Is this a complete drum set?

No. It is a three-piece shell pack: bass drum, rack tom and floor tom, plus a single tom arm. Hardware, cymbals and a snare are sold separately.

What kind of sound does birch give?

Birch has a low fundamental with a warm, punchy attack and good projection. It sits well in rock, pop and general gigging.

Is the 20-inch bass drum big enough?

A 20-inch kick is compact and punchy, and many players prefer it for portability and a tight sound. If you want a deeper, boomier low end, a 22-inch kick is the usual alternative.

Does it come with a snare drum?

No. The pack is bass drum, 12-inch rack tom and 14-inch floor tom only. You will need to add a snare.

What is the YESS mounting system?

Yamaha's Enhanced Sustain System mounts the toms at a nodal point with minimal hardware contact, so the shell vibrates more freely and sustains longer.

Who is this kit aimed at?

Players stepping up from a beginner kit and working drummers who want a dependable birch kit. It also suits anyone who already owns hardware and cymbals.

Where can I buy the Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 3pc Drum Set 20/12/14 Honey Amber?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Drum Center of Portsmouth, Guitar Center, eBay.

Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 3pc Drum Set 20/12/14 Honey Amber

Q: Where is the Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 3pc Drum Set 20/12/14 Honey Amber cheapest?

At Drum Center of Portsmouth, for $719.99, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the Stage Custom Birch as one of the best-value birch kits, praising its warm, punchy sound and solid build. Most criticism centers on it being a shell pack, so the real cost climbs once hardware and cymbals are added.

What people mention

TonePraisedOwners describe a warm, punchy birch sound with a low fundamental that cuts through a band.
Build qualityPraisedReviewers say the shells and lugs feel solid and hold tuning through gigs.
ValuePraisedPlayers call it one of the best all-birch kits for the money.
Included itemsCriticisedBuyers note it is shells only, with no snare, hardware or cymbals in the box.
Bass drum sizeMixedSome drummers like the compact 20-inch kick; others want a bigger low end.
Stock headsMixedThe factory heads work but many owners swap them for better tone.

About the Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 3pc Drum Set 20/12/14 Honey Amber

The Yamaha Stage Custom Birch is a three-piece, all-birch drum shell pack in a Honey Amber finish. It comes preconfigured with a 20x17 bass drum, a 12x8 tom and a 14x13 floor tom, plus a single tom arm. It is drums only: hardware and cymbals are sold separately.

The shells are built with a staggered diagonal seam, which allows a thin shell that starts round and stays round. A lacquer finish and low-mass lugs let the shell vibrate for tone and sustain. Birch gives a low fundamental and a warm tone.

Yamaha's Enhanced Sustain System (YESS) keeps hardware contact with the shell to a minimum. It mounts the hardware at the drum's nodal point, where it does not interfere with shell vibration. Nylon bushings on the rod clamps add stability. The system lets toms sit close together and does not get in the way of quick head changes. On floor toms, it allows open sustain while keeping them stable under heavy strokes.

Series

Stage Custom Birch

Shell material

Birch

Finish

Honey Amber, lacquer

Bass drum

20x17

Tom

12x8

Floor tom

14x13