Steve Gadd 30th Anniversary Kit

Yamaha Steve Gadd 30th Anniversary Kit £3999

The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct, 12:12 pm BST

A beautiful example of drum making.

Manufacturer's description

The 30th Anniversary Drum Set consists of a 22" x 14" Maple Custom bass drum, a 14" x 5 1/2" snare, 10" x 7 1/2" and 12" x 8" hanging toms, and 14" x 12" and 16" x 14" suspended Birch Custom Absolute floor toms

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Verdict

MusicRadar rating: 4.5 of 5

Pros

Quality, rarity and collectability. The signature of one of drumming's true greats.

Cons

The price and lack of availability.

The bottom line

The shallow kick may not be fashionable at present, but that trend could change any time. There are unique touches, in particular the luxurious black chrome, so you can't assemble a similar (cheaper) kit from standard Yamaha stock. This is one for the serious fan with money to spare, an investment in a timeless classic.

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SpecificationShow

Steve Gadd 30th Anniversary Kit

Price:: £3999
Bass Drum Shell Thickness:: 10
Colour:: Black
Country of Origin:: USA
Drum Kit Components:: 1 x Bass Drum, 1 x Floor Tom, 2 x Tom
Finish:: Black
Floor Tom Lugs:: 2
Floor Tom Shell Thickness:: 2
Kick Lugs:: 20
Kick Shell Thickness:: 10
Manufacturer's Description:: The 30th Anniversary Drum Set consists of a 22" x 14" Maple Custom bass drum, a 14" x 5 1/2" snare, 10" x 7 1/2" and 12" x 8" hanging toms, and 14" x 12" and 16" x 14" suspended Birch Custom Absolute floor toms
Price at Launch:: 3999
Snare Shell Ply:: 6
Snare Shell Thickness:: 3.5
Snare Size:: 10 x 4
Tom Shell Thickness:: 3.5
Tom Size:: 12 x 8, 16 x 14