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Air Seal System for Superior Shells
All Yamaha wood drums have one thing in
common. Our craftsmen create
every drum shell using our 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 ply 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" x
6" 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.
60 Degree Bearing Edges
All Tour Custom drums have 60 degree R2
bearing edges. This is something
new for Yamaha on a maple shell drum set. This bearing edge has a rounder profile so that there is
more shell to head contact. This
gives the drums clarity in the low-end fundamental and added warmth.
Bass Drum Spurs
Sturdy, yet simple in design; the bass
drum spurs hold the bass drum firmly in place even under heavy playing. They are height adjustable using a
drum key, and there are steel spikes that can be exposed when extra hold is
needed. They fold up compact for
transport and are marked with angle indicators so that you can set them up
the same every time.
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 to show through. The Black Onyx (BKO) is a deep, rich,
solid black finish.
*Cymbals are not included
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