Yamaha Phoenix Ash 9pc drumset-Turquois Fade-Show Model 22-22-8-10-12-13-14-16F-18F-FREE SHIP IN LOWER US 48 Start Price USD 11,000.00 Current Price USD 11,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 11,500.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 End Time Friday, December 12, 2008 Location Toledo, OH See more about 'Yamaha Phoenix Ash 9pc drumset-Turquois Fade-Show Model' Description  This listing is for: (1) Yamaha "Phoenix Ash" (PHX) series drumset in color Turquoise Fade.  (9) piece configuration.  This drumset in a show model, it has never been owned by a customer.  We acquired it from Yamaha after it's use as a display at the NAMM 2008 music merchants trade show.  It has never left our store since we acquired it.  It is in perfect condition.  Yamaha Phoenix series drums are an ultra-elite series introduced by Yamaha in 2008.  They feature shells made of a blend of (3) woods, with graduated bearing edges, and a new form of the Yamaha "Nouveau" pop-off lug casing used exclusively on the Phoenix series of drums.  This kit is from the Phoenix "Ash" series, which uses rare Japanese Ash burlwood for the drumshells' outer ply.  Detailed specifics of this drumset series are given below as taken from the Yamaha website. We can disclose that there are (2) minute depressions (1/8 inch size) on the top of one of the bass drums, apparently resulting from a dropped wingnut or drumkey when the kit was assembled for the display of the set by Yamaha at the trade show.  These depressions are mearly a compression of the lacquer finish of the kit, NOT a scratch into the wood.  The original color is in place and IS NOT broken or chipped.  These marks are not visible when looking at the drum from more than a couple feet away. This drumset has a current new retail catalog price of $22,920 For more information about this item you may contact us directly at (419) 381-0300. This auction is for DRUMS ONLY, no rack, stands, pedals or cymbals included (Rack, stands, cymbals and other items shown in the photo are NOT INCLUDED)  Including: (2) 22x18 bass drums8x7 mounted tom10x8 mounted tom12x9 mounted tom13x10 mounted tom14x11 mounted tom16x15 floor tom on legs18x16 floor tom on legs Information from the Yamaha website: Shells The shells of the PHX are 11-ply hybrid shells. The woods used are progressively harder from the center ply to the outer plies. The center ply is jatoba; this is a very hard wood' and it "anchors" the fundamental of the shell. Sandwiched on either side of this is kapur. This wood is in the mahogany family and adds warmth to the sound of the drum. The inner and outer plies are maple, except in the case of drums using the optional burled ash outer ply. These drums use an outer half-ply each of maple and burled ash. Maple rounds out the tone adding high and mid frequencies to the shell. Bearing edges All drums have a 30° bearing edge, but each "family" of drums uses a different profile. Bass drums have a sharper edge cut toward the outer plies. This gives the bass drums attack and shortens the decay. Floor toms have a slightly rounded edge to give them a perfect balance of attack and sustain, making them very articulate at all dynamic levels. Toms have an even more rounded profile for warmth and sustain. This combination of shell composition and bearing edges makes PHX what many of our artists described as "the most musical drums [they] have ever played". Hardware PHX uses redesigned versions of the Nouveau lug and YESS. The new lug mounts on a square hook rather than a round post. This keeps the tension rod in perfect vertical alignment and eliminates the need to use two hands while tuning the drum. We used the aluminum die-cast hoops made popular on our Absolute series for PHX. These hoops are very light but rigid, giving you the open, warm sound of a triple-flanged hoop and the accurate tuning of a die-cast hoop. Lugs and hoops are available in chrome or gold. The new version of the YESS mounting system supports the drum at the top and bottom. The new version mounts the tom bracket onto a piece of the shell, and that wooden plate is isolated or shock-mounted using rubber grommets. A 3-piece fastening system is used to attach the new YESS to the shell, and the inside and outside fasteners do not touch. This system totally isolates the drum and allows the full tone to come through and maximizes sustain. We will ship this item anywhere in the continental lower US48 states for no extra charge beyond the auction winning or buy-it-now price (This means FREE SHIPPING!). We will accept payment by cash, PayPal or bank transfer for this item. We will consider shipping to Hawaii or Alaska for extra cost to be calculated based on location.  Contact us for information. We will consider shipping this item internationally.  Contact us for information.  We will only accept returns on this item if the following requirements are met: 1. Buyer pays shipping cost back2. Buyer refunds our original eBay listing fee for the item3. Buyer refunds the shipping cost we absorbed in the "free shipping" we offered. 4. The item is returned with no damage, unused, in the condition it was sold in. Happy bidding! Place a Bid!