No. It is a four-piece shell pack: bass drum, two mounted toms and a floor tom. You need to add a snare, hardware, pedals and cymbals.

What sizes are in the pack?

The listing does not state the drum sizes, so confirm them with the store before ordering. Recording Custom packs are usually sold in standard fusion or rock configurations.

How does it differ from older Recording Custom kits?

The redesign uses weighted Hi-Tension lugs, a lifted bass drum and updated YESS mounts for more low end and sustain. The birch shells and 30-degree bearing edges carry over.

Is birch good for recording?

Yes. Birch gives a quick attack and tight, controlled lows, which is why Recording Custom kits have long been studio standards.

The best new price is $4,349.99 at Musician's Friend as of November 7, 2026, near the top of its recent range. Watch for holiday and back-to-school sales, when drum kits usually drop.

Where can I buy the Yamaha 4-Piece Recording Custom Shell Pack Real Wood?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend.

Yamaha 4-Piece Recording Custom Shell Pack Real Wood

Q: Where is the Yamaha 4-Piece Recording Custom Shell Pack Real Wood cheapest?

At Musician's Friend, for $4,349.99, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Recording Custom kits are widely respected as studio workhorses, and owners of the redesigned version praise the open, focused birch tone and easy tuning. Complaints tend to center on price and on the kit being sold as shells only.

What people mention

TonePraisedOwners describe a focused, articulate birch sound that sits well in a mix.
TuningPraisedPlayers say the shells tune easily and hold their pitch through long sessions.
BuildPraisedThe lugs and YESS mounts are called solid and well engineered.
PriceCriticisedBuyers say it costs noticeably more than other birch kits of similar size.
Included itemsCriticisedSome buyers are disappointed that no snare or hardware comes with the shells.

About the Yamaha 4-Piece Recording Custom Shell Pack Real Wood

The redesigned Yamaha Recording Custom drums are the drum sound of legendary sessions. Engineered to be wide open, versatile and comfortable right out of the box, these drums feature North American birch 6-ply shells are cut with 30-degree bearing edges for classic birch attack, focus and articulation. Fitted with redesigned and weighted Hi-Tension Lugs, the shells have enhanced lower frequencies with reduced interference from adjacent drums without using a mute. The mounted toms are fitted with YESS mounts designed to minimize contact between the shell and the mount to deliver a wider dynamic range and longer sustain. A lifted bass drum also produces a more punchy sound and accentuates the tone in the core of the shell. Toms and floor toms are equipped with coated Remo Ambassador heads, which are known for warm clear tone and open resonant sound quality. Bass drums are fitted Smooth White PS3 with Yamaha Logo head and Remo PS3 Coated batter head. The result is an easy-to-use and easy-to-tune drum set that re-defines the classic signature sound. Suitable for any style of drumming in all situations. The shells have a wide tuning range and respond well to different head choices.