N.EX.T - Yamaha

My first encounter with the Yamaha Oak Custom kit was on a South American clinic tour some years ago.
I was completely blown away by these drums.
Great projection and clarity of tone gives these drums a very unique and distinct presence.
Definitely one of my favorites. Peace and Love.
http://www.global.yamaha.com/
APBSM004
Sonny Emory Signature WSD1455SE
BEATSPOT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & ARTISTS MAGAZINE M A G A Z I N E
FEBRUARY | 2009
Vol.04
FREE
New Model News
SG3000
(Electric Guitar)
Rodrigo Y Gabriela News
INTERVIEW
N.EX.T
Rodrigo Y Gabriela (Guitarist)
KOZO SUGANUMA (Drummer)
Bert Smorenburg (Keyboardist)
... and other musicians!

I N T E R V I E W
- Why and when did you start playing guitars?
It all started when I was 4 years old, playing classical guitar by my mom's influence. Later
on, I took piano lessons, violin lesson, & acoustic guitar lessons but I was not quite sure if
I really enjoyed it. And then, my goal for life had been chosen when I was in the 5th grade
watching PBS’ annual re-broadcast of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival. We were at a
friends' house and I will never forget how my friends were giving love and respect to Jimi
Hendrix and I could not get along with the mood right then, but I for some reason knew,
that's what I will do when I grow up, play electric guitar and look as powerful and crazy as
Jimi Hendrix, someday. From that day on, I remember nothing else about my childhood
besides playing football, being a school patrol & practice electric guitar playing methods on
the classical guitar I had at the time. And, later on when I did finally get the electric guitar of
my own by mowing lawns& cleaning the outside of neighborhood's homes, I just played
guitar and bought cassette tapes, which was practically all I owned at the time. Haha~
- What is the difference between Yamaha guitars and others when played?
I am going to be honest. Playing a Yamaha guitar will not take you to outer space by
turning it into other company’s guitar. But if that is not what you wanted in the first place
like me, and wanted that extra edge of the Yamaha's unique ingredient that had started way
back during the PEACE days of Santana back in the 60’s, if you ever dreamed of a Les Paul
that has a different personality which sometimes screams louder, but can be so gentle it
cuddles the rest of the sound from the band. Would being the only musical instrument
manufacturer which makes practically every instrument in the world have anything to do
with it? Hmm... I wonder if that's the case. And, it can look even scarier or prettier from
time to time and make you feel as if you can do anything in front of any crowd with it with
confidence, this is the guitar for you. And, believe me, I have played them all and I know
what I want. It's definitely the Yamaha instruments and they know what they are doing!
- What is the best way to make better SG2000 sound?
I currently use the SG2000 guitars into the Cornford amps. Probably one of the best
combinations you can ever get for a great guitar sound. I do use several effects but
probably the most important effect of all would be the hands and the inspirations which
give birth to new musical ideas. All in all, there is nothing impossible with the SG2000.
Anything is possible, anything! I have been told by the Yamaha office in Korea that I will be
getting my hands on the maiden guitar to be released in Korea, the SG3000 in a couple of
months. I can’t wait to play tunes on that one as it would be like a dream come true to just
hold and play what Santana used to play as I grew up to his music as he looked so cool
playing so many great classic tunes with it. Who knows? I might cry!
- How do you make your ‘unique Kim Se - Hwang’ sound with SG2000 in stage performance?
My unique style could probably define in two ways. Within Korea, they say I play like
American butter. Outside of Korea, I am the guitar ambassador and hold the signature Kpop
sound in electric guitar. I guess that's why the major broadcast companies always get
me to meet up with international bands during their visit to Korea and actually getting to
meet, hear, and play with world renowned wonderful artists has always been a fundamental
experience for me in many ways. From that experience, I try to play in many different styles
but try to keep a fundamental root of tone within the complex versatile styles of music. This
is important as people tend to forget the music they heard yesterday but I do also realize
the special characteristics of guitar heroes from the past and now and they all keep a
signature sound along with their playing. I can happily say, I have a signature sound and it
does work in many different music styles. It’s kind hard to explain in words and can sound
cheesy so, just come see me play!
- Please give a message to fan.
