WHY I SWITCHED TO YAMAHA DRUMS
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- Опубліковано 23 січ 2025
- Why Yamaha Drums? Well, let me break it down in this video. I'll talk about the build, reliability and sound, plus I'll play a little funk for ya. If you're also considering a switch to Yamaha drums, then be sure to watch this video! I'll share with you why I made the switch and how I'm enjoying the new drums.
The green kit pictured in the thumbnail I borrowed for a photoshoot. The Smoke Sunburst in the video is my personal kit.
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People have commented about the flag being hung incorrectly. It's a scarf, not a flag that I tossed up there. No disrespect!
People are very judgmental! Most of them are democrat's. lol
Love how precise you are with this, even though 99% of your audience wouldn't notice or care. Mark of a professional!
Haha was thinking the same thing. Only fellow drum geeks appreciate this.
Geek Drum Mafia
Off topic but ... I understand you are a vegan or a vegetarian .. I'd like to be able to do that ... I live alone and cook for myself ... and blah x 3 ... is there a book or something man ..?
@@freedomwatchdog2495 Have a look at this: vegsource.com
@@ThePoisonDrummer No eggs or cheese ..? I'd like to try for 1 month but I gotta have a menu plan to pull it off ... Thx.
1988 tampa fl my brother bought me tickets to see poison for my birthday, my first concert and I was blown away, been a fan ever since
4:03 dat gravity blast power quad lick tho... THAT WAS BAD-ASS. i'm just a hobbyist drummer and my drums never move from the room that they're in, but i've been thinking about upgrading and this phenolic/oak material combo appeals to me for some reason... Keep on ROCKIN', Rikki!!
I just starting playing drums 2 weeks ago, cannot wait until i get enough experience to begin learning some of these poison songs. Keep up the Vlogs Rikki i love seeing all the behind the scenes stuff.
Tommy Aldridge would approve 👍🥁
So would Carter Beuford
@@keithcramer9246 Steve Gadd
Dave weckl
Cozy powelll
Paul Bostaph
Rikki, you are absolutely the reason I started playing drums when I was 13 yrs old. Nothing but a good time was just released, and I LOVED those DW drums. I've lusted after, but never owned a DW kit. I ended up with a Yamaha kit recently, and I am 100% blown away by the quality and sound! Now you're with Yamaha! Love it!! Keep kicking ass Rikki!!
Hey I have a question! How did you first try out the drums? I’m looking into trying the drums, but I don’t want to own a drum kit or spend a lot of money. Do you have any suggestions?
The new kit sounds and looks amazing,go with what makes you wanna rock Rikki! Yamaha snares and boom stands have always been my favorite gear choices also.
Good luck with the new kit Rikki. I recently bought a Yamaha Absolute Maple Hybrid kit and I couldn't be happier with them. Over the years, I've played Rogers, Pearl, Ludwig and now Yamaha. I just love the sound and feel of Yamaha drums. They just sing so beautifully and like you said, they just work. Jimmy Page hated double bass drum kits and basically ordered Bonzo to stay with a single bass drum for two reasons - optics & keeping it simple. He thought the band just looked better on stage with a single bass drum kit and since Bonzo had a great right foot, he didn't need another bass drum anyway. I like watching a drummer play a single bass drum kit instead of getting buried behind a double bass kit. People want to see you play and with the setup you have now, they can. I saw you guys at Jones Beach a few yrs ago and it was a great show. Yamaha drums are the right move. They look and sound great! Good luck!
❤ Love your response!
Good stuff ! Good luck with the new kit !
seems like you are SUPER pleased with your new Yamaha kit.....good for you.....enjoy
Sweet video Rikki!
thanks for focusing on the practical aspects of load in, sound check, and mics
I don't even play drums and this is fascinating to hear. Super underrated drummer IMO.
Hi Rikki. If it wasn't for you, and Poison, I would not be a musician today. I started on drums in 1988. But just couldn't get the limb independence down after 4 years. I went to bass in 1994 and haven't looked back. I'm 46 now and play in my own death metal band. Thanks for getting me going. Enjoy that kit man.
Having followed the recent un boxing videos, the excitement and comments about the DW kit was always the appearance. They were stunning. Having sold a beautiful champagne sparkle DW kit because no matter how hard i tried, the 12” rack would never tune up to my liking, i get it ! I ended up building a yamaha RC kit and have been super happy with the consistency. Cannot wait to hear these oak hybrids on tour! Thanks for always making great videos for the fans to enjoy.
Thank you Matt!
