Yamaha Tour Custom Double Bass Drum Set (1985–1988) – Made in Japan – Solid Black
Up for sale is a killer mid-to-late 1980s Yamaha Tour Custom 8000 series double bass drum kit, built in Japan during Yamaha’s golden era of production. This is a proper power-size configuration with dual 24" bass drums—huge presence both visually and sonically.
Sizes & Serials
• 10" x 10" Tom – TT810F – Serial: MZ5201 (1986)
• 12" x 10" Tom – TT812F – Serial: LI3798 (1985)
• 13" x 11" Tom – TT813F – Serial: LI5117 (1985)
• 16" x 16" Floor Tom – FT816C – Serial: LM-0601 (1985)
• 24" x 16" Bass Drum – BD824F – Serial: LH5825 (1985)
• 24" x 16" Bass Drum – BD824F – Serial: ON1656 (1988)
A nice matched core 1985 kit, with period-correct add-ons (10" tom + second 24") from later in the decade.
Shell Construction & Sound
The Yamaha Tour Custom (8000 Series) from this era features:
• 6-ply shells
• Birch / Mahogany construction
• Precision-cut bearing 45° edges
• Yamaha’s high-quality Japanese manufacturing consistency
These shells are known for:
• Strong low-end punch from the mahogany
• Focused attack and projection from the birch
• Excellent tuning range for both live and studio use
This hybrid construction is often described as giving a “balanced but powerful” tone—perfect for the big arena rock sound of the 80s.
Includes: 2 x TH91W mounts with 2 x CL914 Tom Arms and 1 x CL945B. Bass drums both have wear at the pedal location, There is 'road rash ' on one bass drum from tom mounting.
Very Good condition
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| Listed | 11 days ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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