Is this a complete kit?

No. It is a shell pack: bass drum and toms only. You need a snare, stands, pedal, throne and cymbals to play.

How does it compare with a maple kit?

Birch gives a faster attack and tighter, more controlled sustain. Maple sounds warmer and rounder. Recording Custom suits punchy, defined studio and stage work.

What sizes come in the four-piece?

Configurations vary by listing, so confirm the exact bass drum and tom sizes before ordering. The four-piece typically pairs a bass drum with a mounted tom and a floor tom.

Is it good for recording?

Yes. The focused tone and controlled sustain mic easily, which is why the series has long been a studio staple.

Does it come with a snare?

Not in this shell pack. Add a snare separately; a birch or steel snare matches the kit's character well.

What heads does it ship with?

Yamaha typically ships these drums with clear heads suited to the kit's bright, articulate voice. Swapping to coated heads warms the tone.

Where is the Yamaha Recording Custom 4-Piece Shell Pack cheapest?

At Drum Supply House, for $4,219.99, as of our latest check.

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

5 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, eBay, Drum Supply House, Walmart, Reverb.

Yamaha Recording Custom 4-Piece Shell Pack

Best price now

$4,219.99at Drum Supply HouseChecked Nov 7

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the Recording Custom as a benchmark pro birch kit. They praise its clean, punchy tone, stable tuning and easy studio miking, and many keep theirs for years. Complaints center on the cost and on the dry, less warm character compared with maple kits.

What people mention

TonePraisedOwners describe a tight, punchy birch voice with a controlled sustain that sits well in a mix.
Tuning stabilityPraisedPlayers report the weighted lugs keep tuning through long sets and hard hitting.
Tom mountingPraisedThe Y.E.S.S. mount is credited with letting toms resonate openly instead of choking.
ValueCriticisedReviewers note the kit sits at a pro price and comes as shells only, with no snare or hardware.
WarmthMixedSome players find birch drier and less warm than maple, which suits some genres better than others.

About the Yamaha Recording Custom 4-Piece Shell Pack

The Yamaha Recording Custom 4-Piece Shell Pack is an acoustic drum kit made up of a bass drum, a mounted tom and a floor tom. The shells are 6-ply, 100% birch with inner dark brown paint. The birch gives a focused, articulate attack with a rich midrange and controlled sustain.

Y.E.S.S. (Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System) mounting hardware minimizes shell vibration, which allows a more open, resonant tone. The lugs are weighted, high-tension and one-piece, which improves tuning stability and projection. The 30-degree bearing edges optimize contact between the head and the shell, for sensitivity and a wide tuning range.

The Recording Custom series has a sleek, minimalist look and comes in lacquer and wrap finishes. It is offered in configurations from four-piece to seven-piece kits.

Kit size

4 piece

In the kit

Bass drum, mounted tom, floor tom

Shell material

100% birch, 6-ply

Shell interior

Dark brown paint

Lugs

Weighted, high-tension, one-piece

Bearing edges

30-degree