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My goodness, I am in awe at the beauty of this drumset. The Yamaha Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Washi Drumset(WASHI2F60) is quite possibly the most beautiful set of drums I have ever seen. Comprised of 100% Hokkaido birch shells, ancient Japanese tapestry finish, sixty degree bearing edges, high tension lugs, and vintage wood hoops, the Yamaha Limited Edition 40th Annivesary Washi Drumset is sure to please even the most die-hard drum collectors out there.
Yamaha’s Hokkaido birch, said to have a deep and rich fundamental, comes from the woods of northern Japan. The beautiful birch provides a low-end punch, and what Yamaha describes as a “naturally EQ’d” sound perfect for recording. The awe inspiring tapestry finish is of the Genpai war. The image is laser printed on Washi paper and carefully hand-laid on the shells, hand sprayed with a clear lacquer and hand-buffed ending in a brilliant shine. A different battle scene from the Genpai war is beautifully depicted on each individual drum. The sixty degree bearing edges are given a rounded profile allowing the head to make more surface contact with the shell. This is said to further enhance the deep, warm tones and punchy attack of the Hokkaido birch. Vintage wood hoops, made of 19 ply maple, provide a traditional look to the drums while enhancing the beauty of the tapestry finish. To complete the Yamaha Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Washi Drumset, Yamaha utilizes their classic high-tension lugs from the respected Recording Custom Series line of drumsets.
I have no idea how much these bad boys cost, and I’m not sure I want to know. Though these drums are built to rock, I would have a hard time playing them. The Yamaha Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Washi Drumset is most deserving a jewel encrusted showcase window as far as I’m concerned. Beautiful drums, just beautiful.
