As with the introduction of Stage Custom in 1995 YAMAHA once again sets the standards of value and sound. The new Stage Custom inherits 100% birch wood, with upgraded metal parts.
As with the introduction of Stage Custom in 1995 YAMAHA once again sets the standards of value and sound. The new Stage Custom inherits 100% birch wood, with upgraded metal parts.
As with the introduction of Stage Custom in 1995 YAMAHA once again sets the standards of value and sound. The new Stage Custom inherits 100% birch wood, with upgraded metal parts.
As with the introduction of Stage Custom in 1995 YAMAHA once again sets the standards of value and sound. The new Stage Custom inherits 100% birch wood, with upgraded metal parts.
Last updated at 06/22/2026 12:28:19
Yamaha SBP2F5RB - Stage Custom Birch Shell Pack Euro Raven Black
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Euro 5pc Shell Pack in Honey Amber
Delivery $75.52
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Euro 22/16/12/10+14S 5pc Shell Pack - Blue Burst
Delivery $75.52
Yamaha SCB22NW Stage Custom Birch 22in Euro Acoustic Drum Kit in Natural Wood
Delivery $77.34
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Euro Drum Kit – Raven Black inc. HW780 Hardware
Delivery $77.34
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Euro Drum Kit – Honey Amber inc. HW780 Hardware
Delivery $77.34
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch, 5 Piece Drum Kit, Deep Blue Sunburst Lacquer
Yamaha SBP2F5 Stage Custom Birch Drum Shell Kit
Delivery between 25 June – 2 July $31.13
Yamaha SBP2F5 Stage Custom Birch 5-Piece Euro Drum Kit Cranberry Red
Delivery between Thu – Fri $57.55
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 5-Piece Euro Drum Kit Raven Black w/Bonus 14" Floor Tom
Delivery between Thu – Fri $74.34
originally posted on pmtonline.co.uk
I have played many kits in this price bracket and find the Yamaha Stage Custom range the best of the bunch for my needs. I like the sound that birch delivers and the fusion sizes of the drums. I have changed the heads of the toms to coated ones but this is my personal choice and the heads that come with it are fine. I have cut a 4 inch porthole in the bass drum and with a small round cushion inserted get a good punchy sound with no overtones. The surf green colour looks very modern and is very attractive. My kit came with a hardware pack including snare drum stand, hi hat stand, bass drum pedal and 2 cymbal stands. All double braced and well made. Ordering was very easy, I chose the day and the kit arrived on time, within 24 hours, and was very well packed. Overall, ... MoreI have played many kits in this price bracket and find the Yamaha Stage Custom range the best of the bunch for my needs. I like the sound that birch delivers and the fusion sizes of the drums. I have changed the heads of the toms to coated ones but this is my personal choice and the heads that come with it are fine. I have cut a 4 inch porthole in the bass drum and with a small round cushion inserted get a good punchy sound with no overtones. The surf green colour looks very modern and is very attractive. My kit came with a hardware pack including snare drum stand, hi hat stand, bass drum pedal and 2 cymbal stands. All double braced and well made. Ordering was very easy, I chose the day and the kit arrived on time, within 24 hours, and was very well packed. Overall, I was very happy with the deal and would use PMT in future.
originally posted on guitarcenter.com
First thing to say is the Yamaha Stage Custom "5pc shell pack" is awesome!! These shells hands down beat the Ludwig and CB700 kits I played as a kid back in the late 70's and 80's! Secondly credit must be given to GC - Johnny, Ivey and Sam of the Plano TX store are awesome. They answered my questions without hesitation and always helped me accomplish the short term goals to get this kit where it is today. GC management gets a huge thanks as well since there was a fair amount of equipment churn with this build. Sometimes they had to step in for approvals. Carol and Ted were the managers I worked with. 90% of the equipment listed below came from GC retail stores. I visited 3 in the North Dallas area based on product availability; mainly the Plano store. A few items ... MoreFirst thing to say is the Yamaha Stage Custom "5pc shell pack" is awesome!! These shells hands down beat the Ludwig and CB700 kits I played as a kid back in the late 70's and 80's! Secondly credit must be given to GC - Johnny, Ivey and Sam of the Plano TX store are awesome. They answered my questions without hesitation and always helped me accomplish the short term goals to get this kit where it is today. GC management gets a huge thanks as well since there was a fair amount of equipment churn with this build. Sometimes they had to step in for approvals. Carol and Ted were the managers I worked with. 90% of the equipment listed below came from GC retail stores. I visited 3 in the North Dallas area based on product availability; mainly the Plano store. A few items were done online via GC while the remaining 5% came from other retailers (solely based on product availability). It is important to note that until recently I had not touched a set of drums since the mid '80s! I wanted to go "middle of the road" to ensure what I was doing as a kid returned relatively easy - it did and I was hooked from that point forward which meant additional equipment and better cymbals. All of this took research (mainly videos from Google and reading product reviews). There is always trial and error pulling up the rear. 😊 Basically when all is said and done, the only extra stuff I will have are the original drum heads, the wing nuts off the cymbal stands and a Gibraltar accessory / tom mount. 😊 Pretty cool all in itself when you look at the evolution of this build. Remember this all started with a 5pc shell pack, the Yamaha 680W hardware kit and a Zildjian ZBT cymbal kit.
