wildbill
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....10x8, 14x14, 16x16 and 22x22....
Is that 22x22 a typo, or the actual size?
....10x8, 14x14, 16x16 and 22x22....
Got my hands on a set of the new stage customs not at all impressed there the cheapest version yet IMO. The vent hole put me over the edge looks like I could connect my cable tv wire to it WTF.
Really? What else is cheap about them? I've heard good things. Great price especially for an all birch shell.
They just felt cheap I have owed 3 different Yamaha kits and played many versions of stage customs and I can't speak for how they sound I didn't play them but in my hands . They felt like a $600 dollar set of drums expected more I guess. I'm sure anyone would be happy with a set still think there a nice drum for the price I think I thought they were going to be a set of Absolutes for 649 and there not.
That's understandable, if you're used to the higher line YAMAHA stuff yes, STAGE CUSTOM will feel cheap.
But look what you get for 2014, ABSOLUTE lugs, the 945-B tom mounting system, YESS mounts, die cast BD claws, lacquer finishes YAMAHA style, pretty useable stuff.
Yeah the wood is lesser grade and no finish on the insides (which is fine with me). Same molds as the higher lines use, same diagonal seam etc. the shells are well built.
The only critical upgrade I'd recommend is new tension rods (I did TIGHT SCREWS), the stock rods are loose enough to cause detuning pretty easily. Aftermarket BD hoops (something stiffer) would be a plus too if.
ABSOLUTE STYLE lugs that's the key .
You are exactly right. They are not the real Absolute lugs that are currently used on the Live Custom. Not a huge deal.. but does'nt hurt to point that out.
ABSOLUTE STYLE lugs that's the key I don't think there made of the same stuff just a look alike I may be wrong though I would need a compare them side to side. I think the smaller sizes also give them feel of a cheaper set im not used to it the floor tom looks like a kids drum IMO.
What about it looks like a kids floor tom? Finish? Hardware?
You are exactly right. They are not the real Absolute lugs that are currently used on the Live Custom. Not a huge deal.. but does'nt hurt to point that out.
They're also at a much lower price point...I find the new stage customs to be quite the bang for the buck....really puzzled by some comments stating that they're not absolutes...or course they're not!...they're also not priced in the thousands...
What about it (STAGE CUSTOM) looks like a kids floor tom? Finish? Hardware?
The depth of the drum IMO make it looks like it's from a kids set