SOUND ABOVE ALL
Superior sound creation is at the heart of development for all SAKAE instruments, and this is especially clear with the Evolved shell kit. Superior sound creation drives each and every design decision in order to achieve the best conceivable result – and unmatched sonic palette.
The Evolved kit uses specially selected superior maple wood that provides a perfectly balanced sound, rich with musical all harmonics.
For example, in order to achieve the perfect sound for the shells, hundreds of variations with different combinations of thickness, depth, materials and shapes have been meticulously tested and evaluated in order to obtain a finesse and attention to sonic detail that only comes from a deep knowledge of the instruments, long years of experience and outstanding craftsmanship.
UNMATCHED QUALITY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Evolved builds upon the ingredients of the respected “Almighty” legacy and then refined the details even further. The number of plies, thickness of the wood, the exterior design and more allows Evolved to deliver the best sounding SAKAE kit to date.
The SAKAE OSAKA HERITAGE’s engineers stay very close to leading drummers worldwide. Trial, feedback and improvement are the three pillars on which the SAKAE product creation process depends. A continuous process of integrating artist suggestions and requests is a critical part of the development process.
Not only that, this thorough road testing process allows us to listen to the product being used in different environments and situations allowing SAKAE’s engineers to evaluate important factors that are many times overlooked, such as the integration of the sound in an ensemble situation and its balance with other instruments, sound projection, overtones filtering – even transmission of vibrations, all combined for precise and sublime tone sculpting.
LIMITED PRODUCTION
Sakae artisans producing their craft at this level are key to the incredible quality which Evolved delivers. Sakae will never compromise on quality by sacrificing standards to increase production quantities. Only a few hundred Evolved kits will be produced each year in order to ensure that each and every kit is of the highest quality.
CHARACTERISTICS
Every part of the Evolved kit has been meticulously designed with a very particular vision and sound in mind, every detail is judged carefully to achieve the best possible result.
SHELLS
– Kick (7ply 7.2mm) … Reduced total thickness while adding plies for higher sound pressure.
– Floor Tom (7ply 6.4mm) … Increased thickness for a fat bass
Toms (6ply 5.6mm) … Somewhat thinner for a clearer sound
– Lugs (Kick / Toms / Floor Tom)
Use of heavy lugs that allow more vibrations (sound) to be transmitted
– Kick Drum Spurs
The use high-quality spacers for the base of the kick drum spur prevents the transmission of any vibrations from the floor to the kick drum. This allows for a stable low-end frequency on any kind of floor environment.
– Tom Rod Holders / Floor Tom Leg Mounts
A specially developed “Cradle Mounting System” has been designed so that holders are equipped with metal bridges from the lug at the bottom. This system delivers amazing sounding shells by preventing any vibration going to be mounts. In addition, more drivers achieved by supporting overall weight near the bottom of the shell.
FINISHES
The exterior of the Sakae drum kit should reflect the excellence of the sound it delivers. Its beauty is an expression of the sonic attention to detail
SAKAE is famous for stunningly unique and elegant finishes.
EVOLVED builds on this legacy and offers kits in 6 color variation, a mixture of some of the most commonly requested colours, as well as some new and exciting finishes!
– Lazurite Gold
– Turquoise Champagne
– Destroyer
– Pearl White
– Real Black
– Wine
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