Hey All,
So, after many, many years of playing a 1987 Yamaha Tour Custom kit, I'm thinking about getting a new set. I absolutely love the sound of the shells (6 ply birch/mohagany -- remo clear pinstripe heads) and the bullet proof hardware. They sound great live and in studio.
After reading this forum (thanks for the great info!) and searching around, the drum world seems upside down to me. I'm looking for a birch-based kit that allows: 22x14, 12, 13, 16, 18 configuration and in something like a sunburst finish.
It seems like many brands have upgraded hardware and tom mounting methods have improved, which is good. But, it also looks like marketing/sales have shifted materials to other woods (maple, oak, etc.) and toward different sized toms.
I think my current set is a 60 degree bearing edge -- can someone explain why everything has moved to 30-45 degree? Should I worry about bearing edge -- or is this another marketing tactic?
Lastly, what the hell happened to Yamaha!? I read about the split from Sakae and it looks like Yamaha has a very limited production today as they ramp the factory in China. I absolutely love these Tour Customs -- what kits do you all think I should look at considering what I'm looking for? I wanted to stay loyal to Yamaha, but looks like limited options on that front. Budget -- I'd like to stay under $2K, but want to understand the trade offs.
Look forward to the ideas and discussion...and thanks!
So, after many, many years of playing a 1987 Yamaha Tour Custom kit, I'm thinking about getting a new set. I absolutely love the sound of the shells (6 ply birch/mohagany -- remo clear pinstripe heads) and the bullet proof hardware. They sound great live and in studio.
After reading this forum (thanks for the great info!) and searching around, the drum world seems upside down to me. I'm looking for a birch-based kit that allows: 22x14, 12, 13, 16, 18 configuration and in something like a sunburst finish.
It seems like many brands have upgraded hardware and tom mounting methods have improved, which is good. But, it also looks like marketing/sales have shifted materials to other woods (maple, oak, etc.) and toward different sized toms.
I think my current set is a 60 degree bearing edge -- can someone explain why everything has moved to 30-45 degree? Should I worry about bearing edge -- or is this another marketing tactic?
Lastly, what the hell happened to Yamaha!? I read about the split from Sakae and it looks like Yamaha has a very limited production today as they ramp the factory in China. I absolutely love these Tour Customs -- what kits do you all think I should look at considering what I'm looking for? I wanted to stay loyal to Yamaha, but looks like limited options on that front. Budget -- I'd like to stay under $2K, but want to understand the trade offs.
Look forward to the ideas and discussion...and thanks!