Description
This compact 3-piece shell pack is part of Yamaha’s enhanced Recording Custom line, developed with guidance from Steve Gadd. Designed for players seeking professional tone in a neat, versatile format, it’s an excellent choice for recording, tight gigs, or minimalist setups.
Configuration & Sizes:
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Bass Drum: 22″ × 14″ (lifted-shell for increased resonance and punch)
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Rack Tom: 12″ × 8″
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Floor Tom: 16″ × 15″
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Includes Yamaha CL‑945LB tom mount; snare drum, hardware, and cymbals are not included.
Shell Construction:
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Made from 6‑ply North American birch, delivering bright attack, tight response, and strong projection.
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30° (R1.5) bearing edges help produce articulate tone, speedy response, and wide tuning range.
Hardware & Design Highlights:
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Lifted bass drum shell reduces floor damping to intensify core resonance.
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Weighted one-piece high-tension lugs enhance sustain and minimize unwanted shell noise.
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Y.E.S.S. tom mounting system reduces shell contact, improving resonance and clarity.
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Steel triple-flanged hoops on rack and floor toms deliver a singing tone; the wood hoop on the bass drum adds warm character.