Yamaha 15 x 16-Inch AMF-1615 Absolute Hybrid Maple Floor Tom - Solid Black

Designed to Keep up with the Demands of Live Performance - The Yamaha 15 x 16-Inch AMF-1615 Absolute Hybrid Maple Floor Tom - Solid Black

Found on the Yamaha PHX Series, hook lugs are designed with a very small footprint that minimizes lug-to-shell contact which allows the shell to resonate more freely, with less interference. Their structures allow the drum to maintain precise head tension and contribute to the drum’s superior tone. Another great advantage is their design eliminates the need to completely remove lug bolts when changing the head, making head replacements a quick and easy operation. They are also perfect for pros that demand a wide range of tonal characters from their drums.

Hybrid Maple Shells

The new Absolute Hybrid Series inherits the hybrid shell technology found on Yamaha's flagship PHX Series. On Absolute Hybrid shells, the design consists of a core ply of wenge a very hard and heavy wood native to Africa, sandwiched between plies of North American Maple, well known for its clear tone. This hybrid design delivers a drum tone that plays rich and clear across the full dynamic range, from pianissimo to fortissimo.

Hook Lugs

Hook lugs offer quick and easy head replacement, precision tuning, and can readily handle high-tension tuning. Lug bases are designed with a small footprint to maximize tone output from the hybrid shell.

Vent Holes

Controlling the amount of air moving in and out of the shell has a great influence on the drum’s tone and sustain length, so the number of holes incorporated on the Absolute Hybrid's various shells is determined by the size of the shell's diameter.

Low-Mass Tom Holder Base

The tom holder’s light weight and small footprint allows the bass drum shell to vibrate more freely.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Size: 15 x 16-inch
• Shell: Maple-Wenge-Maple Hybrid Shell 6.2mm (Inner VN Paint)
• Air Hole: 6
• Lug: Hook Lug
• Hoop: 3.0mm Aluminum Die-Cast Hoop
• Head Batter: Remo Clear Emperor
• Bottom: Remo Clear Ambassador
• Bearing Edge: 45°R1.5
• FT Bracket: Open Type Bracket

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