Yamaha Tour Custom 20" 4pc Shell Pack, Chocolate Satin

Name: Yamaha Tour Custom 20" 4pc Shell Pack, Chocolate Satin
Brand: Yamaha
Price: 1998 USD
Availability: Discontinued

prev next

This product is currently unavailable for delivery to your country

Colour: Brown

prev next

Key Features

All-maple shells provide warm projection
Y.E.S.S mounting system offers enhanced sustain and resonance
Inverse Dyna Hoops deliver focused attack and consistent tuning
Satin lacquer finish showcases natural maple grain beautifully
Please Note: Snare, hardware, and cymbals not included

Yamaha Tour Custom 20" 4pc Shell Pack, Chocolate Satin Overview

The Yamaha Tour Custom 20" 4pc Shell Pack, Chocolate Satin is suited to drummers who need reliable maple tone for gigs and recording. Built around 6-ply all-maple shells, it combines strong projection with a responsive feel that adapts to a wide range of playing styles. The natural maple grain is visible inside and out, finished in a satin lacquer that balances a refined look with the character of the wood.

Yamaha's Y.E.S.S mounting system helps the toms resonate more freely, giving notes greater sustain and openness. Inverse Dyna Hoops add a focused attack while supporting consistent tuning across rehearsals, sessions, and live performances. Absolute lugs feature an internal locking mechanism to help maintain tuning stability, while the 20" bass drum delivers a punchy foundation without taking up excessive stage space. This configuration includes 10", 12", and 14" toms, making it a practical setup for versatile drumming applications.

Please Note: Snare, hardware, and cymbals not included.

Product Ref: 382396

Full Description

View Full Description

Maple tone with natural character

The Tour Custom shell pack uses 6-ply, 5.6mm maple shells throughout, giving you a balanced sound with clear attack, warmth, and projection. Maple remains a popular choice because it responds well across different musical styles, whether you're playing subtle grooves or more powerful passages. The shells also display attractive US maple grain on both the interior and exterior surfaces, allowing the natural character of the wood to remain visible. Finished in Chocolate Satin, the lacquer enhances the appearance of the grain while providing a smooth, understated look that suits both stage and studio environments.

Get more from every note

Yamaha's Enhanced Sustain System (Y.E.S.S.) is designed to support shell resonance by minimising interference from the mounting hardware. This allows the toms to vibrate more naturally, helping notes ring out with improved sustain and clarity. The result is an open, expressive response that captures subtle playing dynamics as well as louder performances. For drummers who want their kit to feel lively under the sticks, the Y.E.S.S. system helps preserve the natural voice of the maple shells while maintaining practical mounting stability.

Built for dependable performance

Reliable tuning is essential when you're rehearsing regularly or playing multiple shows. Absolute lugs with Yamaha's internal lug lock mechanism help keep tension settings secure, reducing the need for frequent adjustments. The toms are fitted with 2.3mm steel Inverse Dyna Hoops, which provide a focused response and consistent feel around the drum. Combined with the carefully shaped 45-degree bearing edges and R1.5 profile, these components help create a controlled playing experience with dependable tuning behaviour over time.

Compact setup with versatile range

This four-piece configuration includes a 20" x 15" bass drum, 10" x 7" and 12" x 8" rack toms, plus a 14" x 13" floor tom. Together, they provide a wide tuning range while remaining easy to transport and position on stage. The included TH945C tom holder offers flexible placement options, helping you tailor the setup to your playing style. Yamaha Remo UT heads are fitted throughout the kit, and the bass drum uses Powerstroke 3 models for controlled low-end response — giving you a solid starting point straight out of the box.