Thank you so much for this great opportunity and hope you found me and my environment
in a new interest. If you would like to know more about me, you can always do a search on
me by my Korean name in major search engines such as www.naver.com or
www.daum.net or you can just visit our band's home page of www.nextfan.co.kr . This
has been a pleasurable experience and hope to see you again very soon. Until then,
CHEERS!
BSM Vol.04 2009 04 Electric Guitar
“Nothing change but evolves”
This is the Yamaha’s policy being continued until present from the
development of SG175 which its design was perfected and being kept for
more than 30 years.
After SG175 was designed in 1974, Yamaha has passed over its design to
SG2000 with the original technology of T-cross one piece neck and sustain
plate, completing not only design but also the sound.
And then, still the SG series made an evolution. Avalon Bindings which
reminds of the traditional SG175. CUSTOM logo printed on the truss-rod
cover, “Professional” marked on the pick guard. Yamaha's original IRA
(Initial Response Acceleration) technology offering enriched sustain.
Nothing changes in appearance but the internal aspect keeps
innovating…
Yamaha SG 3000 evolves to another dimension.
NEW
SG3000
Black Metallic
Electric Guitar SG Series BSM Vol.04
Wine Red
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
Neck
Bridge
Pickups
Pickup Switch
Controls
Colors
Gold
SG3000
Neck Through
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (350mm)
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany Back
(T-Cross Maple Body Construction)
Maple + Mahogany 3piece
(Neck Through)
Yamaha Tune-O-Matic
SGH-ICB (Alnico V) x 2
3-Position Toggle
Front /Rear Volume,
Front /Rear Tone
(Coil Split Switch on Tone pots)
Black Metallic, Wine Red,
Gold
SG2000
SG Series
SG2000
Neck Through
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (350mm)
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany Back
(T-Cross Maple Body Construction)
Maple + Mahogany 3piece
(Neck Through)
Yamaha Tune-O-Matic
with Sustain plate
Yamaha Alnico V Humbucker x 2
3-Position Toggle
Front /Rear Volume,
Front /Rear Tone
(Coil Split Switch on Tone pots)
Brown Sunburst,
Red Sunburst, Black
SG1000
Set Neck
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (350mm)
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany Back
Maple + Mahogany 3piece
(Set-in Neck)
Yamaha Tune-O-Matic
Yamaha Alnico V Humbucker x 2
3-Position Toggle
Front /Rear Volume,
Front /Rear Tone
(Coil Split Switch on Tone pots)
Brown Sunburst,
Red Sunburst, Black
The Effects of Initial Response Acceleration (color indicates volume)
*Brighter Colors indicate increased volume therefore greater resonance.
*This is a graphic representation of the effects of Initial Response Acceleration.
Red Sunburst Brown Sunburst
Black
BSM Vol.04 2009 05 Electric Guitar
SG1000

P08
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BSM Vol.04 2009 08 Acoustic Guitar
BSM Vol.04 2009 09 Acoustic Guitar

Kozo Suganuma
PLAYS DTX Series
From Hard Rock to Fusion, Jazz Pops…Kozo plays variety of music genre
and also his fast and accurate drumming style makes him to be called “TE-
KAZ-OH”. This time we interviewed Kozo to find out the way of using DTX.
With few steps from the table and I can jam with songs.
DTX makes drum practice very easy and casual.
How How do do you you utilize utilize DTX DTX in in your your room? room?
Usually I use Laptop for my work, so wherever I sit it
will be a workroom. When I am working at the dining
table, I receive songs which I will play in next session.
So I listen to the songs then walk aside to DTX and
connect it with PC. Then I can virtually jam with songs,
this is very convenient for me. I can even play in
midnight, without using much stamina. This is best
system to grasp the structures and patterns of song.
So So you you think think DTX DTX is is good good for for practice. practice.
The rebound of pad is good so its suits for practice.
Recently some kids start playing drums with DTX so
they can hear the good drum sound from DTX
module. When you play with the acoustic kit, the play
often becomes strong and it doesn’t always be the
best sound. On the other hand, you can play DTX in a
relaxed condition, which makes a good sounding.
Please Please give give some some advice advice to to drummers. drummers.
I think learning the basic technique is important.
Practicing rudiments will make you a good drummer.
Like piano always begin with Bier, Rudiments have a
very long history so you must try it. It’s very
profound skill.
