Yamaha Drums

[JClutchD]

Really nice. Congrats!

Thanks! I've got more pictures of it in the 'Your Gear' section if you're interested. :)

[RedeyeSPR]

I purchased a maple custom absolute nouveau, used in good condition, a few weeks ago. The drums have been great, except for my 12" tom. It is not resonating properly.

I'm the 3 hole bass drum mount, with a 10" and the 12", both using their short hex red yess mount. The hex rod mounts are in good to excellent condition. the 10" has plenty of resonance.

I've experimented with the 12". At first, I thought the problems were the heads. They're not dead, but they're a little used. I placed the 12" on a snare stand. It resonates fine. I've held the drum by the yess mount in my hand. It sounds good. I've placed the drum with the yess mount, placed it in the 3 hole receiver, held the receiver...sounds fine.

The problem seems to be that when I place the entire mount system with the toms into the bass drum. For some reason, the 12" chokes.

Has anyone had a similar experience like mine?

I've considered using clamps and mounting each tom from a cymbal stand, but I enjoy using the bass drum mount live because it's so convenient.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Sorry for the long narrative.

I have had exactly the same issues with mine - also a 12" MCAN. I need the ease of setup and teardown the BD mounting provides, so no elaborate mounting will work for me. I have found when I tune the drum in the lower part of it's range, the choking i much less noticeable. What heads are you using?

[The Edge]

I have had exactly the same issues with mine - also a 12" MCAN. I need the ease of setup and teardown the BD mounting provides, so no elaborate mounting will work for me. I have found when I tune the drum in the lower part of it's range, the choking i much less noticeable. What heads are you using?

Redeye, I bought them used. G2 coated on top, stock yammie ambassador on bottom. I'm putting on coated Amb top/clear amb bottom.

[scorch whammin]

I have had exactly the same issues with mine - also a 12" MCAN. I need the ease of setup and teardown the BD mounting provides, so no elaborate mounting will work for me. I have found when I tune the drum in the lower part of it's range, the choking i much less noticeable. What heads are you using?

I don't have that problem with my kit ..and I've tuned the toms both up and down in the range...however I will say that IMO the maple toms sound better tuned down...

[burn-4]

I don't have that problem with my kit ..and I've tuned the toms both up and down in the range...however I will say that IMO the maple toms sounds better tuned down...

I think maple is naturally suited to lower frequencies and birch higher- Hence my reasoning for ordering a hybrid of both which STILL hasn't arrived after 4 1/2 months of agonising waiting :(

[areFish]

I think maple is naturally suited to lower frequencies and birch higher- Hence my reasoning for ordering a hybrid of both which STILL hasn't arrived after 4 1/2 months of agonising waiting :(

What did you order? I feel your pain. My kit just delivered after a 5 month wait. When is your est. ship date?

[scorch whammin]

I think maple is naturally suited to lower frequencies and birch higher- Hence my reasoning for ordering a hybrid of both which STILL hasn't arrived after 4 1/2 months of agonising waiting :(

Hmm..that seems like an awful long time to wait for drums...where are you located?...I ordered my 8" MCA tom seperate from the rest of the kit...had to be made (i.e., in Japan)..got it in just under a month...

[burn-4]

In the Uk buddy- the only tom in the whole of Europe in the colour I wanted was a 10x8 so it all had to be custom made and shipped over from Japan.

I was told when I ordered it that it would be a minimum of 4 months but more likely to be 5 or 6. That is pretty much standard for Yamaha over here- especially since this flooding fiasco!

I'm sure it'll be worth the wait! :)

[burn-4]

What did you order? I feel your pain. My kit just delivered after a 5 month wait. When is your est. ship date?

Hopefully next month but could be february at latest! Not got an official date
I've ordered a 10x7 and 12x8 BCA and 14x13 and 22x18 MCA :)

[scorch whammin]

In the Uk buddy- the only tom in the whole of Europe in the colour I wanted was a 10x8 so it all had to be custom made and shipped over from Japan.

I was told when I ordered it that it would be a minimum of 4 months but more likely to be 5 or 6. That is pretty much standard for Yamaha over here- especially since this flooding fiasco!

I'm sure it'll be worth the wait! :)

Sorry to hear that it takes so long over in the UK...it will be worth the wait..and please post pics once you get your kit....

[burn-4]

will do :)

20202020

[Dre25]

Where do Oak customs stand with Yamaha? Are they top shelf or a mid range or??

There's a set with red lacquer that just looks SO good. You could almost buy it for its finish. It's up on a pedestal so I can't test it... hopefully one day they'll put it on the floor so I can have a look see.

[MusiQmaN]

This Red Oak color?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/24883_1415657791066_1221222716_1221651_2685943_n.j pg

One of the nicest in the line imho.


Oak is top of the line with the PHX as Bentley ;)

Ps. the waiting for a ''custom'' order should be max 4 months in Europe.

[sticks4drums]

Beautiful kit buddy. Shame that the rack covers so much of it up. :)

[MusiQmaN]

Tnx mate. It actually covered up less then stands in real life.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/32412_1475043075661_1221222716_1365070_7445213_n.j pg
(let the lines walked under the toms and the front bar as low as possible to show all the wood)

I even went further by removing the front bar so the toms almost floated in the air:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/17247_1352707577350_1221222716_1057215_4342822_n.j pg

Sold them both the last year.

[mls]

Where do Oak customs stand with Yamaha? Are they top shelf or a mid range or??
The lowest end of Professional, if you rate them purely on cost.

[Big Foot]

The lowest end of Professional, if you rate them purely on cost.

I'd agree w/that. The Oak Customs are as well made as the Absolutes and the quality of wood is "select", as they say in the wood industry. "Select oak" is usually more expensive then select maple and birch so the lower cost is probably due to importing, maple & birch, to Japan. And, the cost of the cast aluminum rims on the absolutes.

[ROCKDRUMMERZERO]

In the Uk buddy- the only tom in the whole of Europe in the colour I wanted was a 10x8 so it all had to be custom made and shipped over from Japan.

I was told when I ordered it that it would be a minimum of 4 months but more likely to be 5 or 6. That is pretty much standard for Yamaha over here- especially since this flooding fiasco!

I'm sure it'll be worth the wait! :)

Yup, long wait, I ordered a BCAN 10" in FEBRUARY this year ( soon to be February last year... ) and still no drum. The issues they have had with the Tsunami mean that I really do not mind the wait at all, however I think the problem is with the dealer, I have used them a few times in the past and they are nice guys, they are red faced about the screwup, but hey. life is too short to make a fuss, I can wait, I have enough Yamaha Drums to see me through until delivery.

[burn-4]

Yup, long wait, I ordered a BCAN 10" in FEBRUARY this year ( soon to be February last year... ) and still no drum. The issues they have had with the Tsunami mean that I really do not mind the wait at all, however I think the problem is with the dealer, I have used them a few times in the past and they are nice guys, they are red faced about the screwup, but hey. life is too short to make a fuss, I can wait, I have enough Yamaha Drums to see me through until delivery.

WOW almost a year?? hopefully my kit doesn't take that long :(
Cool that you're so chilled about it, suppose an extra tom isn't quite as bad as a full kit- without trying to sound like a snob or anything there

[scorch whammin]

Yup, long wait....however I think the problem is with the dealer, I have used them a few times in the past and they are nice guys, they are red faced about the screwup....

Regarding dealer..Yep, could be...when I ordered my 8" MCAN tom, I dealt directly with Yamaha USA..received it from Japan in less than a month...Years ago, I had a tama granstar custom kit that I had problems with (a couple toms had delamination between the plies)...took my dealer over 8 months to get my tom back to me..and I had to get ugly with them to make that happen...so sometimes it's not manufacturer's fault, it's the middle man (i.e., dealer)...

[mrspiffyca]

Hi, my name is Glenn & I am new to the forum. I just purchased my 1st set of Yamaha drums & was hoping some of the Yamaha experts here could help me out. I purchased a used set of RC's last week but now I'm not sure if they are legit. Each drum has 2 badges, 1 on either side of the Yess mount. The one to the right says "Recording" under MODEL & SER. NO., the badge to the left has the model & serial #'s. The model #'s check out on Yamaha's website but the serial #'s are all 2 letters followed by 4 digits which is weird because the Yess mounts came out in '93 & Yamaha says all serial #'s from 90 - present should be 3 letters not 2. For instance, the '10 Tom is Model # TT910YJ but the Serial # is HN24xx. Also, do RC's have 2 badges? I haven't heard of this. The drums seem otherwise legit but they are my 1 set of RC's so I wouldn't know, any help would be appreciated:) I know the pics aren't great, I can try to do some better ones if anyone thinks it would help.

[MusiQmaN]

They look like original newer RC toms (after '90)

If you want to know for sure, contact Yamaha directly by mail.

[mrspiffyca]

They look like original newer RC toms (after '90)

If you want to know for sure, contact Yamaha directly by mail.

Thanks, I did send them an email but it will probably take a couple of days & they may or may not be able to help. Do you know (or does anyone else know) if the 2 badges per drum are normal & why there might be only 2 letters instead of 3 in the serial #?

[ROCKDRUMMERZERO]

Thanks, I did send them an email but it will probably take a couple of days & they may or may not be able to help. Do you know (or does anyone else know) if the 2 badges per drum are normal & why there might be only 2 letters instead of 3 in the serial #?

I cannot answer the serial number question, but they look great to me, the inside of the shells are black, yes ?

[Bad Tempered Clavier]

Also, do RC's have 2 badges? I haven't heard of this.

I bought the RY2F4 set (BD922Y, FT916Y, TT913Y, TT912Y) in April 2010*. The bass drum and floor tom only have the one badge with model & serial number; the 12" and 13" mounted toms have two badges - the second one saying "RECORDING".

The mounted toms have the new(ish) YESS mount which is attached to the shell with just 2 screws. The serial numbers start with 3 letters: QOZ for the mounted toms and QKK for the other 2. Hope this helps . . .

*EDIT - bought them brand new, I should have said.

[mrspiffyca]

I cannot answer the serial number question, but they look great to me, the inside of the shells are black, yes ?

Thanks, yes they are black inside & other than the serial # discrepancy they seem like the real deal. Yamaha responded to my email pretty quick so I sent them the serial #'s for all 5 drums. Hopefully they can look them up.

I bought the RY2F4 set (BD922Y, FT916Y, TT913Y, TT912Y) in April 2010*. The bass drum and floor tom only have the one badge with model & serial number; the 12" and 13" mounted toms have two badges - the second one saying "RECORDING".

The mounted toms have the new(ish) YESS mount which is attached to the shell with just 2 screws. The serial numbers start with 3 letters: QOZ for the mounted toms and QKK for the other 2. Hope this helps . . .

