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Yamaha Recording Custom Series Acoustic Multi-Piece Drum Kit

Yamaha Recording Custom Series Acoustic Multi-Piece Drum Kit

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  • Last seen at $3,149.99 at Drum Supply on Nov 14.

Our take on the Yamaha Recording Custom Series Acoustic Multi-Piece Drum Kit

The Yamaha Recording Custom is an all-birch acoustic drum kit built for studio and stage work. Birch shells give a focused attack, tight midrange and controlled sustain, which is why the series has long been a studio staple. The Y.E.S.S. mount isolates the toms from the hardware so the shells ring freely, and the weighted high-tension lugs hold tuning under hard playing. It suits drummers who want a clean, articulate, record-ready sound rather than a big, boomy vintage voice.

Best forStudio recording drummersLive players who want a controlled, punchy toneDrummers upgrading from entry-level kitsPlayers who tune wide and change heads often
Pros
  • All-birch shells give a focused attack and tight low end
  • Y.E.S.S. mount lets toms resonate with less hardware damping
  • Weighted high-tension lugs keep tuning stable
  • 30-degree bearing edges widen the usable tuning range
  • Long-standing pro studio reputation
Cons
  • Birch is less warm and round than maple or mahogany
  • Multi-piece kit means more drums to tune, mic and move
  • Finish and configuration vary by set, so check the exact spec
  • Premium series with a pro-level build to match

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What reviewers say

Drummers and engineers treat the Recording Custom as a reference studio kit. Owners praise its clean, articulate tone and stable tuning; some find it too controlled compared with warmer maple kits.

What people mention
  • TonePraisedOwners describe a focused, articulate sound with a tight midrange that sits well in a mix.
  • SustainPraisedThe Y.E.S.S. mount is credited with letting toms ring openly with little hardware choke.
  • Tuning stabilityPraisedWeighted lugs are said to hold pitch through hard playing and long sessions.
  • WarmthMixedSome drummers find birch less warm and round than maple, calling the sound controlled to a fault.
  • PortabilityCriticisedMulti-piece configurations are heavy and slow to set up and tear down.

About the Yamaha Recording Custom Series Acoustic Multi-Piece Drum Kit

The Yamaha Recording Custom Series is an acoustic drum kit built with all-birch shells. The birch gives a focused, articulate attack, a rich midrange and controlled sustain.

Yamaha's Y.E.S.S. mounting system is designed to minimize shell vibration so the drums can resonate freely. The weighted high-tension lugs are meant to improve tuning stability and projection. The 30-degree bearing edges are cut for head-to-shell contact, sensitivity and a wide tuning range.

The kit comes in gloss finishes and a matte Real Wood finish. The design is sleek and minimalist.

Shell
100% birch, 6-ply, with inner dark brown paint
Bearing edge
30-degree / R1.5
Lugs
Newly designed, weighted, high-tension, one-piece
Tom hoops
Triple flange steel, 1.6 mm (toms and floor toms)
Bass drum hoops
Wood
Tom heads
Top: Remo U.S. Coated Ambassador; bottom: Remo U.S. Clear Ambassador
Bass drum heads
Front: Remo smooth white PS3 with Yamaha logo; batter: Remo PS3 Coated (18" bass drum: Remo Coated Ambassador)
Tom mount
Y.E.S.S. system
Floor tom bracket
Open type
Bass drum legs
Convertible type
Tom packages
RBP-4F3 and RBP-6F3
RBP-4F3
Floor tom RBF-1413; toms RBT-1208 and RBT-1007; tom holder TH-945B
RBP-6F3

Questions and answers

Is birch good for recording?
Yes. Birch gives a quick attack and controlled sustain, so drums need less EQ and sit cleanly in a mix. That is why the Recording Custom is common in studios.
How does it compare with a maple kit?
Maple is warmer and rounder with more low-end bloom. Birch, as here, is punchier and more focused, which suits dense mixes and amplified live work.
What does the Y.E.S.S. mount do?
It holds the toms with less contact on the shell, so the drum vibrates more freely. The result is a more open, resonant tom sound.
Can it be tuned for rock and metal?
Yes. The 30-degree bearing edges and high-tension lugs allow a wide tuning range, from low and fat to high and cutting.
What comes in the box?
Contents depend on the configuration chosen. Shells, hoops, lugs and mounting hardware are included; stands, pedals, cymbals and throne are usually sold separately.
Is it a good kit for a home studio?
It records cleanly at moderate volumes and is easy to mic. A multi-piece kit still needs space and some acoustic treatment to sound its best.
Where is the Yamaha Recording Custom Series Acoustic Multi-Piece Drum Kit cheapest?
At Drum Supply, for $3,149.99, as of our latest check.

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