Yamaha YD Series Drums Review

History:

Purchase: I just picked up this 5-piece set after 16 years of being drumless. Got them at musiciansfriend.com at a great price of around 6 bills. Always loved Yamaha--had beautiful Recording Customs back in the mid-eighties so....

Pros: As usual Yamaha can make quality out of crap everytime...for an entry level kit these drums are just great. I always loved Yamaha hardware in particular and the YD set comes with sturdy stuff. I was a little scared of single-braced stands...but there was no reason to be, they're fine. Tom and Bass tones are great...nice and deep.



Cons: Cymbals---If you can get a set cheaper without the cymbals...do so and invest in a decent set of Paistes or something. They ALWAYS put the worst cymbals in these entry sets..In fact I'm currently using my hi-hats as sauce pan lids. I can't say much about the snare drum. I always preferred a steel snare and just haven't found the right one yet...wood rings too much...maybe I'm just old and stupid now.

YD Series Drums Quality: Great construction per usual with Yamaha--and they just look so damn pretty!!

Yamaha Summary: First, let me say that the one surprise joy of this kit was the Dave Weckl video that came with it. The sight of one of music's most amazing drummers fulfilling his endorsement contract was just hilarious. He hasn't tuned one of his own drums in twenty years!! Anyway,my days of Rock and Roll dreaming are over but with these Yamaha YD series drums I can finally put together the monster 10-piece set of my teen-year dreams without remortgaging my house. My recording customs would be proud. Thanks, Yamaha.

Rating of this product: 5

This Yamaha Drums Percussion Review Submitted By: Matt Shelly

Date: 2002-08-03

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