Yamaha Recording Custom Standard SFG

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Yamaha Recording Custom Standard SFG

Yamaha

Recording Custom Standard SFG

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Product Info

Article Number: 380029
Brand: Yamaha
Model: Recording Custom Standard SFG
Price: $4,397.80

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The Recording Custom Standard SFG is a fantastic, premium-priced kit for gigging musicians and studio players. The birch shells offer a controlled, resonant sound perfect for a wide range of genres, and the Y.E.S.S. mounting system is a real boon for mic'ing. It's a serious step up in quality and tone without the absolute top-tier price tag.

Product Description

  • Yamaha Recording Custom Standard SFG
  • Drum Kit
  • New Recording Custom Series
  • Standard Configuration
  • Shell material: 100% birch
  • Colour: Surf Green (SFG)
  • 6-Ply shell
  • Inside of all shells lacquered in Dark Brown
  • Bearing edge: 30° Round Edge
  • 1.6 mm Triple flanged hoops on the toms
  • Bass drum including fixed riser
  • Tom drum head: Remo Ambassador Coated
  • Tom resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
  • Bass drum head Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated
  • Bass drum resonance head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Smooth White with Yamaha Logo
  • Y.E.S.S. System on the Toms

*Drum Kit consists of:*

, 22" x 18" Bass drum, 10" x 07" Tom Tom, 12" x 08" Tom Tom, 16" x 15" Floor Tom, Double Tom Holder TH945B

PROS
  • • Birch shells deliver focused, warm tone with excellent projection
  • • 30° round bearing edges enhance resonance and attack
  • • Y.E.S.S. system allows for precise tom mic placement and tuning
  • • Triple-flanged hoops improve head stability and sustain
CONS
  • • Surf Green finish can be polarizing for some players
  • • The kit's weight makes it less ideal for frequent transport
  • • Limited hardware options included – upgrade recommended for serious pros

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material 100% Birch
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 22 in x 18 in
Tom Sizes 10 in x 07 in, 12 in x 08 in, 16 in x 15 in
Shell Thickness 6-Ply
Finish Surf Green (SFG) with Dark Brown interior lacquer

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SFG finish is durable but can show wear over time, especially with heavy use. A good coat of wax will help protect it.
The included Ambassador and Powerstroke heads are decent for a stock setup, but upgrading to higher-quality heads will significantly improve the kit's overall sound.
It's a game-changer for mic’ing toms; the isolation allows for cleaner recordings and a more controlled live sound, preventing unwanted shell resonance.

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