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Brand New Cymbal Pads
Edge Bow Bell
Electronic Drums DTXPRESS IV
New Hi-Hat Pad
RHH 135 2-Zone pad
DTXPRESS IV Special Set features
a newly developed moving-type hihat
pad that achieves the natural
feel of pedal action. It gives you
the fine control over the range of
sounds, from quick-and-decisive
to soft-and-subtle. You can even
play “foot splash”!
New Cymbal Pad
PCY155 3-Zone pad
PCY135 3-Zone pad
DTX series offers a choice of 15"
and 13" cymbal pads. Both size
have the 3-zone structure in which
each area of the pad, edge, and bell
produces a different tone. It’s very
light weighted and the natural
“vibration” of real cymbal sound
can be faithfully produced.
Special set
This set includes round cymbal
pads, a snare pad with pad
controller, real hi-hat pad, hi-hat
stand, RS85 rack system, and more.
ELECTRONIC PERCUSSION SYSTEM
DTXP4 (Trigger Module)
RS85 (Rack System)
DTP4K2SP (Pads Set) includes:
NEW PCY155 (3-zone Cymbal Pad) x1
NEW PCY135 (3-zone Cymbal Pad) x2
NEW RHH135 (2-zone Hi-Hat Pad) x1
TP65 (Single-zone Pad) x3
TP100 (3-zone Pad) x1
KP65 (Kick Pad) x1
HS650A (Hi-Hat Stand) x1
ELECTRONIC PERCUSSION SYSTEM
DTXPRESS IV
Techno logy
that Inspires
The best of Yamaha’s acclaimed acoustic drums Feels Real, Sounds Real, Plays Real
Standard set
The Standard Set is compact but
covers all the basics with 3-zone
snare and hi-hat pads and 3-zone
round cymbal pads.
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ELECTRONIC PERCUSSION SYSTEM
BSM Vol.04
DTXP4 (Trigger Module)
RS70 (Rack System)
DTP4K2STD (Pads Set) includes:
NEW PCY135 (3-zone Cymbal Pad) x2
TP65 (Single-zone Pad) x3
TP65S (3-zone Pad) x2
KP65 (Kick Pad) x1
HH65 (Hi-Hat Controller) x1

ASIAN BEAT 2008-2009 GRAND FINAL
Date: 28th Feb 2009 Venue: Jockey Club Auditorium
in Hong Kong
Representative Bands
From Malaysia
ATASHINCHI
LEARN MUSIC,LISTEN TO MUSIC,PLAY THE MUSIC
AND FEEL THE MUSIC. NO MUSIC NO LIFE!
From Singapore
Sixology
Sixology is a result of putting 6 very different
individuals together to form a band that is musically
unique in terms of sound and style. Each member of
Sixology has influences that range from blues to
goth to classical to rock n roll. The band’s triple-lead
vocal combination coupled with superb
instrumentation on the keyboards and harmonized
guitar solos separates the 6 from other rock groups.
Its drum rhythms are also unconventional and even
unpredictable at times, giving the group an extra
touch of brilliance. The outcome is Sixology - a study
of what 6 talented musicians can produce and
achieve as one.
From Hong Kong
Summer Junkiez
We are the Summer Junkiez. Have a laugh, enjoy the
sun and take it easy. That’s what we’re about.
From Hong Kong
Grin
Make happiness with music; make music with
happiness.
From Mainland China
SUCKER
We are sucker, the rock n’ roll band form Xi’an China.
The members of our band are from different places of
china. YANG is from Sichuan. Zhang is from Xi’an.
Gesang is from Xianyang. And the guitar player Chen
is from Lanzhou. We do the old school rock n’ roll
together and rocking on!
From Taiwan
Unstable
Since 2004, we have been together as a band. Music is
our lives. We write songs, and we perform at many
schools and cafes. At times, we have not enough money
to play music and live, so we called our group
“Unstable” (which describes our lives.) Heavy metal rock
is our favorite kind of music to perform. Many people in
Taiwan feel this style is too noisy, but because of those
who like this style, we don’t shirink back. We hope that
we can encourage others to enjoy heavy metal as much
as we do. We want to give excitement to the music
market in Taiwan. It’s another dream, that we hope
everyone in Taiwan can experience other music styles.
