Canopus has crafted a drum sound versatile enough to fit any musical style, thanks to a unique combination of forced-hardening lacquer and shell construction without reinforcement. This signature sound has drawn top-tier drummers like Stevie Wonder and Kenny Washington, as well as rising stars such as Mark Whitfield Jr., Justin Tyson, and Joe Dyson. After trying out the full range of Canopus drums, many of them have chosen the Yaiba II as their go-to kit.
Models like the RFM feature thin, resonant shells with reinforcing rings, producing a rich mid-to-low end tone and a highly responsive feel. With the Yaiba II, Canopus has refined this approach by adjusting shell thickness and utilizing the forced-hardening lacquer to achieve a new, more projected sound with a solid tonal character.
