Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple Drums Unboxing/Test

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  • @SimonSpringerMusic
    @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple in Jade Green Sparkle 💥.
    20"x16" and 18"x14" bass drums
    10"x7", 12"x8", 14"x13" toms
    14"x6" snare drum
    Unboxing starts at 01:43.
    Playing starts at 04:49.

  • @JakeStaffin
    @JakeStaffin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I own a stage custom and I'm blown away by Yamaha's craftsmanship across all lines, especially with the Tour Customs and these Absolutes. If I ever go for a high end Yamaha kit, it would most likely be these Absolute Hybrids but in the red finish, or possibly the pink champagne sparkle. They have such a distinct sound that fits in many styles of music, it's not often that we see a kit with this kind of tuning range that works for jazz, rock, metal and everything in between. I tried one of these kit out at PASIC show and one of my college percussion professors had an Absolute Hybrid snare which I loved the sound of (and he actually unboxed it during one of our lessons so I was the first one to play it). Amazing drums!!

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are truly amazing! I don't think that the red finish still exists, though... Champagne sparkle is also very nice 😎.

  • @DrummerPayne1979
    @DrummerPayne1979 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have the same color kit except mine are 10,12,14,16,22 and 5.5x14" snare and I just ordered the 8" tom. Incredible sounding kit and the green is my favorite color. Congratulations to you.

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Funny that you mention that. Have you seen my latest video 😅? I just got the 22" Kick and the 16" and 8" toms 😅!!
      Congrats to you too 🥳!
      th-cam.com/video/Onh7il-4HD0/w-d-xo.html

  • @mjm5081
    @mjm5081 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats! Beautiful kit and awesome playing! Happy Drumming!!!

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🙏🥳!!

    • @mjm5081
      @mjm5081 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SimonSpringerMusic My pleasure!

  • @DidYouReadEULA
    @DidYouReadEULA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:06 Glad to see I'm not the only one who does that!! 😁Gorgeous kit inside and out.

  • @Name-wk2rp
    @Name-wk2rp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Finally the snare has found its family

  • @luvomdleleni84
    @luvomdleleni84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First of all, thank you Simon for taking the time to make such an amazing video of the kit! The kit sounds awesome and your playing is fantastic! I was always afraid of the 20" kick and 14" floor tom sounding too "small", but ths demo destroyed that thinking! The smaller sizes are actually the most versatile for different musical situations and practicality (space & moving around). Thanks again!

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much for the kind words 🙏! I really appreciate it and I'm glad you like my content 😊. I like the smaller sizes, too. The 20" kick drum is not too heavy to take to gigs and sounds amazing in the studio anyways. Still digging 22", too. But the 20" will now be my standard, I guess. And as much as I love 16" floor toms: I like them as a second floor tom, but my first floor tom right next to me knee has to be a 14" for me. Anything else creeps me out 😅. Cheers!

    • @MultiSkyman1
      @MultiSkyman1 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love 20" kicks. But I have had issues with the 14" floor not getting low enough for me.

  • @MultiSkyman1
    @MultiSkyman1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drums sound great! And some of the best licks on all of YT I think!!

  • @ivanbajovic3476
    @ivanbajovic3476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With iPhone recording sounds very good also. Love to hear how drums naturally sounds.

  • @upsetkidpanda1869
    @upsetkidpanda1869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    they sound amazing!

  • @Glock_Nico
    @Glock_Nico 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    NICE! They sound great and I LOVE THE COLOR!
    I've been playing Yamaha since '84. Currently have three, including a one-off special color RC from 2004 with 22x16 and 18x16 ft that I play as a BD!

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 🙏😊. Amazing. 🥳. Did they make RCs in 2004? Didn't know that 🤔...

    • @Glock_Nico
      @Glock_Nico 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SimonSpringerMusic I don't think they have ever stopped making Recording Customs

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Glock_Nico ok... didn't know that. thought there was a gap between the original ones and the new edition...

    • @Glock_Nico
      @Glock_Nico 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SimonSpringerMusic I think you are right, but that would have been around 2012.

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Glock_Nico Interesting 🤔...

  • @JoeNocella
    @JoeNocella 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grabbed set in polar white. These are perfect drums. Nice playing!

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and congrats on your new dream kit ❤!!

    • @JoeNocella
      @JoeNocella 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSpringerMusic Thanks! I'm on the fence about purchasing a matching snare. How do you like the Absolute Hybrid Maple snare compared to other snares you've used? Is it your go to snare? It sounds pretty good to me. Just not sure if I want to spend the money right now.

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoeNocella Hi Joe! I did a complete video on the snare alone:
      th-cam.com/video/iXdTV69udi0/w-d-xo.html
      Yes, it definitely is one of my go-to snares, alongside the Recording Custom Brass snare 😎. It is great, you can't go wrong here 🤘!!

  • @maximkabalskis1723
    @maximkabalskis1723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SUPER SOUND!!

