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Yamaha Drums - Big, Bold and Ready to Rock!

(Yamaha | Posted 2002-04-11)


Yamaha Drums - Big, Bold and Ready to Rock!

Yamaha Drums answers the call for the drummer that wants a big set without the big price with newly-expanded configurations for the YD, Stage Custom Standard and Stage Custom Advantage drum kits.

"The growth of hard-edged rock, metal, and other hardcore music styles has increased the demand for larger drum kits," states Jerry Andreas, marketing manager, Yamaha Drums. "They're often anchored by double bass drums, and provide a characteristic massive sound, and an edgy, standout appearance. With these new configurations, Yamaha is ready to rock."

All new configurations for the YD, Stage Custom Standard and Stage Custom Advantage kits include two cymbal stands, 17-in. deep bass drums, and the exclusive Air-Seal system to ensure uniformity.

YD Kits are now available in 7- and 9-piece double bass drum designs, with respective MSRPs of $1,899 and $2,099. The 7-piece is a traditional Heavy Metal "two up, two down" configuration, with two 22-in. bass drums, 12- and 13-in. rack toms, plus 14- and 16-in. floor toms. The 9-piece double bass set includes 8-, 10-, 12- and 13-in. racks, with 14- and 16-in. floor toms. Both sets include YDZ cymbals: a 14-in. hi-hat; 16-in. crash; and a 20-in. ride.

The Stage Custom Standard is now available in a 7-piece single (MSRP $1,949) 7-piece double bass (MSRP $2,099) or 9-piece double bass (MSRP $2,399) setup. Stage Custom Advantage offerings now include 7-piece single (MSRP $2,159), 7-piece double bass (MSRP $2,259) and 9-piece double bass (MSRP $2,649) designs. Stage Custom models share identical drum sizes with the YD, with the exception of 16- and 18-in. floor toms on both kits, and 10-, 12-, 13- and 14-in. racks on the Advantage kits only.

"These new configurations will be very popular with drummers that need that extra power and that extra 'kick,'" adds David Jewell, product manager, Yamaha Drums. For more information, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Drum Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamahadrums.com.

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