YAMAHA Stage Custom (1st Gen) STT612 - 12” x 10” Tom - Forest Green - POM (1998)

Description

YAMAHA Stage Custom (1st Generation)
STT-612 - 12” x 10” Tom - Forest Green
Made in Indonesia - POM13329 (June 1998)
PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION!!!
HISTORY:
This drum is from the 1st Generation of the Stage Custom and was made in Indonesia. It has double-ended lugs and a shell that is not 100% birch.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Part by Part:
Shell:
12” x 10” - 6-Ply Birch/Mahogany
The shell is in fair condition, but there are many noticeable cosmetics flaws. There are deeper scratches around the tom mount and one panel is heavily scratched due to “Tom Rash.” There are other lighter scratches around the shell. I cannot provide pictures of all of the minor scratches, but you should not expect the drum to be flawless anywhere.
No extra holes have been drilled!
Badge:
Stage Custom - STT-612 / POM13329
Both Badges are in good condition with no major damage. However, both badges do have some noticeable scratches. They are both mostly secured to the shell.
This snare drum has a 3-Letter 'Serial #': POM13329
Yamaha uses the 3-Letter 'Serial #' for drums all drums made after October 2001, and drums made in Indonesia starting in the mid-1990s. “
POM
” indicates that this snare drum was made in “1998 June”.
NOTE: The current Yamaha Drums dating guide online incorrectly states that this “serial no.” started to be used in 1990. Yamaha switched to the 3-Letter Serial for some drums made in Indonesia (like this one) in the late 1990s, and then for all drums by the end of October 2001. (It is important to keep in mind the era / time period that a certain Drum was made, when using the Serial No. to determine the date that a specific drum was manufactured.)
Air Vent:
YAMAHA - Standard Air Vent w/ Gasket
The air vent is in good condition with no splits or damage. It is secured to the shell and does not rattle. However, it is possible it may spin when force is applied to it.
Tom Mount:
MT-TT (Pre-YESS) - NO Gasket
The Tom Mount is in good condition. There may be some light pitting or scratches, especially around the hex-shaped hole for the Tom Arm, but no major damage. It is mostly complete with the original internal parts and wing bolt. However, it is missing the black plastic gasket.
Lugs:
(x6) Stage Custom Double-Ended Lugs
The Lugs are in very good condition. There may be some light pitting or scratches, but no major damage. They are complete with all of the original internal parts.
Hoops:
Triple-Flanged 1.6mm Steel Hoops
The Hoops are in good condition, but do have some cosmetic flaws. There is some pitting and light scratches. There may also be some light oxidation, but no major rust. They are also in round with no major dents or damage.
Tension Rods:
(x12) YAMAHA (IDN) 40mm Tension Rods
The Tension Rods are all period-correct, though a few of them are replacements from another IDN YAMAHA Tom. I believe they are all either 40mm or 50mm.
The Tension Rods are all in good condition with no major rust or bent rods. They all include metal washers.
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For large shipments such as bass drums and full drum sets, I will list my Handling Time as 1 Business Week / 5 Business Days.
Drum is
Sold AS IS!!!
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• Title & Description do no match or are misleading in their nature.
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• Failure to describe specific damage or major flaw on the drum
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