  • @metothemoon1227
    @metothemoon1227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect video 👏👍👍

  • @lieutenantcolumbo114
    @lieutenantcolumbo114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome playing and video 👏

  • @costamesa22
    @costamesa22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats to you ! Great video and great taste in ordering these !

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! 😎🙏.These drums are really great 💪!!

  • @patrickdrummer84
    @patrickdrummer84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing sound !!! I love them

  • @ClassificSHOW
    @ClassificSHOW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice drums 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kalungatngat6992
    @kalungatngat6992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope i have drum set like you

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can make ANY drum set sound great ❤️🤘!!

  • @Mobby74
    @Mobby74 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful, that will likely be my next drumset, though probably in satin natural finish, I have a 5,5x14 snare drum in that colour, with the Absulute lugs, got it some 20 years ago, but never got hold of the rest of the kit matching it. I guess for a jazz gig you would just take the 18, 14, 12, and the snare? Or you carry all of it everywhere with you?

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good choice 😎. Exactly, I only take what I need (since I got 5 toms and 3 kick drums - wouldn't bring all that to a bebop gig 😅). Have fun 🥳!!

  • @HenkJanDrums
    @HenkJanDrums 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great sound.

  • @jaymeramirez7435
    @jaymeramirez7435 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous! Is this lacquer?

  • @lieutenantcolumbo114
    @lieutenantcolumbo114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your playing is like a mix between Vinnie Colaiuta, Will Kennedy, Kendrick Scott, Keith Carlock, Obeb Calvaire, Jonathan Pinson and Dave Weckl

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wow 😅🙈. There are definitely some of my major heroes included 👍. Thanks 🥳!

    • @lieutenantcolumbo114
      @lieutenantcolumbo114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SimonSpringerMusic Me playing on a Yamaha Stage custom and thinking it sounds as good as any high end Yamaha kit 😂 but the réality is not the same. Great sounding kit too.

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lieutenantcolumbo114 The Stage Custom is still a nice kit, though ❤. Especially for the price 💪.

    • @lieutenantcolumbo114
      @lieutenantcolumbo114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SimonSpringerMusic Totally agree, a beast for the Price. And compared to the Recording custom the stage custom is scary good and scrary close in term of sounds. 😂

    • @MultiSkyman1
      @MultiSkyman1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True! I really want a break down of those licks he is laying down! Some of the coolest stand out licks on all of YT I think!! (I've been playing 45 years too)

  • @kenneth7197
    @kenneth7197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your playing! You are obviously a formally trained drummer unlike me being self taught.
    I would love if you broke down some of those Weckl Gadd-ish tom fills.

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Kenneth 🙏. Yes, I went to music schools and universities. But that doesn't really mean anything 😉. Great idea, I may do another fill/lick lesson soon!

    • @kenneth7197
      @kenneth7197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SimonSpringerMusic Thanks. I will subscribe to your channel.

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kenneth7197 Thanks for your support 🥳🙏🤘.

  • @Tambolero32
    @Tambolero32 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello thanks so much for the detailed video and including the iPhone video/audio, makes the sound more realistic!
    Im planning on getting Absolute Hybrid Maple in April 2024.
    I have a question, is it made in China or Japan?

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's made in China. HUGE recommendation 😉.

    • @Tambolero32
      @Tambolero32 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for confirming, it's made in China but the quality is as good as the one that is made in Japan? Also could you recommend a good case for the bass drum? Hard case seems to make it heavier when carrying to and from every gig? Thanks again and Merry Christmas!

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tambolero32 There have been many discussions on this topic. It is a very modern and new factory in China that produces top quality products. I don't see why any Japan made drum should be better. I love the china made AHMs. I also have an older Japan made Birch Custom Absolute - also a fantastic instrument. Love them both!
      I only use very light bags (and quite cheap ones for that matter). I find hard cases much to heavy. Unless you're gigging with a big show act with stage hands and drumtechs, I would always choose light bags.

  • @metothemoon1227
    @metothemoon1227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keith Carlock + Nicolas Viccaro = Simon Springer

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha I wish 😜!! Definitely two of my absolute heroes! Thanks 🥳!

    • @metothemoon1227
      @metothemoon1227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @SimonSpringerMusic
      Hehehe you have absolutely a magnificent touch on the drums, so musical. I can also hear the Kendrick Scott type of snare tuning. Haha I love it.
      Ps: By the way there is a video on TH-cam that I humbly advice you to watch: Nicolas viccaro Jean Marie ecay full concert la note bleue.
      It is so awesome, Nicolas viccaro sounded so great on that yamaha hybrid maple absolute 18-10-12-14 kit. And it was absolutely a powerful crazy concert . 1hour of pure pleasure for the ears haha

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@metothemoon1227 Thank you 🙏🥳. I will definitely check it out 💪🔥!!

