The Rick Marotta signature hipgig offers drummers a complete kit that can be packed into two compact cases for easy transport. Both toms, the snare drum, and two cymbal holders attach to the bass drum by means of three pipe clamps. When packed up, the two tom toms and snare drum fit neatly into the two-piece bass drum while all hardware fits into the drum stool. Both the stool and bass drum fit into separate soft cases for transport. The set comes complete with our highly regarded hardware, and all drums are fitted with special Remo heads. For performance that is hard to believe, in a kit as compact as this, take a closer look at your nearest Yamaha dealer.

"In all the years I've been with Yamaha I have never put my name on any one product, because I could never make up my mind. I could not, however resist the Hipgig kit. It is one of the great drum innovations by Yamaha and Takashi (Hagi) Hagiwara. I have been using it live and in the studio for all types of music. Everytime someone hears or plays it, they are surprised that such a small kit has such a diverse sound. It is also the most intelligently designed portable kit I have ever seen." — Rick Marotta

Floating Bass Drum System

Height adjustment on the pedal side of the bass drum is possible with the pipe post stabilizer. Use of this system ensure that the beater makes contact at the center of the head. The stabilizer fits into a pipe clamp on the underside of the drum that allows quick and easy adjustment of the height. The post is equipped with a memory clamp that ensures subsequent settings will be quick and precise every time, while a pair of supports provides added stability.

Ball Clamp & Triple Tom Holder

This round ball clamp has long been a fundamental part of Yamaha System Drums. Made of super-hard resin, the ball is held firmly in place with a steel plate and large wing bolt. While providing ease of operation, this system also delivers total freedom in setting and superior stability.

The triple tom holder accommodates two toms as well as a cymbal holder to provide a wide variety of set up possibilities.

Add-on Toms Available

The Hipgig can be expanded by adding an 8" or 12" tom. Both toms include soft case for storage and transportation.