The shells

Yamaha has been a pioneer in the use of oak for the construction drums Yamaha and this model has a wide dynamic range accentuating their attack and projection.
The shells Live Custom Hybrid Oak have many the specifications of the PHX and Absolute Hybrid Maple models and presents a layer of phenolic between two layers of oak.

Uzukuri finish

This is a traditional Japanese finishing technique and that Yamaha has modified for use in shells of drum. With this procedure, the soft parts in grain the wood is sanded and then the whole Shell is coated with a thin layer of black paint. After all the surface Shell is sanded again before applying the final finish, with which it is possible to enhance even more the natural beauty of oak.

Weight reinforcement in the bass drum

With a design around the lugs Absolute, the bass drum of the Live Custom Hybrid Oak has some weights inserted into the bass drum in points the lugs to hold the low and medium frequencies and provide a sound of bass drum tight and focused.

Main features

• Dark Silver hardware has an imposing image.
• The shells count on the exclusive lugs Absolute.
• The fixation the leg of the timpani base have butterfly screws designed to fix the leg without damaging the Timpani, saving live time and achieving optimal harmonic control.
• The YESS III system reduces even more the acoustic damping that the previous systems. The YESS III allows the Shell vine more freely and project more the sustain and natural volume of Shell.
• The hoops thicker steel provides a more closed sound and a sharper response.
• The toms and floor toms are equipped with heads Remo Emperor transparent, they are known for their deep sound and great durability.

About us the drums Yamaha
Yamaha has been doing since 1967 drums but the most important thing is that your sets have been this time in countless the great world tours and best recording studios as well as having contributed with some of the best inventions such as for example stand of boom for cymbals.
Yamaha manufactures a wide range of sets, from drums of initiation to sets of the highest professional level so that in your entire career go the hand of one of the great names of the drum.
The hardware they make up the drums Yamaha has a great reputation for its extreme durability.
Artists like Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Steve Jordan, Antonio Sánchez or Teddy Campbell among an endless list, have trusted the drums Yamaha for your performances and recordings.