The Custom Absolute has slightly thinner, 6-ply 6mm, shells than the Maple Custom. This, along with the 2.3mm steel DynaHoops, gives a marginally deeper and more open sound. The shells have 45 degree bearing edges and a 1.8mm deep snare bed. There are four sizes: 14”x6.5”, 14”x5.5”, 14”x4” and 14”x7”.

Available in further 28 custom finishes.

The 6.5” and 5.5” drums have 10 separate, sleek and classically proportioned chrome lugs per head, while the 4” drum has 10 one-piece chrome plated lugs. Each lug is fixed to the drum shell by a single bolt, thus allowing maximum shell vibration. A special nylon insert prevents tension rods from working loose during performance.

The shells are finished on the outside with durable polyurethane in a choice of six colours. Our nine-step, seven-day finishing process provides a deep, rich lustre, the culmination of over a century of acoustic instrument manufacturing. The Vintage Natural finish is a sealed coating which will mature with age and enhances the rich natural acoustics of the maple.

The release-side strainer on the 6.5” and 5.5” models is our H-type with minimum strainer to shell contact. On the shallower 4” drum we have substituted our P-type strainer which functions in the same way but is slightly more compact. All strainers have extra smooth action, vertical adjustment and key bolt fasteners. Our standard length 20-strand hi-carbon hardened steel snare is fitted to each drum.

Nouveau Lugs
Yamaha's revolutionary Nouveau Lugs utilize a flotaing design that eliminates contact between the lug casing and shell so the shell can resonate freely. Their quick release design also provides for very quick head changes and reduces the risk of losing washers since it is no longer necessary to entirely remove the tuning bolt from the lug to remove the rim.

The Snare drum is also available with single lugs as an option.