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Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Rock UCS

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Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Rock UCS

Yamaha

Live Custom Hybrid Rock UCS

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 457915
Brand: Yamaha
Model: Live Custom Hybrid Rock UCS
Category: Drum Shell Sets
Price: $3,737.80

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This Live Custom Hybrid Rock UCS is a serious contender for gigging drummers and studio players wanting a modern, powerful sound. The hybrid shell design really cuts through the mix, and the YESS mounts let the drums breathe. It's a premium-priced kit, but delivers a professional feel and performance that's hard to beat for rock and pop applications.

Product Description

  • Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Rock UCS
  • Drum Set
  • Live Custom Hybrid Oak Series
  • Rock configuration
  • 7-Ply hybrid drum shells - 6 Plies of oak wood with a centre sheet of phenolic resin
  • YESS III tom mount system
  • Bass drum frequency control weight system does away with unnecessary frequencies and amplifies the low end power of the bass drum
  • Drumshell surfaces are finished via a treatment of multiple sandblasting (UZUKUI process)
  • JLHOROCKUCS
  • Colour: UZU Charcoal Sunburst (UCS)
  • Includes a TH945B double tom holder

*Drumshell set includes:*

, 22" x 18" Bass drum, 10" x 07" Tom Tom, 12" x 08" Tom Tom, 16" x 15" Floor Tom

PROS
  • • Hybrid oak/resin shells deliver a focused, powerful, and articulate tone.
  • • YESS III mounting system minimizes dampening and maximizes resonance.
  • • Bass drum weight system effectively enhances low-end punch and clarity.
  • • UZUKUI sandblasted finish creates a unique aesthetic and enhanced shell resonance.
CONS
  • • The hybrid shell construction may lack the pure warmth of all-oak drums.
  • • UCS finish, while beautiful, can be a fingerprint magnet and requires careful maintenance.
  • • The kit leans towards a rock/pop sound; less versatile for jazz or orchestral styles.

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material 6-ply Oak with Phenolic Resin Centre Ply
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 22 in x 18 in
Tom Sizes 10 in x 07 in, 12 in x 08 in, 16 in x 15 in
Shell Thickness 5.5mm (approximate)
Finish UZUKUI Sandblasted Charcoal Sunburst (UCS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The resin adds stiffness and projection, resulting in a tighter, more focused sound with enhanced attack – less sustain and a quicker decay than pure oak.
It's a legitimate design feature; it reduces unwanted bass frequencies, clarifying the low end and making it feel more controlled and powerful without needing excessive dampening.
The finish is quite durable but the sandblasted texture can show fingerprints easily and is more susceptible to scratches than a gloss finish, requiring more careful handling.

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