Yamaha 08"x07" Recording Custom SOB

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Yamaha 08"x07" Recording Custom SOB

Yamaha

08"x07" Recording Custom SOB

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 451431
Brand: Yamaha
Model: 08"x07" Recording Custom SOB
Category: 8" Toms
Price: $547.80

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The Yamaha Recording Custom 8-inch tom is a fantastic option for drummers seeking a focused, articulate sound. The birch construction provides a warmth and clarity that sits beautifully in a mix, and the Y.E.S.S. mounting system really lets the shell breathe. It's a premium-priced component ideal for those building a kit or needing a specific, well-defined tom sound.

Product Description

  • Yamaha Recording Custom 08" x 07" TT
  • Tom Tom
  • Finish: Solid Black (SOB)
  • Drumshell material: 100% Birch
  • High-gloss lacquer
  • 6-Ply drum shells
  • Inside of the shell has been treated with a dark brown lacquer
  • Boearing edge: 30° round edge
  • 1.6 mm Triple flanged hoops
  • Batter head: Remo Ambassador
  • coated
  • Resonant head: Remo Ambassador
  • clear
  • Y.E.S.S. System
  • RBT0807-SOB
PROS
  • • Birch shell delivers a warm, focused tone with excellent projection
  • • 30° bearing edge facilitates a quick, responsive drummer's feel
  • • Y.E.S.S. mounting system minimizes shell dampening and resonance
  • • Triple-flanged hoops enhance attack and tuning stability
CONS
  • • Solid Black (SOB) finish can show fingerprints and handling marks easily
  • • 8-inch tom size is somewhat limited in low-end response
  • • Birch shells, while versatile, lack the deep fundamental of maple

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Key Features

Size 8 in x 7 in
Shell Material 100% Birch
Ply Count 6-Ply
Hoops 1.6 mm Triple Flanged
Mounting Y.E.S.S. System
Weight Approximately 12 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Y.E.S.S. minimizes contact points, allowing the shell to vibrate more freely and retain more resonance and sustain – it’s noticeably more open sounding.
The interior lacquer helps control overtones and reflections within the shell, subtly softening the higher frequencies and contributing to a warmer overall tone.
While it excels in more nuanced settings, it can work for rock; however, a larger tom would provide more low-end power for heavier, more demanding genres.

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