Yamaha SS8W

Product Description

The SS8W is Yamaha's double-braced snare stand featuring the Ball Clamp Tilter, a ball-joint mechanism that gives nearly stepless angle adjustment from a single wing nut. Combined with a new basket rubber for freer resonance and a new adjustment knob, it's a stable stand for players who want to set the snare exactly and have it sit the same way every time.

• Ball Clamp Tilter with stepless angle and rotation adjustment
• Tone-Enhancing Basket Rubber for freer resonance
• New basket adjustment knob with ergonomic grip and built-in metal washer
• Large rubber feet
• Double-braced legs
• Refined wing nuts that reduce strain on the hands

Ball clamp instead of gears

The Ball Clamp Tilter replaces a conventional geared tilter with a ball joint. Turn a single wing nut to set the basket at exactly the angle you want, while the ball joint also allows rotation so the strainer can be positioned correctly. The basket arm's central axis is aligned with the upper tube (22.2 mm), giving excellent stability, and the setting stays in place even after breakdown and transport.

More tone from the snare

The newly designed basket rubber has an air pocket between the rubber and the arm that flexes on impact. This reduces the vibrations transferred from the drum to the stand, letting the shell resonate more freely. According to Yamaha's frequency analysis, this results in increased low-end sustain compared with previous stand models.

Details you notice every day

The basket adjustment knob has an ergonomic grip and a built-in metal washer, allowing the basket to be tightened smoothly without much effort. The large rubber feet provide strong grip on the floor, the leg base has a resin spacer for smooth, quiet movement, and the clamp base holds firmly without overtightening. The wing nuts have a refined shape that's easier on the hands.

Who It's For

For drummers who want a stable, double-braced stand with free angle adjustment. The SS8W replaces the SS850 in Yamaha's line-up.

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