Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Oak Fusion 4-Piece Shell Set (Ice Sunburst)

General

What makes Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Oak Series shells hybrid, is the extra layer of phenol, which has been added between every third ply of oak and on both sides, pulling more focus and attack out of the wood. As such, this kit has the hefty sound you would expect from oak but then with boosted sustain and wider dynamics. This stage-ready, fusion-configured shell set includes a 20 inch by 16 inch kick drum, a 10 inch by 7 inch and 12 inch by 8 inch rack tom and a 14 inch by 13 inch floor tom. Each shell has been given a specialised UZUKURI treatment to bring out the natural grain of the oak, putting it on full display, before being mounted with Dark Silver hardware. This edition comes in Ice Sunburst.

The Bass Enhancement Weight System

Another unique feature is the Bass Enhancement Weight system. When you look inside the kick drum, the interior has not only been finished in black but fitted with metal weights secured via the tension rods. This extra weight is applied at specific points to tighten up and focus the sound and, combined with the wooden tension hoops and die-cast bass drum claws, results in a formidable kick sound.

The YESS III Tom Mount System

The two included toms are mounted via the unique YESS III system, which is an upgrade on YESS II system. With this improved mount, vibrational leakage is significantly reduced, leaving a more natural sound and even better sustain, while the ball-jointed design supports accurate positioning. Both toms and the floor toms also feature 2.3mm Dyna Hoops to guarantee tight sound and a sharp response and to ensure that you're getting the very best out of the pre-fitted set of Remo Emperor drumheads.