I'm still rolling on a trashcan Tama Rockstar kit from the 90's. Wanted to get a Rockett kit, but whew $$$. That being said, you don't see too many rock drummers with Yamaha. I know they make excellent drums. Glad to see you breaking out of the mold. It'll be interesting to hear how the 14/16 floors sound vs. the 16/18.
Nice choice Rikki! Sounds great!
Yes Tommy A will approve I had a late 90’s Yamaha stage custom kit in raven black my first official drum kit had it a few years now I’m a pearl guy
Damn man! I didn’t know you had a UA-cam channel until just now! You were my inspiration as a kid to get into drumming. I remember I was 6 (1987) and I saw the video for Your Mamma Don’t Dance and I was so friggin intrigued by your DW kit. Idk why. Anyway, I think I played the whole damn Open Up and Say Ahh album a thousand times on pots and Tupperware over the next year or so and then my folks bought me a CB700 starter kit. Lol. That DW kit btw is my favorite looking kit to this day. Plus it sounded amazing. Glad to see you’re doing well. Seen you guys at least a half dozen times over the years. Always a kick ass show! God Bless, my friend.
Every drummer loves to change some times always evolving and these drums are so gorgeous yamaha hit it perfect with these
Love your videos...especially the tour videos! I have a Gretsch kit I bought when I was 17. Got it from Drum HQ in St. Louis (RIP). That was 1984 I think and they are still in great shape. Harvey Mason used them in a clinic. After watching your video, I think I may need to sell them and get some Yamaha gear. Looks like great stuff!
Kits looking great sounds killer. Good luck with it. Swoooop
I dig the "review". If anything DW. Will be paying attention. Hopefully all for the better.
I really like your new drum set. I don't know anything about drum's, lol but you make it very interesting. I've missed alot of your video's, gotta catch up soon. Have a great day Rikki!
Great explanation of what you need in a pro situation.
Having delays because of gear is the worst.
I look forward to hearing this line very soon!
Nice work Rikki!👍👍👍
EXCELLENT review, really enjoyed the detail you went into on this! Your new Yamaha kit sounds enormous yet punchy and round, just as you described, NICE!
Phenomenal Rik
Well deserved brother.
The drums sound fantastic.
Dig the gorgeous woodwork in your studio, and I would love to hear that Sabian gong hanging on the studio wall behind the kit. That beautiful Yamaha kit is a bucket/wish list item for some of us. Adventure motorcycling and drumming can be expensive hobbies.
The neck bandana and ring are a style from yesteryear, and you are working it, Brother 👌!
No need for double bass on this, double pedal is just fine and the kit looks phenomenal! Great video, keep us posted buddy!
Hi, I’m OrkDrum. Followed you and the guys since the 80s. You’re one of the musicians I learned my drumming from. Great to hear some drum chat. Amazing Yamaha kit!
I’d love to do a drum jam online video, if you’re ever up for it and have enough time. Cheers Rikki 🥁
I use the bass drum Tom Mount to mic the bass from the inside. Works really well for me.. with my Sennheiser bass mic 902e, it gives a nice deep tone with lots of clicks. I no longer need 2 mics for the kick.. Give it a try, you might like it
Hi Rikki
Very informative , thanks for sharing all the tech info
I just discovered your channel a week ago and subscribed, great videos, love your playing and knowledge Rikki !!
Dude, I love how. you do your videos. and I am going to say what we are all thinking here that the POISON DRUMMER is the best drummer in the world. Its that simple that is all for now just wanted to let you know that 😇🤠
I just got a Yamaha stage custom. Haven't played it yet,but man am I hyped
Hey Rikki, you have chosen WISELY! I love Yamaha drums and hardware. I have a little Stage Custom Birch bop kit for smaller gigs, and honestly, I absolutely LOVE it. What's meant to be a mid tier kit, it's got all the check boxes of pro level drums. (The snare is a Tama 12 x 5 han hammered steel though) The little 18" kick with a mic in shocks people that something that small can sound so punchy! Toms have the right amount of decay and tone. On the ship I worked at for 5 years, all Yamahas. Maple/Birch/Oak customs all round. I miss them drums...
ps my main kit is a Tama Starclassic Maple, which I also love... But Yamaha are fantastic.
Love it. Sounds awesome. Can’t wait. Thanks 🤘👍
If I could change kits every time I played, I would. Love it! If you get a chance to do a video on all your vintage kits, would love to see that. Or even a video of all the old Poison kits would be interesting and fun. Thanks for sharing!
Congratulations!
I really hope Poison gets to tour again. I totally get why Bret chooses to go solo, but NO-ONE wants that.
We want Poison!!
