Innovative craftsmanship designed with 100% maple shells and Yamaha's exclusive Air Seal system. Road worthy for the gigging pro.
Features
Air Seal System
All Yamaha wood drums have one thing in common. Yamaha's craftsmen create every drum shell using Yamaha's exclusive staggered diagonal seam, Air Seal System just as they have since 1967. Each two or three-ply “master ply” is cut to length to very precise tolerance with a diagonal cut on each end. The diagonal seam in the drum shell will not separate, eliminating the need to fill gaps in the bearing edge with filler putty. These plies have glue applied and are then put into the mold by hand, one master play at a time. The craftsman then inserts an air bag into the mold and inflates it, “clamping” the shell with even pressure 360 degrees around. This process creates a shell that is strong, starts round, and stays round for many years.
100% Maple Shell
Tour Custom drum shells are 100% maple. The bass drums are 7-ply 7mm and have a warm, deep tone; the toms are 6-ply 6mm, with lots of warmth and resonance and have a wide tuning range. The matching wood snare drum has body, yet plenty of high end and is very articulate at all dynamic levels.
“Universal” Size Drums
Tour Custom drums are available in Yamaha’s ‘universal” sizes. This ratio of diameter to depth makes these drums versatile enough for any musical situation. The bass drums have low-end punch but are responsive, the toms have lots of power, yet great sustain. The 14”x6” matching wood snare drum has a very wide tuning range and great sensitivity so it is right at home on the road playing large venues or around town on a club date.
60 Degree Bearing Edges
All Tour Custom drums have 60-degree R2 bearing edges. This is something new for Yamaha on a maple shell drum set. This bearing edge has a rounder profile so that there is more shell to head contact. This gives the drums clarity in the low-end fundamental and added warmth.
Bass Drum Spurs
Sturdy, yet simple in design; the bass drum spurs hold the bass drum firmly in place even under heavy playing. They are height adjustable using a drum key, and there are steel spikes that can be exposed when extra hold is needed. They fold op compact for transport and are marked with angle indicators so that you can set them up the same every time.
Specifications
- Shells: 100% Maple, Staggered Diagonal Seam/Air Seal System
- Bass Drum: 7-ply, 7mm
- Toms, Floor Toms: 6-ply, 6mm, 1.6mm steel triple flanged hoops, YESS mounts and leg brackets
- Snare Drum: 6-ply, 6mm, 1.8mm snare bed, B-6 type strainer, 8-lug 1.6mm steel triple flanged hoops
- Bearing Edges: 60° with round profile
- 5-pc. Shell pack: 22" x 17" Bass Drum, 10" x 8" Tom, 12" x 9" Tom , 16" x 14" Tom , 14" x 6" Snare
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