Yamaha’s Grand Symphonic Concert Snare Drum Series Hits All The Right Notes

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, will display its Grand Symphonic Concert Snare Drums at Winter NAMM 2006.

Yamaha GSR-1450

Designed in conjunction with world-renowned percussionists, the Grand Symphonic Series incorporates new innovation in the form of the Triple Snare System (TSS) and three-piece Tubular Tension Casings.

The Triple Snare System provides three individually tensionable snares, allowing performers to fine tune their sound. The three-piece Tubular Tension Casings are mounted to the nodal point in the shell, optimizing shell vibration; the end pieces are made of zinc die-cast; and the middle tube is made of steel and locked in place by two set screws.

A 3.5mm-deep snare bed allows more of the snare to come into contact with the shell, giving the drums increased sensitivity and articulation, while a double-cut 35/45 degree edge ensures fast transfer of the vibration throughout the shell, heightening sensitivity and warmth.

Four snare types are available: Black Nylon Coated Cable, Stainless Steel Cable, Brass Coiled Wire and High Carbon Steel Coiled Wire.

“Although Yamaha has designed premium snare drums for jazz, rock and contemporary music for nearly 40 years, the classical repertoire and performance environment demands a unique approach,” states Troy Wollwage, Marketing Manager, Percussion, Yamaha Band & Orchestral Division. “The results of this intense creative process are three exciting and very distinctive instruments that truly live up to their name: Yamaha Grand Symphonic Concert Drums.”

The GSM-1450 and GSM-1465 feature shells made of 10 ply Maple with diagonally cut seams, increasing the warmth and articulation of the drum. The GSR-1450 features a shell of stave-constructed Rosewood for a unique tonal pallet. Rosewood is most commonly used in marimbas, and Yamaha is the first company to offer a stave constructed Rosewood shell. This type of construction accounts for the solid feel. All three snares use Yamaha’s patented Air-Seal System to keep the shell perfectly round and dependable.

The GSM-1450 will available in February.

For more information, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2006, in the Marquis Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; or write Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/band.