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I’ve only been drumming for a few years. So I just upgraded to my second kit - a used Yamaha Stage Custom. Used it for the first time...

I love my Paiste Giant Beats (Hi-hats, crash and ride) and Paiste 2002 hi-hats....

Happy to say I’m a proud owner of a Yamaha Stage Custom! Haven’t set up the kit yet and need to get new heads, but here is a preview...

This is why I'm a member here - you guys are the best! Thanks for all the knowledge. I am going tomorrow to pick up the kit unless...

Here's a close-up sample shot of a similar make, model, year and finish of the one I'm looking at. Isn't that a wrap?

It's the old Matte Cranberry Red from early 2000's. It has to be a wrap, no?

I’m still in the market to replace my old kit, and came across a second generation Yamaha Stage Custom shell pack only (no stands, snare...

I'm a fairly young 61, still feel good about playing, have a couple of regular gigs and would welcome more. The playing is never an...

I own both and I don't think it matters. Purists will argue I'm crazy, but really, I can't tell. It just depends on what you like...

You can find the Pork Pie I mentioned for under $200 new, and cheaper used. Great snare.

Pork Pie 12x6 Little Squealer Maple/Birch.

Can anyone confirm if the second kit (Mapex M series with rectangular badge) is a basswood with outer maple ply, or actually a birch...

Best of luck! Hope it works out! Always good to go outside your comfort zone and try something new.

I think the lacquer one may be older by a few years, but it’s a better wood. I can also buy something to put legs on the floor tom...

Perhaps this kit, for slightly more. Lacquer finish as opposed to a wrap. It’s either basswood with outer maple ply, or all birch. Comes...