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Yamaha Drums\u00a0is a part of the Yamaha Corporation an international company based in Japan.\u00a0 Yamaha Drums is a leading drum brand that manufactures both acoustic and electric drum sets along with drum hardware as well as marching and concert percussion.\u00a0 Unlike other top drum manufacturers, Yamaha has a very strong footprint in electronic drum sets and accessories with their Yamaha DTX series being one of the most popular non-acoustic drum lines available to drummers.<\/p>\n
Production of Yamaha Drums takes place at three different locations.\u00a0 High-end drums and marching percussion is produced at their Osaka plant where R&D is also conducted.\u00a0 Mass produced starter drum sets are produced between Yamaha\u2019s drum factories in China and Indonesia.\u00a0 Marketing and other business development is handled by Yamaha corporate in Hamamatsu, Japan.<\/p>\n
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The Yamaha Drums division of Yama Corp. was founded in 1967.\u00a0 Yamaha originally started out as a piano and reed organ manufacturer in 1887.\u00a0 The company was established by Torakusu Yamaha and was first called Nippon Gakki Company, Limited.\u00a0 When drum production first began it took place at Yamaha\u2019s Niitsu factory where their patented Air Seal System was first created.<\/p>\n
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In 1974 production moved to Sakae Rhythm in Osaka and has remained there to this day.\u00a0 In Osaka, Yamaha developed innovated concepts such as the \u201cSystem Drum\u201d which allows mounting hardware from any Yamaha series to be mixed and combined as required.\u00a0 This practice is commonplace today but was a huge leap forward at the time.\u00a0 In the 70s Yamaha introduced the YD9000 Recording Custom which featured 100% birch shells and one-piece lugs.<\/p>\n
As Yamaha Corp. is a conglomerate and owes a large part of its growth to mergers and acquisitions, Yamaha drums followed suit when in 1987 they purchased Premier Percussion\u2019s factory in England in order to gain market share in Europe.\u00a0 Although Yamaha invested in machinery and training, the project was short lived and Yamaha withdrew in 1992 selling back their stock shares to Premier.<\/p>\n
In the early 90s Yamaha develop YESS or the Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System.\u00a0 This was created for maple drums in order to minimize dampening of resonance due to the dimensions of parts on the drum shells. \u00a0Yamaha first applied this to their Maple Custom series of drums and continues to apply it to all other sets to this day.\u00a0 This includes their Stage Custom, Maple Absolute, Oak Custom and PHX lines of drum sets.\u00a0 With the PHX series, Yamaha introduced new hook lugs and dubbed the technology YESS2.<\/p>\n
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Yamaha\u2019s acoustic drum sets are produced from a wide variety of woods and involve a patented process driven by technology.\u00a0 Woods used for Yamaha\u2019s drum shells include North American Maple, Japanese Birch, Asian Kapur, South American Jatoba, Asian Oak, Asian Big Leaf Mahogany and Asian Ash. \u00a0The process for creating Yamaha drums shells and snares is a unique 8 step procedure that is driven by Yamaha\u2019s \u201cAIR SEAL SYSTEM\u201d technology and YESS \u2013 Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System.<\/p>\n
Yamaha Drum Production Process<\/strong><\/p>\n Yamaha\u2019s beginner and intermediate drum kits provide drummers from all genres with a wide variety of options at prices points that are more affordable than their professional lines.<\/p>\n Rock Tour<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Featuring 9-ply Big Leaf Mahogany shells and a\u00a0virgin\u00a0(no mount) ten-lug design, the Rock Tour provides a powerful and deep resonant sound. \u00a0Available in 5 finishes and shipping with Remo Pinstripe heads, the Rock Tour kit is designed for\u00a0durability\u00a0and easy\u00a0tuning. \u00a0Rock Tour shell packs can be purchased for between $850 and $1,100 brand new.<\/p>\n Stage Custom Birch<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Stage Custom is a 100% birch shell drum set that is deigned for semi-professional drummers. \u00a0Available\u00a0in 3 pre-designed configurations and 7 finishes, the Stage Custom Birch provides drummers with diverse options. \u00a0Shell packs run between $500 and $900 depending on package.<\/p>\n Tour Custom<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A popular discontinued line of drums that are made of a mahogany-birch blend. \u00a0Originally offered in three translucent and one solid finish, the Tour Custom can be purchased for $900 to $1,300 new.<\/p>\n Oak Custom<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Yamaha is one of the few drum brands to offer a drum kit with oak shells. \u00a0The Oak Custom features a 7ply bass drum with 6-ply toms and is available in both Jazz and Power tom depths. \u00a0Despite the unique material the shells are still made using\u00a0Yamaha\u2019s\u00a0Air Seal System and are offered in 7 different\u00a0finishes. \u00a0Shell packs are priced between $2,000 and $3,000 depending on number of\u00a0pieces\u00a0and individual drum sizes.