originally posted on guitarcenter.com
Using this in a small home studio, but would be great live too. Wasnt expecting the sound to be as great as it is, especially the kick. I've always used maple, for over 15 years. After a lot of research on Yamaha, I felt this was a good fit. It far exceeded my expectations!!
| Thickness | 1.5mm |
Yamaha SBP2F5RB - Stage Custom Birch Shell Pack Euro Raven Black
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Euro 5pc Shell Pack in Honey Amber
Delivery $75.52
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Euro 22/16/12/10+14S 5pc Shell Pack - Blue Burst
Delivery $75.52
Yamaha SCB22NW Stage Custom Birch 22in Euro Acoustic Drum Kit in Natural Wood
Delivery $77.34
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Euro Drum Kit – Raven Black inc. HW780 Hardware
Delivery $77.34
I have played many kits in this price bracket and find the Yamaha Stage Custom range the best of the bunch for my needs. I like the sound that birch delivers and the fusion sizes of the drums. I have changed the heads of the toms to coated ones but this is my personal choice and the heads that come with it are fine. I have cut a 4 inch porthole in the bass drum and with a small round cushion inserted get a good punchy sound with no overtones. The surf green colour looks very modern and is very attractive. My kit came with a hardware pack including snare drum stand, hi hat stand, bass drum pedal and 2 cymbal stands. All double braced and well made. Ordering was very easy, I chose the day and the kit arrived on time, within 24 hours, and was very well packed. Overall, ... MoreI have played many kits in this price bracket and find the Yamaha Stage Custom range the best of the bunch for my needs. I like the sound that birch delivers and the fusion sizes of the drums. I have changed the heads of the toms to coated ones but this is my personal choice and the heads that come with it are fine. I have cut a 4 inch porthole in the bass drum and with a small round cushion inserted get a good punchy sound with no overtones. The surf green colour looks very modern and is very attractive. My kit came with a hardware pack including snare drum stand, hi hat stand, bass drum pedal and 2 cymbal stands. All double braced and well made. Ordering was very easy, I chose the day and the kit arrived on time, within 24 hours, and was very well packed. Overall, I was very happy with the deal and would use PMT in future.
First thing to say is the Yamaha Stage Custom "5pc shell pack" is awesome!! These shells hands down beat the Ludwig and CB700 kits I played as a kid back in the late 70's and 80's! Secondly credit must be given to GC - Johnny, Ivey and Sam of the Plano TX store are awesome. They answered my questions without hesitation and always helped me accomplish the short term goals to get this kit where it is today. GC management gets a huge thanks as well since there was a fair amount of equipment churn with this build. Sometimes they had to step in for approvals. Carol and Ted were the managers I worked with. 90% of the equipment listed below came from GC retail stores. I visited 3 in the North Dallas area based on product availability; mainly the Plano store. A few items ... MoreFirst thing to say is the Yamaha Stage Custom "5pc shell pack" is awesome!! These shells hands down beat the Ludwig and CB700 kits I played as a kid back in the late 70's and 80's! Secondly credit must be given to GC - Johnny, Ivey and Sam of the Plano TX store are awesome. They answered my questions without hesitation and always helped me accomplish the short term goals to get this kit where it is today. GC management gets a huge thanks as well since there was a fair amount of equipment churn with this build. Sometimes they had to step in for approvals. Carol and Ted were the managers I worked with. 90% of the equipment listed below came from GC retail stores. I visited 3 in the North Dallas area based on product availability; mainly the Plano store. A few items were done online via GC while the remaining 5% came from other retailers (solely based on product availability). It is important to note that until recently I had not touched a set of drums since the mid '80s! I wanted to go "middle of the road" to ensure what I was doing as a kid returned relatively easy - it did and I was hooked from that point forward which meant additional equipment and better cymbals. All of this took research (mainly videos from Google and reading product reviews). There is always trial and error pulling up the rear. 😊 Basically when all is said and done, the only extra stuff I will have are the original drum heads, the wing nuts off the cymbal stands and a Gibraltar accessory / tom mount. 😊 Pretty cool all in itself when you look at the evolution of this build. Remember this all started with a 5pc shell pack, the Yamaha 680W hardware kit and a Zildjian ZBT cymbal kit.
