In taking an entirely fresh approach to lug design,
our craftsmen have come up with an ideal design
that delivers greater sound performance and
convenience. These new lugs hook onto bolts that
are attached to the shell, which allows the lug
casings themselves to "float" eliminating any direct
contact between the lug and the shell. As this design
reduces the amount of hardware actually attached to
the drum shell, the shell is allowed to vibrate freely. On an 11-inch shell the lug bolts, as well as
the YESS mounting system, are all attached to the shell at its nodal point to greatly minimize
influence on shell resonance to deliver maximum tone.
Another benefit these lugs provide is when it comes time to change the head, it is no longer
necessary to remove the tuning bolts from the lugs to remove the hoop. Just loosen the bolts
enough to slide the lugs off of the bolts and the hoop comes right off. No more lost washers, etc.
and head changes can be done quicker and easier than before.
Air hole, YESS and
bolts on the shell
side are all positioned
at the shell’s nodal
point.
* Nodal point mounting is patented by the Nobel & Cooley Drum Company.
* Beside the Absolute Nouveau Lugs, the
Absolute lugs that were offered on
earlier models are also available.
Lug Nut
Holding Plate
The new claw design found on the
Absolute drums offers quick tuning,
smooth head changes, and noise free
performance. The tuning bolt utilizes a
wing type bolt that aids in tuning the bass
drum. Inside of the newly designed zinc
die cast craw is a plastic ring insert that
keeps the bolt from loosening and falling
off. The inner side of the claws is given a
plastic covering that prevents noise and
offers protection to the hoop from
damage.
New bass drum legs feature larger diameter
pipes that deliver increased stability and
durability. Height adjustment is easily secured
with a tuning key and the spur easily slides out
with a slide lever. Even with the bass drum set
up you can tell the spur's position by looking
at the lever. Along with the increase in pipe
diameter, the base section uses the same
system for securing as found on our cymbal
stands to provide more stable and secure
positioning of the legs.
BD
7-ply
7mm
8mm
(Beech)
6ply (6mm)
(FT, TT, SD)
FT/TT
6-ply
Standard
6mm
(Maple/Birch)
(Beech 8", 10"TT)
(Beech 12"~16"TT)
7.5mm
Size
(BD, TT)
Beech
7ply (8.0mm)
(BD)
Universal
Size
(FT, TT)
6ply (7.5mm)
(FT, 12"~16"TT, SD)
Shell
Air-Seal
Maple
System
Shells in the Absolute Series Drums are available in
three different types, Maple, Birch, and Beech. All
shells, regardless of the wood type, are created using
our exclusive Air Seal System to ensure that each and
every shell is perfectly round and of uniform
thickness. All shells feature the same ply design but
ply thickness varies between the woods to bring out
the best of tone and character of each wood.
Birch
Beech
(Maple/Birch)
Maple / Birch
7ply (7mm)
(BD)
Newly designed aluminum diecast hoops are
precision designed to withstand rigorous
performance. Aluminium is light in weight and
eliminates the high frequency noise (overtones)
often found in other materials used in hoop
design. These hoops hold the head securely in
place, provide less sound loss, and deliver a
more open sound with greater focus.
Small Lug
Nouveau
Turbo
Power
Size
Size
(BD)
(BD, FT, TT)
Providing minimum mount to shell contact,
the Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System
(YESS) delivers increased resonance plus
maximizes dynamic range and sustain.
Mounts are attached at the drum’s nodal
point* where shell vibration is minimally
reduced while a nylon bushing in the rod
clamp offers enhanced stability. This system
is also used on our floor tom brackets to
deliver maximum sustain.
6ply (6mm)
(8", 10"TT)
Lug
(Chrome)
(Chrome)
Lug Nut
Aluminium
Die-cast
(3.0mm)
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In addition to the single air hole on the top of the shell on the
beater head side, the Absolute Series provides four more holes
around the front end of the shell. The extra air holes allow air to
escape smoothly reducing backlash on the beater head as air
returns from the front. For the same reason, 16-inch and 18-inch
floor tom shells are designed with three air holes instead of the
usual one. (Only Nouveau lug model) Air holes and Nouveau
Lugs are all positioned at the shell’s nodal point to minimize
influence and deliver maximum resonance from the shell.
