Yamaha Announces Fiberglass Snares

February 7, 2000 -- Yamaha Drums will present three fiberglass snare drum models at Winter NAMM 2000–the FSD-1350, FSD-1455 and FSD-1465. With shells constructed from a sturdy, patented 3.0mm Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP), these snare drums produce a bright sound that will cut through and be heard. All three models will be available in May, 2000.

"Yamaha has manufactured products utilizing FRP for years, and has demonstrated that it’s not only durable–it’s also very musical," states Jerry Andreas, drum marketing manager, Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division. "This material has proven itself in the percussion world with products like the Acoustelon marimbas, xylophones and timpani. It has a brilliant, pleasing sound quality and is an ideal choice for players who are looking for a very bright snare drum to add to their kit."

Fiberglass is an extremely hard and reflective material that produces a much brighter sound quality than steel or brass, making it the ideal choice for drummers in the rock and pop genres. In concert, this lively snare will not be "lost in the mix."

All models feature 2.3mm steel DynaHoops, hard carbon snares and chrome Maple Custom-style lugs. Models are available in translucent black, translucent red and translucent green finishes.

"These drums will cut through anything," adds David Jewell, product manager, Yamaha Drums. "I’m sure that our FRP models will be seen on tour with many of the top bands."

For more information, visit Yamaha at www.yamaha.com.