Description
Hardware & Design Features
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Bearing Edges: 45° with R1.5 rounding—enhances clarity, sustain, and sensitivity.
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Hoops: 2.3 mm dark chrome DynaHoops, offering focused attack and solid tuning stability.
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Lugs: Yamaha Absolute single-post lugs, designed to reduce shell contact and allow freer vibration.
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Mounting: Typically fitted with floor tom legs; also compatible with Yamaha Y.E.S.S. III mounts in certain configurations to minimize shell damping and maximize resonance.
Shell Construction
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Hybrid Oak Shell:
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Made of 7 plies, including a central phenolic ply for increased projection and definition.
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Surrounding plies are oak, delivering a deep, warm, and powerful fundamental tone.
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Shell thickness: 7.3 mm, thicker than standard maple shells for added low-end punch.
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Sound Character:
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Produces a rich low-end, strong attack, and articulate projection—perfect for live stages and loud music styles.
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Controlled sustain and excellent dynamic range.
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