Description

Live Custom Hybrid Oak – Naturally Massive
Redefining the original sound of oak with a new hybrid shell, the new Live Custom Hybrid Oak enhances the dynamic range by accentuating its attack and projection and incorporates the traditional Japanese uzukuri handcrafted shell finishing, creating a unique look that defines the expression of oak.
Oak /Phenolic Sheet Hybrid Shell
The Live Custom Hybrid Oak shell concept is borrowed from our flagship PHX and Absolute Hybrid Maple kits, which feature a dense phenolic sheet sandwiched between two sheets of oak ply. Always a pioneer in the field of oak drums, Yamaha has enhanced the dynamic range of the new Live Custom by accentuating its attack and projection.
Uzukuri Finish
The traditional Japanese finishing technique known as uzukuri has been modified for use on drum shells. In this procedure, the soft areas in the wood grain are sanded and the entire shell is coated with a thin layer of black paint. The surface of the shell is sanded again before the final coating is applied in a process that emphasizes the natural beauty of the oak grain.
Y.E.S.S. III Mount
An evolutionary step up from our Y.E.S.S. II tom mount, the Y.E.S.S. III mount further reduces acoustic dampening, allowing the shell to vibrate more freely and it brings out more of the shell’s natural sustain and volume.
DynaHoops & Emperor Head
Thicker steel hoops offer a tighter sound and sharper response, and toms and floor toms are equipped with clear Remo Emperor heads, which are known for their deep sound and great durability.
Features
7-Ply hybrid oak shell (center phenolic ply)
Traditional Japanese uzukuri finish in Magma Burst
Bass enhancement weight
YESS III tom mounting system
Dark chrome hardware
Absolute single-post lug
2.3 mm steel DynaHoops
Specifications
Shell: Oak/Phenolic sheet hybrid: 7-ply, 7.3 mm (TT, FT), 7-ply, 8.8 mm (BD)
TT/FT Hoop: 2.3 mm DynaHoop (Dark Silver finish)
BD Hoop: Wood hoop
Lug: Absolute lug (Dark Silver finish)
Bearing Edge: 45-degree/R1.5
TT/FT Head: Top: Remo Clear Emperor, Bottom: Remo Clear Ambassador
BD Head: Front: Remo P3 Ebony, Batter: Remo P3 Clear (20″ – 24″ BD), Remo Coated Ambassador (18″ BD)
Tom Mount: Y.E.S.S. III system
Pack Includes
22″x18″ Bass Drum
10″x7″ and 12″x8″ Mounted Toms
16″x15″ Floor Tom
14″x5.5″ Snare Drum
*Cymbals and hardware not included