Yamaha Stage Custom Advantage Nouveau Series Kit £649
As is often the case with budget kits you may want to upgrade the snare drum but the Nouveau lugs on Yamaha's Custom Advantage series really are a revelation in design
Rhythm, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:12 pm UTC
Manufacturer's description
Lug material: Nouveau FRC (fibre reinforced composite).
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Pros
The Nouveau lugs are a genuine innovation – tough and lightweight.
Cons
You may want to upgrade the snare drum after a year or two
Verdict
Musicians of all acoustic instruments are notoriously loathe to adopt radical changes, but the Nouveau lugs work wonders here. They are extremely lightweight and bring advantages of easier portability and extra resonance. The Stage Custom Advantage will continue to be a favourite in the hotly contested budget market.
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Stage Custom Advantage Nouveau Series Kit
- Price:
- £649
- Floor Tom Lugs:
- 10
- Floor Tom Shell Ply:
- 8
- Floor Tom Size:
- 16 x 16
- Kick Lugs:
- 10
- Kick Shell Ply:
- 8
- Snare Lugs:
- 10
- Snare Shell Ply:
- 8
- Snare Size:
- 14 x 5.5
- Tom Lugs:
- 10
- Tom Shell Ply:
- 8
- Tom Size:
- 10 x 812 x 9
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