*EDIT - bought them brand new, I should have said.

That does help, now I know the 2 badges are normal so that's good. I'm sure these are legit RC's I just want to clear this up. This is a great thread, I'm waiting on a Logo head & 2 new BD hoops; when they get here I'll set em up with the Yamaha Vintage series snare I picked up on boxing day & show off pics here.

[BGH]

Yep, as you found out 2 badges are typical on RC's. Its partly for brand recognition and partly for looks. With 2 badges, you'll see one of them from the front view no matter which way the drum is facing. For example, if you had a 12" tom as your high tom on the typical Yamaha tom mount, you'd see one badge from the front. Conversely, if you had a 10" 12" set up as your rack toms, the 12" would be facing the other way, but you'd still see a badge; the one on the other side of the mount. Both the 10 and 12 toms would display a badge in front.

Welcome to the forum and to the RC family. You will love them. Pics are required ASAP!

[RedeyeSPR]

I sold my RCs a while ago, but remember thinking the badge arrangement was strange with them having one on either side of the mount. I finally realize why now. Thanks.

[Zenobith]

The Kit with new designed custom frontheads...

[dmacc]

Hi all.

I put them in semi-retirement this past year but these have been my workhorse's since I purchased them back around 1985. They've done hundreds and hundreds of live gigs and spent countless hours in recording studios. I love them and will never, ever part with them.

The snare drum shown is the Steve Gadd Signature Brass I purchased when they orignally came out. Serial #213.

I actually just set these up this past week to clean them up and get them ready for longer-term storage as I have a new Gretsch New Classic set on the way (hopefully). I figured as long as I had them out, I'd snap a few pics of them.

Not a very good picture, but you get the idea.

[yamaharec]

I'm new to the forum so bear with me! I got my Yamaha Recording Kit in Piano Black & Copper Logo Stamps about 2 yrs ago.It's a circa 1980 kit !! Pre-Yes toms in 10',12"13"&14" all were hanging from stands.Kick was 22X18 !! Snare on the other hand was in Red but a newer wood Snare in 14"x6 1/2"The guy who had them was the original owner !!He came on hard times!!He already had new birch Sonar kit & Roland v !!The Yamaha was taking up room in his living room a glorified coffee table/art work?He needed $$ & the kit was very SCRATCHED UP!!But I checked it closely & saw shells were not warped .The skins were shot BUT the SOUND was amazing!!

[dmacc]

I'm new to the forum so bear with me! I got my Yamaha Recording Kit in Piano Black & Copper Logo Stamps about 2 yrs ago.It's a circa 1980 kit !! Pre-Yes toms in 10',12"13"&14" all were hanging from stands.Kick was 22X18 !! Snare on the other hand was in Red but a newer wood Snare in 14"x6 1/2"The guy who had them was the original owner !!He came on hard times!!He already had new birch Sonar kit & Roland v !!The Yamaha was taking up room in his living room a glorified coffee table/art work?He needed $$ & the kit was very SCRATCHED UP!!But I checked it closely & saw shells were not warped .The skins were shot BUT the SOUND was amazing!!

Welcome to DrummerWorld!

That's a great find. Some new heads and you're all set. Did you re-head them already?

[burn-4]

Went to the drum shop today to try out some Vater sticks and I'm told my kit is "imminent" woohooo!!! so excited

Should be with me within the next week- been 5 months since I ordered it

[filterbiz]

I think this is my first post!
I have been a lurker for a long time!
i played drums from 5 years old until about 18.
Im now 32 and have decided to take up drumming again and try to pick up where I left off.
I always played pearl back in the day but could afford only export kits.
i had fun with them but they always just sounded so plain!

so after lurking and researching & researching some more i decided on a YAMAHA tour custom kit. I searched high and low for a kit in decent shape but not too expensive.
i am glad i waited because this poped up at guitar center pre-owned in insane good condition for 399.00
I bought them and they should be here next monday.
What do you think?

thanks

chris

[scorch whammin]

I think this is my first post!
I have been a lurker for a long time!
i played drums from 5 years old until about 18.
Im now 32 and have decided to take up drumming again and try to pick up where I left off.
I always played pearl back in the day but could afford only export kits.
i had fun with them but they always just sounded so plain!

so after lurking and researching & researching some more i decided on a YAMAHA tour custom kit. I searched high and low for a kit in decent shape but not too expensive.
i am glad i waited because this poped up at guitar center pre-owned in insane good condition for 399.00
I bought them and they should be here next monday.
What do you think?

thanks

chris

$399 for a Tour Custom is a really good price, especially if the kit is in excellent condition..

[BGH]

Nice score. I've been looking at used items myself on the GC site. Seems like they have a ton of gear at great prices.

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Post more pics when you get them.

[mrspiffyca]

Yep, as you found out 2 badges are typical on RC's. Its partly for brand recognition and partly for looks. With 2 badges, you'll see one of them from the front view no matter which way the drum is facing. For example, if you had a 12" tom as your high tom on the typical Yamaha tom mount, you'd see one badge from the front. Conversely, if you had a 10" 12" set up as your rack toms, the 12" would be facing the other way, but you'd still see a badge; the one on the other side of the mount. Both the 10 and 12 toms would display a badge in front.

Welcome to the forum and to the RC family. You will love them. Pics are required ASAP!

Thanks BGH & everyone else who responded. I heard back from Yamaha today & the drums were made in the 90's, from 91, 95, 98 & 99. They think the '10 made in 91 may have been a prototype as it is fitted with a Yess mount which came out in '93 (I guess I don't have to tell people in this thread when the Yess mount came out). The drums are now all cleaned up & re skinned (G2's over G1's) & they're in really good shape. They were stored in a warehouse for years but I have rescued them & they are awesome, I've wanted a set for 20 years but they are worth the wait.
Pics are coming soon. The kit didn't come with matching BD hoops so I've ordered 2 new ones & a logo head. Glad to be in the forum & the family,

[MusiQmaN]

Yeah baby! Can;t wait to have some. Anyone needs a super Gibraltar setup? (enough for 3 kits) :


First up the ever popular and best selling Yamaha Gigmaker acoustic drum kit will be shipping with a 3-piece cymbal pack. This of course will be music to the ears of anyone in the market for a high quality starter kit as now you can get rockin’ straight out the box! Kits are expected to ship with a three piece cymbal set from April this year.

A new Hex Rack has been developed. Straddling the worlds of electronic and acoustic drum hardware, Yamaha's Hex Rack has long been a favorite. Now, with a extremely masculine make-over the Hex rack is not only lighter but is also stronger! It just keeps getting better as the new Hex Rack is still compatible with all the old Hex Rack gear, good stuff eh?! If that wasn't enough to temp you, the new Hex Rack will actually be selling cheaper than the old one... Thanks Yamaha!

Aside from NAMM, another feature packed addition to the DTX range of electronic drums, the DTX 560K. Developed and built around the DTX540K, the 560K has the addition of a real-feel hi-hat pad which mounts onto a real hi-hat stand. Yamaha will be shipping the DTX560K immediately,

http://www.dv247.com/news/Yamaha%20Drum%20News%20NAMM%202012/133047

[Artstar]

2012 Recording Customs now come in Deep Blue and Antique Sunburst. Nice move by Yamaha IMO.

[MusiQmaN]

NICE!



http://www.tierolff.nl/winkel/media/catalogus/6305.jpg

http://www.vintageandrare.com/uploads/products/18202/80727/original.jpg

[wildbill]

Just bought a set of Yamaha Stage Customs today in natural wood.

It's only the 4th set I've owned in a lot of years. Had Ludwig first, then a set of Yamaha maple tours for a long time.

Got the downsizing bug and found a set of Mapex Venus Voyager micro's that I picked up for a song recently. It seems a little too small though, with 8" and 10" toms and a 12" floor tom.

Was really looking for the Stage custom with a 20" bass, 10 and 12's up, with the 14" FT. But it seems everyone mostly carries the 22" bass with the larger toms. I thought I would have to order the set, have it shipped, and maybe have to wait for it to be built.

Walked into GC today, and my jaw dropped when I saw exactly what I was looking for. Put my money down and brought them home.

Not upscale by any means, but for what I want them for, they're ideal. I'm a happy camper.

[Artstar]

NICE!


Badass finishes ! i would probably buy this stuff in the Pro level than most of the popular stuff these days. Also.. Re-sale in RC's seems to hold better than most.

[Artstar]

2012 Stage Customs now available in Honey Amber and Matte Black.

[jofizzm]

Tnx mate. It actually covered up less then stands in real life.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/32412_1475043075661_1221222716_1365070_7445213_n.j pg
(let the lines walked under the toms and the front bar as low as possible to show all the wood)


Sold them both the last year.

Nice looking kit man. Did you add those legs to the tom?

[mls]

They're a RIMS or RIMS-equivalent cradle to convert hanging toms.

[BGH]

2012 Recording Customs now come in Deep Blue and Antique Sunburst. Nice move by Yamaha IMO.

Where are you seeing this? Is there a link you can provide?

Thanks.

[Artstar]

Where are you seeing this? Is there a link you can provide?

Thanks.

Yeah.. just go into Yamahadrums.com, and into each respective series , and download the PDF brochure. They already have them updated.. but ONLY for Stage Custom and Recording.

[BGH]

Yeah.. just go into Yamahadrums.com, and into each respective series , and download the PDF brochure. They already have them updated.. but ONLY for Stage Custom and Recording.

Ok, thanks; got it: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/drums/index.php

Love the blue; wish I needed a new kit...

I think its great that they've introduced the 2 new colors for RC. Maybe it means that there's more demand for this series lately, vs recent years. I still think they are among the best made, and are the longest running drum kit line. Looking at this PDF reminds me of the 80's when I always got the latest Yamaha catalogue. Its nice to see more choices. Good job by Yamaha!

[wildbill]

That honey amber color is really nice. And the matte black should be a hit with the punk kids. Ha-ha.
There's a nice set of used RC's available locally, but they're a bit more than I wanted to spend, and a bit bigger size-wise than what I was looking for. Nice drums though.

[MusiQmaN]

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=420482&d=1326958445

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=420483&d=1326958969

http://www.yamaha.com/hex2/

http://yamahadrums.weblogs.jp/hexrack/

[BGH]

Hexrack II with Rock Tour.

[MusiQmaN]

Only thing...I miss a few parts that makes this rack superb to Gibby :( :

http://www.triepels.com/upload/shop/images/product/1970010117089.png.gallery.png
Use cymbal arms/tomarms/percussionmounts/etc on every bar you need.

http://di1-4.shoppingshadow.com/images/pi/e0/b6/f5/29522001-260x260-0-0_Gibraltar+Gibraltar+Sc+Gprex+Clamp.jpg
Extend length of bars.

http://images.thomann.de/pics/prod/254497.jpg
Use curved bars on a t-leg in vertical position.