From Philippines
PANCAKE 80
Acoustic genre was the main focus of our band at an
early stage of our career. As time went by, we delve
with other music genres to adapt with the music
trend, thereby showing our diversity.
From S.Korea
BROKEN VALENTINE
We will do our best and enjoy playing with other asian
bands. Alternative, Modern, Post Grunge Rock band
performing mostly at clubs, and occasionally some rock
festivals. We have acted as supporting band several times
for other famous bands. On 2007, Self produced EP
[Answer me !! Is that what you NEED??] has been released.
From Mongol
ZUGEER L
“ZUGEER L” is a Mongolian nu metal band. The band
was founded in 2005 and founded by huygaa,
uuganaa, bob and hoki. The band was originally a
tribal group that experimented with hardcore screams
and sampling.
From Mexico
Shekina
We are only several persons that each other found in
the way of music, all with the immense desire to
express ourselves, paying a sound to what we
determined as unique and sentient beings. We
formed as a small community that is experimenting
and creating music with joy and simplicity, finding
surprises along the way and are determined to keep
growing in the music, because it gives meaning to
our lives. Carlos, Jairo, Tono, Lorenzo and Oto.
The best music
in Asia starts here ...
http://asianbeat-yamaha.typepad.com/
From Japan (Guest Band - Winner of Tokyo Band Summit -)
KAKERABANK
KAKERABANK create their unique groove by blending
elements of Folk, Rock, Hip-Hop and Traditional music with
Pop style. Sakurai’s typical voice including elements of
traditonal style and Ito’s pop percussion resonate in harmony.
ASIAN BEAT
What is ASIAN BEAT?
BSM Vol.04 2009 16 ASIAN BEAT BSM Vol.04 2009 17 ASIAN BEAT
“Asian Beat” is one of the biggest amateur band contests held throughout
many regions in Asia. It starts out from qualifying rounds in participating
countries and regions. Each winner at national or regional finals can proceed
onto the Grand Final, where they will perform together on the same stage and
compete to be the top of amateur bands in Asia.
Yamaha Corporation started this event as “Band Alert” in 1998, renamed to
“Asian Beat” in 2001 and marked 10th anniversary last year. In the past years,
worldwide famous players were the judges such as Nathan East, Wes Borland,
Tommy Aldridge and Billy Sheehan. For further information, you can take a
look at the history on the website.
The 11th Asian Beat competition
will be held from 2008 to 2009.
Information on the participating
countries/regions and the Grand
Final will be updated on the web.
Please do not miss a chance to be
the next Asian Beat Champion.
Best of luck!
ASIAN BEAT
2008-2009 GRAND FINAL
in Hong Kong
FINALIST
Qualifications for Entry
❙ Participating bands should consist of 2 to 12 persons with
musical instrument performance
❙ Only an original song is acceptable
❙ Performance time can not exceed 6 minutes
❙ Detailed information is announced in the Asian Beat Official Website
Special Message
Sonny Emory
It is indeed an honor and privilege to participate in
this extraordinary event Asian Beat. I look forward
to experiencing some of Asia’s finest talent, and
reconnecting with my fans there as well! Wishing
all of you Peace and Love,
BSM Vol.04

A Warm Welcome to the World of Yamaha Music
BEATSPOT in SIAM PARAGON
Full-line combo products in new showroom.
NEW
BEATSPOT in The Curve
The first BEATSPOT
991 ROOM 457-8 SIAM
PARAGON CENTER 4TH
FLOOR RAMA 1 RD.,
PATUMWAN BANGKOK
10330 THAILAND
Tel : +66-2129-4305-6
Fax : +66-2129-4504
BEATSPOT in
Subang Jaya
Lot 216, 216A, 217 &
217A, 2nd Floor, The
Curve, No. 6, Jalan PJU
7/3, Mutiara Damansara,
47801 Petaling Jaya.
Tel : +60-3-77253426
Fax : +60-3-77254119
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THAILAND
BANGKOK
MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur
SINGAPORE
NEW
BEATSPOT in
Plaza Singapura
BEATSPOT in Fortune Town
A combo musical instrument store
complete with a range of pro audio gear.
