Manu Katche

Yamaha Drums presents the Manu Katché Junior Kit

Biography

Fortunately for the drumming world, Manu Katche who began to play classical piano at age 7 in Paris, France, switched to studying percussion at the Conservatorie National de Paris when he turned 15. After a few years at the Conservatorie he started doing session work with various artists and this experience later led to touring throughout France. International recognition followed after the 1986 Peter Gabriel’s multi platinum recording “So.” Many tours followed including the Amnesty tour and Secret World tour with Gabriel and the Brand New Day tour with Sting.

In and around the tours, Manu, not only performed and recorded with the two artists listed above, but such stars as Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell, Robbie Robertson, Tears for Fears, Dire Straits, Simple Minds, Michael Mcdonald, Bee Gees, Jan Garbeck, Joan Armatrading, Paul Young, Noah, Tori Amos, Beverly Craven, Julia Fordham, Nigel Kennedy, and Bob Hilary James. In addition to the touring and recording, Manu has been in the drum chair for several movie soundtracks: Quand les Etoiles, Le Demenagement, Mookie, Zone Franche, The Professional, and For the Love of the Game, plus two short films, Chinese Kitchen and Madeleine Patterneau.

PHX

At Yamaha, prototype drums are the starting point of each drum's evolution. These prototypes are created in the Drum Laboratory where Yamaha continually pursues the essence of musical perfection. Under a completely new concept, the PHX (pronounced "phoenix") Series is the pinnacle of excellence in this prototyping process. Handcrafted by our expert technicians, it's based on over 40 years of history, tradition and experience and technology. The newly developed PHX Series reveals Yamaha's all-out pursuit of the ultimate in drum craftmanship and sound.

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FP9500C

Single Foot Pedal - Chain Drive and convertible to the Belt Drive.

HS1200

Direct link and 3 double braced legs.

LIVE CUSTOM

Live Custom series is designed with a greater focus on playing in live situations using 1.2mm oak plies that are 10% thicker than those used on our Oak Custom drums. Bass drum shells are comprised of eight-ply designs while tom, floor tom, and snare shells are constructed with six. 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.

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