Using this in a small home studio, but would be great live too. Wasnt expecting the sound to be as great as it is, especially the kick. I've always used maple, for over 15 years. After a lot of research on Yamaha, I felt this was a good fit. It far exceeded my expectations!!
Very happy with the Stage Custom drum shells, nothing but praise. Starting with the finish (Natural Wood - subtle, slightly yellow glossy lacquer), to the very good quality hardware on the shells and most important with the sound (defined, resonant, good separation of tone between toms). A bit surprised with the long bass note of the kick drum, as I wasn't used to unported bass drums so far. At times it sounds as singing along with the bass guitar. The batter drum head is now an Evans EMAD coated fitted with the thinner foam ring and the resonator was left the original with Yamaha logo. The toms were fitted from start with Remo Ambassador coated (10 mil), while the snare remained with the original Remo UT coated head, as it seems to be identical with Ambassador ... MoreVery happy with the Stage Custom drum shells, nothing but praise. Starting with the finish (Natural Wood - subtle, slightly yellow glossy lacquer), to the very good quality hardware on the shells and most important with the sound (defined, resonant, good separation of tone between toms). A bit surprised with the long bass note of the kick drum, as I wasn't used to unported bass drums so far. At times it sounds as singing along with the bass guitar. The batter drum head is now an Evans EMAD coated fitted with the thinner foam ring and the resonator was left the original with Yamaha logo. The toms were fitted from start with Remo Ambassador coated (10 mil), while the snare remained with the original Remo UT coated head, as it seems to be identical with Ambassador coated on the toms. The coating on the snare shows already signs of fine chipping after only 2 days, despite the very soft touch and brand new sticks. The coating on the toms looks a bit better, but shows signs of usage too. My previous experience was with Aquarian single ply coated (the same 10 mil), which seems to be more durable after 2 years of service.Useful sound from the snare drum, less ringing than what I assumed it will have. The snare tension mechanism is a bit stiff, but usable. The snare wires are sensitive enough. Very good finish of the hoops and other chromed parts, as well as the lacquer on birch plywood.Very happy with the careful packaging of the drums, everything was intact despite some piercing of the cardboard box during shipping. This is where the happy part ends.Now to the part that most likely will be deleted by the reviewers of this review:That leads me to the less than happy subjects: the communication with Musicstore was a complete mess (let's blame the close to Easter moment!) and the service of UPS (at least here in Romania) is truly bad with the only phone call would be "I'm at your street but I don't have your address number exactly". No previous SMS in the morning of the delivery day, no phone call and no driver phone number available. You have to lose an entire day to make sure you will be at the proper moment in the right place.
The first day the Stages Customs sounded okay. I thought things would get better but 24-hours later I couldn't get them sounding like Vinnie's on Zildjian Day in 1984 and was ready to ship them back. The third day I was in agony, full of buyer's remorse. I've owned new Ludwig, Gretsch, Mapex and DW drums before and know new kits need to be 'played in' before reaching their full sound potential.For almost three more weeks I beat the tar out of them, putting gel clings on the Pinstripes to reduce overtones, re-tuning them several times a day. Yesterday I tweaked the tuning once again, threw away the gel, and played a set full of toms singing so sweetly I thought I'd sat down at Steve Gadd's Recording Customs by mistake! My pier & beam practice space has a hardwood ... MoreThe first day the Stages Customs sounded okay. I thought things would get better but 24-hours later I couldn't get them sounding like Vinnie's on Zildjian Day in 1984 and was ready to ship them back. The third day I was in agony, full of buyer's remorse. I've owned new Ludwig, Gretsch, Mapex and DW drums before and know new kits need to be 'played in' before reaching their full sound potential.For almost three more weeks I beat the tar out of them, putting gel clings on the Pinstripes to reduce overtones, re-tuning them several times a day. Yesterday I tweaked the tuning once again, threw away the gel, and played a set full of toms singing so sweetly I thought I'd sat down at Steve Gadd's Recording Customs by mistake! My pier & beam practice space has a hardwood floor, 11-foot ceiling and could function as a 'live' studio room. The bass drum sounds like a rumble of thunder in there, the snare a pistol crack. Big airy Ringo-type tom fills resonate with an exhilarating clarity, like Bonzo smashing out of a demolished building.The latest Yamaha Stage Custom drums are Recording Customs in everything but name only. They have a tight studio sound, birch shells with Yamaha hardware, craftsmanship and quality. The differences are minimal: Stage Custom shells are a single ply thicker, have low mass lugs, different badges and colorful finishes not available in the newly relaunched Recording Custom line. 1.6 mm triple flange hoops come on the new RCs too. Stage Customs are made in China instead of Japan but I have no quality gripes; if the Stage Customs I got are second rate I'm more than happy to be stuck with them.Buying an additional 8 inch rack tom and a 14 inch floor tom turned a 5-piece shell pack into a dream kit. I'm happy---my neighbors might be another story. Oh well, that's the way the bass drum beater bounces!
