Yamaha 12"x10" Recording Custom SOB

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Yamaha 12"x10" Recording Custom SOB

Yamaha

12"x10" Recording Custom SOB

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 595376
Brand: Yamaha
Model: 12"x10" Recording Custom SOB
Category: 12" Toms
Price: $702.90

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The Recording Custom 12” tom is a solid choice for studio work or gigging drummers seeking a defined, articulate sound. The birch shell provides a controlled warmth that sits well in a mix, and the Y.E.S.S. mount keeps things lively. It's a premium-priced tom that really delivers a professional tone without being overly boomy.

Product Description

  • Yamaha 12"x10" Recording Custom SOB
  • Tom Tom
  • Size: 12" x 10"
  • 6-Ply shell
  • Shell material: 100% birch
  • Bearing edge: 30º round edge
  • 1.6 mm Triple flanged hoops
  • Batter head: Remo Ambassador Coated
  • Resonant drumhead: Remo Ambassador Clear
  • Y.E.S.S. System
  • Manufacturer's designation: RBT1210-SOB
  • Inside lacquer finish in dark brown
  • Colour: Solid Black (SOB) high-gloss
PROS
  • • Birch shell delivers a focused, warm tone with excellent projection.
  • • 30° bearing edge enhances resonance and head interaction.
  • • Triple-flanged hoops provide increased stability and tuning range.
  • • Y.E.S.S. mounting system minimizes shell dampening for vibrant sound.
CONS
  • • Solid Black finish shows every mark and imperfection easily.
  • • 100% birch construction can lack the low-end thump of maple or mahogany.
  • • Triple-flanged hoops can be a bit more sensitive to head overtightening.

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Key Features

Size 12" x 10"
Shell Material 100% Birch
Ply Count 6
Hoops 1.6 mm Triple Flanged
Mounting Y.E.S.S. System
Weight Approximately 12 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Y.E.S.S. system minimizes contact points, allowing the shell to vibrate more freely, resulting in a more resonant and full tone than traditional mounting methods.
While the high-gloss finish looks stunning, it’s quite susceptible to scratches and scuffs, so careful handling and a gig bag are highly recommended.
Maple Recording Customs tend to have a more open, airy sound with more sustain, whereas this birch model is more focused and controlled, cutting through a mix better.

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