Constructed with the Air Seal System, these thin, 100% maple shells utilize a revolutionary quick-release lug and aluminum die-cast hoops to provide maximum resonance with rich overtones. They also come with a hand-rubbed interior finish and Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System (YESS) mounts.

Air Seal System for superior shells

The use of the original Air Seal System is in part responsible for the superior quality found in Yamaha drum shells. Select woods are cut into plies, positioned with staggered diagonal seams, and sealed together with evenly distributed air pressure. The resulting shells are perfectly round and of uniform thickness, delivering superior tone quality and exceptional durability.

All-maple shell

The warm characteristic that maple offers is enhanced with the Air Seal System process. Select maple wood is cut in plies, positioned with staggered diagonal seams, and sealed together with evenly distributed air pressure. This process ensures that every drum shell is in round and of uniform thickness. It also provides superior tone quality and durability. The Absolute Maple Nouveau features 6-ply 6MM floor tom and tom shells, and 7-ply 7MM bass drum shells that produce a warm, full tone sound with excellent sustain.

Lugs

The revolutionary design of the quick-release minimal-contact lug casings found on the Absolute Nouveau series are fixed to the drum shell by snapping onto a post that is anchored at the nodal point. This allows the drum to vibrate freely. They allow the heads to be changed in less time and reduce the risk of losing tension rods or washers. A special nylon insert prevents tension rods from becoming loose during play.

Aluminum die-cast hoops

The aluminum die-cast hoops give these drums the benefit of accurate tuning that die-cast hoops are known for but they are much lighter weight than zinc so they do not choke the drum like zinc die-cast hoops do. They allow the drum to open up much like a triple-flanged hoop.

Bass drum spurs

Heavier and stronger hexagonal spurs withstand more force for greater stability. Height adjustment and releasing and retracting the pointed spur are accomplished easily with a drum key.

Toms equipped with YESS mounts

The original YESS (Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System) mounting system is on all Absolute Maple Nouveau toms and floor toms. This rod clamp system allows attachment of the drum to the tom holder without the need of a hole in the drum shell for the rod to pass through. The YESS clamp is attached to the shell at the nodal point with two bolts to allow the shell to vibrate freely without degrading the shell's dynamic range and sustain. The nodal point is the location on a shell with the least amount of vibration, allowing the mount to have minimal affect on the resonance of the shell.

Ball clamp and triple tom holder

The round ball clamp is a fundamental part of these Yamaha drums. Made of super-hard resin, the ball is held firmly in place with a steel plate and large wing bolt. While providing ease of operation, this system also delivers total freedom in setting and superior stability.

The triple tom holder accommodates 2 toms as well as a cymbal holder to provide a wide variety of set up possibilities. Cymbals and hardware not included.

Yamaha Absolute Maple Nouveau Standard 4-Piece Shell Pack Features:

• 100% maple shells
• Nouveau-style lug casings: chrome, quick-release design
• 7-ply 7mm bass drum
• 6-ply 6mm toms and snare drum
• Aluminum die-cast hoops on all toms and snare drums
• Hand-rubbed Vintage interior finish
• Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System (YESS) mounts
• Air Seal System shell
• 22" x 18" bass drum
• 12" x 9", 13" x 10" rack toms
• 16" x 16" floor tom
• TH-945 double tom holder
• Hardware and cymbals not included

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