We’re excited to announce Sakae Evolved Gen2, once again crafting their legendary drums in Japan, with the release of their newest professional-grade range from the Sakae Osaka Heritage project. This lineup includes drum kits, snare drums, and hardware, all built to the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Sakae Evolved 

The Sakae Osaka Heritage "Evolved Gen2" drum kit marks a pivotal moment in drum craftsmanship, thanks to the visionary design of Shun Tsuji. Drawing on the legacy of the iconic Sakae "Almighty" series, which earned global admiration, Shun has taken the foundation of that heritage and pushed it into a new era. With production now back in Japan, under Shun's meticulous supervision, the Evolved series represents a refined, next-generation kit designed to meet the demands of modern drummers.

Shun’s design philosophy was to create a kit that offers unparalleled versatility, capable of adapting to today’s diverse range of musical genres. His aim was to deliver a sound with greater clarity, precision, and tonal directivity. The result? The Evolved kit, a masterclass in innovation that embodies the evolution of Sakae’s craftsmanship.

The kit features specially selected, premium maple wood, chosen for its perfect tonal balance and rich harmonic content. Shun and his team have refined the elements that made the "Almighty" series so revered, while introducing even more advanced details. Every aspect—from the number of plies to the shell thickness—has been fine-tuned to create what is undoubtedly the best Sakae kit to date.

The toms are constructed with 6 plies, while the floor toms and kick drum utilise 7 plies, but with a strategic twist: Shun purposefully adjusted the thickness of each shell based on its role in the kit. For example, while both the toms and kick drum have 7 plies, the kick drum plies are thicker to deliver a more powerful low-end response.

Continuing Sakae’s tradition of innovation, Shun retained their signature bottom-mounted tom system. By positioning the mount on the lower part of the drum, this design enhances low-end frequencies and reduces excess harmonics, resulting in cleaner, more focused tones. The kit also features rubber spacers on the kick drum legs, further boosting the low-end frequencies.

With production back in Japan, the Evolved series represents the finest in Japanese drum craftsmanship, combining Shun Tsuji’s modern vision with Sakae’s time-honored expertise. 

Limited Production

The incredible quality which Sakae Evolved Drums deliver is down to the high level of craftmanship from the Sakae Artisans. Sakae will never compromise on quality by sacrificing standards to increase production quantities. Only a few hundred Evolved kits  will be produced each year in order to ensure that each and every kit is of the highest quality.

Shells: Bass Drums - 7ply - 7.2mm | Floor Toms - 7ply - 6.4mm | Toms - 6ply - 5.6mm

With over 50 stunning finishes to choose from, Sakae is renowned for their exceptional sparkles, fades, lacquers, and satin finishes, all meticulously hand-finished in Japan. While the Gen 1 kits were limited to just six finishes, the new range offers a vast array of options all made to special order one kit at a time, giving you the freedom to create a drum kit that’s truly personal. Whether you’re drawn to a bold sparkle, a sophisticated fade, or a sleek satin finish, Sakae's craftsmanship ensures that every kit is as unique as the drummer behind it. Your drums won’t just sound exceptional—they’ll reflect your individual style and musical identity.

Grapes

We’re proud to present this one-of-a-kind drum kit, specially ordered to stand out. The striking Grapes finish showcases a flawless blend of Grape Green Sparkle flowing into deep Purple Sparkle, expertly crafted by Sakae. 

For this kit, we chose versatile sizes to suit a wide range of drummers: 10x7, and 12x7 toms, paired with 14x12 & 16x14 Floor Toms, a 22x18 drilled bass drum and matching 14 x 6.5 Snare Drum. 

Exclusively available at Drumazon, this kit hails from the first batch of Sakae’s Japanese-made drums. It’s a masterpiece of both sound and style, perfect for drummers who demand excellence.

• 22x18 Kick Drum: 7-ply, 7.2mm shell, drilled for better set up options.
• 10x7 & 12x7 Toms: 6-ply, 5.6mm shells for a focused, articulate tone.
• 14x12 & 16x14 Floor Toms: 7-ply, 6.4mm shell, delivering deep, resonant lows.
• Matching 14 x 6.5 Snare Drum Included
• Premium All-Maple Shells: Crafted for superior warmth, projection, and tonal clarity.
• Grapes Sparkle Lacquer finish: A stunning Green-to-Purple Sparkle Fade Lacquer, meticulously applied for a striking visual effect.
• Kick Drum Spurs: Equipped with high-quality spacers to isolate vibrations from the floor, ensuring a stable low-end response across any surface.
• Tom and Floor Tom Mounts: Features a specially engineered "Cradle Mounting System," using metal bridges from the lug at the bottom. This innovative design prevents vibration transfer to the mounts, resulting in exceptional shell resonance and improved power by supporting the weight near the shell's base.
• Hardware Included: Comes with one WTH102 double tom holder, two WLC102 tom arms, and six floor tom legs for reliable setup and stability.
• Made In Japan

Please Note:

The kit is shown with stands and cymbals for illustration purposes only. These items are not included in the listed sale price. If you require additional components, feel free to contact us, and we’ll be happy to create a personalised quote tailored to your needs.