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Drum General 2009

The document provides detailed specifications and features of Yamaha's V-Series, S-Series, and L-Series snare drums, highlighting their unique shell constructions and sound characteristics. Each series is designed to cater to different musical styles, with specific attention to materials, finishes, and reinforcement systems that enhance sound quality and durability. Additionally, it includes information on color finishes and the impact of special coatings on the drums' appearance over time.
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Drum General 2009

The document provides detailed specifications and features of Yamaha's V-Series, S-Series, and L-Series snare drums, highlighting their unique shell constructions and sound characteristics. Each series is designed to cater to different musical styles, with specific attention to materials, finishes, and reinforcement systems that enhance sound quality and durability. Additionally, it includes information on color finishes and the impact of special coatings on the drums' appearance over time.
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Vintage Coating COLOR FINISHES


Maple In order to best demonstrate the characteristics
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of the shell materials, special synthetic resin

V-Series The thin 4-ply shells are fitted with 6-ply reinforcement rings.
Air-Seal
System
4-ply +
6-Ply ring

2.7mm
Short / 20
Triple flange Small
(Steel / 1.6mm) Lug

H DC
Lug Insertion Lug Nut
Plate coating materials are carefully applied by hand.
This thin but hard coating provides durability
and stubborn resistance to changes in VN : Vintage Natural
“Vintage” Concept The shell delivers a warm, open sound with short sustain that is in keeping with the “vintage” concept.
Hi-carbon H type DC type
Steel Snare (RELEASE) (BUTT)
temperature and humidity. At the same time, it
has a minimal effect on shell vibration, so the
each drum produces all the power and nuance
you put into it.
Sonic Hoop Reinforcements Hoops Another special feature of your Vintage
VB : Vintage Black

Coated* YAMAHA drums is that they’ll


The shells are 4-ply designs fitted with 6- To obtain a rich vintage sound we chose gradually become richer and deeper in color
ply reinforcement rings. Sonic hoops are a triple-flange hoop with 8 tensioners for over time. VA : Vintage Apple
*The color change is a characteristic of this special
formed, like the shell, using our exclusive the 14-inch shell. The lower tension coating material. Two new colors are also available, as
well as the conventional colors: Vintage Natural and
Air-Seal System. Fitting perfectly into the delivers a deeper, more open sound. Vintage Black.
VR : Vintage Brown
shell’s interior they deliver greater
reinforcement and a sound rich in
overtones with a fat, short sustain. VSD1460 Size:14"x6"

S-Series Bright, warm tone is characteristic of the maple shell.


Air-Seal
System
Maple
7-ply Top
2R

60 1R
Bottom Aluminum Small Lug
Die-cast
(3.0mm)
Lug Nut
2.7mm
Short / 14/20
Stainless
H

H type
Steel Snare (RELEASE)
G

G type
(BUTT)
“Sensitive” Concept The snare delivers excellent response with superior attack.
Highly Respected Maple Custom R2
Bearing Edges
Yamaha’s signature series, the Maple Different shaped bearing edges are used
Custom. 60° on the top and bottom of the shell. The
Highly popular with drummers around batter side bearing edge has a gentle R2
45°
the globe, our Maple Custom series edge with a 60º slope that gives the drum
welcomes this new addition that brings a milder mid to low-end tone. A sharper
R1
new life to the lineup. R1 edge with a 45º slope on the snare
side blends in a sharp, clear response. MSD1455 Size:14"x5 1/2" MSD1465 Size:14"x6 1/2" MSD1365 Size:13"x6 1/2"
Snare Bed
A deeper 2.7mm snare bed makes the drum more articulate with greater COLOR FINISHES
sensitivity to the drummer’s touch. (All series) AMS : Amber Sunburst TM : Turquoise Maple CW : Cherry Wood SBU: Sea Blue VN : Vintage Natural AS : Antique Sunburst BAM : Black Maple RPN : Red Pearl Natural

L-Series Nine vent holes along with the rigid 8-ply oak shell deliver maximum volume and superior low-end tone.
Air-Seal
System
Oak
8-ply
1R

Dark Chrome Dark Chrome Lug Nut


DynaHoop Separate
(Steel / 2.3mm) Lug
2.7mm
Short / 20
Hi-carbon H type
H B

B type
Steel Snare (RELEASE) (BUTT)

“Loud”Concept Its heavy sound matches its strong appearance.

OAK Dark Chrome and Offset Lugs


Oak’s rigidity makes it a hard material to Dark chrome plating applied to the
mold. Yamaha’s exclusive Air-Seal hoops and lugs produces a bolder,
System however, makes it possible to sharper image.
mold pieces thicker than previously
possible, to deliver a heavier sound with NSD1455 Size:14"x5 1/2" NSD1470 Size:14"x7"
excellent durability.
COLOR FINISHES
Vent Holes MNO : Matte Natural OAK MSB : Musashi Black ROK : Red OAK SOS : Solid Silver BOS : Blue Sparkle Sunburst BSS : Black Sparkle Sunburst HSS : Habanero Sparkle Sunburst TSL : Temple Silver

The shell’s nine vent holes allow air to flow quickly and
sufficiently out of the shell minimizing rebound when the head V-Series S-Series L-Series
is struck and delivering greater comfort when playing. The vent Model VSD1460 MSD1455 MSD1465 MSD1365 NSD1455 NSD1470
holes also enhance mid to low-end tone delivering a powerful Shell Maple 4ply +Maple 6ply ring Maple 7ply Oak 8ply
Triple flange (steel 1.6mm) Aluminum Die-cast
sound that is tight and clear with a short sustain. Its presence it Hoop
w/8 holes
Aluminum Die-cast w/10 holes
w/8 holes
Dyna hoop (steel 2.3mm) w/10 holes
obvious even in loud music styles like rock and heavy metal. Batter Remo Ambassador Coated Remo Ambassador Coated Remo Ambassador Coated
Head
Bottom Remo Ambassador Snare Remo Ambassador Snare Remo Ambassador Snare
Release side H type H type H type
Strainer
Butt side DC type G type B type
Hi-carbon steel 20 strands Stainless steel 14 strands Hi-carbon steel 20 strands Hi-carbon steel 25 strands
Snare Stainless steel 20 strands (SNRS)
(SN1420CP) (SN13RS) (SN1420CP) (SN1425CP)

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