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The Yamaha Stage Custom Birch is a 5-piece shell pack with 100% birch shells: a 20x17-inch bass drum, 10x7 and 12x8 rack toms, a 14x13 floor tom and a 14x5.5 snare, in Deep Blue Sunburst lacquer. Six-ply, 7.2 mm shells with 45-degree bearing edges and low-mass lugs give a focused, projecting tone that suits rock, pop and live work. The 20-inch bass keeps the kit compact for small stages and clubs. The best new price is $929.99 at Walmart as of November 7, 2026, with 3 stores selling it new.
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Lowest price we've seen: $1,695.68 on Nov 7 at Guitar Center. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 7.
Owners of the Stage Custom Birch generally rate it highly as a value gigging kit, praising its tone, build and hardware. Common complaints are the lack of hardware and cymbals in the box and the modest low end of the 20-inch bass.
The Stage Custom Birch 5-Piece Shell Pack from Yamaha gives you a versatile, great-sounding drum set perfect for any musical style. Its 100 percent birch shells provide a balanced, rich tone with superb projection. Low-mass lugs let the shells resonate freely for maximum tone and sustain. Yamaha's innovative Air Seal System ensures each drum shell is perfectly round and uniform for the best sound. The set includes a 20" bass drum, 10" and 12" rack toms, 14" floor tom and a matching 14" snare. With a high-gloss lacquer finish and classic Yamaha hardware, this Stage Custom set is built to inspire. Birch Shells Provide Balanced, Rich Tone The Stage Custom Birch set features 100 percent birch shells, known for balanced and focused tone with full lows, clear mids and crisp highs. Birch provides superb projection and cut, working well for live performance or recording. The birch shells give this set a warm, rich voice that can handle any musical style. Low-Mass Lugs Allow Maximum Resonance Yamaha's low-mass lugs are designed to let shells vibrate freely, producing maximum resonance and sustain. The minimal lug contact also helps the drums produce a wide open, flowing tone. You'll hear the difference in the drum's lively, resonant character. Air Seal System Ensures Round, Uniform Shells Yamaha's exclusive Air Seal System is used in crafting the drum shells to ensure each shell is perfectly round and of uniform thickness. This precision construction results in superior tone, tuning and durability. The Stage Custom Birch shells are built to provide years of great sound and performance. High-Gloss Lacquer Finish The Stage Custom Birch set features a high-gloss lacquer finish in a classic Yamaha amber shade. The lacquer finish enhances the natural beauty of the birch wood and provides a durable, protective coating. The smooth glossy finish also makes the shells easier to keep clean.