Absolute Nouveau Lug Model
Bass
Drums
Standard Size
Power Size
Turbo Size
Floor
Toms
Universal Size
Power Size
Mounted
Toms
Standard Size
Universal Size
Power Size
Absolute Lug Model
Bass
Drums
Standard Size
Power Size
Turbo Size
Floor
Toms
Universal Size
Power Size
Mounted
Toms
Standard Size
Universal Size
Power Size
Five
YESS
Air Holes
(TT)
(BD)
24"
BD1524
16"
BD1524T
18"
FT1518 FT1516
16"16"
16"15"14"
TT1516 TT1515 TT1514 TT1513 TT1512 TT1510
14"13"12"11"10"9"8"
24"
BD1124
16"
BD1124T
18"
FT1118 FT1116
16"16"
16"15"14"
TT1116 TT1115 TT1114 TT1113 TT1112 TT1110
14"13"12"11"10"9"8"
Pipe
YESS
Clamp
(FT)
* The following are used to denote material types. A (Maple) B (Birch) W (Beech)
22"
14"14"14"
16"
18"
16"18"15"14"
14"14"14"
22"
14"14"14"
16"
18"
16"18"15"14"
14"14"14"
20"
BD1522J BD1520J BD1518JF
BD1522
16"16"
BD1522T
18"
FT1516U
10"9"
* The following are used to denote material types. A (Maple) B (Birch) W (Beech)
20"
BD1122J BD1120J BD1118JF
BD1122
16"16"
BD1122T
18"
FT1116U
10"9"
18"
BD1520 BD1518F
BD1520T
FT1515U
FT1514
14"
13"
TT1514J
10"
TT1513J
TT1513U
18"
BD1120 BD1118F
BD1120T
FT1115U
FT1114
14"
13"
TT1114J
BD
(Front)
TT1113J
TT1113U
10"
BD
(Batter 20"~24")
18"
Bass Drum
Spurs
Floating
BD System
Remo Power
Remo Ebony
Stroke P4
Power Stroke P3
Clear
: Depth
13"
FT1513U
12"
TT1512J
8"
TT1512U
9"
: Depth
13"
FT1113U
12"
TT1112J
8"
TT1112U
9"
FT/TT
(Top/Bottom)
All Round
Remo Clear
Ball Clamp
Ambassador
(Short Rod)
10"
TT1510J
7 1/2"
TT1510U
8"
10"
TT1110J
7 1/2"
TT1110U
8"
Hardware
7"
7"
Triple
Tom Holder
8"
TT1508J
TT1508
8"
TT1108J
TT1108
Yamaha’s legendary ball mount &
clamp has been providing drummers
with extremely flexible and stable tom
placement for over 20 years.
Consisting of a large resin ball and
wing bolt,
incorporates
plate to deliver maximum stability
that will withstand the very rigorous
performance.
this ingenious system
an internal retaining
A pipe post stabilizer providing height
adjustment on the bass drum’s pedal
side ensures that the beater makes
contact at the head’s center. The
stabilizer fits into a pipe clamp on the
underside of the drum and is
equipped with a memory clamp for
quick and precise
setup. A pair of
supports provides
added stability.
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UV Finishes
Along with 6 regular color finishes, the new Absolute Series is available in an additional 43
different color finishes. The series also uses UV cured finishes that are not available anywhere
else. These new finishes control discoloration and offer depth and brilliance that is distinctively
different from all other finishes. Yamaha has also developed new finishing techniques that
1
VN:
Vintage Natural
2
VB:
Vintage Black
13
Dark Blue Stone
(Covered finish)
20
Pink Pearl Fade
3
HY:
Honey Yellow
5
SBU:
Sea Blue
14
Blue Oyster
(Covered finish)
21
Green Fade
4
CW:
Cherry Wood
6
SOB:
Solid Black
15
Psychedelic
White
(Covered finish)
22
Brown Fade
8
BLP:
7
SLS:
16
23
Red Pearl Natural
Black Sparkle
Silver Sparkle
Iridescent Purple
(Covered finish)
Amber Fade
9
RPN:
10
WHM:
White Mica
17
Snake
(Covered finish)
24
Sea Blue Fade
46
BUP:
Blue Sparkle
11
Black Marine
WMP:
White Marine Pearl
(Covered finish)
Purple Blue Fade
Black Pearl Fade
18
25
(Covered finish)
Purple Pearl
12
Pearl
19
Yellow Pearl
Fade
26
Fade
Series
Maple Custom Absolute
Birch Custom Absolute
Beech Custom Absolute
Maple Custom
Recording Custom
Maple Custom Definitive
Stage Custom
Advantage Nouveau
Stage Custom Advantage
RYDEEN
5
Air-Seal
System
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Shells
All Maple
All Birch
All Beech
All Maple
All Birch
All Maple
All Oak
Oak (Birch),
P.Mahogany
& Falkata
Birch,
P.Mahogany
& Falkata
Philippine
Mahogany
Nouveau
Lug
•
•
•
-
-
-
•
(FRC)
-
Small
Separate
Lug
Lug
-
•
-
•
-
•
-
•
-
--
•
-
•
--
-
•
--
•
High Tension
Lug
-
Dieca
-
Dieca
Dieca
-
(Ste
-
stee
•
--
stee
-
(Ste
-
stee
-
stee
-
stee
Trip
Trip
Trip
Trip
Trip
(
Al
Al
Al
Dy
Dy
ms
ms
ms
deliver brilliant sparkle colors and textured finishes that until now, had to be applied with wraps.
