hardware solutions that help you develop your style! For detailed information about Yamaha Drums please visit www.yamaHA-EUROpe.COM Page 2 Page 3 SERIES: YamaHA PHX SerIES SHELLS: 11 ply HyBRID SHell (JATOBA, KapUR AND Maple WOOD. ASH VERSION (11Ply) MAPLE VERSION (11Ply) OUTer ply OF EITHer ASH OR Maple ) LO MID HI TheShell LUGS: HOOK LUGS PHX SOUND SpeCTRUM TOM MOUNT: YESSII TOM MOUNT HARD (SOFTER THAN EXTRA HARD) MATERIALS ASH 1 PLY MAPLE 1 PLY EXTRA HARD MATERIALS HOOPS: ALUMINIUM DIE-CaST HOOPS ( 3 mm ) HARD MATERIALS MAPLE 1 PLY MAPLE 1 PLY MAPLE 1 PLY KAPUR 3 PLY KAPUR 4 PLY KAPUR 4 PLY KAPUR 4 PLY JATOBA 1 PLY JATOBA 1 PLY OUTER INNER OUTER INNER Revolutionary Driven to deliver High-EndDrums excellence in musical sound, we continue setting our sights higher in our search of perfection. The prestigeous HIGH-END PHX SERIES has been completely redesigned, with all elements of each drum improved, to create the ultimate instrument in quality and in appearance. THE HYBRID SHELLS made of finest kapur- and jatoba woods combined with an outer ply of either ash or maple create a sound that is superior to what has been built before: powerful punch on bass drums and toms that stILL TRANSPORT THE FINEst DETAILS OF YOUR PLAYING. If you are seeking the ultimate drums your path will lead you to the PHX SERIES. TheHardwareChoice of gold or chrome hardware Page 4 Page 5 „The gays @ Yamaha fucked it up again!“ Shirley Mclain Wolfgang Haffner - Wolfgang Haffner Trio Steve Gadd Page 6 Page 7 SERIES: Maple CUSTOM ABSOLUTE | BIRCH CUSTOM ABSOLUTE SHELLS: 7 ply Maple OR BIRCH ( BaSSdrUM ) & 6 Ply Maple OR BIRCH ( TOMS) HARDWARE: CHROme Hardware LUGS: HOOK LUGS OR ABSOLUTE LUGS TOM MOUNT: YESSII TOM MOUNT HOOPS: ALUMINIUM DIE-CaST HOOPS ( 3 mm ) LO MID HI BIRCH SOUND SpeCTRUM Subkick: the reversed speaker acts as a large diaphragm microphone and enables the subkick to capture extremely low frequencies produced by Our Absolute Series is the line of professional drumkits that gives you the maximum choice of quality features. bass drums. SThetarting with the Absolute option of powerful maple shells for warm abundantDrum sound, or birch wood, carrying the supreme middle to low tones. All shells have adapted the YESSII mount from our PHX series, minimizing interference with the shell‘s natural response. Different available depths of the toms and bass drums let you vary between the more powerful deep shells or shorter shells for more attack. Choose between 24 stunning finishes to match your style! LO MID HI Maple SOUND SpeCTRUM Customized Quality Choose between classic absolute lugs or innovative hook lugs adapted from our PHX series, and between 24 stunning finishes (see page 42). Page 8 Page 9 Steve Gadd - Studio Legend Mark Richardson - „The gays @ Yamaha Skunk Anansie fucked it up again!“ Shirley Mclain Larry Mullen Jr. - U2 Keith Carlock - Steely Dan Page 10 Page 11 HIGH TENSION LUGS: The Recording Custom‘s one-piece high-tension Lugs are precision-machined to allow severe, high-tension tuning. For over 30 years, the Recording Custom has set a benchmark for excellence. Possibly the most recorded drum in history, it has Theenjoyed an unparalleled Sound. history of success and TheStyle.innovation. Although trends come and go, the RecordingTheLegend... Custom, with its birch shells and pristine interior and exterior finish, delivers a sound that seems „pre–EQ–ed“, perfect for studio or multi-miking in any situation. Even without a mic it will hold its own – with power and tone to spare. If you are seeking a long lasting legend, that gives you the freedom to move in every musical direction you like, the Yamaha Recording Custom is your choice. LO MID HI BIRCH SOUND SpeCTRUM 100%Recording Birch Custom shells areShells crafted from select cuts of birch. 