Yamaha 08"x07" Recording Custom SOB
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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.
