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Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute Snare

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To date I've owned nothing but American-made vintage drums, outside of a few low-end MIJ kits. However, I've been considering picking up a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute snare. I'll be looking at it tomorrow. It's very similar to the one in the pics that I've posted. I'm hoping to get some input regarding the sound and build quality of this particular model.

Is the "Absolute" considered Yamaha's high-end snare? I can't seem to find much information on it. Also, do any of you happen to know when they switched from the triple-flanged hoops to the die-cast? From the research I've done, I believe that the one I'll be looking at was built in May of 1981. It's got a serial number of HL4XXX.

Any "words of wisdom" would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time and your help!

Posted on 9 years ago
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Killer.

But a true modern snare. Totally on par with a DW collector series snare.

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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My 1999 Yamaha ( Japanese ) catalog is the first one that shows the Maple Custom Absolute and it has triple flange hoops . 2004 shows diecast - so sometime between 1999 and 2004 they changed . I'm partial to their Oak and Bamboo snare drums , and Birch drum kits , but have owned Maple Custom Abs and they are top class in every way .

1963 Gretsch Progressive Jazz Champagne Sparkle
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Blue Pearl
Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute Burgundy Spkl. bop
etc...
Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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Thanks so much for the input, gentlemen!

Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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Never been a big fan of Yammie snares,

I've owned a few and aside from the superior finishes ,not impressed.

I had one of their wood supersensitives and it rattled and buzzed.

Had a SD-755MA that was meh.

I have a "sensitive" series that's not so sensitive.

Kind of overpriced too,somebody in the bay area was selling a Colaiuta snare for $1600 bucks.

Peter Erskine was at $700.

Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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From pgm554

Never been a big fan of Yammie snares,I've owned a few and aside from the superior finishes ,not impressed.I had one of their wood supersensitives and it rattled and buzzed.Had a SD-755MA that was meh.I have a "sensitive" series that's not so sensitive.Kind of overpriced too,somebody in the bay area was selling a Colaiuta snare for $1600 bucks.Peter Erskine was at $700.

Appreciate the honest input!

Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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From pgm554

Never been a big fan of Yammie snares,I've owned a few and aside from the superior finishes ,not impressed.I had one of their wood supersensitives and it rattled and buzzed.Had a SD-755MA that was meh.I have a "sensitive" series that's not so sensitive.Kind of overpriced too,somebody in the bay area was selling a Colaiuta snare for $1600 bucks.Peter Erskine was at $700.

The Colaiuta and Erskine are relatively rare drums , hence the high prices on the used market . They were nowhere near that price when new . Yamaha snare drums made in Japan actually were quite fairly priced . I have an Oak Musashi that is the best sounding snare I've ever owned and I've owned hundreds of vintage and modern drums . My Yamaha bamboo is a very close second , and I deeply dig my " Vintage " and " Loud " series drums . I have never been a big fan of Yamaha's 70's/80's snare drums , though . The kits were fabulous , as we all know .

1963 Gretsch Progressive Jazz Champagne Sparkle
1967 Ludwig Super Classic Oyster Blue Pearl
Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute Burgundy Spkl. bop
etc...
Posted on 9 years ago
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From jazzbo

I have an Oak Musashi that is the best sounding snare I've even owned and I've owned hundreds of vintage and modern drums .... I have never been a big fan of Yamaha's 70's/80's snare drums , though . The kits were fabulous , as we all know .

I agree completely. My oak snare is really versatile, sensitive and loud if you need it. I flip between that and my DW lately. Great drum cheap!

Cobalt Blue Yamaha Recording Custom 20b-22b-8-10-12-13-15-16f-18f
Red Ripple '70's Yamaha D-20 20b-12-14f
Piano Black Yamaha Recording Custom Be-Bop kit 18b-10-14f
Snares:
Yamaha COS SDM5; Yamaha Cobalt Blue RC 5-1/2x14; Gretsch round badge WMP; 1972 Ludwig Acrolite; 1978 Ludwig Super Sensitive; Cobalt Blue one-off Montineri; Yamaha Musashi 6.5X13 Oak; cheap 3.5X13 brass piccolo
Posted on 9 years ago
#8
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I've owned one of these. It sounded pretty good tuned high, but I ended up selling it because I believed I had other snares that did roughly the same thing, only better.

Posted on 9 years ago
#9
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I have an Oak Musashi that is the best sounding snare I've ever owned and I've owned hundreds of vintage and modern drums . My Yamaha bamboo is a very close second , and I deeply dig my " Vintage " and " Loud " series drums .

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Posted on 8 years ago
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