18 x 14 Bass Drum

When we set about designing the Absolute Hybrid Maple, we started with the most important aspect of a musical instrument: the sound. We wanted these new drums to perform at all dynamic levels. From a whisper to a thunder, a drum should respond to the drummer’s touch, allowing them to express their every emotion.

 We then considered other characteristics of a great drum. It should feel good to play, it should be a thing of beauty to the eye, and has to withstand the rigors of years of performance. Over three years, we built prototypes that were put to the test, enlisting the help of our roster of artists in virtually every genre – some of the most critical ears in the industry. We think you will hear that we succeeded in creating an instrument on which drummers can express their every thought, feeling and creative idea. An instrument that is a thing of beauty to the ears and the eyes, and that will last for generations.

Hybrid Maple Shell (center Wenge ply)
Hook Lug
YESS III Mount System
Vent Hole
Optimized Bearing Edge Shape
Inner Vintage Finish