I have been playing drums for over 40 years in many types of venues from Concert (symphonic) to live performance (Jazz, Country, Rock, Blues, Big Band)I have owned many types of drums over the years (Ludwig, Mapex, Pearl , Newport, Sonor, Yamaha), these were not the low end kits mind you but the better end of the manufacturers kits. I find my current Yamaha stage custom birch to be far superior to my old Ludwig Pro Beats of the 1970s. I like my Sonor Force 2007, however the Yamaha Stage Custom Birch have a more tone independent sound, drum to drum.I have owned two sets of Yamaha stage custom drums, the initial 96 version and my current 2016 Birch version. I found both of them to be very durable drums when properly cared for. My first set was in great shape after ... MoreI have been playing drums for over 40 years in many types of venues from Concert (symphonic) to live performance (Jazz, Country, Rock, Blues, Big Band)I have owned many types of drums over the years (Ludwig, Mapex, Pearl , Newport, Sonor, Yamaha), these were not the low end kits mind you but the better end of the manufacturers kits. I find my current Yamaha stage custom birch to be far superior to my old Ludwig Pro Beats of the 1970s. I like my Sonor Force 2007, however the Yamaha Stage Custom Birch have a more tone independent sound, drum to drum.I have owned two sets of Yamaha stage custom drums, the initial 96 version and my current 2016 Birch version. I found both of them to be very durable drums when properly cared for. My first set was in great shape after 10-12 years of use, and is sill making music with its current owner. The hardware Yamaha uses is excellent and never chipped, faded, rusted or pitted over time.The finish of my older stage customs never faded and looked as good the day I sold them as it did he day I purchased them, even with continual gigging about town. The Bass drum hoops never cracked or showed signs of color fade. After 12 years of gigging about town they were still in great shape.My stage customs always held their tune even though In carted them about from gig to gig and to the studio. I'm no snowflake, when I mean these drums held up I mean they were in their cases in the back of the truck with the rest of the band gear. Loaded and unloaded and assembled and taken down with the rest of the bands gear (Of course I was my own roadie)The hardware (tom holders and the like) never failed or broke or rusted etc. They always worked and looked great, even though they experienced moving about during gigging. I have heard complaints of the tom balls failing but I never experienced this issue with my tom mounts. they worked as well 12 years later as they did on day one.My history with stage custom speaks for itself
Overall:I currently own 3 Yamaha Drum sets, I recently purchased a Raven Black Stage Custom Birch kit from zZounds.The Box was shipped FedEx and I received it as promised. Upon opening and inspecting the drum set it was remarkably packed and easy to remove and assemble. The box contains the entire kit including easy to read instructions and a drum key.The Raven Black is a beautiful color, no plastic wraps around the drum these are expertly finished. Assembly Tima isApprox. 1 hour if you inspect each peice and assemble. Tuning was a breeze, because of the Yamaha manufacturing they are perfectly round and have excellent bearing edges. I choose Evans Heads which you can also purchase here. The sound incredible, beautiful tones and extremely easy to tune as I already ... MoreOverall:I currently own 3 Yamaha Drum sets, I recently purchased a Raven Black Stage Custom Birch kit from zZounds.The Box was shipped FedEx and I received it as promised. Upon opening and inspecting the drum set it was remarkably packed and easy to remove and assemble. The box contains the entire kit including easy to read instructions and a drum key.The Raven Black is a beautiful color, no plastic wraps around the drum these are expertly finished. Assembly Tima isApprox. 1 hour if you inspect each peice and assemble. Tuning was a breeze, because of the Yamaha manufacturing they are perfectly round and have excellent bearing edges. I choose Evans Heads which you can also purchase here. The sound incredible, beautiful tones and extremely easy to tune as I already mentioned. I chooseYamaha Stage Custom Birch 5pc.Yamaha 780 series hardware packageAnd 2 additional 780 series boom stands.Evans UV1 coated tom heads and a coated Evans G2 Coated Snare head. For the bass drum I chose the Emad 2 and Black evens from head with the Port at 4 O'clock on the head.
