Basically a recording series before it was named recording series.

Was as good as Yamaha got in the early 80's.

For a grand ,worth a look.

Thanks

The big problem is that I have no clue how good yamaha was in the early 80s ;). Especially compared to the other brands like ludwig, gretsch, tama...

The thing i am looking for the most at the moment is the shell sizes. I want this kit for a stoner rock band so a big bassdrum, preferably 24x14 and big and deep tom shells are high priority. I know that the old ludwig gretsch and tama kits are pretty good but i can't find them with the desired shell sizes.

Can someone give me a hint if the yamaha is comparable or if i should wait to find a kit from another brand?

I would buy it! The 9000 Series is a very good Drumset and for the Music you want to make i think it´s perfekt! I had a 5000 and a 7000 Series and both kits were brilliant!

regards

Christian

I just picked up a Yamaha 8000 series for $365 Cdn dollars from a 17 year old who had no clue what he was selling.. I believe they are the same shells as the recording customs and are beginning to get noticed from vintage Yamaha collectors. Mine are in the natural vintage finish and are not mint, but in really good condition. I can't wait to play them live and i don't think i will ever sell them.. Maybe, just maybe, one day i may consider a trade with someone who has a green sparkle or bowling ball blue oyster pearl Ludwig from the early-mid 70's in the hollywood or big beat configuration, but it's highly unlikely. I don't mind though.. Those Yamaha shells are highly regarded by engineers and sound men the world over..

If i were you, i'd go take a look.

I don't think you could go wrong with a Yammy 9000. I don't think you will lose on it in the short term, and long term I reckon the value will probably go up. Yamaha have parted ways from Sakae who would of made those shells back in the day, so the drums made today are different now.

I've used Rec Cus/9000's many times over the years. I believe the sound they produce is particularly consistent. it's not my thing, but its very engineer friendly as they seem to behave extremely well at any tuning very smoothly right in the middle of the 'sonic' road(if you like). If you want an easy drumming life these drums will make a great companion for you.

I remember checking out a Yamaha 9000 natural maple colored set and being very impressed by the fit and finish. It was perfect. And everything I have heard about them was positive.

Thanks for all your answers!

I am going to contact the seller to get some more information on the condition of the kit and if everything is fine i'm gonna go look at it and probably buy it :D.

I used to own a Yamaha RC in fusion sizes (10-12-14-22) and never had a problem getting over. The sizes of the kit you're looking at should be thunderous.

If this kit includes hardware, all the better. Yamaha gear is solid and relatively light (although their double-braced stuff can rival anything DW makes in that department).

Good luck with the purchase.

Al

The 9000 series, at least to my knowledge, was also referred to as the Recording Series. The model number the OP refers to, 924A, is simply the bass drum size, which should mean a 14x24. Here's a link to some good Yamaha catalogs... http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/yamaha_catalogs_drum_sets_complete.htm

The bottom line is that the 9000 series was very well built!

-Mark