[MusiQmaN]

http://www.drummercafe.com/images/stories/news/Yamaha_Hex_Rack2_Kit.jpg

http://www.drummercafe.com/music-industry/news/lighter-stronger-yamaha-hexrack-ii-the-only-limit-is-your-imagination.html

[LeftoverPenguin]

Wantwantwant.

http://youtu.be/oMiDNGLjD04

(Except I won't be making a dragon out of mine. Probably.)

[Fuzrock]

Wantwantwant.

http://youtu.be/oMiDNGLjD04

(Except I won't be making a dragon out of mine. Probably.)

Great video. Thanks for finding that and posting it. Is it just me or have they done away with the L Rod tom holders. It looks like all the Hexrack II photos feature the regular ball and socket tom arms. I'm not complaining or anything. Though the L Rods work fine for my Hexrack setup, I'm not sad to see them go. The original ball and socket combined with the Hex Clamps will just give the end user that much more adjustability.

Wait a minute. I was just checking out pics of the new HXTCII clamp. It appears that only the vertical angle is adjustable and NOT the horizontal angle. The new clamp doesn't sit on a nylon ball like the old clamp.

[LeftoverPenguin]

Hexrack II with Rock Tour.

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45974&stc=1&d=1326960852

This is basically what I need, except add three more boom arms.

[wildbill]

The rock tour rack looks pretty reasonable.

The other pics look like some kind of tentacled, sci-fi monsters - ha ha.

[scorch whammin]

Wait a minute. I was just checking out pics of the new HXTCII clamp. It appears that only the vertical angle is adjustable and NOT the horizontal angle. The new clamp doesn't sit on a nylon ball like the old clamp.

I don't think the tom clamps changed that much (i.e., I think they still clamp on a nylon ball) as both hex I and hex II are supposed to be interchangealbe…

[MusiQmaN]

I DO miss the tomarm (much lighter and thinnner) but it does looks like they dropped the ball clamping mechanism. As i remember it was part of the patent. And you can still exchance parts. The old on new with the ball and the new with the old wich is apperantly hex shaped (bur its less flexible then. Trough that)

One other thing. It only comes as a front bar package. Ad not the 3 and 4 legged versions. they do sell a side rack as add on...

[Fuzrock]

I DO miss the tomarm (much lighter and thinnner) but it does looks like they dropped the ball clamping mechanism. As i remember it was part of the patent. And you can still exchance parts. The old on new with the ball and the new with the old wich is apperantly hex shaped (bur its less flexible then. Trough that)

One other thing. It only comes as a front bar package. Ad not the 3 and 4 legged versions. they do sell a side rack as add on...

Any word on prices for the new system?
I think it would be cool to have some of the newer clamps for cymbal arms that I want positioned as straight up as possible. Also, I wonder if the original Hexrack ball clamps will ever make a comeback. If not, it will certainly pay to keep all ten of my originals. Hehe.

[BGH]

Here's a blue RC kit for sale:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Recording-Custom-Drums-5pc-Shell-Pack-Deep-Blue-NEW-2012-/270898429742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f12cdff2e

[RobertM]

Here's a blue RC kit for sale:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Recording-Custom-Drums-5pc-Shell-Pack-Deep-Blue-NEW-2012-/270898429742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f12cdff2e

$3688 for 22/16/14/12/10?!? I know dealers who can do Yamaha for 40%-50% off list, and usually this translates into a Recording Custom in, for example, 20/14/12/10 going for $2200-$2500. So, add in an extra floor tom, and the price would be roughly $2700-$3100 maybe for 20/16/14/12/10.

Cymbalfusion is clearly only doing 30-35% off for this kit--and that's kind of ridiculous, given the competition out there amongst dealers. At least $600 overpriced here.

At least the photos are nice--that Deep Blue is gorgeous, but not as beautiful as Mellow Yellow.

[BGH]

$3688 for 22/16/14/12/10?!? I know dealers who can do Yamaha for 40%-50% off list, and usually this translates into a Recording Custom in, for example, 20/14/12/10 going for $2200-$2500. So, add in an extra floor tom, and the price would be roughly $2700-$3100 maybe for 20/16/14/12/10.

Cymbalfusion is clearly only doing 30-35% off for this kit--and that's kind of ridiculous, given the competition out there amongst dealers. At least $600 overpriced here.

At least the photos are nice--that Deep Blue is gorgeous, but not as beautiful as Mellow Yellow.

I'll wait til some guy buys one brand new, then his band breaks up or he has to move to an apartment or he breaks his toe nail or any other of the multitude of reasons why guys sell kits that they just bought, and barely played. And, I'll buy it for half of what he paid, cause he needs money for the holidays :)

[BGH]

At least the photos are nice--that Deep Blue is gorgeous, but not as beautiful as Mellow Yellow.

Yes, Mellow Yellow is beautiful.

[areFish]

Yes, Mellow Yellow is beautiful.

I agree. That is a great looking kit.

[RobertM]

Yes, Mellow Yellow is beautiful.

Mellow Yellow should just be called the "Ur finish": it is the ultimate, from which all else flows... :)

[scorch whammin]

Yes, Mellow Yellow is beautiful.

Oh yeah!…mellow yellow is a great looking finish!

[MusiQmaN]

Any word on prices for the new system?
I think it would be cool to have some of the newer clamps for cymbal arms that I want positioned as straight up as possible. Also, I wonder if the original Hexrack ball clamps will ever make a comeback. If not, it will certainly pay to keep all ten of my originals. Hehe.

A close-up of a clamp.

[reassert]

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-usnwVKc7BfU/TxLGr8fBwOI/AAAAAAAAB7k/RVJC_ByDKQ8/s800/DSCN1089.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8aThzr8wEFo/TxLGsRWxwaI/AAAAAAAAB7s/9QUu-s1KjY0/s800/DSCN1094.JPG

I got a Yamaha Rock Tour Textured Smoke Sunburst kit this year. I'm not a Rock or Metal guy, but I love this kit. Totally amazing finish, sounds awesome too.



:)

[burn-4]

Got the call yesterday from Yamaha to say my custom kit (ordered 9th of Aug 2011) is in the UK and should be with me by the start of next week :) :)

Now the bad news.... the floor tom they made from Birch for some reason even though I asked for maple and sent the quote in writing (specifically to avoid anything like this). Anyway it's happened now and they have said I can borrow the drum and they will get a maple one made for me asap but looking at another 2 months or so before I get the replacement :(

Not the end of the world I guess but would have been nice to have had it all sorted in one go! Also he said he would send something as a way of saying sorry not sure what it will be (a SJ sig snare would be nice lol) but better than nothing I suppose!

Can't fault their customer service they were very quick to ring me and apologise etc

[dtsdig]

Hello all! I am brand new to the forum and thought I would upload some pics. Here is my growing Stage Custom Birch set in Raven Black! I just recently put G2 coated on all the toms and am working on replacing the snares and snare side head. After playing a beat up set up 80's Pearl Exports for the past 20 years, I am so excited to have a nice set now!
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/dtsdig/Yamaha%20Stage%20Custom%20Raven%20Black/75074944.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/dtsdig/Yamaha%20Stage%20Custom%20Raven%20Black/91ca01af.jpg

[jofizzm]

[QUOTE=dtsdig;951686]Hello all! I am brand new to the forum and thought I would upload some pics. Here is my growing Stage Custom Birch set in Raven Black! I just recently put G2 coated on all the toms and am working on replacing the snares and snare side head. After playing a beat up set up 80's Pearl Exports for the past 20 years, I am so excited to have a nice set now!

Nice kit man! I have a stage custom myself and I love it!

Since you're using a rack, you might want to check this thread out and see if Mike has any left. I ordered one from him for my RCs and it's great.

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45718

[wildbill]

.... I just recently put G2 coated on all the toms and am working on replacing the snares and snare side head....





Nice setup.

I got SCB two weeks ago. Wasn't sure I made the right choice at first.
The birch seemed a lot brighter and more resonant than what I was used to. So I tried G2's on the toms, and they really mellowed out the sound. Very nice.

But I decided to give the stock heads a chance, and they sound good now with just a slight touch of damping. Really like 'em a lot now.
Either they're breaking in, I've got the tuning right, or my ears are getting more used to them.

[dtsdig]

That's so funny that you mentioned the plate! I just called and emailed Yamaha yesterday to see if they had any solutions to replace the mount with some kind of plate! Thanks for the information and I'll see if Mike has any left.

Since you're using a rack, you might want to check this thread out and see if Mike has any left. I ordered one from him for my RCs and it's great.

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45718[/QUOTE]

[jzny]

Hi. I'm new to the forum, but have been playing on Yamaha drums since 1987. Thought some of you guys might like to see a nice, old Tour Custom set in cobalt blue. 18" kick, 8, 10, 12, 14 toms, and I have the 13 and 16 too, but rarely use it. These drums are awesome for almost every application. I have an identical set of Recording Customs, and the Tour Customs track just as well, with a little more edge of course.

[Zenobith]

Very nice! A blue dream!


Hi. I'm new to the forum, but have been playing on Yamaha drums since 1987. Thought some of you guys might like to see a nice, old Tour Custom set in cobalt blue. 18" kick, 8, 10, 12, 14 toms, and I have the 13 and 16 too, but rarely use it. These drums are awesome for almost every application. I have an identical set of Recording Customs, and the Tour Customs track just as well, with a little more edge of course.

[Xero Talent]

Hi. I'm new to the forum, but have been playing on Yamaha drums since 1987. Thought some of you guys might like to see a nice, old Tour Custom set in cobalt blue. 18" kick, 8, 10, 12, 14 toms, and I have the 13 and 16 too, but rarely use it. These drums are awesome for almost every application. I have an identical set of Recording Customs, and the Tour Customs track just as well, with a little more edge of course.

Beautiful kit. That bass drum looks tiny!

[scorch whammin]

Hi. I'm new to the forum, but have been playing on Yamaha drums since 1987. Thought some of you guys might like to see a nice, old Tour Custom set in cobalt blue. 18" kick, 8, 10, 12, 14 toms, and I have the 13 and 16 too, but rarely use it. These drums are awesome for almost every application. I have an identical set of Recording Customs, and the Tour Customs track just as well, with a little more edge of course.

NIce looking kit jzny!…I remember that series of kit and of course the color…and welcome to the forum...

[wildbill]

Nice looking set. What's the depth on the kick drum?
And what's the little gold side snare? (if that's what it is).

[jofizzm]

Nice looking set. What's the depth on the kick drum?
And what's the little gold side snare? (if that's what it is).

