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Description
When it comes to resonant punch and stage-ready durability, the Yamaha Rock Tour Custom Drums stand out in the world of drum kits. Crafted for drummers who are serious about their sound and performance, this set combines Yamaha's legendary craftsmanship with a contemporary edge. The big leaf mahogany shells offer a warm, rich tone that's perfect for rock and pop genres, while the proprietary staggered diagonal seam construction ensures robust build quality. This drum set is not just about sound; it's about making an impression with both your music and your gear.
The lugs are designed with an innovative low-mass design, minimizing shell contact and allowing the drum to fully resonate. Each component is meticulously crafted to withstand the rigors of touring life, yet offers the finesse needed for studio recording. The toms and bass drum deliver a balanced, full-bodied sound with impressive low-end depth, making them ideal for powerful grooves and intricate beats alike. Whether you're hitting the stage or the studio, the Yamaha Rock Tour Custom Drums deliver everything you need to make your mark.
Key Features:
- Big leaf mahogany shells for enhanced warmth and depth
- Proprietary staggered diagonal seam construction
- Innovative low-mass lugs for maximum resonance
- Stage-ready durability with professional-grade hardware
- Ideal for both live performances and studio recording
Videos
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Yamaha Drums - Rock Tour - Adrian Violi Drum Review
Reviews
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Yamaha Rock Tour Custom Drums (red).
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The mahogany shells allow tuning to low tones without losing warmth, making it ideal for heavy music styles.
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Owners prefer the sound of the Rock Tour over Premier Genista and Tama Superstar, noting its superior tonal quality.
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Based on 2 Reviews and 4 Ratings
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Fantastic drums but the photo is wrong!
Definitely professional level drums. Birch and mahogany shells give a sound very much like the RC9000 but with more presence and punch. A very distinctive sound. Possibly not the most versatile in the world but used as they are intended - essentially for rock - and they stand up against any modern professional line. I know because I've owned this kit for fifteen years alongside top of the line kits by other great manufacturers. By the way, the photo on this review above DOES NOT show the Rock Tour Custom. Rather, the much inferior Tour Custom from around 2010.
Deep and Punchy
Mahogany lets me tune the drums lower than any other kit in my collection, super deep but still articulate sound out of the toms and the kick is heaven
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In the live performance of "Chocolate" on Conan, George Daniel of The 1975 can be seen playing a red Yamaha Rock Tour Custom Drum Kit.
Matt Sorum used a Yamaha Rock Tour Custom drum set during the Guns N' Roses "Use Your Illusion" tour from 1991 to 1993. This setup included an 18" x 24" bass drum, a 3 1/2" x 12" brass piccolo snare, an 8" x 14" recording snare drum, a 12" x 14" mounted tom, 16" x 16" and 16" x 18" floor toms, and a 20.5" Ludwig timpani. A YouTube video showcases Sorum playing and autographing a similar set at a 1992 clinic.
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