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!

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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 )

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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!

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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.

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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

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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

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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 The undrilled 22” x 18” bass drum comes Undrilledwithout tom BassDrummount 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)

UMadesed 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.

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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.

100%Like its bigBirch brothers, the BirchShells Custom Absolute and Recording Custom, the Stage Custom Birch is made of birch shells, appreciated around the world for their clear and well-balanced tone.

Series: Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Shells: 6 ply Birch Hardware: chrome Hardware Lugs: Seperate Lug Tom Mount: YESS Mount LO MID HI Hoops: Triple Flange Hoops (Steel 1.6 mm) BIRCH Sound Spectrum

Page 32 Page 33 Sensitive Snare drums Vintage Snare drums

(14“ x 6“) (14“ x 6.5“ / 14“ x 6.5“ / 13“ x 6.5“) Finishes: Vintage Natural / Vintage Brown / Vintage Finishes: Amber Sunburst / Cherry Wood/ Turquoise Apple / Vintage Black Specs: 4 ply maple shells + 6 ply Sunburst / Antique Sunburst / Sea Blue / Vintage Natural / reinforcement ring, 1.6 mm steel triple flange hoop, deeper Red Pearl Natural / Black Maple Specs: 7 ply maple, 3 snare bed (2.7 mm) mm aluminium die-cast hoops, 60° bearing edge (top), 45° With a wide range of shell materials, a sonic hoop, reinforcement concept and many innovative hardware features, Yamaha Drums offers a well engineered The Heart Of Your Sound bearing edge (bottom) snare drum line-up giving you the perfect instrument to match your music demands.

(14“ x 4“ / 14“ x 6“ / 14“ x 7“) Steel Snare drums Loud Snare drums AbsoluteAll Absolute Finishe s:Snare see Page 42. drums (14“ x 5.5“ / 14“ x 7“) Specs: 6 ply maple or birch, 3 mm aluminium die- Finishes: Matte Natural Oak / Musashi Black / Red Oak 14“ x 5.5“ 13“ x 5.5“ 13“ x 4“ 12“ x 5.5“ 12“ x 4“ 10“ x 5.5“ cast hoops, 45° bearing edge for sharp warm tone. Solid Silver / Blue Sparkle Sunburst / Temple Silver / Ha- 14“ x 6“ version also available with hook lugs 14“ x 6.5“ banero Sparkle / Black Sparkle Sunburst Specs: 8 ply oak shells, 2.3 mm dark chrome dyna hoop, dark chrome lugs in offset position, deeper snare bed depth BrassSnare drums 14“ x 5.5“ 14“ x 4“ 13“ x 6.5“ 13“ x 5.5“ 13“ x 4“ Musashi Snare drums 14“ x 7“

13“ x 6.5“ 12“ x 6“ 10“ x 4.75“ all three snares equipped with triple flange hoops CopperSnare drums AluminiumSnare drums

14“ x 5.5“ 14“ x 4“ 14“ x 5.5“

14“ x 6.5“ 14“ x 6.5“

Page 34 Page 35 Double Foot Pedal Double Foot Pedal DFP8500C DFP9500C (Double Chain) (Double Chain) FastWe have redesigned andSmoothAction our foot pedal series and come up with a range of new unique features, giving you the reliability and durability you expect from a professional foot pedal. You will experience smoother and more stable movement, particularly in double bass set–ups. Choose between four different Direct Drive drive systems to find out which feels best for your style.

Double Chain Drive

Four Drive Single Foot Pedal Single Foot Pedal Single Foot Pedal Single Foot Pedal Single Foot Pedal New Footboard FP9500D FP9500C FP8500C FP8500B FP7210A Systems Design provides (Direct Drive) (Double Chain) (Double Chain) (Belt Drive) (Chain Drive) greater contact surface for your foot, delivering a lighter feel and greater playability. SiNgle Chain Drive

Double Foot Pedal Double Foot Pedal DFP9500D DFP9500Cl (Direct Drive) (Double Chain) Soft case included with 9500 and 8500 series.

Belt Drive

Page 36 Page 37 Long and regular Drum Key Hold A spring tension FootBoard Angle Single and doubl- Rods Two rods, one Keep your drum key in Adjustment Spring Adjustment braced legs long and one supplied to the handy holder on the tension adjustment is Pedal angle can be set A double braced centre accomodate lower plating stands pipe (HS1200 quick with the large dial. freely. This gives you leg and single braced positions included with Series). New design gives you aligned pedal height with sidelegs provide stability 1200 series. indication of the tension other pedals. while reducing interfe- set. rence with other stands.

CHH930 Closed Hi Hat

HS1200T HS1200D HS1200 HS850 HS740A HS650A

Page 38 Page 39 Hardware should maximize the performance and capabilities of the drummer. Drum artists worldwide hold Yamaha hardware in high regard for its outstanding durability and reliability.

Whether single or double braced, the unique design of Yamaha cymbal stands give every set-up an outstanding, characteristic look and gives stability and functionality. CH750 CH755 CSBW Cymbal Arm (short) Cymbal Arm (long) Cymbal Stand Boom Weight

New Step Free Tilter Placing Boom Tilter Step free angle adjustment Mechanism of the 800 and 900 series By using the clipping lets you set the cymbal method for securing the at any position you like. boom arm, the main unit Supporting the cymbal‘s of the boom arm becomes weight in the centre of the more resistant to scratches. pipe provides most stable It ensures total flexibility, CS965 CS865 CS755 CS665 CS655A CS850 CS750 CS660A CS650A settings. even during a complex set–up.

Page 40 Page 41 Classic Finishes Outer Ply Ash

Amber Sunburst (AMS) Black Sparkle SB (BSS) Red Sparkle (RDS) Silver Sparkle (SLS) Musashi Black (MSB)

Red Pearl Natural Cherry Wood Cherry Black Fade Solid Black

Sparkle Finishes New

TEXTURED FINISHES Outer Ply Ash

Silver Sparkle Black Sparkle Black Sparkle SB Apple Sparkle Fade White Sparkle (WS) Black Sparkle (BS)

Special Finishes Sapphire Fade (SPF) Garnet Fade (GNF) Turqouise Fade (TQF) Textured Black Sunburst (TBS) Text. Amber Sunburst (TAS) Textured Green SB Textured Green Textured Red Textured Red SB Outer Ply Maple (TR)

Red Sparkle Midnight Sparkle Blue Sparkle

Vintage Finishes Embossed Silver

Matte Black (MBL) Black Cherry SB (BCS) Polar White (PW) Matte Natural (MN) Natural Wood (NW) Cranberry Red (CR) Red Black Suburst (RBS) Black Onyx (BKO) Brown Sunburst (BRS)

Textured Brown Textured Brown SB Textured Smoke Textured Smoke SB Vintage Black Vintage Natural White Marine Pearl Luminous White Sparkle (TSB) New Finishes MATTE FINISHES

Blue Ice Sparkle White Grape Sparkle Caramel Sparkle Deep Blue Raven Black (RBL) Cranberry Red (CR) Natural Wood (NW) Sapphire Blue

Cherry Wood (CW) Solid Black (SOB) Matte Black Metallic Matte Silver Metallic Matte Blue Metallic (MBM) (MSM)

Burgundy Sparkle Solid Silver Midnight Sky Blue Matte Natural

Raspberry Met. Dark Silver Metallic Gold Metallic Dark Blue Met.

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