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    i love yamaha drums and saw all the other drum threads and decieded to post one. i have raven black stage custom noveaus in 10 12 14 20 14 sizes and my 12 is set up as a floortom to have a crossover config.


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    Yamaha Stage Custom Noveau
    10,12,14,20,14 (standard 2 up 1 down)
    Evans EC2 over Remo Ambassador Resos
    Evans Genera Dry over ambassador resos
    DW 5002 double bass pedal
    Sabian 14 inch AAX Xcelerator hats
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    Zildjian 17 inch Z custom crash
    Sabian 21 inch AA rock ride
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    Sweet. I've been on the Yamaha bus for 10 or so years. I have Recording Customs in Teal (10, 12, 14, 18) and Beech Customs in Blueberry (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 14sn). I also have an 18 year old 14x5 Dave Weckl Snare (the old ones still had the brass Maple Custom Lugs). I love that drum and play out with it every weekend. I'll bet the finish matches your kit Christiandrummer.

    Sound aside, I've used hardware from every major manufacturer and the Yamaha stuff has outlasted the lot of them. I'm always trying to lighten my stand case and the Yamaha stuff makes for versatile setups. The 10 year old single chain pedal I've beat up and abused and not treated nicely over the years always performs without complaint.
    Last edited by Redeye; 01-01-2009 at 08:25 PM.

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    ya i love the yamaha hardware i have 2 700 series boom and a 800 series boom their insanely stable and i love the 700 pedal. with the super adjustable cam. and i want the dave weckl snare so bad the dual strainer sounds awesome and the finish and lugs match my kit. my current snare is nice i get great volume control and sound out of it
    "it aint got no thing if it aint got that swing"

    Yamaha Stage Custom Noveau
    10,12,14,20,14 (standard 2 up 1 down)
    Evans EC2 over Remo Ambassador Resos
    Evans Genera Dry over ambassador resos
    DW 5002 double bass pedal
    Sabian 14 inch AAX Xcelerator hats
    Sabian 14 inch HHX X-plosion crash
    Sabian 16 inch AAX studio crash
    Zildjian 17 inch Z custom crash
    Sabian 21 inch AA rock ride
    Zildjian 18 inch oriental china trash
    Agrazian 10 inch Splash

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    I've been playing Yamaha Tour Customs for a little over a year now. I have the 700 series hardware, which I chose because they're a lot lighter, and I gig this kit. But even though it's single braced hardware it's amazingly durable and easy to set up and break down. Until recently acquiring a Pearl Elminator hi hat stand, the Yamaha hi hat stand was my hands down favorite. I also use an FP 9315 dual chain pedal with my Mapex kit, and I love that pedal!
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    sweet this thread is a sticky. yeah i do love the hi-hat it has good response for me when i play jazz and im tottaly jealous norske. the 9315 dual pedals rock
    "it aint got no thing if it aint got that swing"

    Yamaha Stage Custom Noveau
    10,12,14,20,14 (standard 2 up 1 down)
    Evans EC2 over Remo Ambassador Resos
    Evans Genera Dry over ambassador resos
    DW 5002 double bass pedal
    Sabian 14 inch AAX Xcelerator hats
    Sabian 14 inch HHX X-plosion crash
    Sabian 16 inch AAX studio crash
    Zildjian 17 inch Z custom crash
    Sabian 21 inch AA rock ride
    Zildjian 18 inch oriental china trash
    Agrazian 10 inch Splash

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    Ahoy, gents! I 've had a first-generation Stage Custom in Raven Black since 1998, 10-12-14-16-22, and a Maple Custom Absolute first generation since 2001 in 10-12-14-22. My single stands are 800 series (second generation) and I cannot say enough god things about the WS903 triple tom stands.

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    i play a yamaha at school for the jazz band but at home i play a pearl vision vsx but i play like classic rock the jazz at school is for somthing to do

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    Christiandrummer - you will not regret a Weckl snare. A bit pricey, and bottom head changes suck, but well worth it. I've had mine for 18 years and I'm taking it out for a gig tonight. Also, no matter what quality level kit you have, the bass drum is going to sound great.

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    i hate yamah...only expensive models are worth the money

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    cool. i also play a stage custom at school and although people havent taken great care of it it stil sounds good
    "it aint got no thing if it aint got that swing"

    Yamaha Stage Custom Noveau
    10,12,14,20,14 (standard 2 up 1 down)
    Evans EC2 over Remo Ambassador Resos
    Evans Genera Dry over ambassador resos
    DW 5002 double bass pedal
    Sabian 14 inch AAX Xcelerator hats
    Sabian 14 inch HHX X-plosion crash
    Sabian 16 inch AAX studio crash
    Zildjian 17 inch Z custom crash
    Sabian 21 inch AA rock ride
    Zildjian 18 inch oriental china trash
    Agrazian 10 inch Splash

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    Quote Originally Posted by Olly View Post
    i hate yamah...only expensive models are worth the money
    thanks for sharing

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    not cool olly
    "it aint got no thing if it aint got that swing"

    Yamaha Stage Custom Noveau
    10,12,14,20,14 (standard 2 up 1 down)
    Evans EC2 over Remo Ambassador Resos
    Evans Genera Dry over ambassador resos
    DW 5002 double bass pedal
    Sabian 14 inch AAX Xcelerator hats
    Sabian 14 inch HHX X-plosion crash
    Sabian 16 inch AAX studio crash
    Zildjian 17 inch Z custom crash
    Sabian 21 inch AA rock ride
    Zildjian 18 inch oriental china trash
    Agrazian 10 inch Splash

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    It's ok...He plays ZBT cymbals... I mean...Only expensive Zildjians are worth the money..