In addition to the new finishes, you can choose from some unique coverings that are also
available.
27
Purple Sparkle
Fade
34
Gold Sparkle
Fade
42
Sketched Orange
50
Iron Pearl
(Covered finish)
oops
T, FT)
minium
t (3.0mm)
minium
t (3.0mm)
minium
t (3.0mm)
aHoop
l 2.3mm)
e flange
(1.6mm)
e flange
(1.6mm)
aHoop
l 2.3mm)
e flange
(1.6mm)
e flange
(1.6mm)
e flange
(1.6mm)
28
Apple Sparkle
Fade
35
Green Marble
43
Rainbow
YESS
TTFT
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
••••••
••••••
•
•
••
-
•
29
Black Sparkle
Sunburst
36
Blue Marble
44
Green Mica
Pipe Clamp
-
•
-
•
-
•
-
•
-
•
-
•
30
Black Sparkle
Fade
Embossed Blue38Embossed
Oriental Gold
NEW NEW
Bass Drum Spurs
•
•
•
-
-
-
-
Blue Sparkle
Sunburst
37
45
Red Sparkle48Mint Candy
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
-
•
-
•
•
----
31
Green
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
--•-
••
47
Floating
BD System
32
Blue Sparkle
Fade
39
Pink Flakes
(Covered finish)
18"
Ball Clamp
(Short Rod)
•••
•
•
•
-
•
•
•
•
--
•
--
•
--
33
Yellow Sparkle
Fade
40
Gold Flakes
49
Stone Pavement
(Covered finish)
Triple
Ball Clamp
Tom Holder
(Long Rod)
-
•
-
•
-
•
-
•
--
•
-----
-
-
•
-
•
-
•
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Soon after its introduction, the Maple Custom series quickly became the new
standard for professional maple drums.
All Maple Shell
Maple offers a warm sound with full sustain and
outstanding projection. Our original Air-Seal
System shells feature select maple wood 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 the shell with superior tone quality and
durability. Floor tom and tom shells use a 7-ply
design. Additional plies in the 10-ply bass drum
shells help produce a low fundamental tone.
Yamaha's small gold lugs consist
of a precision-machined lug nut
inserted in a small springless
casing. Attached to the drum shell
at its nodal point by a single bolt,
the shell is allowed to vibrate
freely. A special nylon insert
prevents tension rods from
becoming loose during play.
Nylon Ring
Lug Nut
O Ring
7-ply
(FT/TT)
Combination six-sided/
Philips (+) bolt head
TM : TURQUOISE MAPLE
Lug Nut
Holding Plate
COLOR FINISHES
BAM : BLACK MAPLE
VN : VINTAGE NATURAL
Bass Drums
Standard Size
Power Size
Turbo Size
Mounted Toms
Standard Size
Power Size
BD
Maple
Bass Drum
Spurs
10-ply
BD
(Front 20"~24")
Yamaha
250H2
Air-Seal
System
Clamp
7
Pipe
24"
MBD1324
16"
MBD1324T
18"
16"
MTT1316
14"
FT/TT
7-ply
(Front18")
Yamaha
250H2
BD
22"
MBD1322J
14"
MBD1322
16"
MBD1322T
18"
15"
MTT1315
13"
Standard
Size
(BD, TT)
BD
(Batter)
Remo Clear
Ambassador
14"
16"
18"
10"
12"
Power
Size
(BD, TT)
FT/TT
(Top/Bottom)
Remo Clear
Ambassador
20"
MBD1320J
MBD1320
MBD1320T
14"
MTT1314J
MTT1314
Turbo
Size
(BD)
Hardware
All Round
Ball Clamp
(Short Rod)
18"
14"
13"
9"
11"
Small Lug
(Gold)
Triple
Tom Holder
MBD1318JF
MTT1313J
MTT1313
Lug Nut
TURQUOISE MAPLE
Floor Toms
18"16"14"
MFT1318
16"
12"
MTT1312J
8"
MTT1312
10"
DynaHoop
(Steel / 2.3mm)
16"
7 1/2"
9"
YESS
(TT)
10"
MFT1316
MTT1310J
MTT1310
YESS
(FT)
14"
8"
MTT1308J
7"
MTT1308
8"
MFT1314
: Depth
Probably the most recorded drum in history, the Recording Custom has set
the benchmark for excellence for over twenty years.