Looks like a Pork Pie. I know they have a production snare in that color, 12" I think...

[CLEflyer]

My 1988/89 Tour Customs with birch snare

[BGH]

My 1988/89 Tour Customs with birch snare

Sweet kit. That's a Recording Custom snare, but die cast hoops and some finish that I don't recognize. Its looks browner than Cherrywood and darker than the natural RC finish. Are you the original owner?

[RobertM]

My 1988/89 Tour Customs with birch snare

What is the modern-day equivalent of this late '80s Tour Customs bop kit? Would it be the Stage Custom birch bop kit? Just wondering. (The current Tour Customs do not offer bop sizes.)

[wildbill]

What is the modern-day equivalent of this late '80s Tour Customs bop kit? Would it be the Stage Custom birch bop kit? Just wondering. (The current Tour Customs do not offer bop sizes.)


If you mean the exact same sizes, I don't think there is one. The kicks are all deeper now for example.

[RobertM]

If you mean the exact same sizes, I don't think there is one. The kicks are all deeper now for example.

No, I mean in terms of quality/series, not sizes. The Tour Customs were under the official RCs or 9000s back in the day, so I'm wondering what would be the bop Tour Custom now. I guess it has to be the Stage Custom bop kit, introduced at last year's NAMM--kind of makes sense, though the TC kit photoed here has 8 lugs on the bass; the current SC bop bass has 6 lugs.

Not a major issue--just wondering.

[wildbill]

You can order 3 piece shell packs in a bunch of price ranges from Yamaha:

http://memphisdrumshop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12305

This is a gorgeous set, but priced a bit high for me.

Here's another:

http://memphisdrumshop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=14059


Well, I guess they still do make shallower depths in an 18" diameter BD - it's just going to cost you big time, unless you have it cut down after purchase.

[RobertM]

You can order 3 piece shell packs in a bunch of price ranges from Yamaha. Here's one example that you can get with a 20" bass:

http://www.interstatemusic.com/12352-Yamaha-BA2F30JRSOS-Absolute-Birch-3-Piece-Solid-Silver-Shell-Pack-w-Absolute-Lugs-BA2F30JRSOS.aspx?sku=DRSBA2F30JRSOS&source=Google+Base_CASCIO&source=Google+Base_Cascio&utm_source=google&utm_medium=product&utm_campaign=gbase

$3K--wow! That's way overpriced for a 20/16/12 Absolute Birch kit! A lot of dealers out there would mark this kit at $2100-ish, probably.

[BGH]

If you mean the exact same sizes, I don't think there is one. The kicks are all deeper now for example.

Agreed. I don't thnk there is an equivalent. The Birch Custom Absolute or RC would be the closest thing, as you can order these sizes in a birch shell. But, they are way more expensive as you know. Quality wise, the old Tours are closer to these lines than the Stage Series, in my opinion, even though the prices are similar to the Stage.

Here's a maple kit on the bay that has an 18" kick (x16) in Apple Sparkle fade. I'd totally buy this if I didn't have my Mellow Yellow kit. This kit looks hot and I bet it sounds great:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-MAPLE-CUSTOM-ABSOLUTE-10-12-14-18-MATCHING-14-SNARE-/190635103051?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c62bcd34b

[CLEflyer]

Sweet kit. That's a Recording Custom snare, but die cast hoops and some finish that I don't recognize. Its looks browner than Cherrywood and darker than the natural RC finish. Are you the original owner?

BGH,

I'm not the original owner. bought them gently used in 91' from a music store. Don't know why the original owner kept them such a short time.

I wouldn't say the snare is truly an RC snare, although I assume yamaha intended it to be used with an RC set. I have the catalogue from the era and none of the sets (RC, Tour, Stage) seemed to have matching snares like most sets have today. Instead you had a choice of wood, metal or brass. Mine (SD-075) is described as an all birch shell with a walnut finish. I also believe they sold them with die-cast hoops. Under most lighting conditions the snare looks almost black but with the flash you can see its a very deep brown, but you are correct, it is much darker than the natural RC finish.

It's a great little set that i will NEVER sell. With thicker heads it has a very punchy rock/pop sound. with coated ambasadores its a great bop kit although i can't quite get it to sing like some Maple Customs i've heard.

Like your yellow Tours! what heads do you use on yours?

[Artstar]

What is the modern-day equivalent of this late '80s Tour Customs bop kit? Would it be the Stage Custom birch bop kit? Just wondering. (The current Tour Customs do not offer bop sizes.)

Oak Custom would be the equivalent.. and they are actually in the "8" series range.

[jofizzm]

Agreed. I don't thnk there is an equivalent. The Birch Custom Absolute or RC would be the closest thing, as you can order these sizes in a birch shell. But, they are way more expensive as you know. Quality wise, the old Tours are closer to these lines than the Stage Series, in my opinion, even though the prices are similar to the Stage.

Here's a maple kit on the bay that has an 18" kick (x16) in Apple Sparkle fade. I'd totally buy this if I didn't have my Mellow Yellow kit. This kit looks hot and I bet it sounds great:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-MAPLE-CUSTOM-ABSOLUTE-10-12-14-18-MATCHING-14-SNARE-/190635103051?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c62bcd34b

If only I had extra money...

The closeup on that hoop make that finish look phenomenal! That's some heavy duty sparkle.

[BGH]

BGH,

I'm not the original owner. bought them gently used in 91' from a music store. Don't know why the original owner kept them such a short time.

I wouldn't say the snare is truly an RC snare, although I assume yamaha intended it to be used with an RC set. I have the catalogue from the era and none of the sets (RC, Tour, Stage) seemed to have matching snares like most sets have today. Instead you had a choice of wood, metal or brass. Mine (SD-075) is described as an all birch shell with a walnut finish. I also believe they sold them with die-cast hoops. Under most lighting conditions the snare looks almost black but with the flash you can see its a very deep brown, but you are correct, it is much darker than the natural RC finish.

It's a great little set that i will NEVER sell. With thicker heads it has a very punchy rock/pop sound. with coated ambasadores its a great bop kit although i can't quite get it to sing like some Maple Customs i've heard.

Like your yellow Tours! what heads do you use on yours?


Hmmm...actually Yamaha did sell (back in the day) birch snares for the RC line in 14" x 5 or 6.5 or 7 or 8 deep. I have a Piano Black in 14x7, have a friend who has the same size in Hot Red and have seen many of these RC snares on eBay. But, they all came with the 1.6 triple flanged hoops like the toms. Also, the color of your's is a puzzler. Yamaha also sold wood snares for the Tour Custom line, but they had 8 lugs. Looks like your's has 10 lugs? The RC snares all have 10 lugs.

[BGH]

If only I had extra money...

The closeup on that hoop make that finish look phenomenal! That's some heavy duty sparkle.

No doubt. The Yamaha sparkle finishes are really rich looking on the hoops. That's one reason I much prefer the look of Yamahas to DW's, as DW leaves the inside of their bd hoops a natural color. I never really understood that. I mean, the entire kit can be stained or lacquered, and those DW natural hoops just don't mesh, in my opinion.

[BGH]

Hmmm...actually Yamaha did sell (back in the day) birch snares for the RC line in 14" x 5 or 6.5 or 7 or 8 deep. I have a Piano Black in 14x7, have a friend who has the same size in Hot Red and have seen many of these RC snares on eBay. But, they all came with the 1.6 triple flanged hoops like the toms. Also, the color of your's is a puzzler. Yamaha also sold wood snares for the Tour Custom line, but they had 8 lugs. Looks like your's has 10 lugs? The RC snares all have 10 lugs.

Ok, I found it. The SD-075 was sold in 1986 and is in that year's catalogue:

http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/yamaha/1986_yamaha_catalog_22.jpg

Its not classified specifically as an RC, but seems to have the same shell and does have 10 lugs. I'd say you have a rare bird there. I've never seen one of these anywhere else. "Built with an all-birch shell and 10 lugs for fast, exact tuning, the SD-075 delivers a warm, 'traditional sound ideal for acoustic music situations. Measuring 5 1/2" deep and 14" in diameter, the SD-075 is equipped with our basic strainer, a die cast hoop and comes with a unique, hand rubbed 'Black Walnut" finish, the only color available."

As you said, don't ever sell it. Its a real unique piece.

[jofizzm]

No doubt. The Yamaha sparkle finishes are really rich looking on the hoops. That's one reason I much prefer the look of Yamahas to DW's, as DW leaves the inside of their bd hoops a natural color. I never really understood that. I mean, the entire kit can be stained or lacquered, and those DW natural hoops just don't mesh, in my opinion.

I never understood that either. Especially when their broken glass finishes are some of the best sparkles offered in the drum world.

I didn't know the sparkle on that Apple Sparkle Fade was to rich. I've seen the Black Sparkle on a set of MCAs in person, but it never really jumped out at me the was that ebay kit did.

I do love some Yamaha sparkle though. Hot Pink Sparkle, Habanero Sparkle, and Gold Fade are some of my favorites. Man, I love my RCs...but I wish they had a sparkle finish.

[wildbill]

My 1988/89 Tour Customs with birch snare


I got sidetracked with work for a lot of years, and didn't follow what types of sets were being made. Otherwise I would have surely gotten one like yours - nice sized set. Almost any finish would look good on it.



Beautiful kit. That bass drum looks tiny!


It may look tiny, but if I run across a bass drum like that, it will be mine - for keeps.

It'd be better if Yamaha would start making them again though. ha ha.



.

[ROCKDRUMMERZERO]

If only I had extra money...

The closeup on that hoop make that finish look phenomenal! That's some heavy duty sparkle.

Yamaha are the 'Masters of Sparkle' - all the high end lines are Lacquer Sparkle - no wraps - this is why they can paint the whole of the bassdrum hoops, DW sparkles are 99.9% wrap, it is far cheaper to produce, and quicker by around 2 weeks to finish. I t also takes huge skill to produce paintwork like that, ask your local custom car paint people to replicate a Yamaha finish, in the UK the cost is around £300 per drum !

[MusiQmaN]

Love the low tones of the old TC had a set myself.

Here is the 18" kick setup with new rack design.

https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/397032_3256976582885_1221222716_3480889_725671484_ n.jpg

https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423364_3258631464256_1221222716_3481462_307967056_ n.jpg

[audiotech]

This is a Yamaha sparkle lacquer finish, it's called "black sparkle sunburst" and looks just classy.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n44/F-64/DSC_0026.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n44/F-64/DSC_0036.jpg

Dennis

[SoCalMike]

Love the low tones of the old TC had a set myself.

