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The Yamaha CL-945B Tom Arm features a ball and socket design, which allows superior adjustment of your drum's position. Designed to fit Yamaha's YESS (Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System) mounting system.
Yamaha Tom Drum Ball Clamp

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4.8

10 Reviews

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Does what its supposed to do.

Was reluctant to buy this because of negative reviews about stripping screws. I needed something to mount a Yamaha 8 x 12 Stage Custom birch tom to my bass drum. After purchasing / using I've deduced if you use this as intended (and with reasonable torquing) you shouldn't have issues with stripping screws. I only returned mine because I needed a long post (versus this short one) and short hex rod. Bought the longer version, and works fine. Also I leave it set as-is when I tear down my kit. So I don't repeatedly loosen and torque the large adjustment screw. But even so, its neither flimsy nor cheaply made. That said, I prefer the Pearl Opti-Mount for isolation and solidity, and originally had the 8 x 12 mounted with one. However, to cut cost, Yamaha Stage Custom birch drums have a 1-screw lug with shorter than average tension screws. IMO there's not enough room between the top of the lug and the bottom of the metal rim of the head to ensure not touching the rubber boots in the lug brackets of the Opti-Mount. Didn't want anything to potentially affect / alter tuning.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Use caution when ordering

I bought these to mount a couple of Yamaha Electronic pads. I did not know that the hex rod on this version is REALLY short!! I should have kept looking and purchased the one with the longer hex rod..It is barely long enough to make contact with the internal clamp on the pad. I would return, but by the time I pay for return shipping and the charge for the original shipping, I might as well just keep them for back up

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Reviewed by 10 customers

  • I would definitely buy this product again!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted25 days ago

    byGabriel

    fromFullerton, Ca

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Yamaha products are excellent quality products!

  • I've purchased 4 of these…..

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 months ago

    bySergio

    fromPhoenix, Arizona

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use them for Tom add ons with a clamp to hang on cymbal stands….

  • Does what its supposed to do.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byDave

    fromKnoxville, TN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Was reluctant to buy this because of negative reviews about stripping screws. I needed something to mount a Yamaha 8 x 12 Stage Custom birch tom to my bass drum. After purchasing / using I've deduced if you use this as intended (and with reasonable torquing) you shouldn't have issues with stripping screws. I only returned mine because I needed a long post (versus this short one) and short hex rod. Bought the longer version, and works fine. Also I leave it set as-is when I tear down my kit. So I don't repeatedly loosen and torque the large adjustment screw. But even so, its neither flimsy nor cheaply made. That said, I prefer the Pearl Opti-Mount for isolation and solidity, and originally had the 8 x 12 mounted with one. However, to cut cost, Yamaha Stage Custom birch drums have a 1-screw lug with shorter than average tension screws. IMO there's not enough room between the top of the lug and the bottom of the metal rim of the head to ensure not touching the rubber boots in the lug brackets of the Opti-Mount. Didn't want anything to potentially affect / alter tuning.

  • I sure will!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byO'Brian

    fromFairburn, Georgia

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The part is great quality from Yamaha! I use it on the floor rack Tom and it work great.

  • Would purchase as needed when worn out

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byBill D

    fromRocky Mount NC

    Use it as intended and designed

  • Great product line

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byJimi V

    fromTyler,TX

    I replaced a stripped out Allen bolt bolt, dw used to get new arm, worked out perfectly, older kit that still has it's worth keeping and upgrading.

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byKen

    fromundisclosed

    What is the diameter of the rod that attaches to the bass drum?

    What is the diameter of the rod that attaches to the bass drum?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m very sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available. . This is a proprietary piece, designed to fit Yamaha's YESS (Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System) mounting system.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCharles

    fromjefferson Georgia

    how long is the rod that goes into my bass mount I have a 3 post with a 10 and a 12 and want to mount an 8 above them so need some length?

    how long is the rod that goes into my bass mount I have a 3 post with a 10 and a 12 and want to mount an 8 above them so need some length?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Overall the unit's dimensions are 12.2 x 9.25 x 3.15 inches

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMichael

    fromTwentynine palms CA

    Need to mount 10 inch Yamaha birch tom to left of my 12 inch will it work on yammah cymbal stand and which ball mount do I need ? Needs to be long enough to be flush with Tom's on bass mount which tom mount has longer mount ?

    Need to mount 10 inch Yamaha birch tom to left of my 12 inch will it work on yammah cymbal stand and which ball mount do I need ? Needs to be long enough to be flush with Tom's on bass mount which tom mount has longer mount ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    We need a little more information to better help you. Please give us a call at 877 687 5403

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byHector

    fromTX

    Will this mount work witn a Roget brand tom tom ? It has the same hex hole. , but dont know the diameter for this mount.

    Will this mount work witn a Roget brand tom tom ? It has the same hex hole. , but dont know the diameter for this mount.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it won't. Please give us a call to better help you out – 877-687-5403