Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Rock UIS

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Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Rock UIS

Yamaha

Live Custom Hybrid Rock UIS

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 457918
Brand: Yamaha
Model: Live Custom Hybrid Rock UIS
Price: $3,737.80

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The Live Custom Hybrid Rock UIS is a serious contender for players seeking a powerful, articulate sound with a touch of visual flair. The hybrid shell construction provides a warm, focused tone that cuts through the mix, making it ideal for rock, pop, and modern styles. It's a premium-priced kit, but the build quality and unique sonic character justify the investment.

Product Description

  • Yamaha Live Custom Hybrid Rock UIS
  • 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)
  • JLHOROCKUIS
  • Colour: UZU Ice Sunburst (UIS)
  • 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 offer unique tonal complexity and warmth
  • • YESS III mounting system maximizes resonance and minimizes dampening
  • • Bass drum weight system delivers focused low-end punch and clarity
  • • UZUKUI sandblasting provides a stunning, refined aesthetic finish
CONS
  • • The hybrid shell construction might be too dark for brighter genres
  • • The weight of the shells will be noticeable for gigging drummers
  • • UIS finish, while beautiful, is susceptible to minor scratches

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Key Features

Shell Material Hybrid Oak/Phenolic Resin
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 3.5mm (approximate, based on Yamaha Live Custom series)
Finish UZUKUI Sandblasted UIS

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Frequently Asked Questions

The phenolic resin adds a darker, more controlled low-mid presence than maple, resulting in a punchier and less 'ringy' sound, while still retaining some warmth.
It's a genuine feature; it filters out unwanted low-frequency vibrations, resulting in a more focused and powerful bass drum response, especially when mic’d.
While beautiful, the sandblasted finish is slightly softer than some gloss finishes and requires care to avoid minor scratches or scuffs – a soft cloth for cleaning is recommended.

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