    • @metothemoon1227
      @metothemoon1227 ปีที่แล้ว

      @SimonSpringerMusic
      Here is the eargasmic concert at la note bleue with Nicolas Viccaro:
      m.th-cam.com/video/Kg2133cxT1I/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUpTGEgbm90ZSBibGV1ZSBuaWNvbGFzIHZpY2Nhcm8gZnVsbCBjb2NlcnQ%3D

  • @MatthiasKnorrMusic
    @MatthiasKnorrMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum neuen Drumset! Ich bin ja auch Besitzer dieses Sets in Solid Black und liebe den Sound. Hast du eigentlich das Live Custom Hybrid Oak schonmal live gehört? Wenn ja, was ist deine Meinung dazu? Bisher kenne ich es leider nur aus Test-Videos.

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Danke dir 😊! Ich weiß, deines habe ich auch schon auf deinem Kanal gesehen/gehört 🥳. Live Custom Hybrid Oak kenne ich leider auch noch nicht "persönlich". Interessiert mich aber ebenso, werde es sicher mal testen 👍. Fand die alte Oak Custom Serie schon super, mit der bin ich sozusagen aufgewachsen 😉...

  • @kobeat5247
    @kobeat5247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's made in TIanjin China, I am pround of that and love MCA set, too

  • @alexg4284
    @alexg4284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! How do you get on with the smaller sizes? Also your practice space is great - is it your own studio?

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I love the 10,12,14 tom configuration - has always been my favorite. The 18 kick is perfect for jazz and the 20 is great in the studio and also live since it's less weight to carry around 😉. Already ordered a 22 kick and an 8 and 16 tom, though 💪. Might do another video then. The practice space is actually a rented and shared space.

    • @alexg4284
      @alexg4284 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonSpringerMusic get a 13” Tom while you’re at it! Then you can do the classic 12/13/16/22

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexg4284 Not a huge fan of 13"s I have to say. I like the smaller tom tom sizes up to 12" 🤘. Also, I don't want to wait for another two years for the tom to be shipped 😉. Supply issues are really bad at the moment...

  • @dwdrumshdmotorcyclesvirgom7379
    @dwdrumshdmotorcyclesvirgom7379 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great drumming, great guy, great sound differences. No bueno on the green sparkle. Yamaha absolutes are some of the best in the business but the colors suck IMO. Mapex entry level kits look far better. I really hope Yamaha does something with their color preferences because their drums are fantastic!

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙏🤩!! And WHAAAATT 😩😢🤯?!?! Oh man, I LOVE the green sparkle. Sexiest kit ever. Love all the Yamaha colors and it was hard to decide between the green, gold, orange sparkle and natural finish. The Jade Green is the winner though. Absolutely beautiful kits. I guess, everyone has a different taste 😉...

  • @friedrichmuller6455
    @friedrichmuller6455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wieso den Verstärkungsring auf die Außenseite des Fells? Das sieht doch nicht aus 😅
    Sehr schönes Set und tolles Video :)

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mach ich immer. Kenns eigentlich so und für andersrum schneide ich das Loch zu schlampig aus 😉...

  • @marting.3771
    @marting.3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the open sound of an 18“ bassdrum, but w/o any muffling I find it hard to play. I sometimes get ugly „brrrr“ sounds. Do you use any muffling for the 18“?

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess in this video I am not. Sometimes I use a little bit of external muffling, like the Remo Adjustable Bass Drum Dampener or a small towel or something. But often times it's wide open. Do you bury the beater? Because that would not really be possible on an open 18". It has to be played with very open rebound strokes quickly leaving the drum head after the impact.

    • @marting.3771
      @marting.3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SimonSpringerMusic I don‘t bury the beater, but I used to play heel up most if the time. Now I practice more heel down, especially for the wide open 18“. Gives me more confidence for federing. Thank you!

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marting.3771 Heel up can also work fine but for feathering I recommend heel down anyways 😎.

  • @aiimacmx
    @aiimacmx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like to smelled inside the drums shell too. LOL

  • @Jonny64ful
    @Jonny64ful ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hallo Simon,
    falls du vielleicht doch noch irgendwann die Dixon Artisan Snare verkaufen wollen würdest, gerne melden.
    Gruß, Markus 😉

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merk ich mir. Habs immer noch nicht aktiv vor, aber es könnte mal soweit sein 😉...

  • @Glock_Nico
    @Glock_Nico 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have any muffling in the 18? And if so, what?

    • @SimonSpringerMusic
      @SimonSpringerMusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hmmm there is a Remo external muffler on there (the new one by Dave Weckl), but I'm not even sure, if it is activated in this video (actually touching the drum head). Right now I play it completely open, in the video the muffler might be activated, but other than that absolutely no muffling. Which goes for all the drums btw except the 20" kick drum (pillow inside).

  • @JanusJanavas
    @JanusJanavas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked the stock heads better.

  • @vincentrobinson9325
    @vincentrobinson9325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow creamy as f***🤘😮 Chamberlain Style set up

  • @simonrobert9858
    @simonrobert9858 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    16' floor tom?