Here is the 18" kick setup with new rack design.

https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/397032_3256976582885_1221222716_3480889_725671484_ n.jpg

https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423364_3258631464256_1221222716_3481462_307967056_ n.jpg

Yo Wes... No Hex Rack???
I know that's a new kit for you I see you still have your custom plate

[MusiQmaN]

Yeahh still using it ;)

Gibby all the way.

[scorch whammin]

Love the low tones of the old TC had a set myself.

Here is the 18" kick setup with new rack design.

https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/397032_3256976582885_1221222716_3480889_725671484_ n.jpg

https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423364_3258631464256_1221222716_3481462_307967056_ n.jpg

Hey Wes…is this your new setup?…looks great!…that's oak custom, right?…are you gonna get the new hex?...

[MusiQmaN]

Yeah this is the new set, Oak Custom in Musashi Black 18x15 (little beast) 8x7, 10x8, 12x9, 14x14 with the 13x6,5 Maple Custom Sensitive snare & 10x5 Custom snare (both beasts themselves)

Best sound ever (with the PHX with 18'' depth kick)

I have to see it in person first, but I doubt I will. Im a rack master if it comes to developing new crazy designs and the only company witch let me do that (with almost unlimited options) is Gibby at the moment. But who knows ;)

[reassert]

Man that kit looks quite BEAUTIFUL!! Black sparkle sunburst finish is simply a work of art!!

This is a Yamaha sparkle lacquer finish, it's called "black sparkle sunburst" and looks just classy.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n44/F-64/DSC_0026.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n44/F-64/DSC_0036.jpg

Dennis

[RobertM]

Yeah this is the new set, Oak Custom in Musashi Black 18x15 (little beast) 8x7, 10x8, 12x9, 14x14 with the 13x6,5 Maple Custom Sensitive snare & 10x5 Custom snare (both beasts themselves)

Best sound ever (with the PHX with 18'' depth kick)

I have to see it in person first, but I doubt I will. Im a rack master if it comes to developing new crazy designs and the only company witch let me do that (with almost unlimited options) is Gibby at the moment. But who knows ;)

I thought you gave up your Oak Customs? Didn't you have a set of Oaks in red lacquer?

Your setup looks great. I have an Oak Custom in 18/14/12/10 in Honey Amber lacquer. Great little kit, and, yes, the 15x18 bass can do it all--it can reach a good thunder low, if you want, to mimic a 20" bass.

[MusiQmaN]

I thought you gave up your Oak Customs? Didn't you have a set of Oaks in red lacquer?

Your setup looks great. I have an Oak Custom in 18/14/12/10 in Honey Amber lacquer. Great little kit, and, yes, the 15x18 bass can do it all--it can reach a good thunder low, if you want, to mimic a 20" bass.

I sold the red one a long time ago had a black vintage RC in the meanwhile and back on the Oak :D

Tnx!

[DrummerBrother]

Yeah this is the new set, Oak Custom in Musashi Black 18x15 (little beast) 8x7, 10x8, 12x9, 14x14 with the 13x6,5 Maple Custom Sensitive snare & 10x5 Custom snare (both beasts themselves)

Best sound ever (with the PHX with 18'' depth kick)

I have to see it in person first, but I doubt I will. Im a rack master if it comes to developing new crazy designs and the only company witch let me do that (with almost unlimited options) is Gibby at the moment. But who knows ;)

Love your kit!

What finish do you have on your snare?

Whats your cymbal spec?

[MusiQmaN]

Love your kit!

What finish do you have on your snare?

Whats your cymbal spec?


Thanks mate. The snare has an Amber Sunburst finish.

Cymbal setup consists:
8'' A brilliant splash
10'' K brilliant splash
13'' K/custom K (Z like but K hammered)
13'' broken K top / 10'' broken nameless splash bottom
16'' K Medium Thin crash
18'' K Medium Thin crash
18'' Custom K ride (pre Gadd)
18'' K EFX

[MusiQmaN]

And my new acquired RHP DTX set:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/395505_3277629219188_1221222716_3490457_1723876349 _n.jpg

Used the same evening as small 2nd stage kit on the jam:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426853_3281273310288_1221222716_3492664_684408988_ n.jpg

Used a pad as kick and snare.

Only missing a kick with legs (got one without) and support and a snare pad.

Probably getting a 8'' tom and 12'' kick later this year and a 12'' snare (half working) and a DTXTreme I module and mount within a few weeks.

Now lets get some new cymbals!!!

[Cameo]

Your racks are stunning, Musiqman! Have you ordered a HEXRACK II yet?
Any chance I can listen to your music / watch videos? :)

[wildbill]

MusiQmaN: are you employed by Yamaha?

[MusiQmaN]

MusiQmaN: are you employed by Yamaha?

I wish... Just a (positive critical) lover like you guys.

[wildbill]

Just wondered because you seem to have a lot of really nice Yamaha gear. Very nice setups.

[scorch whammin]

And my new acquired RHP DTX set:

Used a pad as kick and snare.

Only missing a kick with legs (got one without) and support and a snare pad.

Probably getting a 8'' tom and 12'' kick later this year and a 12'' snare (half working) and a DTXTreme I module and mount within a few weeks.

Now lets get some new cymbals!!!

Hey Wes nice RHP kit your building there!…since your showing off your e-kit stuff here…here's a shameless plug (i.e., pic) for mine..:)…

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=410&pictureid=2751
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=410&pictureid=2748
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=410&pictureid=5760

[MusiQmaN]

Mhh lol... you got a 8'' laying around? Have a few 10'' maybe we could arrange a exchange... :P

[wildbill]

$3K--wow! That's way overpriced for a 20/16/12 Absolute Birch kit! A lot of dealers out there would mark this kit at $2100-ish, probably.

Ya - that's why I changed the link. I think those guys are like car dealers - start high and bargain down.

[scorch whammin]

Mhh lol... you got a 8'' laying around? Have a few 10'' maybe we could arrange a exchange... :P

Nope..just have one that I use on my kit…the 8" RHP's are definitely hard to come by….

[sticks4drums]

That was the high point of Yamaha electronic drums as far as I am concerned. Then they cheapened out for many years, until recently with the new pads. Roland picked up where they jumped off just after those beauties.

[MusiQmaN]

But the one thing I alwayws liked more on Yamaha is that they use samples (real recorded drums) in stead of roland's COSM (syntethic) technique.

Its funny the 8" are harder to find. I would trade the 10" at no blink. These have more space to play on.

[scorch whammin]

That was the high point of Yamaha electronic drums as far as I am concerned. Then they cheapened out for many years, until recently with the new pads. Roland picked up where they jumped off just after those beauties.

Yea I agree…it would be nice if they brought these back..but with the new TCS playing surface..now that would be nice!...

[wildbill]

Either Yamaha has updated their site since last time I was there, or I've always just overlooked this.
There's a 'History' tab now that gives a general rundown of the history of Yamaha drums under the drum description/spec areas - like this (click the 'history' tab):

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/drums/ac-drumsets/recording_custom/recording_custom_ltd_edition/?mode=model#tab=product_lineup

[Bonestorm]

Question for anyone that owns (or has played) the new Rock Tours...

I'm in the market for a new kit. I haven't had the chance to try one of these out yet, but I've read/heard good things, I love the matte finishes, and they're (sorta) in my price range.

One thing that concerns me though: Many have said that the sound is big-yet-"warm"...to the point that one reviewer compared their sound to that of a 70s Ludwig.

So for anyone that's played these, would you agree with this?

I'm intrigued by the "big sound" and low end, but I also like a decent amount of attack/clarity. I checked out all the demos I could find on Youtube. I mostly liked what I heard, but we all know how tough it is to hear the true tone in most vids.

Thanks in advance!

[VladTheLad]

I'm about to buy a Yamaha Power V 6pc Kit (with Paiste Alpha Hats and a Zildjian Ride thrown in) for £150 off a friend... I've never heard of this kit before, but apparently - neither has google.

Have any of you guys? Does it sound good?
I'm guessing it's a good deal considering the cymbals alone would be worth most of that price haha...but what sort of range is it (beginner, intermediate, pro?) ?

[LeftoverPenguin]

Question for anyone that owns (or has played) the new Rock Tours...

I'm in the market for a new kit. I haven't had the chance to try one of these out yet, but I've read/heard good things, I love the matte finishes, and they're (sorta) in my price range.

One thing that concerns me though: Many have said that the sound is big-yet-"warm"...to the point that one reviewer compared their sound to that of a 70s Ludwig.

So for anyone that's played these, would you agree with this?

I'm intrigued by the "big sound" and low end, but I also like a decent amount of attack/clarity. I checked out all the demos I could find on Youtube. I mostly liked what I heard, but we all know how tough it is to hear the true tone in most vids.

Thanks in advance!

I think a lot of the YouTube videos (and reviews) are playing the Rock Tour with the stock Pinstripes on them. Just swap the heads for clear Ambassadors and you should get the sound you're looking for. I keep switching between clear Ambassadors and coated Emperors. I think the Emperors (and more so the Pinstripes, if I remember correctly) have that warm sound, whereas the clear Ambassadors add that bright attack I think you're looking for. I've had mine for over a year and for an intermediate set they're pretty amazing.

Word of advice, though (just in case this was something you were thinking about doing) don't buy the Rock Tour snare. The drums themselves are great but the snare itself is lacking. I ended up buying myself a LOUD snare about six months later and I wish I'd done that from the start. Those Musashi snares are pretty nice too, and they're probably closer in price to the Rock Tour snare if you're working with a set budget in mind.

As good a time as any to post a pic! :) It doesn't come across at all in this picture, but I have a two up two down configuration.
http://home.comcast.net/~leftoverpenguin/RTFB/RTOUR.jpg

[wildbill]

I'm about to buy a Yamaha Power V 6pc Kit (with Paiste Alpha Hats and a Zildjian Ride thrown in) for £150 off a friend... I've never heard of this kit before, but apparently - neither has google.

Have any of you guys? Does it sound good?
I'm guessing it's a good deal considering the cymbals alone would be worth most of that price haha...but what sort of range is it (beginner, intermediate, pro?) ?


You haven't bought them yet?

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=953011#post953011

What are you waiting for?




LeftoverPenguin - nice kit in a unique color. I like it.

[VladTheLad]

You haven't bought them yet?

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=953011#post953011

What are you waiting for?

Money!!! :(
Haha.. Unfortunately I am only 16, and I can't pull money out of anywhere :/ plus I've got a hell of a lot to pay for atm...