Wow first time I ever heard someone say they gave up their 5000 🤯 I've been playing since 93 worked a better part of my life for DW hardware and eventually DW kit I thought... I learned in one your videos DW had been purchased by Roland I've had one for a bit not a bad company that being said... I didn't grow up with your music but I'm familiar with how long you've been with DW that says a lot!!! Video was great thanks for reminding me the are other great drum makers!!!
Good looking kit and I do like the sound!
Your a blessing brother and thank for the insight on the drums
Again another very interesting video! So cool that you share how the music is made. Thank you for keeping Rock Alive.
Dude, awesome! I've played the Beech Custom's since 2001 & I will never change. Cheers from an old Las Vegas drummer!!
this kit is gorgeous and sounds amazing. good choice. love your channel :)
It looks and sounds fantastic!!! I love your videos on drum stuff. I geek out on that too. Rock on Rikki!!
I have been a Yamaha owner for more than 20 years, at I love your set, man!!!
I had made the switch to Yamaha a year and a half ago. After buying my first set, I was so impressed that I had to buy another and ANOTHER!! They are AMAZING! Exceptional quality and sounds amazing with just about any head combo that I have tried. I absolutely love my new Yamaha drums and I also bought an early '80's Yamaha 8000 Power Tour Custom kit that scrambles my mind, it's just that good. Love 'em!
I’m about to get a recording custom!
Love this Rikki !! Can’t wait to see the video break down on the pedal!!
Like you, I am also a drummer who loves to play songs
You nailed it right there !!!
Cheers Rikki!!
Killer playing man! Cheers from an old Las Vegas drummer!!
Hi Rikki. I have a 1980s pre YESS mount RC Yamaha kit and even back then the build quality was phenomenal. Great choice 👍👍
Likely the best drums ever produced.
BAD ASS kit, Rikki!! Been a huge fan since Cat Dragged In. Got my nickname ( "CC" ) from walking around playing air-guitar from that album, although I am a drummer! I had my leg amputated due to an infection, but I still play occasionally. I use a double pedal and play the kick with my left foot. I'll take your old kit, man!!!!! lol You keep rockin' and I'll keep rollin' (in my WHEELCHAIR!!!!!) jeez I crack myself up...
You have an amazing attitude!
That kit is absolutely gorgeous Rikki! 🤩
yep love my yamas, great vid............cheers
Nice kit that's for sure. That's the main goal when out on the road, you want it to work each and everyday. Also I love mounting my drum's on the bass drum mount, just like it that way. Take Care Brother
That’s a nice looking kit. I especially like how the grain pops out. Good color scheme as well.
That ride cymbal cuts through very nicely. Especially the bell.
Great choice. I remember hearing the great Paul Leim saying that a big reason he plays Yamaha is because of their international footprint and reach. He can be any where in the world and still be near the support he needed from Yamaha.
Yes and take it from that legend for sure!
F ya awesome cans! Friggin beautiful too. Punchy and the low end cuts through. Yamaha drums most recorded drums ever. Btw love your real groove in beat lab! Lovin your uploads. At 55 I’m appreciating the fact I can still play drums professionally and these vids are inspiring to keep doing it. Takes a lot now that we are getting up there! Cheers from Maine! 🤘
Nice kit Riki! I still play my 1992 Tama rockstar dx.. I got them for my 13th birthday.. that is when tama was still made in Japan. The tone is amazing. I’m self taught . I had the old school home stereo and my first kit which was Pearl exports ,learned playing along with my favorite bands. Poison being one, so I leaned playing along with you MR Rocket. You were a true inspiration and influence of mine. Thanks for all the music sir
Nice setup! I appreciate the classic sizes
Started drumming last year at 47 and just recently found your channel. Your kit is amazing and I am enjoying your videos. Though have to look up some of your drum lingo. Appreciate your content and look forward to more of them. Thank you 👍
Lingo? What can I clear up?
Wow much appreciated that you replied. When you go through the detail of your drum set you explain a lot of the benefits. For me I just need to research what you have explained. From the pedals, to the bass drum, to the size of the snare and toms. It’s a learning game which you are great at taking the time to pass the knowledge. I know I will learn more from the future videos and thanks again for taking time to make these.
Awesome video Rikki
I love Yamaha drums & percussion!! I’m blown away by the quality and sound!
Man, those drums sound phenomenal!
I love my two 20s (14 rack, 16 floor) and thinking about building out a kit w two 18s. I love the feel of two kicks and the footprint / hauling it isn’t super bad. Love the channel!
Very cool Rikki. Last year, I purchased separate Yamaha Custom Birch drums. What an amazing set. I ended up getting a 13" rack, two 14" floors and a 22" Bass. The snare is a 12" Pork Pie. Thanks for this video. Keep rock alive brother.
