Does this kit include a snare drum?

No. The pack is the 22x18 kick, 10x7 and 12x8 rack toms and 16x15 floor tom, plus a double tom arm. A snare must be bought separately.

Are stands, a pedal or cymbals included?

No. It is a shell pack only, so you need a hi-hat stand, snare stand, cymbal stands, a bass drum pedal and cymbals to complete the kit.

How does it compare with an all-maple kit?

The wenge core ply adds hardness and focus, giving a tighter, more controlled attack than a straight maple shell. All-maple kits tend to sound warmer and rounder.

What kind of music is it suited to?

The 22-inch kick and 10/12/16 tom spread handle rock, pop and fusion well. The wide dynamic range also makes it usable for quieter, more detailed playing.

Is the finish a wrap or a lacquer?

It is a lacquer finish in Pink Champagne Sparkle, not a wrap.

What is the shell configuration?

A 22x18 bass drum, 10x7 and 12x8 rack toms, and a 16x15 floor tom, with a double tom arm for mounting the rack toms.

Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 4pc Drum Set Pink Champagne Sparkle

Q: Where is the Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 4pc Drum Set Pink Champagne Sparkle cheapest?

At CymbalFusion.com, for $3,415.99, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 4pc Drum Set Pink Champagne Sparkle?

10 stores we checked sell it, including CymbalFusion.com, Amazon, Guitar Center, Musicians Friend, Full Compass Systems.

Best price now

$3,415.99at CymbalFusion.comChecked 7 h ago

20% under what the other stores charge

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Absolute Hybrid series describe a focused, articulate tone with strong projection and tuning stability, and praise the build quality. Most criticism centers on the kit arriving as shells only and on the premium positioning against all-maple alternatives.

What people mention

TonePraisedOwners say the hybrid shells give a focused, articulate sound that sits well in a mix.
Dynamic responsePraisedPlayers report the drums stay responsive at low volume and hold together when pushed hard.
Build qualityPraisedReviewers praise the shell construction and hardware as solid and gig-ready.
Tuning stabilityPraisedUsers say the kit holds tune through long sets and heavy hitting.
ConfigurationMixedSome wish for a second floor tom or a snare in the pack.
CompletenessCriticisedBuyers note that hardware and cymbals are extra, raising the real cost of getting playing.

About the Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple 4pc Drum Set Pink Champagne Sparkle

The Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple is a 4-piece shell pack in a Pink Champagne Sparkle lacquer finish. It includes 22x18 bass drum, 10x7 and 12x8 toms, a 16x15 floor tom, and a double tom arm. It is drums only. Hardware and cymbals are not included.

Each shell has a core ply of wenge, a very hard and heavy wood native to Africa, between plies of maple. This hybrid design is meant to give a rich, clear tone across the full dynamic range. The shell interiors are coated in a "Vintage Natural" finish.

Hook lugs allow quick head changes and precise tuning, and they handle high-tension tuning. The YESS III tom mount and a low-mass tom holder base also reduce dampening, which brings out more of the shells' natural sustain and volume.

Shell material

Hybrid: wenge core ply between maple plies

Finish

Pink Champagne Sparkle lacquer

Interior finish

Vintage Natural

In the box

22x18 bass drum, 10x7 tom, 12x8 tom, 16x15 floor tom, double tom arm

Not included

Hardware and cymbals

Lugs

Hook lugs