Material

The Potential of 100% Kapur

The moment I held this wood in my hands I knew it was something special. After years of experience researching woods for musical instruments, I never dreamt I would come across such an ideal wood for acoustic drums.

Percussion instruments like the drum require a certain amount of vertical strength and rigidity to withstand being struck when played. The ability to withstand head vibration and pressure changes inside of the shell has a great influence on the drum's core sound. Hardness alone, however, does not determine the material's suitability for making acoustic drums. The most important characteristic the material must possess is resonance.
Kapur is truly unique because it provides both the hardness required to withstand being struck when played, and delivers the needed resonance making it an ideal wood for drums. With this it delivers an excellent core while producing a warm, fat, and expressive natural wood tone.
Yamaha selects only the finest Kapur woods for making drums. Club Custom drums are made using 100% premium quality Kapur making them truly fine instruments.
Come and experience the difference in sound for yourself.