Yamaha Stage Custom Hip - Natural Wood
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Essential Information About the Yamaha Stage Custom HIP Drum Kit
Essential Information About the Yamaha Stage Custom HIP Drum Kit
- Compact "New Standard" format with a 20" x 8" bass drum: reduced footprint, quick response, and easy placement in clubs, small stages, and home studios.
- Convertible 13" x 8" floor tom thanks to a 20-strand snare wire: switches from a punchy floor tom to a deep snare drum to multiply textures.
- 100% birch shells, 6-ply: sharp attack, effective projection, and great clarity in the mix, ideal for recording and amplified playing.
- Versatile 4-piece kit delivered without hardware or cymbals: total customization according to your style (Jazz, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B) and stage setup.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The Stage Custom series is a reliable choice from Yamaha for those seeking an acoustic drum kit that is dependable, well-finished, and easy to use, both in rehearsals and studios. The HIP variant stands out with a very modern philosophy: shells with short depths, a closer, more responsive set that is easier to transport, while retaining the Stage Custom DNA of durability, stable tuning, and immediate sound. Within the range, it targets drummers who want a compact kit without sacrificing the true character of a birch drum set.
Who This Drum Kit Is For
The Yamaha Stage Custom HIP is suitable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced drummers who want a unique set capable of covering multiple situations: rehearsals, lessons, small stages, concerts in reduced configurations, and home recordings. Its format favors styles where definition and precision are essential, such as Jazz, Neo-soul, Pop, Funk, Hip-Hop, and R&B. It is also an excellent choice for mobile drummers and studios with limited space: setup is quick, the shells respond fast, and the sound naturally fits without overwhelming the spectrum.
Technical specifications
| Category | fusion | Color | Natural |
| Material | birch | Finishing | Lacquered |
| Design | 6-ply | Hardware | Chromed |
| Accessories included | No | ||
| Bass drum | 20 inches x 8 inches | TT/SD/FT - Batter | Yamaha Coated |
| Tom | 10 inches x 5 inches | TT - Resonant | Yamaha Clear |
| Floor tom | 13 inches x 8 inches with 20-strand snare wires (convertible into a 13-inch deep snare drum) | SD/FT - Resonant | Yamaha Snare Side |
| Wood snare drum | 13 inches x 5 inches | BD - Resonant | Yamaha Smooth White |
| Tom holder | TH945C | BD - Batter | Yamaha Clear |
| Shells | one-piece with flat insert | 10-inch tom mounting | on CL940LB holder |
| Hoops (FT/TT/SD) | 1.5 mm triple-flange steel | Items not included | hardware, cymbals |
| Bass drum hoop | wood | ||
Questions frequently asked
What are the dimensions of the Yamaha Stage Custom Hip shells?
The configuration includes a 20 x 8 inch bass drum, a 10 x 5 inch tom, a 13 x 8 inch floor tom, and a 13 x 5 inch snare drum. The shallow depths promote a quick response and controlled sustain.
Can the 13-inch floor tom be used as a snare?
The 13 x 8 inch floor tom features a 20-strand snare wire and can be used as a deep snare drum. This conversion delivers a drier and more articulate sound without changing the kit's setup.
What kind of wood are the shells made from?
The shells are made from 100% birch with a 6-ply construction. This material emphasizes a fast attack and clear midrange.
Is the Stage Custom Hip suitable for small spaces and transport?
Its compact format relies notably on a shallow 20 x 8 inch bass drum and short shells. This results in a closer setup with a reduced footprint ideal for rehearsals, small venues, or space-limited studios. The TH945C tom holder is included in the specified configuration.
What components are included with this drum kit?
No accessories are included. However, the shells come fitted with Yamaha heads: Coated batter heads on the toms, snare and floor tom, Clear batter head on the bass drum, and a Smooth White resonant head on the bass drum.



