New Bamboo Snare Drums from Yamaha
 February 7, 2000
Yamaha Drums announces the introduction of two environmentally-friendly
snare drum models at Winter NAMM 2000. Crafted from sturdy 6mm, 6-ply
Bamboo, these instruments produce a unique, warm sound and have a beautiful,
natural appearance. Bamboo grows much faster than traditional hardwoods,
and can easily be replenished. The BMSD-1455BB and BMSD-1465BB snare drums
will be available in May, 2000.
"With
the Bamboo snare drum models, Yamaha has created traditional, yet timely,
products," states Jerry Andreas, drum marketing manager, Yamaha Corporation
of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division. "They demonstrate corporate
responsibility in finding alternative materials that are environmentally
friendly."
Bamboo has been utilized for centuries in Asia to make traditional musical
instruments. Craftsmen have long appreciated its crisp, warm, resonant
sound quality. Its straight grain and warp resistance makes it extremely
durable. Yamaha’s patented construction process is similar to that
used for its unique Bamboo guitars, using three- to five-year-old plants,
plus a combination of multi-layering and laminating.
Both models include 10-lug, 2.3mm steel DynaHoops, a 20-strand hard
carbon snare, and chrome Absolute-style lugs. The natural shell finishes
of the 14" x 5" BMSD-1455BB and 14" x 6 1/2" BMS-1465BB
will maintain their characteristic timbre and become richer looking with
age.
"These drums sound amazing, and no manufacturer has used Bamboo
before," notes David Jewell, product manager, Yamaha Drums. "They
will certainly be attractive to customers looking for something that is
both musically and ecologically appealing."
For more information, visit Yamaha's web site at www.yamaha.com. |
