Yamaha Rydeen 5-Piece Drum Set vs Yamaha Stage Custom Bop

Both are Yamaha shell packs, but they are built for different drummers. The Rydeen is a full-size 22" kick kit aimed at beginners and younger players, with poplar shells and Yamaha's entry hardware. The Stage Custom Bop is a compact 18" kick jazz kit with 100% birch shells, YESS tom mounting and the ball mount clamp, and it is the better-built, longer-lasting instrument. Buy the Rydeen to learn on a standard rock-sized kit; step up to the Stage Custom Bop if you want birch tone, a small footprint and hardware that holds up to gigging.

• Choose the Rydeen if you are a new or younger drummer who wants a standard 22" kick rock kit with genuine Yamaha hardware to learn on.
• Choose the Stage Custom Bop if you want birch shells, an 18" kick for jazz, small stages or tight rooms, and hardware that will last through gigs.