6 PLY TOMS/FLOORTOMS 7 ply BaSSdrUMS Manu Katché - Recording Custom Vintage, limited edition Sting, Peter Gabriel Page 12 Page 13 Tommy Aldrige - Questlove - Thin Lizzy/Whitesnake The Roots Justin Foley - Killswitch Engage Page 14 Page 15 SYSTEM DRUMS LO MID HI OAK SOUND SpeCTRUM DesignedWhere to meet the demands theThunder of leading edge drummers, everythingis... about the LIMITED EDITION OAK CUstOM X has been tailored with contemporary ROCK AND URBAN MUSIC stYLES in mind. Every drum is powered by the distinctive sound of its 100% oak shell. The deep, UNDRILLED BAss DRUM produces unprecedented low-end projection. The shallow toms deliver sharp attack with rapid decay. And the Loud Series snare provides a stUNNING PUNCH at the heart of the kit.The Oak Custom X is available in two exclusive lacquered finishes, White Sparkle and Dark Black Sparkle, both perfectly complemented by striking DARK CHROME HARDWARE. UNDRILLED 22“ X 20“ BAss DRUM The deep 22” x 20” undrilled bass drum produces a unique and earth shattering low-end punch. LOUD LEVEL SNARE DRUMS Loud Level snare drums (14“ x 7“) in matching finishes are available to complete the set, giving a crisp and solid backbeat and a wide tuning range. ShallowShallow toms and non-uniformed Toms floor toms deliver sharp attack and pure, rich tone. Page 16 Page 17 „The gays @ Yamaha fucked it up again!“ Shirley Mclain Dave McClain - Machine Head Toby Dundas - The Temper Trap Page 18 Page 19 LO MID HI OAK SOUND SpeCTRUM Powerful Elegance SERIES: YamaHA Oak CUSTOM SerIES SHELLS: 7 ply Oak (BaSSdrUM) | 6 Ply Oak (TOMS) HARDWARE: CHROme Hardware LUGS: CHROme LUGS TOM MOUNT: YESS MOUNT HOOPS: DYNA HOOP (STeel 2.3 mm) TheValueWe manage to offer the professional-class Counts handmade Oak Custom sets at an incredible price. All shells are made of 100% re-forested oak. StrengthOnStrengthBeing an extremely hard wood, oak produces a sound that cuts through and still manages to produce a delicate sharp tone. Dave Weckl - Chick Corea Page 20 Page 21 „The gays @ Yamaha fucked it up again!“ Shirley Mclain Steve Jordan - John Mayer Trio Matt Cameron - Mike Bordin - Pearl Jam Faith No More Page 22 Page 23 LO MID HI UniqueTechnique: Applied with the same painting technique as New MAHOgaNY SOUND our PHX series, all textured finishes of the Rock SpeCTRUM Tour series let you see and feel the beautiful grain of an outer ply av sh. TheNewKitThe brand new ROCK TOUR inTown series by Yamaha promises to be loud! The successor of the MAttE HARDWARE ON ALL SHELLS legendary Rock Tour Custom has the optics and sound that hard hitters are looking for. A WITH MAttE METALLIC FINISHES professional kit, affordable and built to last. Designed for energetic drummers, the Rock Tour - a definite eye-catcher. series is made of big leaf mahogany, known to produce a deep and WARM SOUND. We are proud to announce that all shells are made of 100% RE-FOREstED ENVIRONMENTALLY CONTROLLED WOOD. The Rock Tour is available in two different variations: “Matte on Mat- te“ and “Textured Ash“. Page 24 Page 25 Undrilled The undrilled BassDrum 22” x 18” bass drum comes without tom mount to maximize the shell‘s tone potential. SERIES: YamaHA ROCK TOUR SerIES SHELLS: 9 ply MAHOgaNY (MATTE FINISHES) 6 ply MAHOgaNY + 2 ply ASH (TexTUred FINISHES) HARDWARE: MATTE CHROme Hardware (MATTE FINISHES) CHROme Hardware (TexTUred FINISHES) LUGS: CHROme LUGS TOM MOUNT: YESS MOUNT (YamaHA ENHANCed SUSTAIN SySTem) HOOPS: TrIple FlaNge HOOP (1.3 mm) MadeUsed for high quality of productsre–forested the MahoganyBigLeaf produces a rich Mahogany and warm mid-low range tone with short decay. All shells are made of 100% re-forested wood. Page 26 Page 27 VintageToneAll Tour Custom shells are designed with a 60° R2 bearing edge that adds tonal depth (found in vintage drums) 100% MapleShells and the right amount of sustain. All maple shells give the Tour Custom its warm bright tone. Finished with high-gloss lacquer maximizing the sonic potential of the maple shell, these drums sound and feel great in any musical style. SERIES: YamaHA TOUR CUSTOM SHELLS: 7 ply maple (BASS drUMS) 6 ply maple (TOM TOMS, flOOR TOMS) HARDWARE: CHROme Hardware LUGS: CHROme LUGS LO MID HI TOM MOUNT: YESS MOUNT (YamaHA ENHANCed SUSTAIN SySTem) HOOPS: TrIple FlaNge HOOP (1.6 mm) Maple SOUND SpeCTRUM Page 28 Page 29 Ed Lay - Editors Elvin Jones - Jazz legend „Martin and I had such a wonder- ful night together in Hamburg - thats why I play Yamaha!“ Shirley Mclain Page 30 Page 31 If YouTakeDrummingSeriously...you should make no compromises in the sound and quality of your ...drum set. Stage Custom Birch gives ambitious drummers the full range of professional features Yamaha is renowned for after more than 40 years of experience in drum construction at an affordable price.