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Yamaha SS8W Snare Stand
MSRP: $28800
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About Inventory Status
About Inventory Status
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About Item Conditions
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New: The item is brand new as received from the manufacturer with a full manufacturer warranty. Instruments such as guitars, snare drums, drum kits, brass and woodwind instruments may be opened for photography and quality control inspection and may not be in a factory sealed box.
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Description
Description
Heavyweight Stability – The Yamaha SS8W Snare Stand
The SS8W snare stand features a heavyweight, double-braced leg construction for outstanding stability, along with Yamaha’s exclusive Ball Clamp Tilter, enabling smooth, stepless angle adjustments for precise positioning and maximum flexibility. The design allows quick setup and limitless angle options to suit any playing style. It also incorporates Tone-Enhancing Basket Rubber, which uses an air pocket between the rubber and arm to reduce vibration interference, preserving the drum’s natural resonance for a richer, more open sound. An ergonomic Snare Basket Adjustment Knob ensures effortless tightening and secure locking with minimal effort. Combining stability, ease of use, and tone-conscious engineering, the SS8W delivers superior performance for every drummer.
- Ball Clamp Tilter
- Tone-Enhancing Basket Rubber
- Snare Basket Adjustment Knob
Ball Clamp Tilter
Yamaha’s proprietary Ball Clamp design enables smooth and almost infinite adjustability to the snare basket angle.
With the simple turn of a wing nut, the snare drum can be set to an optimal position for any drummer, while quick adjustments are easy to make and secure. In addition to fluid angle adjustment, the ball clamp tilter allows rotational adjustment for detailed strainer placement.
To make the design even more practical, the basket arm’s central axis is precisely aligned with the upper pipe, delivering outstanding stability and allows for intuitive, stress-free adjustment. The compact and simple design of the stand allows angles to be unchanged during tear down and transit, ensuring your snare drum is always in the right position.
Tone-Enhancing Basket Rubber
To further enhance the natural resonance of the snare drum, a newly designed basket rubber arm has been incorporated into the stand.
The basket rubber flexes dynamically under impact, helping to minimize unwanted vibrations from being transferred between the drum to the stand. This allows the drum shell to resonate more freely, bringing out its full tonal character.
Yamaha’s frequency analysis highlights the noticeable shift, in side-by-side recording tests against previous stand models using the same snare drum. The Tone-Enhancing Basket Rubber significantly increases low-frequency sustain, particularly in the lower register.
Artists who have tested the stand describe the sound as offering an ideal balance of focus, tightness, and enhanced low-end fullness. The result is a clear, articulate tone with a strong core presence that remains distinct no matter what the musical style or setting.
Snare Basket Adjustment Knob
The ergonomic grip design fits naturally in the hand. A built-in metal washer supports smooth tightening with minimal effort, combining comfortable handling while keeping the basket securely locked in place.
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Model: SS8W
SKU: I943686-N-0-WHXA
UPC: 889025173711
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