Yamaha Stage Custom Studio MSG

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Yamaha Stage Custom Studio MSG

Yamaha

Stage Custom Studio MSG

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 564986
Brand: Yamaha
Model: Stage Custom Studio MSG
Price: $877.80

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The Yamaha Stage Custom Studio MSG is a fantastic all-around kit, especially for gigging musicians and students. The birch shells offer a pleasing, balanced sound that's versatile enough for various genres, and the Y.E.S.S. mounting system really lets the toms sing. It’s a great value proposition—a solid, reliable kit without breaking the bank.

Product Description

  • Yamaha Stage Custom Studio MSG
  • Shell Set
  • Stage Custom Series
  • Studio configuration
  • 6-Ply birch shells
  • Matte lacquered
  • Chrome hardware
  • Y.E.S.S. tom suspension system
  • Absolute lugs
  • Steel hoops
  • Newly designed kick drum feet
  • Colour: Matte Surf Green

*Shell set consisting of:*

, 20" x 17" Kick drum with TH945B double tom holder, 10" x 07" Tom tom, 12" x 08" Tom tom, 14" x 13" Floor tom, 14" x 5.5" Snare drum

*Note:* Cymbals, stands and other hardware not included

PROS
  • • 6-ply birch shells deliver a warm, resonant tone with good attack.
  • • Y.E.S.S. mounting system allows for precise tom tuning and float.
  • • Absolute lugs provide stable, consistent tuning and excellent resonance transfer.
  • • Steel hoops enhance projection and durability compared to standard hoops.
CONS
  • • Matte finish, while stylish, can be prone to showing fingerprints and smudges.
  • • Hardware, while functional, isn't the highest-end, premium-grade option.
  • • Kick drum feet are basic; upgraded feet would improve stability on uneven floors.

Product Video

Key Features

Shell Material 6-ply Birch
Pieces 5
Bass Drum Size 20" x 17"
Tom Sizes 10" x 7", 12" x 8", 14" x 13", 14" x 5.5"
Shell Thickness 3.5mm
Finish Matte Lacquered

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Stage Custom generally offers a warmer, more focused tone than the Imperialstar, which tends to be brighter. Build quality is comparable, but Yamaha’s lugs and Y.E.S.S. system give it a slight edge in tuning stability.
The shells are not pre-damped, allowing for a full, natural resonance. You can certainly add dampening if you prefer a more controlled, shorter sustain, but it's not necessary for most players.
The shell pack itself weighs around 65-75 lbs, depending on hardware. It's definitely manageable for two people to move, but a single drummer might want a helper for frequent gigs.

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