Those look beautiful! Can’t wait to hear them recorded! I tried some Yamaha oak customs once and they sounded amazing.
This is so exciting, the kit sounds awesome and the bass coming from the kick sits well with the rest of the kit! Thanks for keeping Rock alive and can’t wait for more Drum content 😈🤙 Happy New Year!!!
Sound killer Rikki Rockett!🚀⚡️🤘🏼🤩
Thanks for the great video and all the detail you went into...... I'm a guitarist, not a drummer but I was totally engaged in this video. Thanks again for the great content and best wishes for you and Yamaha.... 🙂
I own a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute. Freaking love my kit. So versatile. Beautiful kit.
Loved my Yamaha stage custom!
Rock On Rikki
Fellow PA guy here. I just wanted to say thank you for being so informative with your drums. I learned a lot from your new vid. Haven't played in a while but now I will be looking at things differently. Thank you!
Not only are you a fantastic drummer, but you seem so down-to-earth, and you're extremely knowledgeable. Great choice in drums! I'm sure being with Yamaha gives you better international support for your gear as well. The tom mount system is really the best...especially for fine adjustments.
Simplest and best tom mounts. Less is way more.
@@menriquez89 The best Tom mounts are the ones that do not penetrate the shell .
Great review!
I just got my LCHO the other day, in the blue finish. Get to set them up for the first time today. I tuned them up last night and god DAMN!!! 22x16, 22x18, 8,10,12,14,16,18
Carter Beauford one of my favorite Yamaha signature players Dudes a beast! Shannon from godsmack plays Yamaha too He’s got some great videos on UA-cam 👍
Hands down one of the most underrated drummers out there. #facts And could be one of the most knowledgeable drummers out there on how gear actually works.
Why is he one of the most underrated drummers
@@Daveinbrewtown his talents behind the kit don’t get as recognized like others from his era or even today. :)
Nobody plays like Rikki.
@@bartvanbemmel9123 Ya this is totally true! I remember, stumbling across his music when I was a teen in the 2000's and going to my drum teacher and saying "dude! Rikki Rockett!" He just laughed and said "Ya, dude flys under the radar but he's got serious chops!" I actually started using the Vater Bottle Rocketts because of it, I wish Vater still made em because they were my favorite stick I've ever used besides the Regal Tip Quantum Series.
@@jeremyanderson2246 Exactly. Just because he wore some make-up in the 80’s he should somehow be dismissed. Same with CC. You think you an outplay CC? Would love to see. I think Rikki should have a podcast. I bet tons of drummers go to him because of his knowledge.
Thanks for the message sir. This video was 🔥
Glad you liked it!
I love Yamaha drums. I switched from all DW hardware to Yamaha Crosstown hardware two years ago and it was such a game changer. I absolutely love that finish too, I can't wait to see them on stage!
I have always used Yamaha since the 80s. The oak drums sound great but I have a birch set and a mahogany set. I also have the same pedals. The best pedal I have ever tried.
I have a set of Yamaha drums love them easy to tune and the Yes clamp system is amazing and easy to use great choice Rikki,
Sounds great! Great company! My sister worked for Yamaha artist relations for years. I have a Maple custom absolute, dig it
Agree with the decision to go with bass drum mount. It has been so useful over the decades I've had my Yamaha.
I love Yamaha Kits. The gear is great and always perform.
Best sounding drum set I personally ever played was a Yamaha. And they've always been known for quality.
I love your playing. Very cool and challenging beats to try to copy!
Beautiful kit!
Nice kit Rikki
Rikki, I fell in love with Yamaha hardware when I first started drumming. Straight cymbal stands, boom stands they are the best! I love the ergo and detail in them. Also, in a great price range. 😊🤟🥁
Kit looks & sounds great! Enjoy!
Very cool drum kit. Sounds and looks great. I currently play a Crush drum kit which I love and it's very punchy. But I do miss my Yamaha stage custom. That was a great kit also
I swear I had no idea Rikki was so diverse in his drumming. He has dope jazz chops. Cool to see!
They sound pretty damn SICK !! Can't wait to see/hear them in action at a Poison Show. Or whatever side gig you plan on doing too possibly if you come to the east coast. 🥁
Excellent choice!
Watching the video I was tickled to hear you mention Rogers, Rikki.
I presently cycle between my 66 Rogers, my 99 Keller DW, and I also have a Sakae Almighty Birch.
My actual name is Jim Killian on the profile.
Thanks for the gear update.
Congrats with Yamaha! Always liked them. An old school Rock Tour Custom kit is on my bucket list.