Item:
Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple Vintage Natural Drum Set
- Vintage Natural Matte Finish
- Maple/Wenge Shells
- Vintage Natural Matte Bass Drum Hoops
- 3mm Aluminum Die Cast Tom Hoops
- 45˚ Tom Bearing Edge
- 30˚ Bass Drum Bearing Edge
- Chrome Hardware
- Y.E.S.S. III Tom Brackets
- Hook Lugs
- Double Tom Holder and Mounting Plate
- Bass Drum T-Rods
Sizes: - 20x16 - 10x7 - 12x8
- 14x13
Info:
The Absolute Hybrid series inherited the hybrid shell technology found on Yamaha's flagship PHX series. Absolute Hybrid shells consist of a core ply of wenge, a very hard and heavy wood native to Africa, wedged between plies of maple, known for its clear tone. This hybrid design delivers a rich, clear tone across a full dynamic range, from pianissimo to fortissimo. The bearing edge angle on the bass drum differs from the angle on tom and snare shells. A 45-degree /R1.5 edge is used on the snare and toms to achieve a balanced tone, while the 30-degree/R1.5 edge on the bass drum creates a low-end tone, for a deeper, more powerful sound. The vent hole plays an important role in performance, since it affects not only the sensation of hitting the drum (the impact), but also the initial sound, sustain and tone.Through an exhaustive series of prototypes, Yamaha has discovered the optimal number and vent hole position depending on the air capacity of each shell. Particularly, vent holes contribute to the enhancement of tone colors in midrange to low-frequency sounds, as well as the control of sustain.
Hook lugs offer quick and easy head replacement, precision tuning and can readily withstand high-tension tuning. Lug bases are designed with a small footprint to maximize tone output from the hybrid shell. An evolutionary step up from Yamaha's Y.E.S.S. II, the Y.E.S.S. III further reduces acoustic dampening, which allows the shell to vibrate more freely bringing out more of its natural sustain and volume. The tom holder's small, lightweight footprint allows the bass drum shell to vibrate more freely. Aluminum die-cast hoops deliver a strong, tight sound with an extraordinary attack and decay.
This listing is for the drum shell pack only.
The cymbals & hardware seen in the photos and video are sold separately.
Video Demo:
Condition:
This is a brand new kit in its original boxes. These drums were briefly removed from their packaging for a quick photo shoot and video demo, then resealed in their original factory boxes.
