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Yamaha 100 year anniversary drums

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Has anyone seen one in real life?

I knew they showed a few models as a museum piece at the 2010 Namm show.

They came in a few rare wood and composite species like Sapele and Carbon.

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They also came with both black chrome and 24k gold hardware.

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It also came with this exclusive drum key which is made of Carbon, Black Wood and Mother Of Pearl.

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I will make some pictures of the inside of this catalog tonight.

www.musiqoundsproductions.com
Posted on 8 years ago
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Hello!

Hm, somehow I missed their 100th birthday...:(

This is quite interesting, I remember that back in the 80s Yamaha showed up for an (must have been the 75th then?) anniversary at the Frankfurt Music Fair here in Germany with some special kits also - rare wood finishes, gold plated hardware and even a carbon kit, as you mentioned.

The same kits they had 6 years ago, with a "100" instead of a "75"?

As we asked the people that worked at the booth if the carbon kit would make it to serial production, they just answered something like, "I don´t think so, because besides of an almost insane price I don´t know anybody who´d like to carry it around!" So the shells seemed to be very heavy, but with an outstanding look indeed.

Unfortunately we didn´t have mobilephones w/camera nor digicams back in the day, so I can´t provide any material than just memories...

Did you have a chance to hear what this carbon kit sounds like?

Really sad these beautiful kits were just produced as museum pieces, and never had been offered at least in a limited edition - they would have become something like "holy grails" for our grandchildren!

Thanks a lot for posting pics of these rarities!

Greets, Jurgen

Jazz is not dead - it just smells funny! FZ
Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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The 100 year was 1887 - 1987, so probably it were these kits you saw.

Awesome!

I know they were in production. But probably very sparse.

They didn't make many carbon kits too indeed. I know Tommy Aldridge had one (if i'm right it went back to Osaka after years)

The only thing I have is this just as rare Tuning Key and the catalog.

www.musiqoundsproductions.com
Posted on 8 years ago
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I've put the pages of these rare gems of drums and black and gold hardare sets in a folder:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1353020031390385&type=1

Its a closed Yamaha Drummers group (with players, artists, company peeps and more) and its free to join for everyone.

www.musiqoundsproductions.com
Posted on 8 years ago
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From musiqman

I've put the pages of these rare gems of drums and black and gold hardare sets in a folder:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1353020031390385&type=1Its a closed Yamaha Drummers group (with players, artists, company peeps and more) and its free to join for everyone.

What's the name of the group?




Looking for a late 80's to early 90's, preferably Arctic White Pearl MLX 14x14 floor tom.
Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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I have the key and case in my collection...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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From Atlantaskins

What's the name of the group?

Follow the link and you are there :D

I have the key and case in my collection...Cheers

Me 2. The one on the picture, got it with the catalog (and a lot of other Yamaha catalogs some very rare too)

I wear it as a necklace on special ocassions.

www.musiqoundsproductions.com
Posted on 8 years ago
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Whaaaaatttt.....????

History of Yamaha Drums....???

Kevin
Posted on 8 years ago
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From kevins

Whaaaaatttt.....????History of Yamaha Drums....???

Yes. Yamaha started making drums in 1967, yet as company they started in 1887.

www.musiqoundsproductions.com
Posted on 8 years ago
#9
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From musiqman

The 100 year was 1887 - 1987, so probably it were these kits you saw.Awesome!I know they were in production. But probably very sparse.They didn't make many carbon kits too indeed. I know Tommy Aldridge had one (if i'm right it went back to Osaka after years)The only thing I have is this just as rare Tuning Key and the catalog.

Think I´m getting old...:)

So it was their 100th birthday the year I saw these kits, thank you!

Great you could snag this unique key and even a catalog of the Centennial drums!

Would you mind sharing pics here with us on this forum as well?

(Always had scruple becoming a member of facebook and other platforms of it´s kind - just don´t want to belong to the "transparent society", sorry...)

Greets, Jurgen

Jazz is not dead - it just smells funny! FZ
Posted on 8 years ago
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