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All Yamaha wood drums have one thing in common. Their craftsmen create every drum shell using Yamaha's exclusive staggered diagonal seam, Air Seal System just as they have since 1967. Each two or three-ply "master ply" is cut to length to very precise tolerance with a diagonal cut on each end. The diagonal seam in the drum shell will not separate, eliminating the need to fill gaps in the bearing edge with filler putty. These plies have glue applied and are then put into the mold by hand, one master play at a time. The craftsman then inserts an air bag into the mold and inflates it, "clamping" the shell with even pressure 360 degrees around. This process creates a shell that is strong, starts round, and stays round for many years.
100% Maple Shell
Tour Custom drum shells are 100% maple. The bass drums are 7-ply 7mm and have a warm, deep tone; the toms are 6-ply 6mm, with lots of warmth and resonance and have a wide tuning range. The matching wood snare drum has body, yet plenty of high end and is very articulate at all dynamic levels.
Universal Size Drums
Tour Custom drums are available in Yamaha's "universal" sizes. This ratio of diameter to depth makes these drums versatile enough for any musical situation. The bass drums have low-end punch but are responsive, the toms have lots of power, yet great sustain. The 14"x6" matching wood snare drum has a very wide tuning range and great sensitivity so it is right at home on the road playing large venues or around town on a club date.
YESS Tom and Floor Tom Brackets
All Tour Custom toms and floor toms use the YESS (Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System). The toms have a mount attached to the shell at the nodal point by two bolts. This system allows the drum shell to vibrate freely for maximum sustain without restricting with where the placement of the drums. The floor tom brackets are small, minimal contact mounts that are located at the nodal point. They hold the legs securely in place without restricting the vibration of the shell.
Four Beautiful Lacquer Finishes
Tour Custom drums are all finished in high-gloss lacquer, three translucent and one solid finish. The Brown Sunburst (BSB), Ocean Blue (OCB), and Sakura White (SAW) allow the beauty of the maple grain show through. The Black Onyx (BKO) is a deep, rich, solid black finish.
4-pc. Shell Pack Includes:
22" x 17" Bass Drum (TBD-822U)
12" x 09" Tom (TTT-812U)
16" x 16" Floor Tom (TFT-816)
14" x 6" Snare Drum (TSD-0846)
Tom Ball Clamp (CL-945L)
Steve Weiss Music, Inc. is an Authorized Dealer for all Yamaha Combo Drums, Hardware, Accessories and Electronic products. These products are available for sale to residents of the United States only. We do not ship any of these products outside the USA under any circumstances.
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