I'm getting an iMac for £30,
Bearded Dragon for £25
Vivarium for £30
New Bass for £50
Amp for £20..
£155 in total.
But if I can find someone to buy my laptop (£180ish) then I can pay that off, then hopefully sell my two beginners kits for £50 each.. Then I'll be able to afford the Power V.
Unfortunately though, noones taking an interest to the Kits, and ive just put the laptop for sale... I wish I had an eBay account -_-

...also not having any luck on finding a job :(

[BGH]

I would put the Power V on the low end of the scale of Yamaha kits. Certainly lower quality than most of their lines. Even the newer 100% birch Stage and 100% Maple Tours would be higher quality, as would all of the more expensive series. The Power V is a Maple interior with luan outer plies, wrapped in thin plastic that isn't that great, either. I made the mistake of buying a Power V floor tom to complete a kit I was going to sell, and it was a waste of money. I ended up taking the drum apart, selling all of the hardware and scraping the shell. That tells you something.

If i were you, I'd keep on saving for at least a Yamaha Stage Custom...

[Labambawarrior]

Hello. Im new to the forum here. I had started my own thread, but I guess I should post these here to....

[Labambawarrior]

Heres the specs:

Yamaha Birch/Maple Absolute Custom Nouveau:
8x7 (Birch)
10x7.5 (Birch)
12x8 (Birch)
14x14 (Birch)
16x16 (Birch)
20x18 (Maple)
13x5.5 (Side Snare; Maple)
14x5.5 Yamaha Seamless Brass Snare w/Die Cast Hoops

Sabian Cymbals:
14" AAX China
6" & 8" AA Splashes
13 " AAX Stage Hats
16" HHX Xplosion Crash
18" HHX Xplosion Crash
18" Vault Crash
20" HH Ride
18" AAX China

Pearl Hardware.

The pictures also show my old DW 9000 double pedal and 5000 hihat stand. I now use a Yamaha Direct Drive double pedal and Yamaha hihat stand.

[SoCalMike]

Hello. Im new to the forum here. I had started my own thread, but I guess I should post these here to....

Nice lookin' Kit Mike and it's only going to get better!

[wildbill]

Power V's are OK for what they cost. As are the lower end YD, Rydeen, Gigmaker, and other similar Yamaha kits. Not positive about this, but I think the Power V's were a mid-line kit, similar to the earlier Tour Customs, but with deeper toms. Some have a 'Made in England' type badge too.
Like almost all drums - if you treat them right, they'll do the same for you.



.

[BGH]

Power V's are OK for what they cost. As are the lower end YD, Rydeen, Gigmaker, and other similar Yamaha kits. Not positive about this, but I think the Power V's were a mid-line kit, similar to the earlier Tour Customs, but with deeper toms. Some have a 'Made in England' type badge too.

I own a set of the old Tour Customs that I gig with (my avatar) and as I mentioned, I bought this one Power V floor tom. I can assure you, the 2 lines are not similar, and the Power V is not mid-range quality, regardless of where their pricing was. Its low end, and Vlad may not be taking a step up from what he already has by buying these. On the other hand, if the cymbals alone are worth the 150lbs, then there's nothing to lose, unless his current kits (that he would sell) turn out to be better drums. Trust me from someone who has bought one of these, the Power V isn't something to yearn for.

[Labambawarrior]

Nice lookin' Kit Mike and it's only going to get better!

Thanks Mike! You know it! LOL!

[scorch whammin]

Hello. Im new to the forum here. I had started my own thread, but I guess I should post these here to....

Hey Labambawarrior and welcome to the forum…great looking kit you got!...

[Labambawarrior]

Hey Labambawarrior and welcome to the forum…great looking kit you got!...

Thank you sir! Your kit looks smashing as well!

[wildbill]

I own a set of the old Tour Customs that I gig with (my avatar) and as I mentioned, I bought this one Power V floor tom. I can assure you, the 2 lines are not similar, and the Power V is not mid-range quality, regardless of where their pricing was. Its low end, and Vlad may not be taking a step up from what he already has by buying these. On the other hand, if the cymbals alone are worth the 150lbs, then there's nothing to lose, unless his current kits (that he would sell) turn out to be better drums. Trust me from someone who has bought one of these, the Power V isn't something to yearn for.


OK - like I said, I wasn't sure about it. I see power V's around here fairly frequently, and they're always on the low end of the price scale. I've got old Tour Customs too (kind of hacked apart right now), and Stage Customs.
If I had to, I wouldn't have a problem using power V's. Hard to believe they wouldn't be a step up from what he's using, but I'll take your word for it.
I was out of the drum loop for quite a few years, so I have pretty sketchy knowledge about stuff.

[CanadianDrummer79]

Anyone ever placed a special order from Yamaha? I've attempted to order an 8" RC tom in the Stage White finish but have been told that the color is "out of production". I've read on the website that the company will consider a special order color for a drum that is currently in production. Since the RC line has been in production for many years and the Stage White finish was used recently on the Limited Edition kits, I figured the request would be accepted. Does anyone know whether the company reconsiders such requests at late dates?

[Bonestorm]

I think a lot of the YouTube videos (and reviews) are playing the Rock Tour with the stock Pinstripes on them. Just swap the heads for clear Ambassadors and you should get the sound you're looking for. I keep switching between clear Ambassadors and coated Emperors. I think the Emperors (and more so the Pinstripes, if I remember correctly) have that warm sound, whereas the clear Ambassadors add that bright attack I think you're looking for. I've had mine for over a year and for an intermediate set they're pretty amazing.

Word of advice, though (just in case this was something you were thinking about doing) don't buy the Rock Tour snare. The drums themselves are great but the snare itself is lacking. I ended up buying myself a LOUD snare about six months later and I wish I'd done that from the start. Those Musashi snares are pretty nice too, and they're probably closer in price to the Rock Tour snare if you're working with a set budget in mind.

As good a time as any to post a pic! :) It doesn't come across at all in this picture, but I have a two up two down configuration.
http://home.comcast.net/~leftoverpenguin/RTFB/RTOUR.jpg

Awesome to hear, thanks for the reply (and the kit looks great)!!

Yeah, if I go with the Rock Tour, I already planned on opting out on the snare. I have a sweet Gretsch Hammered Brass snare that I will sticking with (though I'd like to get my hands on a LOUD series someday!).

Thanks again!

[scorch whammin]

Anyone ever placed a special order from Yamaha? I've attempted to order an 8" RC tom in the Stage White finish but have been told that the color is "out of production". I've read on the website that the company will consider a special order color for a drum that is currently in production. Since the RC line has been in production for many years and the Stage White finish was used recently on the Limited Edition kits, I figured the request would be accepted. Does anyone know whether the company reconsiders such requests at late dates?

I believe Yamaha will still do a special order color, but you will pay at or near full price (MSRP)… a few years ago I was going to get a cherrywood BCA (1st edition - brass badge, 2.3 mm hoops, cherrywood stained interior) 8" tom, but fortunately I found one on ebay "like new" for $250…:)…otherwise it was going to be near $400..have you tried contacting Yamaha directly?..Jim Haler or Greg Crane can probably help you with this...

[CanadianDrummer79]

I've sent Jim a message. I'm hoping that he can assist as I gather that Yamaha Canada deals through Yamaha America. My dealer contacted Yamaha Canada but it's always possible that communications can break down when a number of levels are involved. Thanks for your suggestion and comments.

[csnow]

That was the high point of Yamaha electronic drums as far as I am concerned. Then they cheapened out for many years, until recently with the new pads. Roland picked up where they jumped off just after those beauties.

I think Yamaha has the best ekit on the market now. But sadly, you are right, they let the ball drop and Roland stole the show for now. If Yamaha integrates VSTs on a large scale in their next module, they could take the edrum market back.

[Bretton]

anybody have a Stage Custom Advantage Nouveau 18" floor tom in Matte Raven Black they'd like to get rid of?

[dtrushr30dw]

@Labambawarrior
Is that a 22" HH Ride... Is it a "Rock Ride"

[Labambawarrior]

@Labambawarrior
Is that a 22" HH Ride... Is it a "Rock Ride"

Its a 20" HH ride.....IMO a very well rounded ride for almost any application.

[MusiQmaN]

Omg... As yamaha man himself I have to see that is a classy kit, the depth sizes of the rack toms... the depth of the kick... the older brass snare, the 13'' side snare... I just can say..

WOW!

[Labambawarrior]

Omg... As yamaha man himself I have to see that is a classy kit, the depth sizes of the rack toms... the depth of the kick... the older brass snare, the 13'' side snare... I just can say..

WOW!

I think you are describing my kit... : ) .....Thank you sir!

[DrummerBrother]

Love the low tones of the old TC had a set myself.

Here is the 18" kick setup with new rack design.

https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/397032_3256976582885_1221222716_3480889_725671484_ n.jpg

https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/423364_3258631464256_1221222716_3481462_307967056_ n.jpg

what heads are you using? in particular on the bassdrum?

[MusiQmaN]

On the kick I uses a PS3 coated batter/frosted PS2 reso

On the toms a coated/clear Ambassador combi, the main snare a coated CS Dot/Emperror reso and on the side snare a clear Ambassador/clear Emperror reso combi.

[RedRaider]

I have the opportunity to buy a set of Maple Customs in Vintage Natural finish that is equipped with YESS Mounts with the older gold lugs. The kit is in pristine condition and the seller is asking $1500. Would you guys pick this kit up at that price??

Thanks for any feedback!

[The Edge]

Red Raider, how many pieces? Those are awesome drums

[RedRaider]

My bad,

BD 22 x 18
Tom 10 x 7
Tom 12 x 8
Tom 14 x 12
Tom 16 x 14

Both floor toms are hanging and comes with double tom stand and bass drum mount.

[BGH]

My bad,

BD 22 x 18
Tom 10 x 7
Tom 12 x 8
Tom 14 x 12
Tom 16 x 14

Both floor toms are hanging and comes with double tom stand and bass drum mount.

That's a decent deal. Not an awesome deal, but a very fair price, esp if they are pristine. Play them and make sure you like 'em. If so, go for it.

[The Edge]

I would say that's a very good deal, Red Raider

[gconyers]

Definitely a good deal as long as they are in pristine conditon

[Jeremy Bender]

Can anyone recommend the Birch Custom Absolutes and why? Thanks!

[RedeyeSPR]

Can anyone recommend the Birch Custom Absolutes and why? Thanks!

I can recommend birch drums in general having played a Recording Custom kit for 10 years. The tom sound is awesome with quite a bit of attack, a quick decay that gets out the way of guitars, and just a general great sound. Maple Custom Absolutes and the build quality of that series is very high quality. Are you looking at the Nouveau lugs?

[Jeremy Bender]

I am intrigued by the Absolute series however as it would allow me to order birch toms and a maple bass drum. The silver sparkle is apparently a lacquer and not a wrap which is pretty impressive. I wonder how the WMP looks. These drums are quite a bit more expensive than Ludwig's though which is a bummer.

[scorch whammin]

Can anyone recommend the Birch Custom Absolutes and why? Thanks!

