RBT-1208WLN

The Yamaha RBT-1208WLN is a premium 12″ x 8″ rack tom from Yamaha’s renowned Recording Custom series — famous for its clean, focused, and professional studio sound.

? Finish & Appearance

• Finish code: WLN, meaning Classic Walnut.

• Features a rich, deep brown lacquer that highlights the natural wood grain, giving it a warm, elegant, and classic look.

• Chrome hardware (lugs, hoops, mounts) creates a refined, high-end visual contrast.

?️ Shell Construction

• Material: 100% North American birch.

• Thickness: 6-ply (~6 mm), designed to deliver sharp attack and strong projection while keeping the tone focused.

• Bearing edges: Precision-cut 30° edges with R1.5 radius, allowing for easy tuning, excellent articulation, and controlled sustain.

? Sound & Tone

• Produces a bright, punchy, and focused sound with pronounced midrange and tight low-end response.

• Offers a quick attack and controlled decay — ideal for studio recording and live performance where clarity is important.

• The 12″ diameter provides a balanced tone with enough depth for warmth and fullness, while the 8″ depth maintains quick responsiveness.

⚙️ Hardware & Mounting

• Lugs: Weighted, high-tension, one-piece design that enhances tuning stability and reduces unwanted shell vibration.

• Hoops: 1.6 mm triple-flange steel hoops, allowing for an open tone while still maintaining precise tuning control.

• Mount system: Yamaha’s Y.E.S.S. (Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System), which isolates the shell to maximize resonance and sustain.