offdwall
Active member
Hey all,
I just resurrected by 1982/83 Yamaha Recording Custom set from storage after 25 years or so. I bought this set new in early 1983. Now I've got to get practicing again.
Toms 8x12, 10 x 14, 16 x 16: Serial number JH - 1983, January
Kick 14 x 22: Serial number IP – 1982, September
The snare is a 6.5 Tama Mastercraft steel - 1983.
Cymbals
Zildjian
14” New Beat Hi Hats - First Generation 1963 – 1967 (bought used 1972)
18” Thin Crash – 1970’s (bought new mid-late 1970’s)
10” Splash – 1970’s (bought new early 80’s)
22” Rock Ride – 1980’s (bought new early 80’s)
Sabian
15” Extra Thin Crash – 1982 – 1985 (bought new mid 80’s)
Hardware
dw5000 pedal - early 1980's
Stands - 2019 Yamaha Crosstown series

I just resurrected by 1982/83 Yamaha Recording Custom set from storage after 25 years or so. I bought this set new in early 1983. Now I've got to get practicing again.
Toms 8x12, 10 x 14, 16 x 16: Serial number JH - 1983, January
Kick 14 x 22: Serial number IP – 1982, September
The snare is a 6.5 Tama Mastercraft steel - 1983.
Cymbals
Zildjian
14” New Beat Hi Hats - First Generation 1963 – 1967 (bought used 1972)
18” Thin Crash – 1970’s (bought new mid-late 1970’s)
10” Splash – 1970’s (bought new early 80’s)
22” Rock Ride – 1980’s (bought new early 80’s)
Sabian
15” Extra Thin Crash – 1982 – 1985 (bought new mid 80’s)
Hardware
dw5000 pedal - early 1980's
Stands - 2019 Yamaha Crosstown series
