The Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 5-piece shell pack strives to blend the company s famed Recording Custom kits with affordability that any drummer can get behind. Ask anyone it s œmission success for Yamaha! This pack comprises 100% warm and low birch shells formed from Yamaha s Air Seal System, coming in at a price point that ll make you do a double-take. But the quality appointments don t end there! Strong die-cast bass drum claws, handsome matching bass drum hoops, low-mass Absolute-style lugs, and a YESS tom mounting system just scratch the surface of everything there s to love about the Stage Custom Birch. Whether you re looking for a proper birch beginner kit that represents the beauty of the craft, or an intermediate kit for perfecting your chops without dropping a ton of dough, the Yamaha Stage Custom Birch kit is a solution we d recommend time and time again. 100% birch shells Any time a beginner/intermediate-stage shell pack boasts all-birch shells, it immediately has our attention! Constructed with six plies of 100% birch, these tom and snare shells embody that iconic Yamaha birch tone that s highlighted by a punchy warmth and low, hearty, impactful presence. The same can be said for the 7-ply, 7-millimeter bass drum! Each of the shells in this pack endures Yamaha s Air Seal System of formation, ensuring a strong round that ll stand up to the rigors of constant practice and gigging transport with tremendous integrity. Trimmed with 45-degree bearing edges, these shells optimize the vibration of each drumhead to aid in proper tonal definition and resonance for an all-around knockout sound. Hardworking hardware Shells aren t the only factor that the Stage Custom Birch refuses to skimp on ” it s adorned with some fabulously functional hardware, too! The 1.6mm steel triple-flanged hoops and low-mass Absolute-style lugs provide not only a more round and resonant tone, but also some extra weight relief for lightweight transport while gigging. Die-cast bass drum claw hooks mean sturdy, rattle-free kicks with authority and peace-of-mind playability free from undependable components. And with the YESS tom mounting system holding your rack shells in place via a singular mounting point, you ll enjoy impressive resonance and convenient adjustability everywhere you play. Features: Fantastic choice for both beginners and intermediate players 100% birch shells deliver a classically warm punch with low presence and impactful resonance Air Seal System ensures that these shells will expertly hold their round over time 45° bearing edges allow for properly even drumhead-to-shell vibration transfer 1.6mm steel triple-flanged hoops extend the life of your drumsticks Absolute-style low-mass lugs maximize the resonance of each shell and offer weight relief Die-cast bass drum claws provide a strong grip with rattle-free functionality YESS tom mounting system uses a singular mounting point to emphasize the round tone of your toms Things You Will Get: 7"x10" Tom 8"x12" Tom 13"x14" Floor Tom 17"x20" Bass Drum 5.5"x14" Snare Drum