The shell is a key factor in a drum's ability to "rumble," or resonate. Accordingly, the Yamaha Stage Custom employs 100% birch - a classic in the realm of high-class drum kits. Moreover, with its six-ply structure the Stage Custom accurately conveys the vibrations produced at the impact surface, achieving performance that overwhelms anything in its class.

The secret of our YESS system is twofold: First, it provides minimum contact of hardware with shell; second, it connects that hardware at the nodal point* of the drum - the point at which it will not interfere with shell vibration. Nylon bushings on rod clamps afford maximum stability. The YESS system permits toms to be placed close together, and does not interfere with quick head changes. On floor toms, our YESS system offers wide open sustain while keeping toms stable under the heaviest strokes. * Nodal point mounting is patented by the Noble & Cooley Drum Company.

Yamaha Birch sound with a beautiful lacquer coating

The shells use 100% birch, which has been responsible for the distinctive sound of Yamaha drums for many years, and offers short decay, quick attack, and tight sound with good separation.
The coating specifications of the finish achieve the kind of beauty found in high-end drum kits. The individuality created by the variations in wood grain from natural wood, and hand lacquered finish will make your drum set unique.

Diversity that allows expression

The lineup of shell size variations is not limited to… read more the standard kit configuration, but also includes single shells from 8" to 24" like those found in high-end drum kits. From small-diameter jazz kits to large-diameter huge rock kits, drummers can assemble their setup as they please. Yamaha Stage Custom kits embodies every aspect of your musicality.

Superior functionality that ensures its appeal as an instrument

Yamaha Stage Custom kits feature metal parts that are the result of our expertise as a comprehensive musical instrument manufacturer, combined with years of research and development.

The lugs (Absolute Lugs) utilize an internal lug locking mechanism, in which a lug nut hold plate inside the lug prevents the tension bolt from loosening while playing.

The Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System (Y.E.S.S.) makes no compromises in bringing out the natural sound of the toms, while the traditional ball mount and clamp allows for stress-free setup. These parts, which are also used in higher-end drum kits, allow Yamaha Stage Custom kits to achieve superior functionality beyond their class.

Features:

- New Stage Custom adopts Die-cast claw hooks with rubber insertion plates to reduce noises
- Bass drum legs of Stage Custom have the stoppers to make setting easier
- 100% birch shells with short decay, quick attack, and tight sound with good separation
- Beautiful hand lacquered finish found in high-end kits
- Metal parts that can also be found in high-end kits used throughout
- 20” x 17” Kick Drum, 10” x 7” & 12” x 8” Toms, 14” x 13” Floor Tom
- SBS-1455 - 14” x 5.5” Snare
- TH-945B Tom Holder
- Triple Flanged Steel Hoops
A tribute to Yamaha design technology, our original ball mount and clamp has gone through very few modifications over the years. A large, ultra-hard resin ball sits in an attractive chromed housing, held in place with a titanium ergonomic wing bolt. It is the ultimate drummer-friendly mount, offering non-slip positioning virtually anywhere the drummer can imagine. Additionally, it permits tuning of the bottom head by simply rotating the drum.

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.

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