Live Custom series drums are designed with a greater focus on playing in live situations using 1.2mm oak plies that are 10% thicker than those used on Yamaha's Oak Custom drums. Bass drum shells are comprised of an eight-ply design. The Live Custom delivers a sound with greater strength and depth, provides rich expressive power that exceeds your imagination, and features hardware designed with some new, innovative ideas that delivers incredible stability and reliability even in the demanding environment of the stage. Oak's sound is clear and well defined with a powerful low-end that shakes your soul. On stage, and in the studio as well, Live Custom delivers a fat, rich tone with awe-inspiring presence.