Overall:Before you get all hooked up on the hype and advertising of the other brands, you may want to look a bit deeper.Just so you know, there is a huge difference between companies, and woods and manufacturing. Although all drum sets look amazing on the showroom floor, what really matters, how do they sound in real life. Woods like Poplar and mahogany, are not the best woods for drums. Of coarse, they appealing part is they come with hardware and cheap cymbals, the parents are so value oriented they think its the best deal.. WRONG.If you are truly looking to get the best value, that lays in the promised land of Yamaha. The 6 ply all birch shells are incredible and the fit and finish is not a plastic wrap, it is a actual finish on the shell, the colors are ... MoreOverall:Before you get all hooked up on the hype and advertising of the other brands, you may want to look a bit deeper.Just so you know, there is a huge difference between companies, and woods and manufacturing. Although all drum sets look amazing on the showroom floor, what really matters, how do they sound in real life. Woods like Poplar and mahogany, are not the best woods for drums. Of coarse, they appealing part is they come with hardware and cheap cymbals, the parents are so value oriented they think its the best deal.. WRONG.If you are truly looking to get the best value, that lays in the promised land of Yamaha. The 6 ply all birch shells are incredible and the fit and finish is not a plastic wrap, it is a actual finish on the shell, the colors are absolutely stunning, and theextras on this kit are among those costing $1,500 more.The Stage custom drum set by Yamaha is one you will be able to use the rest of your life, in any situation, any venue.the best values start here; Birch 6 ply shells, triple flange hoops, 10 lug snare drums, same hardware. most high volume retailers will not even put a set on the floor, the reason being they would only sell Yamaha's at that price point.now, I know this ad sounds like the Yamaha guys wrote it, but be assured I'm a drummer who has played drums since 1967, I have owned Ludwig, Tama, Pearl,PDP, and various other kits. in all situations gigs, concerts, clubs, rehearsal and recording..My last kit was stolen not too long ago, I just got my new Yamaha Stage Custom kit three days ago. perfect, perfect and perfect.I also purchased the 7 series hardware package, and Sabian cast Cymbals.Do your self a favor, and purchase these drums right here at zZounds
The YSC drum kit is freakishly good. Birch shells sound great. Cranberry red lacquer finish is beautiful. Great hardware. The incredible sound that rivals much higher end drums. Stock heads are junk, but with good heads and tuning, they hold their own. So happy to have them!
I can't tell you how many drum sets I have owned. I've been playing for almost 30 years and now that I am middle aged, I want my forever practice kit. this thing is built like a beast, everything is super solid. I checked all the bearing edges and those are all fine. no delamination anywhere. everything is solidly built and even with the stock heads this drum set sounds absolutely incredible. the honey amber in person is gorgeous by the way. with a new set of heads this drum set sounds incredible. the weak link is the snare, which is normal at this price for shell packs. the snare is built just fine it's just that the wires are a little cheesy, the bottom head is way too thin and the throw off leaves a little bit to be desired. but still the snare sounds freaking ... MoreI can't tell you how many drum sets I have owned. I've been playing for almost 30 years and now that I am middle aged, I want my forever practice kit. this thing is built like a beast, everything is super solid. I checked all the bearing edges and those are all fine. no delamination anywhere. everything is solidly built and even with the stock heads this drum set sounds absolutely incredible. the honey amber in person is gorgeous by the way. with a new set of heads this drum set sounds incredible. the weak link is the snare, which is normal at this price for shell packs. the snare is built just fine it's just that the wires are a little cheesy, the bottom head is way too thin and the throw off leaves a little bit to be desired. but still the snare sounds freaking awesome and it's perfectly serviceable with some new heads and I had some pure sound wires sitting around. I put a DW MAG throw off on it (sorry Yamaha) but I'm picky about snares. overall it's a masterpiece at this price. this is up there with the best sounding drum sets I've ever owned
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