As RedeyeSPR stated..if you are looking for drums with alot of attack, sound great, but not necessarily alot of resonance then birch is the way to go…as far as nouveau lugs go, I personally like them..makes head changes quick and easy and they don't look bad to boot IMO..however, if you don't like them the standard absolute lug is a very nice looking lug and has minimal shell contact..as far as BCA's go..yamaha has been making birch drums for a long time..some of the things I've noticed on my BCA kit that I feel is better than other brand birch kits I've owned include:


Finish consistency - I purchased my cherrywood BCA kit over the span of 2 years - three toms new, bass drum and two other toms used (used from 3 different sellers)..the finish matches perfectly across all drums..I purchased another brand kit back in the 90's (all at the same time - new) and had several drums that did not match.
Tone - If birch is your wood, imo it doesn't get better than yamaha..also very easy to tune
Hardware - imo nobody has better hardware than yamaha

[Labambawarrior]

As RedeyeSPR stated..if you are looking for drums with alot of attack, sound great, but not necessarily alot resonance then birch is the way to go…as far as nouveau lugs go, I personally like them..makes head changes quick and easy and don't look bad to boot IMO..however, if you don't like them the standard absolute lug is a very nice looking lug and has minimal shell contact..as far as BCA's go..yamaha has been making birch drums for a long time..some of the things I've noticed on my BCA kit that I feel is better than other brand birch kits I've owned include:


Finish consistency - I purchased my cherrywood BCA kit over the span of 2 years - three toms new, bass drum and two other toms used..the finish matches perfectly across all drums..I purchased another brand kit back in the 90's (all at the same time - new) and had several drums that did not match.
Tone - If birch is your wood, imo it doesn't get better than yamaha..easy to tune
Hardware - imo nobody has better hardware than yamaha



I COULDN'T AGREE MORE. I'VE HAD MY YAMAHA'S FOR ABOUT SIX YEARS, AND THEY ARE THE BEST DRUMS I'VE HAD IN MY 20 YEARS OF PLAYING.

[Labambawarrior]

I am intrigued by the Absolute series however as it would allow me to order birch toms and a maple bass drum. The silver sparkle is apparently a lacquer and not a wrap which is pretty impressive. I wonder how the WMP looks. These drums are quite a bit more expensive than Ludwig's though which is a bummer.

Yamaha's lacquer finishes are some of the absolute (no pun intended-haha) best on the market. Sparkles are awesome-so much depth. I have the birch tom/maple kick combo and I think its wonderful. Toms that cut with deep warmth in the kick. Love it! As far as the pricing...well as the old saying goes....you get what you pay for!

[audiotech]

Yamaha's lacquer finishes are some of the absolute (no pun intended-haha) best on the market. Sparkles are awesome-so much depth. As far as the pricing...well as the old saying goes....you get what you pay for!



I wholeheartedly agree, although they sound even better than they look.

Dennis

[Jeremy Bender]

Thanks for all the positive info guys! I spoke with a Yamaha drum dept. customer service rep. in California yesterday and he said all of the sparkles are indeed a lacquer and there would be a perfect match visually between the birch and the maples. The WMP is actually a wrap.

Tough decisions to make down the road! lol

[Labambawarrior]

Thanks for all the positive info guys! I spoke with a Yamaha drum dept. customer service rep. in California yesterday and he said all of the sparkles are indeed a lacquer and there would be a perfect match visually between the birch and the maples. The WMP is actually a wrap.

Tough decisions to make down the road! lol

WMP is the only wrap that they offer. Everything else with the exception of the "vintage" finishes are lacquer. My kit is blue sparkle. Kick is maple, toms are birch. I also have two maple snares that are blue sparkle. The finishes on all the drums are identical. Their consistancy in the finishes is about perfect....amazing! Check out my kit here....http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87799

[Jeremy Bender]

Wow, that is a stunning kit with a great configuration! Would love to hear how they sound. Do you have any recordings of the drums?

[Labambawarrior]

Wow, that is a stunning kit with a great configuration! Would love to hear how they sound. Do you have any recordings of the drums?

Thank you! I do not have any recordings of them at this time, but I'm working on it. When I do, I'll be sure to post it. I can assure you though, they sound wonderful....at least to me.

[pognoot]

Here's my current Yamaha setup. After playing on Maple Customs since 1992, I finally made the switch over to Recording Customs. The birch sound isn't quite as loud or resonant as the maple shells, which is great for live performance in smaller venues, and I just love the piano gloss black finish. in my opinion, black and chrome look awesome together on an Audi, Mercedes Benz, or a set of drums.

Needless to say, these drums get lots of looks!

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q532/pognoot/IMAG0088.jpg

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q532/pognoot/IMAG0103-1.jpg

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q532/pognoot/IMAG0133.jpg

[Bad Tempered Clavier]

Needless to say, these drums get lots of looks

Those are gorgeous - I see you have ebony resonant heads: how do they compare to the stock clear ambassadors?

[redline201]

Heres my Stage Custom. Being a father of 3 it was all i could afford.

[MusiQmaN]

3 kids and a SC? You rule the world.

Testing the no leg RHP with the kit (and the latest additions)

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m16wpoGoYC1qjq11uo1_400.png

To do list:
A 16x16
The 12x9 to 12x9
The 8x7 to left side snare in 8x5

[redline201]

got this cool plate for the kick drum!

[towers]

This is my Yamaha RTC
http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=424182&d=1332261131

[pognoot]

Those are gorgeous - I see you have ebony resonant heads: how do they compare to the stock clear ambassadors?

I don't know. I haven't tried the stock clear ambassadors but I imagine they must sound fairly similar as the ebony resonant heads are single ply. I just like the look of the black heads underneath. I stole the idea from Carter Beauford, although Carter may have stolen the idea from Gadd.

In my opinion, these are the meanest, most badass Darth Vadar looking drums in the world.

[scorch whammin]

Thanks for all the positive info guys! I spoke with a Yamaha drum dept. customer service rep. in California yesterday and he said all of the sparkles are indeed a lacquer and there would be a perfect match visually between the birch and the maples. The WMP is actually a wrap.

Tough decisions to make down the road! lol

Yep…Yamaha's sparkle lacquers are some of the best (if not the best) in the industry…and I have to say their wood tone finishes are incredible as well (and match drum to drum better than any other brand I've owned)..you really can't go wrong with yamaha's..

[scorch whammin]

This is my Yamaha RTC
http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=424182&d=1332261131

Nice looking RTC…bet they sound great...

Heres my Stage Custom. Being a father of 3 it was all i could afford.

Nothing wrong with Stage Custom's..nice looking kit you got...

Here's my current Yamaha setup. After playing on Maple Customs since 1992, I finally made the switch over to Recording Customs. The birch sound isn't quite as loud or resonant as the maple shells, which is great for live performance in smaller venues, and I just love the piano gloss black finish. in my opinion, black and chrome look awesome together on an Audi, Mercedes Benz, or a set of drums.

Needless to say, these drums get lots of looks!

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q532/pognoot/IMAG0088.jpg

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q532/pognoot/IMAG0103-1.jpg

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q532/pognoot/IMAG0133.jpg

Again another great looking kit...

[Bad Tempered Clavier]

I just like the look of the black heads underneath. I stole the idea from Carter Beauford [. . .] In my opinion, these are the meanest, most badass Darth Vadar looking drums in the world.

I was curious to try ebonys on my RCs because Carter uses them on his - also Nicko McBrain uses them on his new(er) Premier kits. Both have great sounding drums and I do like the look . . .

Unfortunately the place where I buy my heads sells the ebonys for 50% more than the clear ambassadors and their prices for heads generally are the cheapest in the UK that I know of. I'm guessing there's less demand for the ebonys or something like that - though I feel what you say about the sound is probably right. After all, the stock resonant head on the RC's bass drum (as well as plenty of other manufacturers) is an ebony and it sounds the same to my ears as any equivalent single ply clear head.

[gconyers]

Hello. Im new to the forum here. I had started my own thread, but I guess I should post these here to....

Beautiful sparkle finish

[Labambawarrior]

Beautiful sparkle finish

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ THANKS!

[RedRaider]

I was curious to try ebonys on my RCs because Carter uses them on his - also Nicko McBrain uses them on his new(er) Premier kits. Both have great sounding drums and I do like the look . . .

Unfortunately the place where I buy my heads sells the ebonys for 50% more than the clear ambassadors and their prices for heads generally are the cheapest in the UK that I know of. I'm guessing there's less demand for the ebonys or something like that - though I feel what you say about the sound is probably right. After all, the stock resonant head on the RC's bass drum (as well as plenty of other manufacturers) is an ebony and it sounds the same to my ears as any equivalent single ply clear head.


I have always loved the sound of Beauford's kit back when he used the Evans G2 Clears over the Black Resonants. I have tried other head combos but have never found a better sounding combo for the Recording Customs!

[jeff_r0x]

Power Tour Series (black laminate)
16x22 Kick
10x12,
12x14,
16x16 Toms

6-1/2x14 Metal Snare

I bought these in 1985 and used them steadily until around 1992-93. They had been stored in cases until about 2009. The foam in the cases had deteriorated a bit, but the drums are still in excellent shape.

https://s-hphotos-sea1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/282563_10150269707438893_704553892_7770883_4080083 _n.jpg



I see lots of nice Tour and RC's on here.

BTW, I posted on here that I am on the hunt for the Symphonic 800 series concert toms in the black wrap to go with my 80's Tour series. Looking for 6, 8, 10, and 12. If anyone has any they are looking to unload, please private message me.

As an alternate, I would be interested in finding the coordinated 8" and 10" closed toms that go with this Tour Series.

[pognoot]

That is exactly the combination I use. Remo Ebony Ambassadors on the botom and Evans G2s on the top. It's the perfect combination for a focused, punchy sound with minimal overtones. Also the G2s are extremely durable. I gig practically every weekend, and probably change out the tom heads maybe 3-4 times per year.

[burn-4]

Hi guys,

Not been on for a while, thought I would post up some pics of my brand new Yamaha Maple/ Birch Custom Absolute hybrid.
22x18 Maple, 14x13 maple (also got a 16x15 maple but only arrived today after I took the pictures), 12x8 birch and 10x7 birch with a 13x6.5 Sensitve Snare.

Enjoy

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402493_10151332838895301_788860300_22854067_431939 475_n.jpg
Close up of the finish

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394287_10151479828120301_788860300_23425968_724840 107_n.jpg
My POV, still experimenting with the ride placement, not used to having 2 rack toms!!

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/541993_10151479828345301_788860300_23425972_348579 303_n.jpg
Another one of the finish

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556329_10151479828560301_788860300_23425975_665280 146_n.jpg
Full Kit

[Jeremy Bender]

Wow, those drums glow like a nice glass of Merlot in the sunlight!