3rd Floor, Fortune Town,
Room 81-84,
Ratchadapisek Road,
Dindeang, Bangkok.
10320 Thailand
Tel : +66-2642-1286
Fax : +66-2248-5632
BEATSPOT in Midvalley Megamall
The newest BEATSPOT store with plenty
to offer for beginners as well as pros.
Lot S-018 & S-019, 2nd
Floor, North Court, Mid
Valley The Megamall, Mid
Valley City,Lingkaran Syed
Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : +60-3-22872682
Fax : +60-3-22872693
Malaysia
THE CURVE
SPRINT HIGHWAY
LEBUH RAYA
DAMANSARA
LEBUH
Singapore
Istana Park
BEATSPOT in Subang Jaya Opening at June, 2008 NEW
SPRINT
HIGHWAY
JALAN SYED PUTRA
YPMC students
receiving certificates
at the end of concert.
BEATSPOT
(SUBANG JAYA BRANCH)
MAIL BOX 110 LOT F.11
1ST FLOOR SUBANG PARADE
5 JALAN SS 16/1 SUBANG JAYA
47500 PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR
TEL: +60-3-56341971
FAX: +60-3-56341972
Young Ashley Ou Mae Wern
impressed audience with her
talent.
1st BEATSPOT with school (14 studios and with around 1000 students)
BEATSPOT in Plaza Singapura Opening at Oct 15th 2008 NEW
PLAZA
SINGAPURA
DAMANSARA
CENTRAL
KUALA LUMPUR
MID VALLEY
SUBANG JAYA BRANCH
Orchard Road
Handy Road
Dhoby Ghout MRT
BEATSPOT
(Plaza Singapura)
68 Orchard Road, #06-01 Plaza
Singapura, Singapore 238839
TEL: +65-63363311
FAX: +65-63363787
BEATSPOT in Subang Jaya will have monthly
activities called BAND-IN-ACTION that features
Band Members from various genre such as Latin,
Bossanova, Pop, and Rock. And don't forget our
STUDENT-IN-ACTION performed by Yamaha Music
students showing their talent and exposed
themselves to the public and gain experience at the
same time. Get more
information on the
activies, ALL ONLY
AT SUBANG JAYA
BRANCH @ Subang
Parade. department
store that is located
in downtown and
always have 150,000
people coming
everyday.
Yamaha’s Biggest musical instrument shop in
Singapore that offers widest range of merchandise
BEATSPOT Plaza Singapura is Singapore's popular
one-stop musical instrument shop with emphasis
on Yamaha guitars, guitar accessories, Yamaha
digital drum sets and Yamaha music production
equipment for the needs of local as well as visiting
touring musicians and aspiring music enthusiasts
around the region.
The shop is located on the
6th level of Plaza Singapura
Shopping Mall right in the
heart of Orchard Road -
Singapore's most busiest
shopping district, which
enjoys tremendous traffic
with its direct linkage to
Mass Rapid Transit.
Jay Tay, Dept Head
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I feel .. WOW ! Working in
such a beautiful instrument
shop right in the heart of
shopping district with such a
wide range of instruments! It's
a one-stop music shop for all!
Randy Tan, Staff
EVENT REPORT / BEATSPOT in The Curve
Large crowd at The Curve BEATSPOT by showcasing
his talent and teaching his guitar skills & techniques.
His Malaysian fans were thrilled to take pictures with
him & get his signature at the end of the clinic.
Since we are the first BEATSPOT with school, it's a
great opportunities and exposure for all our students
to understand and learn more on other instruments.
It can be very helpful to their music education
knowledge. While we mention about learning, it's
very important to seek for a well trained sales
person for explanation like what we have only at
BEATSPOT. by Ricky Loh (Branch Head)
BEATSPOT is a HEAVEN for music lovers who
are looking for musical
instrument. This
concept will create
more enjoyment and
comfort to music for
varieties of culture.
by Shahreza
Moostafa, Staff
Gave an interesting Drum
Clinic to some 50 drum
students & enthusiasts at
The Curve, BEATSPOT
Showroom.
(Yamaha Drum Endorsee)
Its exciting to meet new
customers everyday and help
them with their needs. Here,
at BEATSPOT, we have the
most widest range of
instruments to choose from
which encourage every
individuals to fall for music!
Hector Taghoy, Staff