Yamaha's new Live Custom kits have been redesigned to deliver greater dynamic range thanks to accentuated attack and projection. Featuring a 7-ply Oak/Phenolic sheet hybrid shell construction and Bass Enhancement Weight, these drums offer outstanding power and clarity for live performance settings. With a new finishing procedure inspired by traditional Japanese "UZUKURI" process to highlight the natural beauty of the shell's Oak grain.

UZUKURI Finish - Modified for use on drum shells, in this traditional Japanese finishing procedure the soft areas of the wood grain are sanded, and then the entire shell is coated with a thin layer of black paint. Following this, the whole surface of the shell is sanded again, before a final coat application. This process highlights the stunning natural grain of the Oak plies.

Bass Enhancement Weight - With a design based around the Absolute Lug, the weights fixed inside the kick drum at the lug points keep low-mid frequencies in check for a tight, focused kick drum tone.

Dark Silver Hardware and Black Finished Shell Interiors - Dark Silver hardware offers a striking aesthetic, further enhanced by the black shell interiors.

Absolute Lugs - The sophisticated design of Yamaha's Absolute Lugs adds a flair of sophistication to the drums.

Die-Cast Kick Drum Hooks - Live Custom kick drums employ die-cast hooks, providing noise-free performance via the use of an insertion plate.

Floor Tom Bracket - Featuring wing bolts, the floor tom brackets are designed to clamp securely on the leg without causing damage - saving you time on stage, and allowing offering perfect control over decay.

YES III Mount - An evolution of Yamaha's YESS II tom mount, the YESS III offers even greater acoustic dampening - which allows the shell to resonate more freely and bringing out more of the shell's natural decay and projection.

2.3mm Dyna Hoop & Emperor Head - Thicker steel hoops provide a tighter sound, with a sharper response. Toms and floor toms feature clear Remo Emperor heads - known for their deep sound and impressive durability.

Specifications

• Configuration
  • 22" x 18" Kick Drum
  • 10" x 7" and 12" x 8" Rack Toms
  • 16" x 15" Floor Tom
  • 14" x 5.5" Snare Drum
• Shell Material: Oak/Phenolic Sheet Hybrid
• Shell Construction
  • Toms: 7-Ply, 7.3mm
  • Kick Drum: 7-Ply, 8.8mm
• Hoops
  • Toms: 2.3mm Dyna Hoop
  • Kick Drum: Wood Hoop
• Lugs: Absolute Lugs
• Bearing Edge: 45°
• Drum Heads
  • Toms: Top - Remo Clear Emperor, Bottom - Remo Clear Ambassador
  • Kick Drum: Front - Remo P3 Ebony, Batter: Remo P3 Clear
• Tom Mount: YESS III System