    Yammies are the $hit. I play a stage custom advantage kit with sabian paragons and AA medium hats.

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    lol i place zbts and a wuhan but im gona upgrade to k cutom high def ride a custom rezo crashes armand solash and k custom hybrid hat and china
    "it aint got no thing if it aint got that swing"

    Yamaha Stage Custom Noveau
    10,12,14,20,14 (standard 2 up 1 down)
    Evans EC2 over Remo Ambassador Resos
    Evans Genera Dry over ambassador resos
    DW 5002 double bass pedal
    Sabian 14 inch AAX Xcelerator hats
    Sabian 14 inch HHX X-plosion crash
    Sabian 16 inch AAX studio crash
    Zildjian 17 inch Z custom crash
    Sabian 21 inch AA rock ride
    Zildjian 18 inch oriental china trash
    Agrazian 10 inch Splash

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    i have had my yamaha stage custom advantage kit for about 6 years now.its the cherry red.
    if you can't keep time... then your just making noise!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Olly View Post
    i hate yamah...only expensive models are worth the money
    I was just wondering what Yamaha models do you hate and why so? I know that every model of drums might not be for everyone, but I would just like you to expand on your statement to know exactly what you don't like about Yamaha. This might help someone else who might be considering Yamaha drums.

    Thanks,
    Dennis

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    Quote Originally Posted by audiotech View Post
    I was just wondering what Yamaha models do you hate and why so? I know that every model of drums might not be for everyone, but I would just like you to expand on your statement to know exactly what you don't like about Yamaha. This might help someone else who might be considering Yamaha drums.

    Thanks,
    Dennis
    I agree! I hate blanket statements that don't hold any factual reasoning. It helps to know!!
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    what the heck does a motorcycle companie know about music anyway?

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    just kidding...lol. drums, pianos, saxaphones, electronic keyboards....watercraft. you name it, yamahas high end japaneese made products are some of the best crafted in the world. altho a little pricey.

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    When I was pro, My last kit was a Beech Custom in a red apple finish. Beautiful!

    Now I'm getting back into playing again, I wanted a fairly cheap kit, got a Yammaha Gigmaker. Can't imagine there's a better kit for the money.

    Full review Here:- http://www.drumchat.com/showthread.p...ammy-7906.html

    Mind you, There are a lot of good kits out there.

    Andy

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    Quote Originally Posted by funkymcstain View Post
    just kidding...lol. drums, pianos, saxaphones, electronic keyboards....watercraft. you name it, yamahas high end japaneese made products are some of the best crafted in the world. altho a little pricey.
    I can't think of anything they don't make well, including all of their concert percussion. Maybe the guitars aren't that great.

    Quote Originally Posted by AndyC View Post
    When I was pro, My last kit was a Beech Custom in a red apple finish. Beautiful!

    Now I'm getting back into playing again, I wanted a fairly cheap kit, got a Yammaha Gigmaker. Can't imagine there's a better kit for the money.

    Full review Here:- http://www.drumchat.com/showthread.p...ammy-7906.html

    Mind you, There are a lot of good kits out there.

    Andy
    Got any pics of the Beech Customs? That's what I'm currently on.

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    Yammy 9000 recording custom in hot red, i got it in around 1982 , 700 series hardware solid and light to lug about, its a thing a beauty, gorgeous sound, bullet proof and reliable, unlike the women in my life.



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    yamaha is making a hybrid wood kit called phoniex. what do you guys think about? i read about it in a yamha product thing. anyway seems cool.
    "it aint got no thing if it aint got that swing"

    Yamaha Stage Custom Noveau
    10,12,14,20,14 (standard 2 up 1 down)
    Evans EC2 over Remo Ambassador Resos
    Evans Genera Dry over ambassador resos
    DW 5002 double bass pedal
    Sabian 14 inch AAX Xcelerator hats
    Sabian 14 inch HHX X-plosion crash
    Sabian 16 inch AAX studio crash
    Zildjian 17 inch Z custom crash
    Sabian 21 inch AA rock ride
    Zildjian 18 inch oriental china trash
    Agrazian 10 inch Splash

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    Quote Originally Posted by Christiandrummer777 View Post
    yamaha is making a hybrid wood kit called phoniex. what do you guys think about? i read about it in a yamaha product thing. anyway seems cool.
    I tapped a bit on one at the last PASIC convention. They sounded nice. In all the ads I've seen, it always in the finish below. Call me crazy, but I don't really care for it.



    If I saw a full set in this finish I might fall in love:



    All the specs here:

    At $5,700 for a 4 piece shell pack, it falls into my "if I win the lottery" category. Nice eye candy, though.
    Last edited by Russ; 03-09-2012 at 09:11 AM. Reason: comm link

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    Yeah, I'm not wild about that finish either. And if I had $5700 to spend on a 4pc shell pack I'm afraid there are an awful lot of options out there!
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