Vintage 1981 Yamaha DS-80 Drum Throne - Rare Brown Vinyl - Date Coded Sept 1981 MIJ

Up for sale is a rare, highly collectible 1981 Yamaha DS-80 professional drum throne. This "Made in Japan" masterpiece was engineered during Yamaha's legendary hardware era and is a perfect period-correct match for your vintage YD9000 Recording Custom or Tour Custom drum kits. It features the original, completely intact factory badge under the cushion with the stamped 'HPM' date code, certifying its manufacture in September 1981 at the Sakae factory in Japan.

Dimensions & Specs:

* Cushion: Round, original brown vinyl faux-leather (Approx. 11.75" diameter x 3" thick)

* Height Adjustment: Heavy-duty threaded steel spindle rod for exact micro-adjustments

* Base: Robust, 3-leg double-braced tripod configuration

Condition Details:

* Seat Cushion: PRISTINE condition. No rips, tears, split seams, or cracking. The vintage brown vinyl is clean, and the inner foam padding is still remarkably firm and supportive - it does not bottom out.

* Base & Hardware: Shows minor vintage cosmetic pitting and typical wear on the chrome tubes from age, but it is 100% mechanically sound. The heavy-duty wing nuts and threaded spindle system function flawlessly with zero stripping.

This tank of a throne is fully operational and ready to hit the stage or studio. Safe, fast, and secure shipping. Please see photos for exact cosmetic condition and feel free to reach out with any questions!