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Hi, et al
... new to the forum.
Background:
I am the proud owner of a circa 1985 YD-5000G series "Power Stage 2" model PS1272 (according to catalogs found on http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/yamaha_catalogs.html)
The drums themselves have a peculiar wrap - piano black with silver checkered stripping - which I have not been able to find in any catalog.
Here are my questions:
1. Is there a significance to the "GF" and "GC" prefixes to the model numbers? i.e. does it relate to shell thickness, number of ply, or types of wood e.g. beech or beech/mahogany?
2. Does anyone know if these shells (Philippine mahogany?) came in any other sizes?
3. Does anyone know if the GF and GC drums are interchangeable ... really a second part to my first question.
4. Has anyone seen this particular wrap before?
Below are some drum-porn images to illustrate my points/questions.
PS: Since writing the original post I have been able to answer some of my own questions. "GF" relates to the Power Stage 2 - i.e. the slightly deeper drum depths whereas the "GC" relates to the standard drum depth and the Stage line. Both fall under the YD-5000G series. These are Philippine Mahogany and Beech shells.
PPS: Regarding the inner shell, I cannot tell if they have been lacquered or not. The tone is quite light, so would not describe it as a wood stain in any way, but it does have that feel like it has been coated and not sanded smooth. Could be just the years of mistreatment? Full disclosure - when I moved from LA to Germany I packed them individually (with heads on) and they were stored in an ocean-going freight container for over 10 years, freezing in winter and sweating in the summer. I was shocked and delighted to find them still in a playable condition after such long and arguably unfriendly storage conditions.
... new to the forum.
Background:
I am the proud owner of a circa 1985 YD-5000G series "Power Stage 2" model PS1272 (according to catalogs found on http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/yamaha_catalogs.html)
| Model | Serial | Dimension |
| TT-510GF | LM-1734 | 10 x 10 |
| TT-512GF | LM-5717 | 12 x 10 |
| TT-513GF | LM-1904 | 13 x 11 |
| TT-514GF | LM-2015 | 14 x 12 |
| FT-516GC | LM-5730 | 16 x 16 |
| BD-522GF | LM-2597 | 22 x 16 |
The drums themselves have a peculiar wrap - piano black with silver checkered stripping - which I have not been able to find in any catalog.
Here are my questions:
1. Is there a significance to the "GF" and "GC" prefixes to the model numbers? i.e. does it relate to shell thickness, number of ply, or types of wood e.g. beech or beech/mahogany?
2. Does anyone know if these shells (Philippine mahogany?) came in any other sizes?
3. Does anyone know if the GF and GC drums are interchangeable ... really a second part to my first question.
4. Has anyone seen this particular wrap before?
Below are some drum-porn images to illustrate my points/questions.
PS: Since writing the original post I have been able to answer some of my own questions. "GF" relates to the Power Stage 2 - i.e. the slightly deeper drum depths whereas the "GC" relates to the standard drum depth and the Stage line. Both fall under the YD-5000G series. These are Philippine Mahogany and Beech shells.
PPS: Regarding the inner shell, I cannot tell if they have been lacquered or not. The tone is quite light, so would not describe it as a wood stain in any way, but it does have that feel like it has been coated and not sanded smooth. Could be just the years of mistreatment? Full disclosure - when I moved from LA to Germany I packed them individually (with heads on) and they were stored in an ocean-going freight container for over 10 years, freezing in winter and sweating in the summer. I was shocked and delighted to find them still in a playable condition after such long and arguably unfriendly storage conditions.
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