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Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 4-Piece Shell Pack With 22" Bass Drum

Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 4-Piece Shell Pack With 22" Bass Drum

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Our take on the Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 4-Piece Shell Pack With 22" Bass Drum

The Absolute Hybrid Maple is Yamaha's pro-level acoustic kit, built around a hybrid shell: a core ply of hard African wenge sandwiched between maple plies. That combination gives a clear, rich tone that holds together from soft playing to hard hitting. The toms and snare use a 45º/R1.5 bearing edge for balanced tone, while the 22" bass drum gets a 30º/R1.5 edge for deeper low end. It suits gigging and recording drummers who want a versatile, road-tough kit rather than a beginner set, and it sits below Yamaha's flagship PHX line while borrowing its shell technology.

Best forWorking drummers who gig and recordPlayers who want one versatile kit across genresDrummers upgrading from an intermediate setStudios needing a reliable house kit
Pros
  • Hybrid wenge-and-maple shells give clear tone with body
  • Different bearing edges on bass drum vs. toms and snare tune the low end
  • Responds well from soft to hard playing
  • Built to withstand years of performance
  • Inherits shell technology from Yamaha's flagship PHX series
Cons
  • Shell pack only: hardware and cymbals sold separately
  • Pro-level kit with a matching investment
  • Wenge core makes shells heavy to move
  • Finish and setup choices add cost on top of the shells

Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 4-Piece Shell Pack With 22" Bass Drum prices at every store

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    $4,269.99+ $69.99 shippingChecked 16 h ago
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About the Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 4-Piece Shell Pack With 22" Bass Drum

The Absolute Hybrid Maple shell pack is a 4-piece drum kit shell set with a 22" bass drum. Yamaha developed the series over three years with input from its artists. It uses the hybrid shell technology from Yamaha's flagship PHX Series.

Each shell has a core ply of wenge, a very hard and heavy wood native to Africa, between plies of maple. The shell interiors are coated with Yamaha's "Vintage Natural" finish. The bass drum has a 30º/R1.5 bearing edge for more low-end tone. The snare and toms use a 45º/R1.5 edge for a balanced tone. Vent hole number and position are set for the air capacity of each shell.

The hardware has hook lugs for quick head changes, precise tuning and high-tension use. The lug bases have a small footprint so the shell can resonate. Aluminum die-cast hoops give a tight sound with strong attack and decay. The YESS III tom mount reduces acoustic dampening so the shell vibrates more freely. The snare, cymbals and hardware are sold separately.

Configuration
4-piece shell pack
Bass drum
22"
Shell construction
Wenge core ply between maple plies
Bass drum edge
30º/R1.5
Snare and tom edge
45º/R1.5
Lugs
Hook lugs with small-footprint lug bases
Hoops
Aluminum die-cast
Tom mount
YESS III
Interior finish
Vintage Natural
Not included
Snare, cymbals and hardware

Questions and answers

Is this a complete drum set?
No. It is a shell pack: the drums only. Stands, pedal, hi-hat, snare stand, throne and cymbals are not included and must be bought separately.
What drums are in the 4-piece shell pack?
A 22" bass drum plus three toms, configured as a rock-style kit. Check the exact tom sizes on the listing, since shell packs vary.
How does it differ from Yamaha's PHX series?
It borrows the hybrid shell concept from the flagship PHX line but sits below it in the range. The Absolute Hybrid Maple uses a wenge core between maple plies rather than the PHX build.
What does the hybrid shell sound like?
Maple gives a clear, even tone and the wenge core adds punch and projection. Yamaha describes it as rich and clear across the full dynamic range.
Why does the bass drum have a different bearing edge?
The 30º/R1.5 edge on the bass drum brings out more low end. The 45º/R1.5 edge on toms and snare keeps their tone balanced.
Is it good for gigging?
Yes. It is designed for years of performance and the shells are built to take road use. The trade-off is weight: the wenge core makes the drums heavier to carry.
Where is the Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 4-Piece Shell Pack With 22" Bass Drum cheapest?
At Walmart, for $4,269.99, as of our latest check.

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