<\/p>\n Recording Custom<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Yamaha\u2019s longest running drum series that features birch shells matched with Remo drumheads. \u00a0Hi-tension lugs and YESS mount ensure drum durability and\u00a0reliability\u00a0when gigging or transporting the drum shells. \u00a0Finishes include Cherry Wood, Solid Black, Antique Sunburst and Deep Blue. \u00a0New\u00a0Recording\u00a0Custom drum shells cost between $2,500 and $3,500.<\/p>\n Club Custom<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The shells feature 100% Kapur wood from Indo-Malaysia and are 6-ply with 60 degree bearing edges. \u00a0The Club Custom is available in three swirl finishes including, black, blue and orange. \u00a0Club Custom drums are Yamaha\u2019s version of a drum set with a vintage look but modern technology and production quality. \u00a0Club Custom shells packs are consistently priced at $2,600 online including free shipping.<\/p>\n Absolute Series<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Options for the Absolute Drum Set include Maple or Birch shells and Absolute or Hook lugs. \u00a0The YESS2 mount system is standard\u00a0across\u00a0all Absolute drums. \u00a0Custom vintage finishes are\u00a0available\u00a0for this drum line which features a unique coating process that is thinner but harder than normal. \u00a0Shells packs range from $3,000 to $4,000 new.<\/p>\n Along with the drums that Yamaha\u00a0manufactures, they also produce acoustic drum accessories to complement each kit. \u00a0This includes the Subkick (SKRM-100) which sits in front of the bass drum and works in tandem with the kick microphone to create a lower bottom-end sound. \u00a0Also included in drum accessories are items such as vintage wood hoops, groove and cascara wedges as well as other\u00a0miscellaneous\u00a0parts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yamaha\u2019s snare drums are produced from a wide variety of woods that match their acoustic drum sets along with other\u00a0individual\u00a0snares designed for unique sounds.\u00a0 Yamaha\u2019s metal snares include the use of Steel, Aluminum, Brass and Copper depending on the application. \u00a0On top of these options Yamaha also offers a Signature line of snare drums.<\/p>\n Wood Snare Drums<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Includes snares to match sets with special attention paid to the Vintage, Oak Custom, Stage Custom and Absolute Maple lines. \u00a0Other wood snares include the Sensitive, LOUD and MUSASHI Series.<\/p>\n Metal Snares<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Snares made from steel, aluminium, brass and copper. \u00a0Varying sizes are available.<\/p>\n Yamaha\u2019s Signature Snare<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Many of Yamaha\u2019s\u00a0Signature\u00a0snares are\u00a0discounted\u00a0but can still be found on the used drum market. \u00a0Including specialized snares from the likes of Steve Gadd, Mike Bordin and Billy Cobham.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yamaha is not as popular or well known for their hardware as they are their drum shells or electronic sets. \u00a0Despite this Yamaha offers quality hardware and a rigid rack system dubbed the HexRackII. \u00a0Included in Yamaha\u2019s hardware offering are cymbal stands, hi-hat stands, snare stands, double tom stands, tom holders, tom ball clamps, boom arms, multi clamps, bass drum pedals and drum thrones.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
Starter and Semi-Pro Drum Lines<\/h3>\n
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GigMaker<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Available in two 5 piece configurations and can be purchased as a standalone shell pack, with hardware or packaged with Paiste 101 cymbals. \u00a0Offered in five glitter finishes the GigMaker is made from basswood and popular. \u00a0Priced with hardware, the GigMaker kit can be purchased for around $600 new.<\/p>\nProfessional Drum Lines<\/h3>\n
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Phoenix \u201cPHX\u201d Series<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The PHX line is one of the newer drum sets developed by Yamaha and is also coined as their premier drum pack. \u00a0Featuring 11-ply hybrid shells that are made of jatoba at the core, sandwiched by kapur and outlined by maple. \u00a0The PHX drum shells include a 30 degree bearing edge, the Nouveau lug and YESS. \u00a0Available finishes include Matte Natural, Matte Black, Polar White and Cherry Sunburst with pure maple. \u00a0By including an outer half-ply of ash, Garnet Fade, Sapphire Fade, Turquoise Fade, Textured Amber Sunburst and Textured Black Sunburst finishes are available. \u00a0PHX Series drum sets are $5000 or more.<\/p>\nAcoustic Drum Accessories<\/h3>\n
Yamaha Snare Drums<\/h2>\n
Drum Hardware &\u00a0HexRackII<\/h3>\n
Yamaha Electronic Drums<\/h2>\n