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What is the wood used in the 60-70.s Yams. It is a horizontal grain painted grey? I was told it could be beech or birch. Anyone know for certain?

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Birch inner ply, luan outers

Posted on 11 years ago
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There is no luuan in this drum from what i see, but then again its all painted gray:confused:

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Posted on 11 years ago
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All i know after few investigation years, were made in Birch. If you get a good tunnig, you can hear a very good sound from the Sets Bagged with "Yamaha Nippon Gakki" or just "Yamaha Made in Japan". I have both sets and are great sound!.

1967 Marbled Blue "Yamaha Nippon Gakki" 22x14", 13", 16", 14x5 1/2"

1969 Marbled Burgundy "Yamaha Made In Japan" 22x14", 13", 16", 14 x 5 1/2 Radio King Slingerland Snare Drum.

1993 Solid Black Yamaha Rock Tour Custom Turbo Power 22x18", 10", 12", 14".


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Posted on 11 years ago
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