All Birch Shell
Birch shells produce a lower fundamental tone than
maple. Their crisp sound quality with short attack
decay make them optimal for recording situations.
Our Air-Seal System shells feature select birch wood
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 while providing
superior tone quality and durability.
100%
Japanese
BIRCH
Bass Drums
26"
BD926YJ
Standard Size
Power Size
Turbo Size
14"
Mounted Toms
Standard Size
Birch
14"
BD
7-ply
BD
(Front 20"~26")
Power Size
Air-Seal
System
14"
16"
18"
16"
TT916Y
FT/TT
6-ply
24"
BD924YJ
BD924Y
BD924YT
BD
(Front 18")
7-ply
(BD)
15"
TT915YJ
12"
TT915Y
13"
Standard
Size
(BD, TT)
BD
(Batter)
14"
16"
18"
22"
BD922YJ
BD922Y
BD922YT
10"
12"
Power
Size
(BD, TT)
FT/TT
(Top)
14"
16"
18"
14"
TT914YJ
TT914Y
Turbo
Size
(BD)
(Bottom)
20"
BD920YJ
BD920Y
BD920YT
FT/TT
6-ply
(FT/TT)
CHERRY WOOD
13"
TT913YJ
9"
TT913Y
11"
High Tension
Lug
(One-piece)
Hi-Tension Lugs
Precision-machined lug nuts
provide noise-free control due
to their springless casing design.
Manufactured as genuine onepiece units, our high tension
lugs have established one of the
principal trends in modern
design.
The 6-ply bass drum, floor tom, and tom tom shells
are all crafted with Yamaha’s original "Air Seal
System" to ensure the utmost in quality. We
the once common 60 rounded edge and combined it with
-
a triple-flanged hoop
drums a thick yet mild retro tone.
also an old standard-to give these
Shells are available
in same four high-quality color finishes that are
found in the Absolute series drums.
revived
Deeper Bass Drums Deliver Power and Tone
24, 22, and 20-inch bass drums are all designed with a deeper
17-inch depth to create a heavier, deeper tone and draw greater
power, and volume out of the bass drum’s shell. Likewise, the
18-inch shell uses a 15-inch depth to gain the same benefits.
Universal Size
Shells are designed deeper than thin shells, and thinner than deep
shells. This "best of both worlds" approach offers great versatility
making the drums easy to use in a wide range of musical styles.
Unique Floor Tom Sizes
Floor toms are available in 18 x 16, 16 x 15, and 14 x 13-inch
configurations. This unique size lineup makes it easier to find the
right size that fits with your tom tom selection.
Small Lugs
The unique chrome body lug casings are fixed
to the drum shell with only a single bolt allowing
the drum to vibrate freely. They also provide
precise and secure tuning.
Lug Nut
Holding Plate
YESS
Lug Nut
SHELLS
DY2F4
(ADDITIONAL)
HARDWARE
MBD822U
MTT812U
MTT813U
MFT816
TH945A
MSD0846
CS845
CS840
HS840
SS840
FP8210
DS840
Psychedelic White
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Floating
Bass Drum
System
Color Finishes
New Designed Claws,
New Bass Drum Legs
The series utilizes new large diameter legs like those found on
the Absolute Nouveau series drums. These thicker legs are
designed to provide greater stability and durability. The spur is
designed with a lever that makes sliding the spur tip in and out
easy, and height is easy to adjust and secure with a drum key.