[burn-4]

I need a better camera, these were on my phone and really don't do it justice.
great kit though!

[MusiQmaN]

OMG... that is...!!!!


Look what I found for sale (yes Sale, Ill keep the kick and one 10'' pad)

http://img.tapatalk.com/3e8c8976-3cf8-0858.jpg

Any Yamaha lovers out there interested or knows somebody who looks for the best most beautiful trigger pads out there?

[pchanning]

Yamaha Oak Customs with Sabian HHX Evolution Cymbals: This kit now has wood hoops...

Drums
22, 10, 12, 14, 16. Snare is normally a Luddy 400

Cymbals:
The whole Sabian HHX Evolution range (not all shown) - they play so nicely.

Pearl Hardware, Axis pedals

[KarlCrafton]

Man, great kits getting posted.

I LOVE the look and vibe of Yamaha drums(especially the older mid-80's gear), I had all the "system" hardware for many years!

Their sound just doesn't do it for me.
It was a pretty big bummer for me when I said, "it's not gonna work..."
I couldn't be any happier with my Ludwig's, but I still have a soft spot for Yamaha gear.

Keep up with the great pics!

[MusiQmaN]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546229_3739609368403_1221222716_3701091_762950617_ n.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/3e8c896a-762d-bf23.jpg

[mrbean27]

I'm kind of new to the whole forum, and I finally got around to snapping a picture of my Stage Customs. I've only had them a couple of months, but I can tell that I will be getting nothing but Yamaha's from this day forward! I just put new heads on them, and I had them set up for practice. G2's on tom tops, G1 reso's on bottoms; power center on snare; EQ3 bass batter, EQ3 frosted reso; EC1 power center on side snare. 20" 2002 medium, 20" 2002 crash, 22" 2002 ride, 14" 2002 S.E. top, Signature S.E. bottom. I've got a buddy of mine making a logo sticker for me that I'm gonna put on the back side of the front head and have Yamaha kind of shine through. By the way, there are some great looking kits on here!

[scorch whammin]

Nice looking kit mrbean27!..stage customs are really nice affordable kits!..and they sound good to boot!

[larryz]

Mr. Bean - that's a super nice setup and kit of yours. Just goes to show that Yamaha's modestly price ($650) stage customs look as beautiful as a kit 3x the price. Wonderful sound too. Cymbals are sweet too. You sould be proud of that setup. Now I want one ..

[Cameo]

3 kids and a SC? You rule the world.

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m16wpoGoYC1qjq11uo1_400.png



Hey,

you think I could mount three cymbals; 18", 19", 20", on one of those double braced Yamaha stands (like the CS-850).

:)

[mrbean27]

Thanks Scorch and Larry! I've been really impressed with the quality and sound of one of Yamaha's "lower end" kits. Love it! And I think the Paiste's complement the sound, but I may be biased :-D

[Xero Talent]

Thanks Scorch and Larry! I've been really impressed with the quality and sound of one of Yamaha's "lower end" kits. Love it! And I think the Paiste's complement the sound, but I may be biased :-D

Totally agree

[also heavily biased ;) ]

[Fuzrock]

Hey,

you think I could mount three cymbals; 18", 19", 20", on one of those double braced Yamaha stands (like the CS-850).

:)

I've showed this picture on here before but it applies here. http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/fuzrock/DSC09756-1.jpg

[?uesto]

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394287_10151479828120301_788860300_23425968_724840 107_n.jpg
My POV, still experimenting with the ride placement, not used to having 2 rack toms!!

If I'm playing with two up, I try to set my ride up like Antonio Sanchez; overlapping the rack tom on the right just enough to where I'm not hitting my ride when doing a fill, but enough to where I'm not stretching out to Kansas to reach the bell when I play on it.

[Cameo]

I've showed this picture on here before but it applies here. http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/fuzrock/DSC09756-1.jpg

Could you please give me the names on stand, clamps (did you use one?) and cymbal arms? :)

[MusiQmaN]

Could you please give me the names on stand, clamps (did you use one?) and cymbal arms? :)

Im using single braced stands, and it can hold 2 crashes, ride and tom arm easily. Saves you some carrying too.

[Fuzrock]

Could you please give me the names on stand, clamps (did you use one?) and cymbal arms? :)

The stand in my picture is this http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-percussion/yamaha-900-series-tom-stand/582787000000000 with two of these http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-percussion/yamaha-medium-boom-stand-arm/483445000000000 one of which has this http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-percussion/yamaha-csat-940w-tiered-cymbal-attachment/h76191000000000 along with this http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-percussion/yamaha-csat-942w-straight-cymbal-tilter-extension/h76187000000000 attached to it so it can hold both a crash and a china, then this http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-percussion/yamaha-tom-drum-ball-clamp/483430000000000 for my mounted 16" tom. The top of the 900 series tom stand has a three hole reciever like this http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-percussion/yamaha-3-hole-receiver-for-cymbal-or-drum-stands/483427000000000.

[Cameo]

Thanks, guys, really helpful!
I'm thinking about buying one of these CS-850 (http://www.thomann.de/se/yamaha_cs850_beckenstaender_gerade.htm) stands (or maybe the 965 with boom?). Should I get Yamaha clamps to mount the cymbal arms (CH-755 and 750) or one of these Pearl 3-hole adapters (http://www.thomann.de/se/pearl_adp_30_3_fach_adapter.htm)?

[scorch whammin]

Thanks, guys, really helpful!
I'm thinking about buying one of these CS-850 (http://www.thomann.de/se/yamaha_cs850_beckenstaender_gerade.htm) stands (or maybe the 965 with boom?). Should I get Yamaha clamps to mount the cymbal arms (CH-755 and 750) or one of these Pearl 3-hole adapters (http://www.thomann.de/se/pearl_adp_30_3_fach_adapter.htm)?

The older I get the more I tend to be a brand purist..I'd go with the yamaha clamps (but that's just me)…they make a CSAT924 clamp, that's a decent clamp, or you could go with the three hole tom holder and substitute it with the top pipe on CS850 cymbal stand..then mount the top pipe in tom holder and have two more places to mount cymbal booms that way…just a thought...

[Cameo]

The older I get the more I tend to be a brand purist..I'd go with the yamaha clamps (but that's just me)…they make a CSAT924 clamp, that's a decent clamp, or you could go with the three hole tom holder and substitute it with the top pipe on CS850 cymbal stand..then mount the top pipe in tom holder and have two more places to mount cymbal booms that way…just a thought...

Never thought of that. It's not much more expensive. Do you mean this one (http://www.thomann.de/se/yamaha_th904_doppeltom_halter.htm)?

[Fuzrock]

Never thought of that. It's not much more expensive. Do you mean this one (http://www.thomann.de/se/yamaha_th904_doppeltom_halter.htm)?

Yes, that's the one. It's already included with this stand http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-percussion/yamaha-900-series-tom-stand/582787000000000 just like I said in my previous post.

[scorch whammin]

Never thought of that. It's not much more expensive. Do you mean this one (http://www.thomann.de/se/yamaha_th904_doppeltom_halter.htm)?

Yep!..or as Fuzrock pointed out they make a 900 series tom stand…all you have to do then is add the three boom arms…good luck to ya whichever way you go….

[?uesto]

In case you guys are interested...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-black-lacquer-vintage-drum-kit-booming-24-bass-drum-/200748129482?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion&hash=item2ebd855cca

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Yamaha-black-lacquer-vintage-drum-kit-booming-24-bass-drum-/00/s/NzA0WDg2NA==/$(KGrHqRHJDQE92PuY0KvBPkHHHNsgw~~60_57.JPG

[MusiQmaN]

Never thought of that. It's not much more expensive. Do you mean this one (http://www.thomann.de/se/yamaha_th904_doppeltom_halter.htm)?


Just take that one with

http://www.thomann.de/se/yamaha_cs745_cymbalboomstand.htm

and an extra cymbal arm.

Or if you really want double braced (but trust me , no need for that)

http://www.thomann.de/se/yamaha_ws865_doppeltomstaender.htm

with two cymbal arms.

[burn-4]

If I'm playing with two up, I try to set my ride up like Antonio Sanchez; overlapping the rack tom on the right just enough to where I'm not hitting my ride when doing a fill, but enough to where I'm not stretching out to Kansas to reach the bell when I play on it.

Yeah that's what I went with in the end- pretty standard really just getting the right compromise between not covering too much of the tom/ not being too far away like you say

[burn-4]

Yes, that's the one. It's already included with this stand http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums-percussion/yamaha-900-series-tom-stand/582787000000000 just like I said in my previous post.

I use something similar to this- with my 10" tom mounted off, a crash and a splash all from the 3 way clamp ;)

[burn-4]

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Here's an updated picture- can't really see it but here is the tom, splash and crash mounted off the one stand I mentioned above

[section8usmc]

I can't wait to be cool like everyone else, and get a picture of my new Yammies on here ! LOL. When you want something really bad, the wait is always worse. Minutes seem like hours. Days seem like weeks. UGH ! Til then, I will be keeping up my futile efforts to destroy my practice pads (with sticks, power tools and swift kicks would offer little challenge), and hopefully I won't lose what's left of my mind between now and then ! Keep the Yamaha thread going ! It's a wonderful thing ! Like owning a certain brand of car. Really nice to have the commonality and comradery. Everyone likes to fit in somewhere. :-)

[section8usmc]

I've showed this picture on here before but it applies here. http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/fuzrock/DSC09756-1.jpg

OMG ! That purple is gorgeous ! That is one beautiful set of drums !

[AirborneSFC]

I miss my Yammies but I wish they offered more kits with virgin bass drums.

[jofizzm]

I miss my Yammies but I wish they offered more kits with virgin bass drums.

www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45718

problem solved.

[burn-4]

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With new bass drum head :)

[LeftoverPenguin]

This is basically what I need, except add three more boom arms.

Well, I ordered myself a three-legged Hexrack II yesterday. Really excited to mess around with it. Should get it by the end of the month!

[MusiQmaN]

If anyone wants a ultra rare Yamaha Recording Custom piece:

http://www.pearldrummersforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=427309&d=1337111061

http://muziek.marktplaats.nl/percussie/556091375-bassdrum-yamaha-28-incl-hoes.html

Its a 28x14. It was custom made (yamaha only went to 26x14) and not a converted marching bass. Grab it while you can!

[Fuzrock]

Well, I ordered myself a three-legged Hexrack II yesterday. Really excited to mess around with it. Should get it by the end of the month!

Where did you order the Hexrack II from? I have only seen it available online at a couple of places but they don't actually appear to be in stock.